Blackheath Fireworks 3 November 2012

This very popular event will take place at 8pm on 3^rd November.

As usual there will be road closures on and around the heath.  Those affecting Westcombe residents are mainly the roads between Westcombe Park Road and the Heath.  Residents in the affected area should have received a letter from Lewisham Council explaining the closures and methods of access.  But they may also be affected by closure of Prince Charles Road south of the A2 roundabout from noon till 22.00

As a result of the closures there will be a number of Bus diversions, the first one being for the 53,202 380 and 386 services which use Prince Charles Road. This Road will be closed from noon and the buses diverted via the Sun in the Sands roundabout and  Prince of Wales Road until 6pm.

From 6pm to 10pm the above diversion will change and buses 53,89,and 108 will also be diverted as routes across the heath will be closed.   386 buses will terminate at Lewisham bus station, avoiding Blackheath and Blackheath Village altogether.

Please be safe and enjoy the magnificent display.

2012 Run to the Beat on 28 October

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Arrangements for this year’s race, set out in a letter to residents, seem broadly the same as in 2011, though no information has been provided about special arrangements should a person need emergency access/egress on the day of the event, for example due to a relative being taken ill. 

The Contact Number is 020 8233 5900

Residents who suffer noise nuisance can ring the Council’s Noise Team on 020 8921 8921

Road closures include: Banchory and Craigerne roads,  Old Dover Road west of Banchory Road, Vanbrugh Park, and Charlton Way 

Times of Closures:  from 09:00 to 14:15

Parking restrictions along the roads detailed above will be enforced from 00:01.

• Residents wishing to travel by car between 09:00 and 14:15 are advised to park their cars in the side streets south of Charlton Way and Vanbrugh Park to access the A2 Shooters Hill road, or alternatively park north of Trafalgar Road and Woolwich Road to access the A2203 Blackwall Lane

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• To enter Westcombe Park, approach the junction between the A102(M) Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and A206 Woolwich Road from the south. Follow the slip road towards Greenwich and take the first left into Combedale Road. Follow local roads to reach your destination.

• To leave Westcombe Park, join Charlton Road from  Westcombe Hill or Invicta Road.  Cross the A102/M bridge  and turn left into Eastcombe Avenue. Turn onto Victoria Way and left again at Woolwich Road, to reach the A102(M) Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach Road

All Change on the Buses

Coming to a stop near you…

Have you stood at a bus stop waiting for a bus only to find that when one (or more) arrived it sped past without stopping even though it was half empty?

If so, you may have been the victim of an unannounced change of policy by Transport for London (TfL). 

For decades, there have been two kinds of bus stop.  At those with white (‘Compulsory’) signs, all buses were required to stop – a boon when several arrive at once and it was not possible to see the destination boards, or make eye contact with the driver of the rear vehicles. 

At those with red (‘Request’) signs, buses had to stop only if hailed or if a passenger rang the bell.

  

All that is now changing – though TfL has made no public announcement.  TfL has admitted, in response to a freedom of Information request, that they are removing the distinction between compulsory and request stops.  So existing, red,  ‘Request ‘stops are now being changed to have the white with red roundel  ‘compulsory stop’ sign.  Existing ‘Compulsory’ stops will retain the compulsory stop sign  - but in reality all will be ‘Request’ stops - though none will be labelled as such. 

Enough to make bus travellers blanch and see red. 

October 2012 Applications

Weekly list 5 October 2012

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, 13-14 STRATHEDEN PARADE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SX ref 12/2234/F

Installation of one additional ATM machine to the existing frontage

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date:    19 September 2012

Site Notice Date:   9 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 30 October 2012  APPROVE

Weekly list 12 October 2012

13 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7SD ref 12/2247/F

Construction of a part 1/part 2-storey rear extension over basement including terrace at ground floor level and alterations to front boundary to facilitate off-street parking

Case officer: Mark Mirams  Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date:    24 September 2012

Site Notice Date:   16 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 6 November 2012

FLAT 3, 14 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7SB Ref 12/2271/F

Installation of two replacement timber windows on the front elevation

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date:    21 September 2012

Site Notice Date:   16 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 6 November 2012  APPROVE

