Westcombe Society

Dates for Your Diary

2012-01-14T12:07:00.000Z

Westcombe Society Events in 2012
18th Feb Helpers’ and Newcomers’ Party
10th March Children’s Nearly New Sale
7th April Easter Egg Hunt
March – Daffodil Tea – date to be confirmed
21st April Quiz
20th May AGM
16th June Jubilee Tea for Senior Citizens
July – Summer Picnic – date to be confirmed
22nd Sep Members’ Evening
28th Sep Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
29th Sep Children’s Nearly New Sale
Oct - Quiz – date to be confirmed
17th November – Dickensian Christmas Bazaar
Dec – Carol Singing and Renta Santa – dates to be confirmed

Revised Olympic Planning Applications

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The Planning applicationfor the Equestrian Events is due to beconsidered by the Planning Board at its meeting on (the rescheduled date of) 26 January. However, the Planning Board paper states that
"The original submission has now been revised so that this application is only dealing with 4 matters in condition 36 relating to construction traffic and workers. Another application will be submitted in due course dealing with the wider transport issues such as rail and bus services."
No date has been given for Consideration of these crucial transport issues; the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Board is on 23 February. Once the full application is eventually approved, the Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 Games arescheduled to take place on 27^th July

January 2012 Applications

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Weekly list 6 January 2012

LAND BETWEEN 2 + 14 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, SE3 ref 11/2950/F

Minor modifications to approved planning permission dated 06/09/11 Ref:11/1651/F including amendment to and formation of lightwells and general internal alterations

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 14 December 2011

Site Notice Date: 11 January 2012

Deadline for objections: 1 February 2012

Weekly list 20 January 2012

99D COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NZ ref 11/2402/CP

Installation of a 22 feet high aerial mast and four TV and radio aerialsin rear of garden

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 9 January 2012

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadlinefor decision t.b.c

December 2011 Applications

2011-12-30T09:54:00.000Z

Weekly List 23 December 2011

77 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF ref 11/2991/TC

T1 Eucalyptus Tree to remove - wrong species for area planted

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661?

Registration date: 15 December 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 9 January 2012

105 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NZ ref 11/2989/TC

T1-T8: Eight sycamore trees to reduce by 1/3 T9: One lime tree to reduce by 1/3 These trees have became too big for the garden + are restricting natural sun light into the garden

Case officer: Ian McFerran Telephone: 020 8921 5098

Registration date: 12 December 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 9 January 2012

57 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 11/2933/F

Installation of a rear dormer window

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 7 December 2011

Site Notice Date: 11 January 2012

Deadline for objections: 1 February 2012

JOHN ROAN LOWER SCHOOL, WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QR ref 11/2892/SD

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 11 (Road Works) and Condition 18 (Recycling) of planning permission dated 19/10/11 Ref: 11/1819/F

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 2 December 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 27 January 2012

Welcome to the Olympics (Unless You are Disabled)

2011-11-26T18:54:00.005Z

When the Planning Board considered the application to use Greenwich Park for the Equestrian events, the Planning Board report (p.94) records that the Westcombe Society urged that “Special attention should be given to the inadequate provision for disabled travellers at Blackheath and Maze Hill stations, including the installation of a disabled access on the down platform at Maze Hill”. The Council responded (p.143) that it “is committed to ensuring convenient and safe access for disabled spectators and it is considered that this matter can be resolved as part of a planning condition.”

It added that “Network Rail and South Eastern Trains, who operate Blackheath and Maze Hill stations, have plans to improve these stations. As an interested party/stakeholder London 2012 will be working with these bodies to explore opportunities to deliver the needed improvements. It is important to note that the Council are confident that effective transport operations for the Events at Greenwich can be delivered by the existing and additional rail infrastructure (being provided by the ODA)”

Unfortunately the Council’s confidence seems to have been misplaced. No planning condition seems to have required the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to deliver the promised additional rail infrastructure to provide disabled access at Maze Hill Station for departing disabled spectators. The plans for ‘the last mile’ to be considered by the Council in January require passengers to reach the departure platform by means of a footbridge that is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There is no proposal for a ramp to the platform from an existing gap on the bridge.

Maze Hill (with Blackheath and Greenwich) is one of three Rail stations designated as a destination for spectators for the Olympic Equestrian Events in Greenwich Park. Unlike the non-Olympic stations on the line, it will have a full, six trains an hour service for arriving spectators from North Kent and London City Airport. But although it is the closest station to Greenwich Park, Maze Hill will have no disabled access to the down platform.

The Westcombe Society had also sought assurances on the availability of a ‘walking’ route for the disabled from Maze Hill station to the venue. In its response (p.136), the Council stated “Given the plans for spectator marshalling and signage discussed within the TA and that there are still some two and a half years before the start of the Games, it is considered that clearly defined spectator walking routes (including for those who are less able) will be established well in advance.”

However, no such safe and convenient route for the disabled has been established, less than nine months before the start of the games. The plans propose that the footbridge is reached using a very narrow pavement across the rail bridge and require possibly unsighted and slow moving disabled persons to cross Maze Hill close to a blind bend, with no marked pedestrian crossing. No attempt is made to use the existing gap in the bridge wall (at a point where the pavement is much wider and road crossing much safer) to provide a step-free pedestrian ramp to the departure platform for the disabled. Unlike the footbridges over the A2 and Romney Road, there would be no expense involved in removing such a ramp after the games.

