Councillor Grenville Holland Archive
Reference: D/X 2342 Catalogue Title: Councillor Grenville Holland Archive Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description:
Covering Dates: 1984-1998
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- Councillor Grenville Holland Archive
- Development of St Leonard's School Playing Fields, Aykley Heads, Durham (Ref: D/X 2342/1)
- File entitled 'Aykley Heads/Save our City' 1988-1995 (Ref: D/X 2342/2)
- File entitled 'Flass Vale' 1988-1993 (Ref: D/X 2342/3)
- File entitled 'St Margaret's Allotments' 1988-1989 (Ref: D/X 2342/4)
- File entitled 'Pengap/Bishop's Mill' 1986-1988 (Ref: D/X 2342/5)
- File entitled 'Claypath ¿Fun Pub¿' 1991 (Ref: D/X 2342/6)
- File entitled 'Lambton Street' 1987 (Ref: D/X 2342/7)
- File entitled 'Hopper House' 1985-1989 (Ref: D/X 2342/8)
- File entitled 'Framwellgate Peth Hotel' 1993-1994 (Ref: D/X 2342/9)
- File entitled 'The River Banks' 1989 (Ref: D/X 2342/10)
- File entitled 'The Grey Tower, North Road' 1990-1993 (Ref: D/X 2342/11)
- File entitled 'Police Station Court Lane' 1984-1988 (Ref: D/X 2342/12)
Catalogue Contents
Development of St Leonard's School Playing Fields, Aykley Heads, Durham (Ref: D/X 2342/1)
Note, the division into files reflects the original division by their creator
Ref: D/X 2342/1/1Application for planning permission 4/91/581 1991-1994
- by T. B. Patterson on New Brancepeth regarding alterations to a dwelling, erection of detached private garage and new road access and drive, Springwell Hall Cottage, St Leonard's School, Durham 8 August 1991;
- correspondence regarding renovation work to Springwell Hall Cottage, Fieldhouse Lane, Durham with site layout plan and elevations 1994
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/2Plan showing site location of proposed development on Albert Street 8 May 1996
- showing area of playing fields lost to St Leonard's Catholic School - planning application E/DC/928/4/195
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/3Letter to City of Durham Director and Leisure Services 19 February 1998
- regarding planning application 4/98/70 to build six terraced houses and garages on land at St Leonard's School
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/4Consultation sheet 20 February 1998
- regarding application number FPA/P/4/98/70 - erection of six terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/5Letter from J. Mathewson to Durham City Council regarding FPA/P/4/98/70 25 February 1998
- with summary of principles adopted during the development of the scheme to build six terraced houses at Albert Street on part of St Leonard's Catholic School plating field
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/6Letter from Councillor Grenville Holland 7 March 1998
- to residents urging objections regarding FPA/P/4/98/70 - erection of six terraced dwelling houses with associated gardens and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/7Letter from City of Durham solicitor and acting town clerk 12 March 1998
- to Councillor Holland regarding D/X 2342/1/6
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/8Planning application 4/98/70 and correspondence February-March 1998
- application for erection of six terraced dwelling houses with associated gardens and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill includes sections for: site and description of application; relevant history; policies; representations and planning considerations; with recommendation for approval;
- letters expressing concern;
- comments;
- letter regarding arboricultural works at St Leonard's Catholic School grounds;
- Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions circular letter regarding avoiding loss of school playing fields to development;
- City of Durham Directorate of Technical and Leisure Services comments;
- letter from Environment Agency expressing no objections to the scheme;
- letter from Government Office for the North East directing Durham County Council not to grant planning permission without specific authorisation; Durham County Council Environment and Technical Services reply to objections
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/9Letter from City of Durham Directorate of technical and Leisure Services 19 March 1998
- noting receipt of amended plans for FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/10Letter from Durham County Council Environmental and Technical services 7 April 1998
- addressing queries regarding FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/11City of Durham Development Services Committee agenda papers 14 April 1998
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/12Correspondence with Government Office for the North East April May 1998
- about FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/13Letter from City of Durham Director of Technical and Leisure Services 15 April 1998
- to Director of Regeneration and Housing, Government Office for the North East regarding Article 14 Direction in relation to FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/14Notes regarding challenge to planning permission 17 April 1998
- in respect of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/15Letter to City of Durham Director of Technical and Leisure Services 17 April 1998
- opposing FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/16Letter from City of Durham Director of Technical and Leisure Services in reply to D/X 2342/2/15 21 April 1998
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/17Draft submission by Western Hill Action Group to Secretary of State for Environment Transport and the Regions April 1998
- in respect of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/18'Housing within the grounds of St Leonard's Comprehensive School, North End, Durham City 29 April' 1998
- Submission by Western Hill Action Group to Secretary of State for Environment Transport and the Regions in respect of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/19Letter to Durham City Council Planning Department 29 April 1998
- in respect of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/20Letter regarding St Leonard's Catholic School sale of land 11 May 1998
- in respect of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence and Durham County Council's lack of declaration that the land surplus to educational requirements
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/21Letter from City of Durham Directorate of Technical and Leisure Services 13 May 1998
- approving FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/22Letter from Government Office for the North East 14 May 1998
