ZG2023/1271/FULM | Erection of a solar farm together with ancillary development thereto | Hillam Grange Austfield Lane Hillam 

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Following the public forum hosted by Hillam PC on Monday 22nd January, the Parish Council has completed its submission with regards to the Solar Farm application above.

Hillam Solar Farm proposal - Hillam PC observations

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Other Current Planning Applications:

ZG2023/1342/HPA | Single storey front and side extension | 1 Lilac Oval

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ZG2023/1336/HEU | Prior approval for increased room ridge height extending up to 7.85 metres (measured externally from ground level to the highest part of the roof) | Talania Hillam Common Lane

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Planning Application for 29 dwellings off Main Street

Following the public consultations, Johnson Mowatt have submitted an application to build on Land off Main Street.  See the details and submit comments here: 

ZG2023/0888/FULM | Demolition of an existing single property and the residential development of 29 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and infrastructure works | Land Off Main Street Hillam

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Completed - Consultation Notice for an application for houses on land at Main Street, Hillam - May 2023

This is a consultation about a potential application for houses on land between Main Street and Betteras Hill Road.  A previous application by Stonebridge Homes was refused in 2018.  This consultation is being run by Johnson Mowatt, they will be able to use the information and concerns you submit in this consultation to tailor the application in order to resolve the issues as best they can.  The developers will be attending the Parish Council meeting on 5th June, in order to present the proposal and answer any questions.

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Please note: there is no reference number to view this application on the Planning Authority website because it has not yet been submitted as an application.  This is a public consultation period only at the moment, set up by the developer.

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Completed - Pre publication submission document of the Selby District Local Plan - Public consultation open until 5pm, 28th October

This is the last chance to submit your comments on this Local Plan which creates a framework for how land in the district will be used to develop the area over the next 20 years.

 

Hillam has a plot of land which has been earmarked as a site for residential development.  The Parish Council have already objected to this during the preferred site consultations and will be objecting at this stage also.

 

Once this Pre-publication document is approved, it will be submitted to the Secretary of State formally for review.  See the consultation documents here , and there are links to complete the form and add comments here too.  Additionally you can email: localplan@selby.gov.uk

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Traveller Site Appeal, Hillam Lane, Public Inquiry Decision 16/5/22

The Planning Inspectorate has returned with its decision to DISMISS the Appeal lodged by the occupants of the unauthorised encampment on Hillam Lane.

 

Any appeal against this Planning Inspectorate decision can only be made on legal grounds, i.e. if the correct process has not been followed or an unlawful decision has been made.

 

Hillam Parish Council would like to thank all those who worked hard to get this outcome, particularly:

• District Councillor Mackman for his support to the PC, his regular SDC updates and his support during the Inquiry

• Mr Vendy the Planning Consultant for Hillam PC

• Ian Robertson, a Parish Councillor at the time, who coordinated discussions with the Planning Consultant and ensured Hillam PC was well represented 

• Mr Grainger and the Planning team at Selby District Council who worked hard to ensure the process was duly followed and enforced

• and the residents for their support throughout

 

Councillor O' Connell would like to reiterate his thanks to all those who had an active involvement and ensured the process remained factual, open and transparent.

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View PI Appeal Decision Document 

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Traveller Site Appeal, Hillam Lane, Public Inquiry Update (28/4/22)

Following the Inquiry, the Planning Inspectorate are expected to announce a decision between mid to end May which will be shared on this page.

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Traveller Site Appeal, Hillam Lane, Public Inquiry Update (8/3/22)

The 'Statement of Case' submitted by the Appellant and related documents such as Officers' reports and Personal Statements are now available to view, click here Public Access to visit the SDC planning website.  Then Click on "View Associated Documents"  Reference: AP/2021/0027/REF

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Members of the public are very welcome to attend the Inquiry in person.  The inquiry will start at 10am Tuesday 22nd March at Selby District Council Chambers.  The end date has been set for Friday 25th March but this may be altered depending on the progress made each day.

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There is also the option to watch the proceedings online, please email planningcomments@selby.gov.uk or call 01757 705101 (ask for the planning department) for details.

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Other Applications affecting Hillam update (8/3/22):

Further to the information from District Councillor Mackman below, you can now submit comments on the following application:

2022/0057/CPE | Lawful development certificate for existing use of land for standing of 27 residential caravans, use of land for standing of 27 vehicles, use of land for standing of 10 portaloos and use of land for storage of hardcore, road scalpings and gravel | Land At A63-A1 Junction 42 Selby Road Monk Fryston

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Traveller Site Appeal, Hillam Lane, Public Inquiry Update (16/2/22)

The dates of the Public Inquiry for the Appeal for the traveller site on Hillam Lane have been set.

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The Inquiry will take place at Selby District Council Main Chamber at the Civic Centre on Doncaster Road from 22nd March until 25th March - members of the public are able to attend, just turn up on the day.  Live streaming of the Inquiry is also being considered.

 

Hillam PC will be represented by Mr Vendy who submitted observations against the initial application to SDC on behalf of the PC.  Mr Vendy has recently met with Councillors O'Connell and Robertson to update them on the process and has been working closely with Selby District Council's Planning Department and will ensure the PC's views are made clear.

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A ‘Statement of Case’ detailing the basis on which the appellant is appealing the refusal of planning permission will be available on the Selby District Council ‘Public Access’ planning website once it is received.

