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In this edition –
Small Bird/Fledgling Hazard at The Chocolate Works
The Great British Spring Clean
Update from David Wilson Homes
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Small Bird/Fledgling Hazard at The Chocolate Works
Until last Thursday afternoon, I thought these down pipes and upper box (hopper) were an interesting addition to the back of our homes and garage buildings. However, the hopper is completely open to the elements with nothing to stop a fledgling or small bird from falling into the downpipe from the hopper and being trapped within the pipe at ground level. I have a very different view of them now…
Over the last few months, we have very much enjoyed watching a pair of nesting blackbirds in our garden but were horrified when a fledgling fell into the pipe and could be heard calling from inside it. The parent birds were frantically trying to get to the bird with food but clearly that wasn’t possible. Three site workers were incredibly helpful and after a couple of hours and after a number of different options were pursued, they did manage to release the young bird. We placed it back in the nest but very sadly it died during the night.
I thought this might have been a freak occurrence but was once again horrified to see another fledgling wobbling on top of one of these low hoppers in a garden on Joseph Terry Grove the same night – another tragic accident waiting to happen. There is the same pipe and hopper configuration higher up on our houses and apartments but the lower ones are clearly the most dangerous, particularly to a newly fledged bird still honing its flying skills.
I subsequently went to Pextons on the Bishy Road and explained our issue with the hoppers and downpipes and they recommended these filter guards. I had the one and only packet but they’re also available on Amazon. They fit perfectly into the pipe aperture in the hopper – it’s literally a 2 minute job and, as it states on the box, no tools required! As well as saving the lives of fledglings, they also serve a practical purpose and prevent the pipe being cluttered with leaves and other debris.
Having contacted residents on the Chocolate Works Facebook group and in person, I’ve been really heartened by their responses (think Amazon and Pextons are doing rather well from this!) and hope that we can resolve this issue with the involvement of residents and David Wilson Homes.
If anyone needs help with popping the guards into the hoppers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
Lucy Ryan 15 Bayldon Square 07909 757170
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2. The Great British Spring Clean.
On Saturday 5th June, eleven Chocolate Works residents volunteered their time for the Great British Spring Clean. They collected several bags of litter with a couple of volunteers tackling the weeds around the laurel on Bishopthorpe Road.
The Great British Spring Clean is an annual, nationwide event promoted by Keep Britain Tidy. It is supported by City of York Council’s Environment and Community Team. This is a popular event with York residents coming together to help clean up their local area.
Following a meeting with the Managing Director of David Wilson Homes we now know –
David Wilson Homes are back on target for a November 2021 completion.
They have only 23 properties left for sale.
Their contractor will replace dead or dying laurel hedging at the appropriate time.
The grass verge on Joseph Terry Grove, adjacent to the Care Home will be finished off properly prior to completion.
York City Council will not accept Resident parking signs or Visitor signs on the kerb stones. These will all have to be replaced prior to completion. They agree that we currently have too many different styles of signs and that the new Visitor signs on Banks Drive are barely visible. Work is ongoing to standardise signs and ensure that Visitor signs are much more visible to drivers, and in a different colour from resident spaces.
DWH will continue to explore the problems we have identified with gutters. So far they have not been able to isolate a common denominator to the problems, but remain sympathetic to our concerns about the issue.
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Ensuring that the newsletters are timely, and have relevant accurate content, is something of a challenge. Often the content is driven by whether or not David Wilson Homes (DWH) and Watson have actually responded to the many issues repeatedly raised with them. On this occasion we have received some concrete responses to our persistent requests.
Their responses are presented below, without comment from us.
Landscaping Issues (David Wilson Homes)
Landscaping Issues (Watson)
Surfacing of Joseph Terry Grove
Stonework Carousel House
Access to Gas Meters – Apartments
External Lighting – Carousel House
Modification to Devon House Bin Store
Roof Survey (DWH)
Roof Maintenance ( Watson)
Land South of The Residence
Licensing for the Co-op (additional Information)
Electric Charging Points (Orange House)
Residents’ Parking Scheme – Bishopthorpe Road Area
The Great British Spring Clean
Changes to the Committee
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Landscaping Issues (David Wilson Homes)
Pergola (between Carousel and Medallion House)
DWH have responded to concerns about the persistent leaching and staining from this. They state that the leaching is a natural process which is slowing. They will make good any staining over the next 12 months. Watson have agreed to monitor this over the next few months, in case further remedial action is required.
