Have your Say on Allowing Dogs to Exercise in Mycenae Gardens

Shortly before midnight on Sunday  - well after the deadline for mailing comments on the proposal – the Council disclosed that it was proposing that dogs would not be excluded but would no longer be allowed to exercise off the leash in Mycenae Gardens.

 However, in view of the lateness of the decision, the Council has decided to allow residents of Westcombe Park until noon on Friday, 19th June  to express their views.  Mycenae Gardens have been used for exercising dogs for several decades.    The gardens are in a part of Westcombe Park defined by the Council as an area deficient in public open space.  Unlike residents close to Blackheath, East Greenwich Pleasaunce or Vicarage Avenue, those who have hitherto used Mycenae Gardens will no longer be able to allow their dogs off the leash if the Council proposals are approved.  This is a last opportunity to influence the decision.  This can be done

• by email to dog-control@greenwich.gov.uk
• or by post to
•  

Dog Control (Public Consultation)

Abbey Wood Neighbourhood Office

140 Eynsham Drive

Abbey Wood

London SE2 9PT

Dog Control Orders in Westcombe Park - have your say!

There are only 4 days left to have your say on what rules on dog fouling and keeping dogs on leads, if any, should come into force in Westcombe Park

The Council’s proposals, which can be seen at http://bit.ly/6vlvh, affect a number of locations in Westcombe Park used by local residents to exercise their dogs.

Dogs Excluded

Childrens Play areas, including East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Vanbrugh Park Estate Play areas

Dogs Allowed off the Lead

Blackheath

East Greenwich Pleasaunce (except Children’s Play area)

Vicarage Avenue

Woodlands Dell

Dogs on Lead at all times

Batley Green

Ingleside Gardens

Which Dog Control regime, if any, do you want in Mycenae Gardens?

Despite repeated requests, the Council has yet to decide which of the three options should apply to Mycenae Gardens. This means that residents may have a greater opportunity than usual to influence the Council’s proposals if they respond immediately. So write now to let the Council know whether the local community wants dogs to be excluded altogether, kept on a leash at all times, or allowed to get exercise by fetching sticks, balls &c or simply working off excess energy (or fat) by running around freely. Contact details are

by email to dog-control@greenwich.gov.uk

or by post to

Dog Control (Public Consultation)
Abbey Wood Neighbourhood Office
140 Eynsham Drive
Abbey Wood
London SE2 9PT

May 2009 Planning Applications

18 VANBRUGH PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7AF Ref 09/0883/TC

Fell pine tree (growing in raised planter too close to the house)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661 see http://bit.ly/rX2wi

Registration date: 27 April 2009

Site Notice Date: : 7 May 2009

Deadline for objections: 28 May 2009

33 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7PF see 09/0775/F

Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension.

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566 See http://bit.ly/7OviD

Registration date: 27 April 2009

Site Notice Date: : 13 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 3 June 2009 REFUSED

37 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RQ see 09/0782/F

Excavation of front garden and formation of retaining inner wall

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5894 see http://bit.ly/Oz6SQ

Registration date: 14 April 2009

Site Notice Date: : 12 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 2 June 2009 APPROVED

5 LYNDALE CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RG ref 09/0885/TC

Fell bay tree in rear garden and replace with a Prunus. Holly - reduce side laterals and height of tree See http://bit.ly/153TMi

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 1 May 2009

Site Notice Date: : 11 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 1 June 2009 APPROVED

27 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UQ ref 09/0840/F Enlargement of existing basement to create habitable space and formation of lightwell to front elevation

Case officer: Louise Thayre tel: 020 8921 5894 see http://bit.ly/17LSNt

Registration date: 20 April 2009

Site Notice Date: : 20 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 15 June 2009 APPROVED

23 WEBB ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PL ref 09/0972/TC

Fell conifer in rear garden see http://bit.ly/dZd9o

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 20 May 2009

Site Notice Date: : 21 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 11 June 2009 APPROVED

35 VANBRUGH PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7AA ref 09/0962/TC

Two conifers LH side - Fell. Two conifers RH side - reduce by 60%. Magnolia - too close to house - Fell and replace. Rhus - Fell too close to property and replace with suitable specimen see http://bit.ly/GXCgG

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 18 May 2009

Site Notice Date: : 21 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 11 June 2009

12 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7RB ref 09/0963/TC

2 X Pear - crown reduce by 30%. Small cherry and flannel bush – remove see http://bit.ly/1dzep2

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 15 May 2009

Site Notice Date: : 21 May 2009

Deadline for decision: 8 June 2009 APPROVED

15 Beaconsfield Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7LN ref 09/1020/F APPROVED

Construction of a new first floor See http://bit.ly/g2Ssy

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5894

Registration date: 11 May 2009

Site Notice Date: : 3 June 2009

Deadline for decision: 24 June 2009

The Westcombe Society broadly supports this application, in part because it appears to maintain the historical style of the building, which is unusual for the area. However, it has asked that the chimney breast be redesigned, and that the roof material be more in keeping with the original style.'