Trees: The council has commissioned an indepentant tree survey.
On Mr Castle’s original list, there were seven trees which he considered to be “older”, of low vigour and posing a possible risk:
- The two copper beeches.
- The veteran sweet chestnut.
- Four limes.
He recommended that all seven should be felled, starting with the two copper beeches.
Conclusions of the new report
- The sweet chestnut is A graded.
- Two limes are A graded.
- One lime is B graded.
- The fourth lime was not surveyed as it is unaffected by the proposed development.
- Tragically, the two beeches have been felled but anyone who knew those trees will be certain that they would have received an A grade and would never have been condemned.
The contractor who felled the trees has openly admitted that they were, in fact, healthy!
We consider that the RMBI is responsible for the willfull destruction of two of Fulford’s most beautiful trees – it has greatly diminished the parkland and their actions will not be forgotten.
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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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