Tree Survey
We have repeatedly asked for a copy of the Tree Survey which has been completed, as there are concerns about the condition of trees in various parts of the development. DWH state that they will hand this over to Watson when they hand over the tree belt. This will, inevitably, be one of the last things handed over.
Trees
We have repeatedly requested replacement trees for the many which we believe are either dead, or dying, in various parts of the development (including, among others, Bayldon Square and Medallion House areas). DWH state that they have seen the trees, and have been informed that they are not dead. They agree to continue monitoring the trees during this growing season, before determining whether any need replacing in November.
Bayldon Square Grass
We asked DWH to dig up Bayldon Square and replace the grass due to its awful state. This was met with a firm refusal and reminder that Watson have been looking after it for over two years now.
Other damaged grass areas
We asked that areas of damaged grass should be repaired/replaced. There are many which have suffered due to heavy vehicles driving over them, or due to failure to repair grassed areas after essential works have been carried out. DWH have agreed to this. We will provide them with specific locations.
Soil Certificate
We asked for a Soil certificate because of problems with Vine Weevil. DWH state that “The ground investigation report only deals with analysis of the chemical content of soils and their structural capabilities. The insects could have come from anywhere but can be treated with insecticide.”
Chocolate Orange Plaque
Residents of Bayldon Square felt that a plaque identifying the person who created the Chocolate Orange would be a good idea. DWH have agreed and will look into it and cover the cost.
Bayldon Square – risk of injury to children
Residents have raised concerns about the risk of injury to children on Bayldon Square due to the combination of chasing a ball and speeding traffic. DWH state that children should be supervised.
Banking at the back of Devon House and Carousel House
We have asked what is going to be done about this area which looks messy since the lights were put in. DWH state “the area in question requires seeding with wild flower mix and these works have been instructed.”
Boundary – weeds and laurel hedge
We have asked about this, as there are concerns that the laurel is suffering (particularly between the steps to Bishopthorpe Road up towards The Residence. DWH state –“The first weed treatment has been applied and the second took place on the 24th May. As part of these works the contractor will also be clearing anything on the footpaths. I also noted the remains of some of the metal posts on Campleshon Road which I have instructed the team to sort.”
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2. Landscaping issues – (Watson)
There is widespread dissatisfaction with the quality of the landscaping currently. Watson are aware of the strength of feeling and the Residents’ Association has had frank dialogue with both Watson and MLS Landscaping.
The job specification for the contractors has been improved upon and made more specific. Also, areas of planting which need to be replaced have been identified and money has been set aside to make the necessary improvements. Also, areas of planting which need to be replaced have been identified and money has been set aside to make the necessary improvements.
Stop Press – Watson have cancelled the contract with MLS, ending 30th June 2021, and appointed a new firm. There is the possibility of a slight hiatus in work during the handover period of June, but we hope to see the beginnings of a much better service.
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3. Surfacing of Joseph Terry Grove
This work is scheduled for 4th June 2021.
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4. Stonework Carousel House
Repairs to the stone work are scheduled for 17th & 18th June.
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5. Access to Gas Meters – Apartments
These are often in heavily planted areas and, consequently, inaccessible. DWH are looking to address the situation by adjusting the landscaping and installing a gravel pathway.
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6. External Lighting – Carousel House
Carousel House is the only apartment block without external lighting. DWH state that this is as per the original plan.
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7. Modification to Devon House Bin Store
The proposed conversion of this into two separate bin stores is currently on hold pending a review by Yorkshire Housing.
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8. Roof Survey (DWH)
The Managing Director of DWH is currently still gathering information prior to determining whether there is a case to answer.
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9. Roof Maintenance (Watson)
Watson are planning to incorporate a roof drone survey and gutter maintenance on a bi-annual basis starting in the next financial year.
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10. Land South of the Residence
Proposals to build on land south of The Residence have previously been rejected by York Council Planning Department, following a large volume of complaints, including concerns about height and massing.