 

Other Applications affecting Hillam

District Councillor Mackman has brought a number of planning applications in the area to the attention of the Parish Council.  The PC intend to review the applications below and submit observations where it is felt necessary; members of the public are encouraged to do the same:

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Application Number: NY/2022/0021/73

Location: Betteras Hill Quarry, Brotherton Road, Monk Fryston, Leeds, LS25 5HD

Proposal:Variation of condition no. 1 of planning permission ref. C8/2012/0147/CPO to extend the time limits for the completion of landfill and recycling operations.

This is being dealt with by NYCC as a Minerals and Waste application.  Submit comments via planning.control@northyorks.gov.uk

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Lumby A63 - application to quarry land to the north of the A63 from Lumby to the A1M junction by Stone Cliff Aggregates.  A website is being set up for public to submit comments - it will be shared here when available.

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A1M junction - application for a motorway services.  This initial application will be dealt with by Selby District Council - see SDC 'Public Access'

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A63 unauthorised traveller site - an injunction is in place to stop further development on this site.  SDC is awaiting a Planning Application for the COU.  See SDC 'Public Access'

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Yorkshire Green - a nationally significant infrastructure improvement scheme, a DCO is expected to be submitted late 2022 - SDC and NYCC have been consulted throughout, as have the public.

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Zero Carbon energy storage site Rawfield Lane - refused planning permission by SDC; Appeal submitted.

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Traveller Site, Hillam Lane - Appeal Documentation 15/9/2021

Link: AP/2021/0027/REF | Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 6 gypsy/traveller families, each with two caravans and an ancillary amenity building, together with the laying of hardstanding and construction of new access | Street Record Hillam Lane

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Traveller Site, Hillam Lane - Appeal Update 13/8/21

An Appeal has been lodged with the Secretary of State against Selby District Council's decision to Refuse the application for 'Change of Use' of the site on Hillam Lane.

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Some errors found in the paperwork are currently delaying the Appeals process. Once SDC receive a Start Letter from the Planning Inspectorate, the Appeal will be publicised as usual via the Public Access site: https://www.selby.gov.uk/view-applications-public-access

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The decision on the Appeal will be made by the Planning Inspectorate, not any of our local councils. https://www.gov.uk/.../organi.../planning-inspectorate/about

 

Yorkshire Green Project, Fairburn

The Parish Council has assigned a member of the Parish Council Planning Sub-Committee to monitor progress on the developments associated with this site in Fairburn.  The plans are for a Zero Carbon Energy Storage and Management Facility.  Should the Parish Council see reason to make observations to the District Council, it shall do so.

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Change of Use to Travellers Site, Hillam Lane

The application for the change of use of Agricultural Land on Hillam Lane to a Travellers site was REFUSED by Selby District Council Planning Committee.  This means the District Council will not allow the development.

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The Applicant has now lodged an Appeal against the decision of the District Council to the Planning Inspectorate.  All applicants who are refused permission by the Local Authority have the right to lodge an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate.  A full Inquiry has been requested, rather than just a Hearing.

 

Further details will be released as they are available.

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Livestock Buildings, Lowfield Lane

The two planning applications for development of Livestock buildings off Lowfield Road have been Permitted; see the Notices of Decision here 2020/0631/FUL and 2020/0650/FUL

 

Court Ruling 2020/1126/COU – Hillam Lane

 

The Court Injunction on Land on Hillam Lane, which had been purchased and occupied by Travelling families, has been heard at the County Court in Leeds.  The Judge has ruled that they must leave and re-instate the land; however they do still have 2 months to appeal against the Planning Application submitted in October 2020 which Selby District Council refused on 1st June 2021.  So it is unlikely any change will be seen before that 2 month period is up.

 

The full court ruling: His Honour Judge Saffman has approved an Order, with immediate effect, comprising the following terms:

1. The Defendants are not permitted to return and occupy the site;

2. Any further development on the site is prohibited;

3. The remaining two caravans are to be removed within 2 months;

4. The Defendants must lodge an appeal against the refusal of planning permission within 2 months, if they fail to do so they must reinstate the site to its former condition (i.e. remove hard standing, services etc.) within 12 months;

5. If they do appeal and lose, they have 12 months from the date of the refusal to reinstate the site;

6. If they appeal and win, the terms of the Order shall cease to have effect.

The planning application ref: 2020/1126/COU for the site was refused  (1st June 2021)

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Hillam Lane Update - Planning Committee 28/4/2021

Selby District Planning Committee have refused Application 2020/1126/COU, the Travellers Site on Hillam Lane.

 

The Applicants may lodge an Appeal to the Planning Inspectorate;  and we must also wait for the  Injunction Court Case to be heard in early June.

 

Having left the site in February the residents will breach their current Temporary Injunction if they return. If that happens then each ‘household’ will have to attend a Committal Hearing.

 

We will keep the Hillam Parish Council website up to date with this and other Planning and local issues.  Please get used to checking in with the website regularly.

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SDC Planning Committee Meeting 

The Change of Use Application for land on Hillam Lane will be getting discussed and decided at the Selby District Council Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday 28th April at 2pm.  Residents will be able to watch proceedings via YouTube.  Follow the link to the SDC website which will have the link to the live feed at the time of the meeting and the Agenda.

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The PC have a Planning Consultant who will be making representations on its behalf at the meeting.

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Planning Consultant representations 19/3/2021

As previously mentioned, the PC enlisted the services of a Planning Consultant to make representations on behalf of Hillam Parish Council with regards to planning applications for Greenbelt land on Hillam Lane.  See the submitted documents below:

2020/1126/COU - Change of Use to Traveller site

2020/1111/S73 - To vary permitted occupants and make site permanent

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