Olympic Traffic and Planning Consultations

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Greenwich Park Olympics

Traffic Regulation Orders and Planning Consultations

Traffic Regulation Orders

Blackwall Tunnel to Sun in the Sands ref T2b – Download information

Notice Date: 24 October 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 November 2011

Maze Hill to A2 Shooters Hill Road ref TV4 – Download information

Notice Date: 24 October 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 November 2011

A2 Shooters Hill Road to Charlton Park Lane ref T5 – Download Information

Notice Date: 24 October 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 November 2011

Olympic Planning Applications

Greenwich Olympic Sites, Greenwich Park, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 and Circus Field, SE3 ref 11/2604/SD

Submission of details to discharge Conditions 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 36, relating to the main Olympic Events. Pursuant to planning permission dated 29/3/2010 (Ref:09/2598/F) for the London 2012 Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon and Paralympic Games

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 2 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 9 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 30 November 2011

BLACKHEATH GATE, GREENWICH PARK, CHARLTON WAY, GREENWICH, SE10 ref 11/2396/F & 11/2397/L

Repositioning of park gates

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 4 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 9 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 30 November 2011

Student Union, Cooper Building, King William Walk, London, SE10 9JH ref 11/2539/F

Temporary use of Student Union Building for 2012 Games Time

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 26 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011

Greenwich Park, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8QY ref 11/2540/F

The erection of a temporary mast structure and cable to facilitate a cable mounted mobile camera within Greenwich Park, National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College in association with the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 2 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011

Land to the North of Shooters Hill Road, (close to junction with Duke Humphrey Road), SE3 ref 11/2541/F

Application for the erection of a temporary pedestrian bridge spanning Shooters Hill Road to facilitate pedestrian movement in association with the temporary use of Greenwich Park for the hosting of the Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 2 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011

Greenwich Park, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8QY ref 11/2549/SD

Submission of details to partially discharge Condition 4 (Routes for Utility Services) of Planning Permission dated 29/10/10 Ref: 09/2598/F for the hosting of the London 2012 Olympic Games Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon and Paralympics Dressage

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 27 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011

Blackwall Tunnel fully re-opened

2011-11-13T16:14:00.000Z

The Blackwall Tunnel has re-opened following refurbishment works carried out by Transport for London (TfL) to make the 114-year-old tunnel safer.

Some planned overnight weekend works will continue as part of an improvement schedule, so please check the website for more information.

Police Community Support Officers are on hand until 18 November to help guide drivers through the new traffic layout - the result of an additional lane for HGV vehicles on the northbound approach to the tunnel.

The new lane will help divert over-height vehicles away from the tunnel before they reach the entrance.

Other improvements include:

Better emergency access for maintenance, more emergency points and improved escape route signs
Upgrades to CCTV, ventilation, drainage, fire mains and hydrants
Improved detectors for smoke, stopped vehicles, pedestrians debris and over-height vehicles
New lighting and communications systems
Automated tunnel closure system
Variable message and lane control signs

November 2011 Applications

2011-11-04T21:40:00.011Z

Weekly List 4 November 2011

5 VANBRUGH FIELDS, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7TZ ref 11/2586/TC

Re-pollard lombardy poplar in rear garden at 15m

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 31 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 12 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

LAND AT, PARKSIDE, BLACKHEATH ref 11/2588/TC

Various tree works of crown lifting, redution and thinning as per schedule dated 27.10.11 (felling of four dead trees that fall within exemptions but are to be replaced)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 31 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 12 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Weekly List 11 November 2011

51E WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7QZ ref 11/2556/F

Loft conversion comprising the installation of replacement timber windows and installation of 3 dormer windows

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 10 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011 REFUSE

6 VANBRUGH HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UF ref 11/2661/TC

Fell mountain ash in rear garden, leaning and causing damage to wall

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 8 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 11November 2011

Deadline for objections: 2 December 2011 RAISE NOOBJECTION

18 CHARLTON ROAD, CHARLTON, SE3 7HG ref 11/2555/F

Conversion of property to a single family dwelling comprising construction of additional storey above side garage, formation of rear terrace and access steps from upper ground floor to garden level and alterations to rear windows and doors

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 24 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011 APPROVE

35 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SD ref 11/2461/F

Construction of a rear conservatory

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 24 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011

FLAT 15, THE FENTONS, VANBRUGH PARK ROAD, SE3 7NJ ref 11/0714/F

Installation of replacement uPVC windows

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 24 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 December 2011 APPROVE

83 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 11/2485/SD

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Facing Materials) and Condition 2 (Window Details) of planning permission dated 08.10.2010 (Ref:10/2158/F)

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 17 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 12 December 2011 APPROVE

Weekly List 18 November 2011

16 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LZ ref 11/2712/TC

Purple Plum - 25% crown reduction. Fig - crown reduce and thin by 15%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 17 November 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 29 December 2011 RAISE NOOBJECTION

59 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QY ref 11/2698/TP

Rear garden - Walnut re-shape and thin by 15%, Robinia - fell - large cavity in trunk, Hawthorn - remove limb from wall and crown lift to 3m. Pittosporum - reshape by 30%. Front Garden - Purple Plum - thin by max 20%, and lift by 2.5m. Ash - remove three branches over path. Judas tree - reduce laterals over driveway by 50%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 15 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 18 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 9 December 2011 APPROVE

