FULFORD CARE HOME PLANS RAISE OBJECTIONS FROM RESIDENTS (York Liberal Democrats)

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FULFORD CARE HOME PLANS RAISE OBJECTIONS FROM RESIDENTS

March 18, 2010 12:00 AM

Plans to construct a residential care home in the place of a business property in the heart of Fulford's conservation area have drawn objections from local residents who are concerned about the overdevelopment of the area.

A planning application has been submitted seeking approval to construct the two story building to the rear of Harlington House, off Main Street, in Fulford. The application has been called in to the area planning committee by local Councillor Keith Aspden in order to give local residents the chance to air their concerns at a public meeting.

Councillor Aspden said, "I have been contacted by a number of residents who have concerns about the development, especially in terms of the effect the new building will have on nearby houses."

"Residents have concerns about the extra traffic this development would generate and about the effect the development will have on surface water drainage."

Councillor Aspden said he had objected to the plan as ward Councillor on behalf of local residents. He said, "I believe this application would be an overdevelopment of the particular locality and would have a negative impact on the Fulford conservation area so I have written to City of York Council to formally object to the plans."

Councillor Aspden said the level of concern from local residents meant he felt it was important for the application to be considered at a public planning committee. He said, "It is important that a controversial scheme such as this is decided in public before the planning committee. This will ensure that local residents get a full opportunity to present their views before a decision is taken."

"I would encourage all local residents to take a look at the plans and share their views with the Council."