A new proposal is now being prepared for an Acquired Brain Injuries Unit, currently housed within The Retreat Hospital on Heslington Lane. We expect a Planning Application by the end of June and will continue to monitor the situation. We do know that it is a lower building (one and two storeys) and that there are still concerns relating to the volume of traffic.
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11. Licensing for the Co-op
York Council Licensing Sub-Committee met on 24th May. They agreed to the Co-op opening hours and licensing hours from 07.00 – 22.00 every day. This is in keeping with opening and licensing hours for Co-ops nationwide. A number of standard conditions were attached to this agreement, including provision of CCTV, keeping an incident log, ensuring staff training, and complying with any crime reduction initiatives relating to race days.
They rejected requests for reduced licensing hours on race days, as this no longer happens anywhere in York.
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12. Electric charging points
DWH have modified their original planning application and now have spaces for 10 electric charging points outside Orange House. This is a complicated change. New electric charging spaces are welcome. However, these will be in Visitor parking spaces. Consequently there are very real concerns that we will end up with a 25% reduction in viable and available Visitor Parking Spaces.
We do not know what solution, if any, is possible but are pushing DWH and the Council to ensure that the original number of Visitor Parking spaces is not reduced.
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13. Residents’ Parking Scheme – Bishopthorpe Road area
On 22nd June the Council will be asked to confirm the decision to introduce a ResPark scheme in the following streets;
Bishopthorpe Road between Southlands Road and Terry’s Mews
Rectory Gardens (off Bishopthorpe Road)
Balmoral Terrace
Albemarle Road (on sections) between Telford Terrace and Brunswick Street.
The section on Bishopthorpe Road, in particular, is likely to affect residents who park vehicles there.
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14. The Great British Spring Clean
This is a nationwide initiative designed to encourage people to look after their own neighbourhood. This will take place on Saturday, 5th June 2021 between 10am – noon. Volunteers should meet outside the Sales office at 10am.
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15. Changes to the Committee
We are delighted to welcome two new members to the Committee – * Gary Cole – Harlequin House * Beki Hagger – Devon House
Gary has been the involved in the Co-op Licensing objection, while Beki is leading on the Great British Spring Clean. At the same time Mafalda Queiroz, an inaugural member and the current treasurer, has chosen to leave the Committee due to other commitments. She was instrumental in getting the shower room snagging completed, which has led to DWH replacing a large number of faulty shower rooms. And she also was the driving force behind getting the defibrillator installed.
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Great British Spring Clean– Litter Pick
Would you like to help to keep our development looking good? Please come and help with a litter-pick and a little weeding. We can pick litter on the development, weed the boundary laurel hedge, or go further afield to show pride in our community.
When – Saturday 5 June 2021 Time – 10am-12noon Where – Meet outside the Sales Office
It would be helpful if you could pre-register your intention to volunteer, by emailing chocworksra@gmail.com This will help in identifying how many tabards and other items of equipment will need to be provided on the day.
If you have a notice-board in your Apartment Block, please feel free to print and post the poster below.
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In this edition
Licensing for the Co-op
Interested in joining the Committee?
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Licensing for the Co-op
Notices have appeared on the pillars outside the Sales Office regarding the Co-op’s application for a licence to sell alcohol 06.00-23.00, 7 days a week. We are drawing your attention to this because, as residents, you may have a view on the desirability or otherwise of those hours.
Also, some people may wish for the sale of alcohol to be restricted on race days. Previously, a restriction has been in place throughout South Bank prohibiting shops and off-licences from selling alcohol before 7pm on race days, in an attempt to minimise post-race anti-social behaviour.
Please note that if you wish to raise an objection, it must be submitted in writing before 29th April 2021.
Licensing Act 2003 Notice of application for a New Premises Licence Name of applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited Address of Premises: Co-op, Ground Floor, Hallmark House, The Chocolate Works, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1PX
The licensable activity is the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between Monday-Sunday 06:00-23.00. Conditions will apply.
Anyone wishing to make a representation to this application may do so by 29 April 2021.
A record of the application made to the Licensing Authority will be kept on a register at the address given below and the register may be inspected during opening hours.
All representations regarding this application MUST BE IN WRITING and sent to
Licensing Services York City Council Hazel Court Eco Depot James Street York YO10 3DS Or www.york.gov.uk
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and is punishable by a fine of any amount on summary conviction for the offence.