114 WESTCOMBE HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7DT ref 11/2700/TC

Fell eucalyptus tree in rear garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 15 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 18 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 9 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

73 Coleraine Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7PF ref 11/2591/F

Loft conversion comprising roof infill and installation of rear dormer window and 5 rooflights

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 27 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 23 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 14 December 2011 APPROVE

Weekly List 25 November 2011

12 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PQ ref 11/2797/TP

Sycamore - crown reduce by 20% and tidy up stubs from unauthorised pruning. Acacia - crown reduce and thin by max 20% to retain shape

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 23 November 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 5 January 2012 APPROVE

JOHN ROAN LOWER SCHOOL, WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QR ref 11/2695/TC

Trees T12-T15 and T17 &T18 on drawing 'M182/JRS/TREE/02 - 6 Trees in Total. Prune back to suitable growth points to allow the access of modular buildings - NO FELLING PROPOSED IN THIS APPLICATION

Registration date: 11 November 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 5 January 2012 RAISE NOOBJECTION

Barclays Bank, 43A Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AB ref 11/2393/A

Installation of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs and one internally illuminated projecting sign

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 4 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 30 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 December 2011 APPROVE

Barclays Bank, 43A Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AB ref 11/2394/F

Installation of a domed CCTV camera

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 4 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 30 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 December 2011 APPROVE

Weekly List 2 December 2011

28 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LZ ref 11/2826/TC

Lime tree - reduce canopy by 30%. Poplar tree - crown lift to 2-3m max. Robinia - fell problematic for patio structure

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 28 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 30 November 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 December 2011 RAISE NOOBJECTION

70 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LG ref 11/2829/TC

Cut back the overhang from 4 lime trees located on the adjoining property

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 28 November 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 9 January 2012 RAISE NOOBJECTION

JENNINGS RACING, 4 STRATHEDEN PARADE, SE7 7SX ref 11/2813/F

Retention of new shop front and roller shutter

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 23 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 14 December 2011

Deadline for objections: 4 January 2012

JENNINGS RACING, 4 STRATHEDEN PARADE, SE7 7SX ref 11/2819/A

Retention of internally illuminated fascia sign

Retention of new shop front and roller shutter

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 23 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 14 December 2011

Deadline for objections: 4 January 2012

John Roan Lower School, Westcombe Park Road, London, SE3 7QR ref 11/2799/SD

Submission of details pursuant to part Condition 1 (Facing Materials of Temporary Building ONLY), Condition 4 (BREEAM), Condition 14 (Construction Method Statement) and Condition 15 (Noise & Dust) of planning permission dated 19/10/11 (Ref:11/1819/F)

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 21 November 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 16 January 2012

56 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SB ref 11/2745/F

Installation of front and side dormer windows

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 15 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 7 December 2011

Deadline for objections: 28 December 2011 APPROVE

20 Vanbrugh Park, Blackheath, London, SE3 7AF ref 11/2749/F

Installation of raised decking area and access steps from rear upper ground floor to garden level

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 15 November 2011

Site Notice Date: 7 December 2011

Deadline for objections: 28 December 2011 APPROVE

The Cable Car is Coming

2011-11-03T18:59:00.002Z

Those (particularly cyclists, who have no means of crossing from Greenwich to the North side of the Thames while the Greenwich and Woolwich Tunnels remain closed) who are looking forward to the opening of the cable car, which will take cyclists and Pedestrians across in style once it opens in mid 2012 will be able to learn more at an open day between 10.00 and 13.00 on 26 November.

More information can be found at the cable car website

The Open day will be held at

Mace Compound

South Terminal Site

East Park Side – Off Edmund Halley Way

London

SE10 OJF

John Ball Primary School Christmas Fair

2011-11-03T11:28:00.001Z

John Ball Primary School Christmas Fair
Sunday 4 December, 12.00 – 3.00 pm
Southvale Road Blackheath, SE3 OTP

The Friends of John Ball invite you to come explore our Gingerbread Lane, Sparkle Hall and Candy Cane Lane! There will be performances from choirs, carol singing for all children and a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Come hungry and have lunch in our Snowflake Café. We will be serving homemade turkey buns, mulled wine, mince pies, special coffees and other items.

There will be plenty of opportunity at the Fair to get your Christmas shopping done early. Even the children will have their own ‘Gift Shop’ to buy and wrap presents for mummy and daddy – for only £2 each! Cakes, jams, chutneys, Christmas wreaths, garland, crafts and gift baskets all made by John Ball parents will be on sale. Jewellery, books and toys will also be available.

Children will enjoy playing in the Games Room and being creative in the Elves’ Workshop. Mums and daughters will enjoy a visit to our Pamper Parlour for massage, nail bar and hair plaiting. The Winter Wonderland will be a popular place for Christmas themed face painting and tattoos.

We hope to see you there!

