Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust’s application for the homes, off Sim Balk Lane opposite York College, was refused by York Council’s Planning Committee A on Wednesday, February 5.
Robert Waite, the applicant’s agent, told councillors the development would provide much-needed affordable homes for local people.
But objectors said building homes close to York College and the White Rose Park football ground could fuel congestion and cause issues for sports teams and the nearby Askham Bog.
Plans from the housing association proposed building 14 one to three-bedroom bungalows, 27 two-bedroom, 68 three-bedroom and 15 four-bedroom homes.
A total of 68 of those would have been rented at social rates with the rest earmarked for shared ownership.
They included homes designed to be fully wheelchair accessible.
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