Present Carole Lattin, John Ashby, Val Hawes, Sierra Ward, Sylvia Hope, Lesley Mavin, Richard Hornby, Patrick Conway
Apologies Pat Conway, Sharon Wilson
- 1 Notes from 6 December agreed. Follow up on specific options
- Richard had provided mapping showing ownership of land south of current housing development on Benthouse Lane. John A will preprae a short note on this
- John A preparing schedule of approved planning applications over the last five years in the NP area
- Patrick discussing with Chloe Hillam mapping of NP area
- Noted BPC had made allocated £800 for planning in 23/24 budget
- Group examined smaller green spaces itemised in earlier discussions on Features and Facilities. At this stage preliminary conclusions were
- Duffy bordering Sunderland Road. Retain
- Moorlands. Retain
- Cooper Square. Retain
- Cunningham Place. Possibly allocate a percentage for bungalows, though retaining some green space
- Kepier Lane ( from School View, through to Pigrims Way and beyond including land to rear of Prebends) Retain and possibly develop as a linear park
- Dragon Park. Retain and develop with improved entrance from Sherburn Road.
- Carrsway. Retain
- Rennys Lane. Noted the eastern part is in Sherburn civil Parish. Further discussion needed regarding hedging
- Play areas at Poplar Road, Poplar Drive and ‘secret park’ (rear of Ashdown) Retain
- Kenny Place. Noted two areas to the rear bordering A690. Retain triangular portion. Possible use of remainder for housing. To be discussed further, including issues of access
- McNally Place. Retain and look to strengthening protection of bungalow frontages
- Allotments throuhout NP area. Retain and strengthen policeis
- Heaviside Place. Retain
- Gilesgate Park. Retain
- Fellside Gardens . Retain
- Some smaller areas at Kirkstone Drive and Sunderland Road may not require additional policies
- Agreed each smaller space required a short profile. Patrick to prepare a note for next meeting.
- Agreed to meet again in January, possibly early evening 5pm, 6pm 7pm to accommodate working residents. Richard will do a further doodle poll. Those present to email Richard with their availability and preferences.
- Outline agenda for next meeting
- Further discussion on smaller green spaces, including new areas not so far identified. Eg, Frank Street, Cuthbert Avenue etc
- Buildings and businesses with community significance as identifies on previous circulated sheet
- Next stages, to include preparation of draft discussion documents, timetable for public meetings and venues
- Thanks to Lesley for refreshments and Richard for technical wizedry.
Complements of the season to all.