Adults £1, Children free

October 2011 Applications

2011-10-08T12:09:00.017Z

Weekly List 7 October

91 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7LQ ref 11/2346/TC

Crown reduce London Plane tree in front garden by 25%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 7 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 18 November 2011

RAISE NO OBJECTION

BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL, 27 VANBRUGH PARK, SE3 7AG ref 11/2292/TP

T43 - London Plane - reduce in height by 20% with a 20% reduction in lateral growth. T2 - London Plane - Raise canopy to 6m, deadwood and clear building by 3m. T32-36 - riase to 5m and clear from building by 3m. T19 - Sycamore crown reduce by 25%. G5 - Fell Holly trees, G4 - fell two holly and one laburnham. T42 - Holly - raise canopy to 4.5m. T29 - Robinia - remove decayed limb over footpath

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 4 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 7 October 2011

Deadline for objections: 28 October 2011 APPROVED

22 Dinsdale Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 7RL ref 11/2259/SD

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Facing Materials) of planning permission dated 03/03/2011 Ref: 11/0099/F

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 7 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 18 November 2011 APPROVED

Weekly List 14 October 2011

89 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7LR ref 11/2374/TC

Crown reduce by 30-40% and thin by 20% two Sycamore trees in rear garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 11 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 22 November 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

ST JOHNS CHURCH, STRATHEDEN ROAD, SE3 7TH ref 11/2349/TC

T1 Spanish Elm at rear of Church to Reduce crown by 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 21 November 2011

Registration date: 10 October 2011

RAISE NO OBJECTION

Weekly List 21 October 2011

19 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7PF ref 11/2442/TC

Birch tree front garden - crown reduce by 30%. Thorn rear garden - Crown reduce 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 19 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 30 November 2011

RAISE NO OBJECTION

23 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7RE ref 11/2419/TC

Holly lightly crown lift and crown reduce by 30%. Lime tree - remove epicormic growth up to 20ft. House Chestnut and copper beech - crown reduce by 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 19 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 30 November 2011

RAISE NO OBJECTION

62 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RH ref 11/2444/TC

Removal of dead and diseased limbs and lightly prune to re-shape

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5666

Registration date: 17 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 28 November 2011

RAISE NO OBJECTION

Weekly List 28 October 2011

56 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7LG ref 11/2558/TC

Trees all to the rear - Crown thin oak tree by max 25%. Fell two small conifers close to hollies. Crown reduce two holly trees by 20%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 27 October 2011

Site Notice Date: 31 October 2011

Deadline for objections: 21 November 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

12 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7SB ref 11/1411/TC

Crown reduce bay tree in rear garden by 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 20 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 7 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

19 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF ref 11/2499/TC

Front garden - Birch - crown reduce by 30%. Rear garden - thorn - crown reduce by 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 26 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 7 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

45 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QZ ref 11/2467/TC

robinia, oak tree, sycamore tree & six conifer trees to be reduced by to allow more light into the garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 24 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 5 December 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

71 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE ref 11/2488/NM

Correction of side elevation window as non-material amendment to planning permission dated 30/08/11 (Ref:11/1589/F)

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 24 October 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 21 November 2011 APPROVE

September 2011 Applications

2011-09-17T14:48:00.014Z

Weekly List 9 September 2011

56 VANBRUGH PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7JQ ref 11/2018/TC

Sycamore tree in rear garden - crown reduce by 30%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 19 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 30 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Weekly List 16 September 2011

93 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7LQ ref 11/2089/TC

Fell twin stemmed ash tree (in decline on raised bed) and replace with suitable specimen

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 14 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 14 September 2011

Deadline for objections: 5 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Woodland to the rear of Seren Park Gardens, SE3 7UX ref 11/2092/TC

Sycamore and holly - overhanging flats and service road from woodland - cut back to boundary

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 14 September 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision26 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

33 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7UQ ref 11/2093/TC

Crown reduce silver birch tree in front garden by 30%. Original tree purpurea - remove reverted sprout from stem graft to retain trees original colour

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 14 September 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 26 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

1 VANBRUGH PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7NH ref 11/2095/TC

Crown reduce sycamore tree in rear garden by 25%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 14 September 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision 26 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

2F BEACONSFIELD ROAD, SE3 7LZ ref 11/2086/TC

Pine tree, ash tree and three lime trees (on Beaconsfield Road frontage) crown reduce by 30%

Registration date: 25 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 7 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

31 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7LS ref 11/1994/F

Installation of replacement rear steel staircases

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 19 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 21 September 2011

Deadline for objections: 12 October 2011 APPROVE

Weekly List 23 September 2011

35A MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF ref 11/2133/TC

Fell one small holm oak in front garden and fell one sycamore in rear garden (out growing their position)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 21 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 23 September 2011

Deadline for objections:14 October 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

95 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 11/1976/F

Construction of a replacement roof top structure.

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 6 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 5 October 2011

Deadline for objections:26 October 2011 APPROVE

53 VANBRUGH PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7JQ ref 11/2160/SD

Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Details of Windows and Rooflights), condition 2 (Facing Materials) and condition 3 (Details of Balcony and Railings) of planning permission dated 22/06/2011(Ref: 11/0839/F)

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 5 September 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision31 October 2011 APPROVE

44 Foyle Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7RH ref 11/2148/F

Installation of raised wooden decking to the rear

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 31 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 28 September 2011

Deadline for objections:19 October 2011 APPROVE

Weekly List 30 September 2011

33 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7RE ref 11/1695/F

Installation of replacement roof coverings

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 16 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 5 October 2011

Deadline for objections:26 October 2011 APPROVE

FLAT B, 134 WESTCOMBE HILL, LONDON, SE3 7DT ref 11/1824/F

Construction of a second floor extension with roof terrace on the back addition

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 6 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 5 October 2011

Deadline for objections:26 October 2011 REFUSE

FLAT B, 134 WESTCOMBE HILL, SE3 7DT ref 11/2037/F

Installation of a rear dormer window

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 6 September 2011

Site Notice Date: 5 October 2011

Deadline for objections:26 October 2011 REFUSE

Run-to-the-Beat Sunday 25 September 2011

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Click on the attached map to enlarge it

Arrangements for this year’s race are the same as in 2010.

