Whitehead Tree report. (No 1).
The conclusions of this independent report show that the RMBI’s claim that they are preserving the existing trees on site, is far from the truth. Over half of the individually protected trees will be lost or threatened by the development plans as they now stand, and almost a third of the protected tree groups will be compromised.
In addition, there will be a definate loss of at least 15 smaller unprotected trees, including 4 memorial trees which were only planted a few years ago.
The RMBI claim that they are “retaining” or even “enhancing” the green corridor, but Mr Whitehead states: “The green corridor is truly a corridor, a narrow strip, and does not constitute a significant landscape feature when compared to a park”.
Mr Whitehead calls into question the Castle tree report which is submitted with the RMBI’s planning support statement. It does not conform to BS 5837 – “Trees in Relation to Construction 1991”, nor does he regard it as an authoritative report.
The council officer is awaiting further details on the plans from the developers and we can only hope that our concerns may be addressed – but we fear the worst.
If you do not have time to read the whole report – please check the conclusions on the last two pages!
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News & Events:
(Posted: 28 August 07)
Read the full minutes of the meeting including the grounds for refusal.
(Posted: 2 July 07)
Read the letter from our Chair, to thank the residents of Fulford for their support in opposing the application.
(Posted: 26 June 07)
Members of the planning committee unanimously refused permission this evening. Read more – click above.
(Posted: 20 June 07)
The proposal is reccommended for refusal on grounds that the bowling green is not of sufficient quality.
The committee meeting commences at 4.30pm with Connaught Court being 5th on agenda. The site meeting starts at 1.20 at the entrance to Connaught Court. Please come along if you are able.
(Posted: 17 May 07)
It seems that the council is allowing the RMBI to revise their plans once again and there will be further re-consultation with residents before the application can be determined. Will it be June? Who knows? The problems of the bowling green have been obvious from the very beginning and it is outragous that the council did not advise the developers before now that the green is unfeasible in its present location.
(Posted: 14 April 07)
Hannah Blackburn
Development Control Officer
9 St Leonard’s Place
York
YO1 7ET
Or e-mail: hannah.blackburn@york.gov.uk
Remember to quote the ref no: 05/00022/OUTM”
There is a continuing problem with the council’s website which will not allow objections to this application to be made online.
CoYC are aware of this assured us some time ago that they will try to rectify the fault. Lucky we are so patient!
(Posted: 14 April 07)
The deadline for objections is April 18th and it is advisable to write as soon as possible, but it is still worth objecting even if you miss this date because all representations will continue to be accepted right up to the Committee meeting – probably 31st May with site meeting on 30th.
(Posted: 10 April 07)
All our previous objections to this development remain and the latest revisions do not begin to address the major problems.
We are reliably informed that the earliest date for the Committee to decide on the scheme will be in May – possibly the 17th.
(Posted: 16 March 07)
See a full list of amendments since last June.
Some of these have not yet been advised to residents by CoYC.
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