What an Incredible Coincidence!
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The defeated January 2008 Housing application drawings featured moving trees, click here for the evidence
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The new October 2008 Care Home application drawings feature missing roofs, click here for the evidence of the impact of this on the skyline
The Applications (October 2008)
On 30 October 2008 Westward Care submitted two separate applications for planning permission:
(1) Partial Demolition application (reference 08/06123/CA)
Click here to view the details on the Leeds City Council website for the Partial Demolition application.
(2) Care Home application (reference 08/06122/FU)
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Yes it is far too big!
Click here to read a review of the Care Home application drawings.
Click here to read six reasons why local residents should object (even if you do not want the pub back). |
Click here to view the details on the Leeds City Council website for the Care Home application.
How to Object (to be received by 11 Dec 08)
Objecting is easy just make sure that you:
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Object separately to each of the two applications.
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Include your name and full postal address plus the application reference.
You can object:
Submit your objections direct via the LCC website comments form as illustrated below:
Guidance about using the comments form:
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Please object to each of application via the two links below.
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Nature of submission: click on the first "you object" line.
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Comments: Type your objections to that particular application:
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Just saying that you object carries weight!
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The key issues are the impact on the conservation area (size, skyline, green space and trees), parking and traffic problems plus flooding,
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You are limited to 2000 characters which is about 2/3 of a page (no limit by email or post)).
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For the LCC comments forms:
Email planning.comments@leeds.gov.uk
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Click here for a PDF file of comprehensive objections ready to attach to your email.
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Click here for a word file containing suggested objections ready to be edited by yourself.
Write to the case officer:
Mr Mathias Franklin
Planning Applications
Planning Services
Leeds City Council
Leonardo Building
2 Rossington St.
Leeds
LS2 8HD
Sources of Guidance
General guidance is available from a number of sources including:
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Click here for helpful guidance on what is (and is not) a valid objection.
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Click here for guidance on commenting on planning applications.
Why you should object to BOTH Applications
The two applications are effectively interlinked by the two planning policies that are summarised below:
| Policy N18A | Consent will not normally be given for the demolition of a building in a Conservation Area if that building makes a positive contribution to the character, or the appearance, of the Conservation Area. |
| Policy N18B | Consent will not be given for the demolition of a building unless the plans for redevelopment are also approved. |
To increase the chances of success, objections should be raised against BOTH applications.
The (1) Partial Demolition application objections should highlight the Otley Conservation Area status of the Summercross (a "positive building" with "significant trees" in the garden which is bounded by an "important wall" which is a unique remnant of the historically significant orchards of Otley). It should be Conservation focused (relating to loss of the building and its quality/function, design of the replacement scheme, and trees as they are protected in a Conservation Area) as well as the many other aspects.
The (2) Care Home application should include the effect of the development on living conditions, parking, traffic etc.