WARD HADAWAY www.wardhadaway.com/licensing
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Interested in joining the Committee?
In the 2½ years since the CWRA was set up we have had nineteen different members of the Committee. The work is voluntary and people have opted in and out for varying reasons, often as personal priorities change. We currently have a Committee of nine members which feels about the right size. However, one or two serving members are looking to leave the Committee this year due to house moves and commitment to other projects.
If you feel you have something to offer and would like to become involved please get in touch at admin@cwra.co.uk. We can then arrange a suitably socially distanced informal chat about potential roles.
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In this edition
Current membership numbers
Invitation to join the Committee
Contractor noise and disturbance
Joseph Terry Grove works & impact on Robert Street
OFNL – TV outage update
Roofs/Gutters (1) – Maintenance
Roofs/Gutters (2) – Current problems
Autosec replaced by Baysentry
Carousel House
Co-op Planning Application
Bishopthorpe Road Crossing Point Improvement
Flood Defence Works – Skeldergate Bridge – Rowntree Park
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Membership of the Chocolate Works Residents Association
We are delighted to say that we have 119 active members currently. Your contributions and feedback are invaluable in helping us identify what issues are of most concern to residents.
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Interested in joining the Committee?
In the 2½ years since the CWRA was set up we have had nineteen different members of the Committee. The work is voluntary and people have opted in and out for varying reasons, often as personal priorities change. We currently have a Committee of nine members which feels about the right size. However, one or two serving members are looking to leave the Committee this year due to house moves and commitment to other projects.
If you feel you have something to offer and would like to become involved please get in touch at admin@cwra.co.uk. Then we can arrange a suitably socially distanced informal chat about potential roles.
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Contractor noise/early working
We have received a handful of complaints about early morning noise, and delivery vehicles being queued on Clock Tower Way. David Wilson Homes acknowledges that they are “pushing the boundaries” in their desire to complete work by the end of this year – a deadline which is looking optimistic. They have gained permission to work on weekends and stay later. However, workers should start no earlier than 8am. If you experience disturbance from unnecessarily early starts, do not hesitate to contact in the first instance Ian Wormwell, Project Manager for David Wilson Homes, ianwormwell@barratthomes.co.uk
Or, for persistent offences – Andy Blain, Enforcement Officer City of York Council, andy.blain@york.gov.uk
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Joseph Terry Grove remedial works
Work has begun on Joseph Terry Grove which includes replacing damaged kerbs and should include resurfacing up to Berry Mews. We have been advised that this will require reducing the width of the road. Consequently lorries will be unable to pass and maybe re-routed down Robert Street as a temporary measure for two weeks.
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TV outage 5th-8th February
All TV signals were lost on the development on Friday 5th February and not replaced until late on Monday 8th February. A number of residents complained to the cable company OFNL and then complained to us and to Watson about the unacceptable delay in restoring the signal.
We have been in discussion with both Watson and David Wilson Homes to identify how the service is managed, and who is accountable when the service is poor. Quite simply, David Wilson Homes sub-contracted a company called GTC to install all utilities on the development – gas, electricity, broadband, TV etc.
GTC installs the services and OFNL operates them (they are both part of the same parent company). There is no service charge, and no contract with residents, Watson, or David Wilson Homes. Therefore, we have no redress with the developer or our managing agent. If we are unhappy with the quality of the service we can only follow OFNL’s complaints procedure.
We strongly recommend that, in the event of similar outage in the future, residents ask for an engineer to come, but make formal complaints to OFNL in the event of slow or unacceptable service www.ofnl.co.uk
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Roofs/Gutters (1) – Maintenance
A few months ago we circulated a letter (via Watson) asking whether you would be interested in having your gutters cleaned/maintained on an annual basis. We had 69 responses (68 saying they were in favour, and one deferring interest until next year as they had only recently moved in). While all of these responses were encouraging they only amount to 70% (approx) of houses. This precluded us effectively organising and paying for the work at the original price. The alternative was to negotiate a price per property and a price per block, which immediately pushed up the cost.
