Minutes of the LERA AGM 19th May 2015

Missing cat: Michael Dobbs is looking after a couple of black & white cats for his neighbours in the top end of Leamington Avenue. 

Unfortunately one of them (Ziggy) did not return home last evening - he has a collar with a small bell and metal tag with his name and the mobile phone number of the owner. Anyone sees Ziggy please get in touch - the other cat is Genie who is more timid - both cats do wander around neighbouring gardens, including those in New Street Hill behind our gardens. 

Anyone finding Ziggy please get in touch via https://www.facebook.com/groups/lerabromley/?fref=nf. 

Thank you.

URGENT - REQUEST FROM BROMLEY TRADING STANDARDS

Bromley Trading Standards have asked for help to locate a trader who took a considerable sum of money from an Orpington couple on 14^th July 2015.

The couple, both in their 80s, were cold called by two white males with Irish accents who persuaded them essential repairs were needed to their roof. They were charged £8,000 for minor repairs which was paid in cash.

The suspects were driving a white van with the name SMARTVERGE on the side. This matter has been reported to the Police who are working with Trading Standards to identify these individuals.

If you are approached by these traders, or if you see them working in your area, please call Trading Standards immediately on 07903 852090,. This number is available 7 days a week.

Kind regards

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association

Find us on the Web at: www.bnwa.co.uk

APPEAL RE-DEVELOPMENT OF 87-93 OAK TREE GARDENS

The meeting of the plans sub-committee of Bromley Council on 30th July resolved to contest the appeal by the developers. The recommendation was as follows:-

 RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVE TO CONTEST APPEAL

Grounds for contesting the Appeal are as follows:

1 The proposal by reason of its layout, bulk and siting in relation to neighbouring residential dwellings constitutes an unsatisfactory and cramped form of backland development, seriously detrimental to the residential amenities which the occupiers of neighbouring properties might reasonable expect to continue to enjoy, thereby contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 3.5 and 7.4 of the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

2 The proposal, by reason of its bulk, layout and siting, would constitute an unsatisfactory form of backland development, out of character with the pattern of development, quality and distinctiveness of the surrounding area, thereby detrimental to the visual amenities of the area and contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan, Policies 3.5 and 7.4 of the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

The full documents can be viewed at the following link:- full document from Bromley Council

The appeal will now go forward to the Planning Inspector as detailed in our previous posting of the 24th July. Click the link to see all of that post which also says:-

If you have provided comments on the application to Bromley Council, these will be sent to the Planning Inspector.  If you wish to make further comments, you must do this by TUESDAY 4 AUGUST by sending 3 copies to The Inspector, c/o The Planning Inspectorate, Room 319, Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN or online at www.planningportal.gov.uk/appeal quoting reference APP/G5180/W/15/3049339.

Chinbrook Dog Show 23 August 2015

PROPOSED RE-DEVELOPMENT OF 87-93 OAK TREE GARDENS

For your urgent attention

Dear Resident

PROPOSED RE-DEVELOPMENT OF 87-93 OAK TREE GARDENS – NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Bromley Council’s Plans Sub-Committee No 2 will be holding a meeting prior to the decision by the Planning Inspectorate to consider any grounds to contest an appeal by the developers (ie grounds for refusal of the planning application) on THURSDAY 30 JULY at 7 00 PM at Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH.  This is a public meeting and you may attend if you wish to do so.  You can view the agenda on the Bromley website – www.bromley.gov.uk

If you have provided comments on the application to Bromley Council, these will be sent to the Planning Inspector.  If you wish to make further comments, you must do this by TUESDAY 4 AUGUST by sending 3 copies to The Inspector, c/o The Planning Inspectorate, Room 319, Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN or online at www.planningportal.gov.uk/appeal

quoting reference APP/G5180/W/15/3049339.

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In connection with the following amended planning application, the developers have submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate who will now be making the decision on the application:

Redevelopment of land at rear of Nos. 87-93 Oak Tree Gardens to include demolition of No. 91 and retention of No. 89 with minor alterations to roof and Erection of eight 2 1/2 storey, 4 bedroom houses comprising of two terraces of 3 houses, one pair of semi detached houses and one detached single garage; associated access, parking, landscaping, cycle storage, refuse and recycling provision (Reference: 14/04443/FULL1).

The changes to the plans are described as:

• removal of the house at No 89
• increasing the width of the main access
• adjusting the geometry and turning area
• additional car parking
•  additional soft landscaping.

meeting with the local policing team 18 July 2015

Burnt Ash Community Fun Day 2015