- stating that FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill had raised issues of no more than local importance and would not justify an intervention by the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/23Background papers April-May 1998
- regarding FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/24Letter to Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle 9 June 1998
- regarding applicant in FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/25Letter regarding loss of land affecting St Leonard's Catholic School 13 June 1998
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/26Letter from Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle 10 September 1998
- in reply to D/X 2342/1/24
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/27Letter from City of Durham Directorate of Technical and Leisure Services 17 September 1998
- regarding original applicant of FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/28Lamb Edge Chartered Surveyors copy sale particulars for land at Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane 24 September 1998
- forwarded with explanation
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/29Letter to Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle 18 October 1998
- questioning his assertion that the land involved in FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill was not capable of being used for educational purposes
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/30Letter to Director of Technical and Leisure Services, Durham City Council 18 October 1998
- about FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill regarding existing trees on the site
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/31Letter from Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle 26 October 1998
- in answer to D/X 2342/1/29
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/32Points raised regarding issues 1998
- around FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/33Letter from the Roman Catholic Bishiop of Hexham and Newcastle 20 November 1998
- regarding FPA/P/4/98/70 erection of 6 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill, with supporting correspondence
(1 item)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/34Site layout and location plan for proposed development at Western Hill October 1999
- by Hedley & Hitchman, chartered architect and design consultants of Durham, for Newton Moor Construction Ltd;
- showing four terraced houses and separate garage block
(1 plan)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/35Correspondence file with Watson Brown solicitors of Newcastle upon Tyne January-May 2000
- regarding FPA/P/4/98/70/JG/DJR erection of 4 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill; instructed by Western Hill Residents Association
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/36Correspondence regarding amended planning application January 2000
- now FPA/P/4/98/70/JG/DJR erection of 4 terraced dwellinghouses with associated garden areas and detached garage block at land off Albert Street/Fieldhouse Lane, Western Hill; instructed by Western Hill Residents Association
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/37City of Durham Development Control Committee agenda papers 16 February 2000
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/38Correspondence with Lord Harris of Greenwich April-June 2000
- regarding the disposal of land at St Leonard's Roman Catholic Comprehensive School
(1 file)
Ref: D/X 2342/1/39Letter to Department of Education and Employment, School Premises Team 10 March 2000
- from secretary of 'Save our City' regarding disposal of land belonging to St Leonard's Catholic School for development
(1 item)
File entitled 'Aykley Heads/Save our City' 1988-1995 (Ref: D/X 2342/2)Including:
- Save our City draft constitution;
- Save our City membership card;
- Save our City newsletters;
- Social & Liberal Democrats in Neville's Cross (Framwellgate) newsletters;
- Durham Green Belt Campaign promotional leaflet;
- site layout plans for proposed development at Aykley Heads, around the County Hall site, for nine office blocks, a public house, two hotels and housing;
- correspondence, newspaper cuttings and cuttings from the magazine 'Private Eye' regarding opposition to the plans to develop land at Aykley Heads around County Hall;
- creation of Save our City subgroup Save Aykley Heads;
- minutes of Aykley Heads Action Group meetings;
- City of Durham complaint about fly-posting of Save our City posters along Framwellgate Peth;
- Aykley Heads Estate proposed environmental study;
- Royal Fine Art Commission opposition to plans for a television studio and offices at Aykley Heads;
- explanatory booklet about Save our City;
- Secretary of State for Environment's interventions regarding the Aykley Heads development
Including newspaper cuttings and correspondence:
- regarding objection to land adjacent to Moor Edge Farm, occupying much of the western side of Flass Vale being included in the Register of Common Land;
- regarding planning applications relating to the area
Including newspaper cuttings, leaflet and correspondence regarding diocesan plans to sell Margery Lane allotments to a developer
File entitled 'Pengap/Bishop's Mill' 1986-1988 (Ref: D/X 2342/5)Including newspaper cuttings and correspondence regarding development of the former ice rink and carpet factory in Freeman's Place and Bishop's Mill
File entitled 'Claypath ¿Fun Pub¿' 1991 (Ref: D/X 2342/6)Including Palladium Action Group notice of public meeting regarding proposal to turn the Palladium Cinema into a pub and nightclub and cutting about the issue from 'Private Eye'
File entitled 'Lambton Street' 1987 (Ref: D/X 2342/7)Including letter from Lambton Street and Bridge Street Residents' Association to City Planning Officer and City of Durham Council leaflet 'Under the Arches' regarding proposed developments
File entitled 'Hopper House' 1985-1989 (Ref: D/X 2342/8)Including newspaper cuttings and correspondence regarding building of new Age Concern building at the north end of Atherton Street
File entitled 'Framwellgate Peth Hotel' 1993-1994 (Ref: D/X 2342/9)Including correspondence regarding proposals by Queen's Moat House (Hotel) Ltd.
File entitled 'The River Banks' 1989 (Ref: D/X 2342/10)Including correspondence about littering
File entitled 'The Grey Tower, North Road' 1990-1993 (Ref: D/X 2342/11)Including newspaper cuttings and correspondence regarding application by Newron Moor Construction Company to build eight houses at the rear of Grey Tower together with unauthorised tree-felling
File entitled 'Police Station Court Lane' 1984-1988 (Ref: D/X 2342/12)Including newspaper cuttings and correspondence regarding proposal to demolish the old police station and replace it with a modern development