Weekly list 19 October 2012

3 VANBRUGH PARK ROAD WEST, SE3 7QD ref 12/2486/TC

Fell Ash tree on rear boundary causing damage to victorian wall

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 17 October 2012

Site Notice Date: 19 October 2012

Deadline for decision: 9 November 2012   RAISE NO OBJECTION

71 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, SE3 7QS ref 12/2487/TC

All trees around the perimeter of the building these include Sycamore, Ash Horse Chestnut - crown lift to 3-5m and reduce back to clear the building by a maximum of 3m or no further back than the boundary on those overhanging from adjoining properties, whichever is the least

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 17 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 28 November 2012  RAISE NO OBJECTION

45 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7QZ ref 12/2470/TC

Front garden - robinia and prunus - crown reduce by 30%. Rear Garden - crown reduce sycamore by 30% and 6 conifers by 2ft

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 10 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 22 November 2012  RAISE NO OBJECTION

FLAT 2, 14 VANBRUGH HILL, LONDON, SE3 7UF ref 12/2284/F

Installation of replacement timber windows

Case officer: Mark Mirams  Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date:    25 September 2012

Site Notice Date:   23 October 2012

Deadline for objections:13 November 2012   APPROVE

Weekly list 26 October 2012

10 CHARLTON ROAD, CHARLTON, SE3 7HG ref 12/2570/TC

Front Garden - Left Hand Side of Drive T1 - Chestnut Remove or cut back low branches to give a 5M clearance from ground level. Remove Ivy to approximately 1 foot below crown break. Reduce extended lateral overhanging flowerbed to left hand side of drive by up to 2 metres of branch length. Reasons - To reduce the encroachment from the highway and bus stop area. To allow more light through the lower canopy. Reduction of extended lateral to reduce end weight of the limb. Front Garden - Left Hand Side T2 - Acacia Remove major dead and diseased wood, 25mm in diameter and over. Remove 3 x lowest limbs and 1 x lowest branch overhanging road / bus stop. Reasons - To allow more light through the lower canopy, to reduce encroachment from the highway and bus stop area

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date:  23 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 6 December 2012   RAISE NO OBJECTION

1A VANBRUGH TERRACE, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7AP  Ref 12/2510/TC

T1 Copper Beech - raise crown to 4.5m - vehicles hitting low branches T2 Mulberry Tree - large amount of die back in crown - reduce to 4m T3 Lime Tree raise crown to 4.5m

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date:  19 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 3 December 2012   RAISE NO OBJECTION

5 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LT  ref 12/2506/TC

T1 Walnut Tree raise crown to 4m and reduce crown by 25% T2 Silver Birch Tree - reduce crown by 25%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 17 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 30 November 2012  RAISE NO OBJECTION

17 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7UG Ref 12/2549/TC

Oak and sycamore overhanging from woodland to the rear - cut back to suitable growth points (up to 4m)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 17 October 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 28 November 2012   RAISE NO OBJECTION

48 Humber Road, Blackheath, SE3 7LT Ref 12/2407/F

Loft conversion incorporating the construction of a rear dormer window (facing Foyle Road) and two rooflights

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date:    4 October 2012

Site Notice Date:   30 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 2o November 2012

7a Dinsdale Road, Blackheath, SE3 7RJ Ref 12/2163/F

Installation of replacement timber windows

Case officer: Mark Mirams  Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date:    4 October 2012

Site Notice Date:   30 October 2012

Deadline for objections:  20 November 2012  APPROVE

48 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH,  SE3 7SB Ref 12/2392/F

Installation of a rear dormer window and rooflights in front and rear roof slope

Case officer: Mark Mirams  Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date:    2 October 2012

Site Notice Date:   30 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 20 November 2012  APPROVE

167 WESTCOMBE HILL, BLACKHEATH, SE3 ref 12/2299/F

Construction of brick pier to support iron railings and gate on front boundary and installation of decking to rear of property

Case Officer:Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date:    25 September 2012

Site Notice Date:   30 October 2012

Deadline for objections: 20 November 2012  APPROVE

APPEAL

Coombe Lodge, 12 Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE3 7HG Ref APP/E5330/A/ 12/21851 08/NWF

Laying of type 3 hardcore to extend car park with approx 25 additional spaces.

Deadline for objections: 05 December 2012