Special arrangements can be made if IMG are notified in advance – contact Selena Colmer, Event Manager, on 020 8233 5940/ 07968 127605, email selena.colmer@imgworld.com

Should a person need emergency access/egress on the day for the event, for example due to a relative being taken ill, then simply call race control and a motorbike steward, of which there are several on the course, will immediately respond to assist you out of the area as soon as it is safe.

The Contact Number is 020 8233 5900

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

Times of Closures: 25/09/2011 from 09:30 to 13:30

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

• Residents wishing to travel by car between 09:30 and 14:00 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

• To enter Westcombe Park, approach the junction between the A102 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 bridge and turn left into Eastcombe Avenue. Turn onto Victoria Way and left again at Woolwich Road, to reach the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach Road

August 2011 Applications

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Trees

46 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RA ref 11/1809/TP

Repollarding of two Lime trees, crown lift to 5 metres, reshape of one Lime tree and removal of Epicormic growth from Sycamore tree

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 22 July 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 16 September 2011 APPROVE

LAND REAR OF, 15-47 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH ref 11/1913/TC

Cut back overhang from three sycamore trees, into 39 Ulundi Road, to the boundary

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 9 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 23 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

THE JOHN ROAN SCHOOL, MAZE HILL, LONDON, SE3 7UD ref 11/1859/TC

Crown reduce by 15-20% 12 cherry trees and 16 various fruit trees. Reduce 1 whitebeam and small oak by 20% (fell one diseased whitebeam - exempt - replacement to be planted)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 5 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for decision: 23 September 2011

THE JOHN ROAN SCHOOL, WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, SE3 7UD ref 11/1861/TC

Crown reduce by 20% and crown lift to 3m - sycamore tree close to bus stop

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 5 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 23 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

8 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RB ref 11/1890/TC

Reduce lombardy poplar by 30% and fell small cherry tree in rear garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 8 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 28 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

110 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RZ ref 11/1885/TC

Fell Eucalyptus in rear garden and replace with suitable specimen (being supressed by Gleditsia and too close to property)

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 16 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 16 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 6 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

108 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RZ ref 11/1887/TC

Two Yew trees - Crown reduce by 25%. Arbutus - Crown reduce by 25% and thin by 10%

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 16 August 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 27 September 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Other

John Roan Lower School, Westcombe Park Road, SE3 7QR ref 11/1819/F & 11/1820/C Demolition of existing buildings on-site and the redevelopment of educational facilities to provide 7,845 sqm permanent floorspace (GIA) (Use Class D1) including ancillary sport facilities, 32 car parking spaces, landscaping and associated works, and 3315 sqm temporary floorspace (GIA)(Use Class D1)

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 1 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 17 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 September 2011 APPROVE

The John Roan Upper School, Maze Hill, SE3 7UD ref 11/1829/F & 11/1830/L

Demolition of later extensions, modular buildings and temporary accommodation. Reconfiguration and refurbishment of existing buildings, replacement infill development, new roof above northern quadrangle and associated works

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 1 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 17 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 September 2011 APPROVE

BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL, 27 VANBRUGH PARK,SE3 7AG ref 11/1860/F

Construction of a temporary timber outbuilding to be used as classroom

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 11 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 17 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 September 2011 APPROVE

51 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF ref 11/1836/F

Construction of a single storey rear and infill extension

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 26 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 17 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 7 September 2011 APPROVE

98 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7QS ref 11/1831/SD

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 (Brick Sample) of Planning Permission dated 03.03.2010 (Ref: 09/2798/F)

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 26 July 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 20 September 2011 APPROVE

61 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF ref 11/1694/F

Replacement of existing roof tiles with Natural Slate.

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 1 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 24 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 14 September 2011 APPROVE

Flats A & B, 131 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DX ref 11/1968/F

Installation of replacement roof coverings

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 16 August 2011

Site Notice Date: 31 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 21September 2011 APPROVE

Olympic Test Event: Park Reopening Delays

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More than a week after the end of the Olympic Test event, parts of Greenwich Park scheduled to reopen on 11th July remained closed. The delayed reopening affected, in particular, key paths on the eastern side of The Avenue, including the path below the Wolfe Statue linking Westcombe Park to St Mary’s Gate, and the path taking visitors from the Old Royal Naval College, the Thames Path and Maze Hill Station to the Observatory. The notices on the adjoining fencing setting out the timetable for reopening approved by the Local Planning Authority and the four statutory consultees confirms that they should have opened on 11th July.

Following representations by the Westcombe Society and other local amenity groups, it is expected that these paths will belatedly reopen on 16th July.