We have gone back to Watson, who initially expressed caution about getting involved. We are pleased to report that they are now actively exploring whether they can take on the contract as originally negotiated, meaning that they would organise it and ensure the work is undertaken properly.
This MAY involve a small increase in the service charges to houses, but the details about frequency (annual or bi-annual) and cost have yet to be ironed out.
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Roofs/Gutters (2) – Problems
We also sent out a request for feedback on whether people had experienced problems with their gutters, and what the response of David Wilson Homes has been. The issue has been on our radar since November 2019, when it was raised by a concerned resident. It has been raised at each of our quarterly meetings with the Managing Director of David Wilson Homes, who has courteously checked with YorkshireEast, had a drone survey done, and concluded that there is no development wide problem.
The individuals who responded to our survey have received an email detailing the results of it. Our survey showed that householders have experienced a range of problems with gutters, balconies, fall pipes and water ingress. However, the biggest issue has been cracks to the fibreglass gutter leading to leaks into the top bedroom (in at least TWELVE properties).
We have presented the information (anonymised) to the Managing Director of David Wilson Homes at our quarterly video call meeting and he is taking the information to a meeting with his Technical Director and team. He will get back to us and we do not want to second guess the outcome of his deliberations. However, we will pursue every reasonable avenue to gain assurances that the fibreglass panels are fit for purpose and have been fitted correctly.
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Autosec Car Parking Patrols
We have just heard that Autosec has sold the business to Baysentry www.baysentry.com
There is no change to the rules and regulations regarding parking, and telephone calls to the number on the parking signs will be picked up by Baysentry. We will try to use this as an opportunity to improve the look of parking signs, as Baysentry have indicated that they will be changing them.
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Carousel House
The proposed works to repaint and clean the ground floor of Carousel House has begun. We appreciate that residents have been waiting a long time for this. It has taken a lot of persistence and persuasion to get to this point, with the work being done at no extra charge. The carpets should be deep cleaned soon.
We have also been advised that the shared bin storage with Devon House is going to be modified. A second entrance is proposed, and a dividing wall, enabling both blocks to have their own storage with no loss of space.
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Planning Application – Co-op Outline Plan
This application is still live and comments are invited until 26 March 2021. A large number of residents from Hallmark House and Neapolitan House have objected for reasons which include:
noise from vehicles loading and unloading,
noise from the plant, vents and fans,
the colour and siting of Amazon lockers (this has already been changed),
concerns about waste and recycling management,
objections to the proposed increased hours.
A shop has always been planned for this space and is broadly welcomed. However, if you live nearby and feel you may be affected please go to www.york.gov.uk/SearchPlanningApplications Click “Search Planning Applications Online” and enter 20/02501/FUL in the “keyword” search box.
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Bishopthorpe Road Crossing Point Improvement
You may well have noticed the work at the crossing on Bishopthorpe Road adjacent to Campleshon Road. This is designed to improve visibility at the junction and increase the size of the traffic island. The Residents’ Association is committed to keeping up the pressure to improve this junction, beyond the works currently planned, but the current financial situation means the Council have identified other priorities at this time.
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Flood Defence Works – Terry Avenue
The Environment Agency has started to build a compound on the football field in Rowntree Park. This is a prelude to 18 months of work to improve flood defences for Clementhorpe between Skeldergate Bridge and Rowntree Park.
The section of Terry Avenue between Skeldergate Bridge and Duke’s Wharf will be closed to the public for 12 months from early April. All riverside pedestrian and cycle traffic into town will have to use the New Walk side of the river (which we all know floods frequently) which will inevitably make it busier.
York Cycle Campaign is currently recommending that people do NOT cycle through this route during working hours because they are concerned about the risk of accident.
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In this edition
Chocolate Works Carols – Sunday 13th December
Winter gritting of the highway and pavements of The Chocolate Works
Bayldon Square trees – update
Repairs to block paving
Proposal to maintain house gutters/rainwater channels
Review of car parking signage
Cyclists
Pedestrian safety at the Campleshon Road/Bishopthorpe Road junction
New waste/dog poo bins near the school
McCarthy & Stone proposal to build managed care apartments on the car park on Bishopthorpe Road opposite The Residence
Update from David Wilson Homes (DWH)
Co-op to open on the development in time for Christmas 2021
The Chocolate Works Social Group has organised carols, complete with mulled wine – see poster below. Contact Clare on 07931 179281 or register interest via the Facebook page so that they have an idea of numbers.
