Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward councillors have welcomed the publication of further details of measures designed to support cycling, walking and bus use along the Tadcaster Road corridor and a commitment for further engagement with residents and modal groups on ‘light segregation’ proposals designed to improve cyclist safety.

Local councillors are investigating why a small pond on the Knavesmire has been excavated, leaving the site an unsightly mud bath (photo below). The site is off Bracken Road, next to Knavesmire Wood.

Council officers have been asked if they know why this excavation work has been done. York Racecourse has confirmed that the excavation work was not done by them or at their request. 

In spring and summer months the pond has been a haven for wildlife, providing a place for frogs to spawn (photo below).

Network Rail have organised a drop-in session for local residents on Wednesday 8 December to discuss plans for a temporary compound on land next to the railway line off Moor Lane in Woodthorpe. The event will be held at York College from 4pm to 7pm. Local councillors were made aware of the event in an e-mail from Network Rail on Monday 6 December, though we understand that there has been a letter drop to households near the compound site.

City of York Council will be carrying out road resurfacing work on West Thorpe starting on Monday 29 November for 5 days (weather permitting). The works will be carried out between 9.00am – 5.00pm.

All on-street parking will be suspended during the hours of the works for the full duration, but specific access requirements can be arranged by speaking to the site Traffic Management Operatives, who will coordinate with residents (and business requirements) around the ongoing operations.

The road surface on West Thorpe has been in a very poor condition for many years, despite frequent patching and pothole filling.

Below are the latest planning applications received by City of York Council for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

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19 St Edwards Close York YO24 1QB

Re-pollard Lime tree – protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 22

Ref. No: 21/02520/TPO 

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98 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1LT

Crown lift 2no. Copper Beech trees up to 6m from ground level – protected by Tree Preservation Order no. CYC 390

Ref. No: 21/02499/TPO 

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14 White House Rise York YO24 1EE

Two storey side and rear extension

Ref. No: 21/02463/FUL 

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67 Alness Drive York YO24 2XZ

Non-material amendment to permitted application 21/00761/FUL to extend single storey front extension by 325mm

Ref. No: 21/02446/NONMAT 

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42 White House Gardens York YO24 1EA

Single storey rear extension

Ref. No: 21/02441/FUL 

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45 Moorcroft Road York YO24 2RQ

Non-material amendment to permitted application 20/02218/FUL for alterations to internal layout, removal of side door and bi-fold doors to rear

Ref. No: 21/02447/NONMAT 

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning online web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

In September local residents were invited to have their say about proposed £1.4m improvements to support walking, cycling and bus use along Tadcaster Road, to be funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Below are the latest planning applications received by City of York Council for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

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11 Orrin Close York YO24 2RA

High hedge investigation

Ref. No: 21/00003/HH 

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35 Mayfield Grove York YO24 1HJ

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

Ref. No: 21/02252/FUL 

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5 Eason View York YO24 2HY

Dormers to front, side and rear

Ref. No: 21/02249/FUL 

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9 Aldersyde York YO24 1QP

Single storey rear and side extension

Ref. No: 21/02240/FUL 

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8 Eden Close York YO24 2RD

Two storey and single storey rear extension after demolition of existing conservatory

Ref. No: 21/02322/FUL 

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22 Highmoor Close York YO24 2UG

Erection of 1no. attached dwelling following demolition of garage

Ref. No: 21/02305/FUL 

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St Edward The Confessor Church Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1QG

Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 20/01402/FUL to alter bollard design

Ref. No: 21/02316/FUL 

Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning online web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

Westfield and Dringhouses & Woodthorpe wards are holding a joint Ward Committee meeting on Monday 29 November at the Indoor Bowls Club on Thanet Road which residents are invited to attend. There will be a drop-in session from 6.30pm, with the main meeting starting at 7pm.

St James the Deacon Church on Sherringham Drive in Woodthorpe invites residents to come along to a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 27 November from 10am to 2pm.

City of York Council has advertised proposals to install parking restrictions at a number of locations around Dringhouses & Woodthorpe wards, in response to requests from residents.