Friends of Mycenae Gardens

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The Friends of Mycenae Gardens, which was set up after a well attended public meeting in March, is now open for business. Full information is available at their excellent and very informative website . Membership for the first year is FREE

July 2011 Applications

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Trees

3 HIGHMORE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UA ref 11/1550/TC

Fell mature mimosa in front garden and replace with ornamental maple

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 28 June 2011

Site Notice Date: 1 July 2011 RAISE OBJECTIONS

Deadline for objection: 22 July 2011

47 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 11/1498/TC

Repollard and thin crown by 20% - 2 whitebeams in front garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 22 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 3 August 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

49 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ ref 11/1499/TC

Repollard and thin crown by 20% - 2 whitebeams in front garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 24 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 5 August 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

9 VANBRUGH FIELDS, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7TZ ref 11/1619/TC

Eucalptus tree in rear garden - Fell and replace with a mountain ash

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 7 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 8 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for objection: 29 July 2011

54A FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RH ref 11/1409/TP

Sycamore - raise crown. Plum- raise crown

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 24 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for decision: 3 August 2011

5 GLENLUCE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7SD ref 11/1270/TC

front of the property - multi-stemmed Sycamore - lift the lower growth by giving approx 2m clearance from the pavement and clearance for the property. 2 mature Sycamore trees growing on the right border of the rear garden - crown reduce both trees by approx 30%, 20% thin and lift lower crown and epicormic growth to a height of approx 2.5m . Holly tree reduce height by approx 8ft and shape

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 6 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for decision: 1 August 2011

40 RUTHIN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SH Ref 11/1612/TC

Crown reduce by 25% silver birch in rear garden

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 18 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 29 August 2011

15 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7RE Ref 11/1667/TC

T1 - purple Plum - crown reduce by 20% and thin by 15%. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 4m. T3 - Eucalyptus - Fell, poor specimen. T4 - Holly - Reduce height by 2m and lightly reduce back from garden. T5 - Holly - Reshape to more formal appearance

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 12 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 18 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for objection: 8 August 2011

40 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SG ref 11/1764/TC

Fell conifer tree in rear garden and replace with suitable specimen

Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661

Registration date: 22 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 29 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Deadline for objection: 19 August 2011

Other

Land and Garages rear of 34 Foyle Road, SE3 ref 11/1479/F & 11/1480/C

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4x2-storey houses with basements

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 22 June 2011

Site Notice Date: 6 July 2011 WITHDRAWN

Deadline for objection: 27 July 2011

48 Glenluce Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SB ref 11/1013/F

Loft conversion comprising rear dormer window and 3 rooflights and installation of replacement front flank railings, rear doors and window

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 13 June 2011

Site Notice Date: 6 July 2011 APPROVE

Deadline for objection: 27 July 2011

13-15 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RE ref 11/1481/F & 11/1482/L

Renovation works consisting of replacement of rear garden stairs, formation glass terrace and sunken garden, minor alterations to room configurations and various alterations to windows and doors.(Resubmission)

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 22 June 2011

Site Notice Date: 13 July 2011 APPROVE

Deadline for objection: 3 August 2011

GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE, 53 VANBRUGH PARK, SE3 7JQ ref 11/1568/SD

Submission of part details pursuant to condition 2 (Details of Windows - Front ONLY) of planning permission dated 06/06/2011 (Ref: 11/0841/F)

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 30 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation APPROVE

Deadline for decision: 25 August 2011

135b Maze Hill, Greenwich, London, SE3 7UB ref 11/1698/NM

Repositioning of rooflights as non-material amendment to planning permission dated 16/08/10 ref: 10/1534/F

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 11 July 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation APPROVE

Deadline for decision: 8 August 2011

73 VANBRUGH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7JQ ref 11/1707/SD

Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (External Materials) of planning permission dated 14/02/2011 ref: 10/3178/F

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 6 July 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation APPROVE

Deadline for decision: 31 August 2011

22 DINSDALE ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE3 7RL ref 11/1655/SD

Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (Window Details) of planning permission dated 03/05/2011(Ref: 11/0099/F)

Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566

Registration date: 6 July 2011 APPROVE

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation

Deadline for decision: 31 August 2011

20 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PQ Ref 11/1410/F

Roof extensions comprising gable end with mansard roof, dormer window and formation of roof terrace over back addition.

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 30 June 2011

Site Notice Date: 27 July 2011 REFUSE

Deadline for decision: 17 August 2011

72 & 73 Vanbrugh Park, Blackheath, London, SE3 7JQ ref 11/1625/SD

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Facing Materials), Condition 5 (Hard/Soft Landscaping), Condition 6 (Wheel Washing), Condition 7 (Refuse), Condition 8 (Lifetime Homes) and Condition 12 (Tree Protection) of appeal decision dated 07/07/2010 (Ref:09/1496/F)

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 29 June 2011

Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation APPROVE

Deadline for decision: 24 August 2011

The Grounds of Mycenae House, Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3 ref 11/1557/F

Formation of new play area and installation of Wooden Play Equipment

Case officer: Jacob Jaarsma Tel: 020 8921 5438

Registration date: 6 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 27 July 2011

Deadline for objections: 17 August 2011

Greenwich Park Playground, Greenwich Park, Park Vista, , SE10 Ref 11/1640/F

Extension to the existing playground including new natural play equipment, renovation works and landscaping as part of the Olympic Legacy for Greenwich Park

Case officer: Fred Brown Tel: 020 8921 6097

Registration date: 1 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 27 July 2011 APPROVE