Winter Gritting
Watson have confirmed that they are employing a firm to grit the development (when temperatures are predicted to go below 0˚C). It will be done at no additional cost to residents.
DWH replaced two trees on Bayldon Square this week. While we are pleased, there is also some disappointment as we had understood that all the trees would be replaced.
DWH states that the Managing Director of their Landscape Contractors believes the remaining trees are healthy. However, the root balls of the trees which were removed were covered in their original nylon netting, which had restricted development.
Consequently, DWH will examine the root balls of the remaining trees to assist them in determining whether they should also be replaced. The situation will continue to be monitored.
House gutters/rainwater channels proposed maintenance programme
A number of residents have expressed concerns about the inaccessibility of the gutters of houses and worries that these might fail. Indeed, a number of people have already experienced leaks into bedrooms from either cracks to the rainwater channel, or due to blockages caused by leaves and other detritus.
With this in mind we have contacted a contractor who has given us a quotation for maintaining the gutters of the houses on the development. We will shortly be sending out letters to all houses outlining the process and associated costs, and we believe that it is a cost effective way to provide peace of mind.
NB This is NOT an issue for apartment blocks. Watson undertakes to manage these.
Cyclists are politely requested not to cycle down the grass embankment adjacent to the steps going down to Bishopthorpe Road. As well as safety issues, this is causing damage to the landscaping.
Pedestrian safety at the Bishopthorpe Road/Campleshon Road junction
We have recently submitted our second request to City of York Council for an urgent review of the traffic safety at this junction and provision of safe pedestrian crossing. The arguments for this include poor visibility at the junction due to parked cars; the high speed of cars coming from Bishopthorpe; and a marked increase in pedestrian traffic from residents at this development and The Residence.
An accident at this junction on Thursday 3rd December (reported in the York Press) further increases the case which is also being made by Councillor Crawshaw and the Headmistress of Knavesmire Primary School.
Pictured at the junction, from left, parents Sarah Fitsell and Ian & Lowra Kitchingman, Cllr Jonny Crawshaw and Knavesmire Head of School, Hannah Gibson Picture: George Dodd (From York Press 04/12/20)
You may have noticed new waste bins at the Lorne Street, and Trafalgar Street ends of Knavesmire Primary School on Campleshon Road. These came as a response to requests by residents who attended the annual review of the policing of York Races in October last year. They only took a year to arrive!
McCarthy and Stone plan to redevelop car park into Retirement Living Plus accommodation
McCarthy and Stone have just started the first stage of consultation on their proposal to provide Retirement Living Plus (for the over 70s) accommodation on the vacant car park (known locally as the Kraft car park) on Bishopthorpe Road opposite The Residence. They plan to have a one week public exhibition in the near future.
Their proposal, which they hope to submit before Christmas, includes
73 apartments (43 x 1 bed and 30 x 2 bed)
41 parking spaces
92 additional parking spaces, on 2 levels, for 3rd parties (The Liquor Store, Clock Tower apartments etc).
There are concerns about, among other things
over-development in the area
even more traffic on Bishopthorpe Road
the effect on the adjacent cycle route
a marked increase in pedestrian traffic crossing an already busy road
the impact on the current GP services as well as the already existing need for new GP premises.
We will continue to engage in consultation and keep people informed.
Current Membership figures of the Residents’ Association
We currently have 107 CWRA members out of 244 occupied properties. We are glad to have you on board and hope you feel informed. If you would like to become more involved or have any suggestions, please get in touch via the website.
The road surface on Joseph Terry Grove, up to Thistle House, is due to be completed before Christmas.
Sales have gone well, and only five apartments remain unsold.
It is expected that new residents will arrive in the houses on Robert Street from February 2021, once the rear parking courtyards are completed.
It remains the aim to complete all building by November 2021, with the process of handing over sewerage and roads to the Council completed by Spring 2023.
Finally, it has been confirmed that the Co-op has won the contract to open a retail outlet on the development
DWH has confirmed that contracts have been exchanged with the Co-op. It is anticipated that they will open a store in the current Sales Office space by November 2021.