Deadline for objections: 17 August 2011

Land between 2 & 14 Beaconsfield Road, Blackheath, SE3 ref 11/1651/F

Construction of two new attached houses and a detached single garage

Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201

Registration date: 13 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 3 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 24 August 2011

21 HARDY ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NS ref 11/1726/F

Construction of a single storey out-building in rear of garden

Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892

Registration date: 11 July 2011

Site Notice Date: 3 August 2011

Deadline for objections: 24 August 2011

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The Westcombe Society’s

SUMMER PICNIC

joining with Greenwich

Steiner School’s Multicultural Festival

Sunday, 10^th July 2011

1.00pm to 5.00pm

In Mycenae Gardens (rear of Mycenae House/Steiner School), Mycenae Rd

£1.00 Adult members/£2.00 non members

Children enter free

*Bring a picnic or enjoy the BBQ *Licensed bar *Home-made cakes *Local charity stalls *Raffle *Children’s activities *Races for the young and the young at heart *Live music

Blackheath Events Policy – Have Your Say!

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Following concerns raised as a result of the recent NIMBY application (which is still currently being considered by the Courts), officers from Greenwich and Lewisham have produced a draft Events Policy especially for Blackheath. They originally indicated that they would initiate the process by a survey of users of the Heath.

It now seems this had not been done. However, Lewisham have opened an online consultation which is open until 15^th July on which local residents can express their views. There has been no parallel consultation by Greenwich Council.

Local residents can also express their views at the forthcoming Blackheath Assembly which will take place on Tuesday 5 July at 7.30 pm at St Matthew Academy, St Joseph's Vale Blackheath London SE3 0XXS

Learn more about Westcombe Woodlands

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June 2011 Applications

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Trees
103 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RX ref 11/1167/TC
Reduce Eucalyptus tree by 3m and reduce side laterals by 0.5-1m to balance. Horse Chestnut
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 17 May 2011
Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation
Deadline for decision: 28 June 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

105 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RX ref 11/1168/TC
Willow - remove one low limb, reduce and reshape all round by 2-2.5m. Holly - reduce height by 2m
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 17 May 2011
Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation
Deadline for decision: 28 June 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION
16 VANBRUGH HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UF ref 11/1055/TP
Horse Chestnut tree to the right hand side of garden - FELL - weakness within trunk and leaning with major deadwood within crown. Horse chestnut on left hand side Reduce by 30-40%
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 19 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 7 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 28 June 2011 APPROVE

4 VANBRUGH TERRACE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7AP ref 11/1377/TC
Fell prunus tree close to house and retaining wall and replace with weeping prunus
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 10 June 2011
Site Notice Date: 17 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 8 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

8 VANBRUGH TERRACE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7AP ref 11/1378/TC
Remove one main limb from a horse chestnut tree, overhanging outside seating area
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 1 June 2011
Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation
Deadline for decision: 22 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

24 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RH ref 11/1384/TP
Removal of dead, dying and failed branches from Black Poplar tree (TPO107)
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 8 June 2011
Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation
Deadline for decision: 3 August 2011

27 ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UQ ref 11/1467/TC
Reduce blue cedar in rear garden by 3m and thin by 25%
Case officer: Debi Rogers Telephone: 020 8921 5661
Registration date: 17 June 2011
Site Notice Date: No Public Consultation
Deadline for decision: 29 July 2011 RAISE NO OBJECTION

Other
73A Foyle Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7RQ ref 11/1193/F
Construction of a rear infill conservatory
Case officer: Kemi Erifevieme Tel: 020 8921 5566
Registration date: 20 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 15 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 6 July 2011 APPROVE

75 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LG ref 11/1264/RT
Renewal of planning permission dated 20/06/2008 ref: 08/0819/F for the construction of a two storey and single storey side extension, single storey rear infill extension and dormer windows to front and rear elevations
Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201
Registration date: 20 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 15 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 6 July 2011 APPROVE

Access to garages between 100 and 102 Humber Road, SE3 ref 11/1298/F
Installation of iron security gates
Case officer: Victoria Wood Telephone: 020 8921 6201
Registration date: 24 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 15 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 6 July 2011 REFUSED

INVICTA PRIMARY SCHOOL, INVICTA ROAD, SE3 7HE ref 11/1303/F
Installation of a temporary single storey modular classroom
Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892
Registration date: 24 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 15 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 6 July 2011 APPROVE

39 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SF ref 11/1367/F
Loft conversion comprising 2 rear dormer windows and 2 rooflights (resubmission)
Case officer: Alex Smith Tel: 020 8921 5892
Registration date: 31 May 2011
Site Notice Date: 22 June 2011
Deadline for objection: 13 July 2011 APPROVE

Crossing Greenwich Park

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Following representations by the Westcombe Society and others, the paths identified for closure from 16th May in the map published by London2012 in its latest brochure will now conform to the plans approved by the Planning Board on 14th April.

Contrary to what is stated in the published notice, a number of paths on the eastern side of the Avenue will be closed. However, the main signed approach path to the Observatory from Maze Hill Station, the Thames Path and the Old Naval College attractions will remain open. The Westcombe Society’s understanding of the current situation is set out above.

Rebuilding the John Roan Lower School

2011-05-13T20:35:00.007Z

The Council has written to many (but not all) owners and occupiers of properties on the Page Estate (the roads enclosing the lower school site) to notify them it has applied to the Land Tribunal to have protective covenants restricting building on part of the site removed.

The covenants were imposed to preserve part of what is now the Blackheath Conservation Area and World Heritage Site Buffer Zone free from developments such as the adjacent Westcombe Court. Only one dwelling was allowed and the covenanted land was required to remain as gardens and orchard.

When ILEA decided to build the lower School in Westcombe Park Road, residents of homes in Vanbrugh Fields transferred this area of the land forming part of their rear gardens to make this possible. The land was transferred for a nominal sum, but with covenants in place to retain he protection they had enjoyed as owners.

The current school was carefully designed to respect the covenants, avoiding building on the covenanted land and retaining the trees and the nature reserve that had been a feature of the site – the habitat of stag beetles, purple hairstreak butterflies, hedgehogs, newts, frogs, toads &c. The school and its neighbours have coexisted happily for more than 30 years in conformity with these covenants.

Plans for the new school (which were on display at public exhibitions) show the new buildings will not encroach on the covenanted land. Planning permission for the new building is expected to be sought in late June with a view to demolishing the old school early in the new year.

Westcombe Society response to Southeastern Trains' proposed Olympic timetable

2011-05-13T20:04:00.002Z

The Westcombe Society covers the area between Greenwich Park and the A102 to the South of the Greenwich Line. We welcome the opportunity to comment on the consultation timetable for the Olympic period, but have serious doubts of the need for proposed overall scale of service cuts, and express our strong objection to the way these proposed cuts are concentrated on just 4 stations, including both of those serving our area - MazeHill & Westcombe Park (the other two being Woolwich Arsenal and Deptford). Since of the four, these are the only two which are consecutive, this area seems to have been specifically targeted for cuts. Furthermore, given the closure of all foot and cycle routes across Greenwich Park, the closure of Charlton Way and the obstruction of Romney Road by the large numbers crossing it from the shuttle bus disembarkation point, there must be a strong likelihood that all other modes of transport serving this area - bus, car, cycling, walking and hence access to the Greenwich stations and to North Greenwich - will also be severely disrupted or impossible (and more so than on other points on the line). Thus, unless it can be demonstrated that these other modes will in fact be operating close to normal, we have to regard the extent of the proposed targeting of rail cuts on this area as wholly unacceptable.

On a more specific point, in the likely absence of other good means of travelling from London before noon or to London after, we believe that the proposed Maze Hill timetable would create very serious difficulties. Is there evidence that users of Maze Hill are substantially more concentrated in the conventional rush-hour than users of other stations? And if the reason for the pattern of semi-closures is to prevent unmanageable crowds of Olympic spectators coming from central London using Maze Hill, even when they will presumably have been given directions to use Greenwich, this is surely massive overkill and cannot justify the proposed degree of inconvenience for regular passengers.

Turning to the overall scale of the proposed cuts, we are not convinced that (other than very occasionally) the additional waiting time required for embarkation and disembarkation of spectators would require the elimination of (typically) 3 other stops, and even if some additional time is required we do not see why this should not be accommodated by slightly longer overall running times. Indeed, it might well be that only on Cross-Country day will the number of passengers make an appreciable difference – in which case significant timetable changes could also be limited to just this one day.

Finally, we must emphasise the crucial importance of examining the proposals for rail in conjunction with those for bus and tube, whilst also taking full account of expected restrictions on cycling and walking. We need a holistic approach. It is also essential that this take full account of the needs of disabled and less mobile passengers.

Dick Allard, Chair of Planning & Environment sub-committee

6 May 2011

2011 Olympic Closures of Greenwich Park

2011-05-13T19:33:00.003Z

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has published a brochure setting out their proposals for closing parts of Greenwich Park for the Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events in 2011. The closure of some paths across the park is scheduled to begin on Monday 16^th May.

The brochure can be obtained from the Drop-in sessions (click for details) or click here to download it. Click map and timetable to download the above images in more detail.

Unfortunately, the map is incompatible both with what is stated in the timetable and with what was approved at the Planning Board on 14^th April. The map shows that the footpath from the Park Row entrance – used by people visiting the Observatory from Maze Hill Station, the River Walk and the Old Naval College – and the footpath below the Wolfe Statue – providing a shorter and less steep route between the Maze Hill and St Mary’s gates and used to reach Greenwich stations and Town Centre from Westcombe Park – will be closed from Monday 16^th May. But the approved plans showed these paths as open, as also stated in the Timetable. The map also shows the Tea Pavilion as closed from 1^st June whereas the approved plan showed it as open throughout.

Following representations by the Westcombe and other amenity Societies, LOCOG officials are urgently reviewing these apparent breaches of the Planning conditions. The closures will in any case take time to implement and despite LOCOG failed to provide advance warning signs or accurate information, it should still be possible to use the paths while the problem is addressed.

Free Tickets for Modern Pentathlon & Olympic Test Event

2011-05-12T07:48:00.000Z

Greenwich borough residents can now apply for free tickets to the Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon test events in Greenwich Park in July 2011, which include the finals of the Modern Pentathlon world championship.

The test events are part of preparations to make sure that competitions run smoothly during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information about the events and how to apply for tickets, please follow this link:

http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/2012Games/OlympicNews/Apply-for-Modern-Pentathlon-Equestrian-tickets.htm

Olympic Consultation

2011-05-10T12:29:00.002Z