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STOP PRESS – LESSA SPORTSFIELD – BELLWAY SUBMIT NEW PLANNING APPLICATION 22/P2351
Bellway has submitted a new planning application. This new application is very similar to the previous one that was refused, apart from some tweaks to the general layout. However, under the Planning Rules, this counts as a "material amendment" and therefor is treated by Merton as a new application. This means the process starts all over again and that we must all resubmit our previous objections, this time against 22/P2351.
Chairman's Blog - August 2022
SUMMER SOCIAL
We were delighted to be able to hold a summer social event at the pavilion and grounds as a thank you to all the volunteers who work together to run the Residents’ Association.
Members of the Committee, the pavilion management group, the Area Coordinators and Road Stewards enjoyed a friendly get-together on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
The food, catered by Gostofino, was delicious and there was an opportunity for guests to play tennis!
It was the first “thank you” gathering we have been able to hold in three years because of the pandemic.
Some current and former councillors also attended.
Meanwhile, although Jill Truman, honorary President, was unable to join us on this occasion, we were delighted to welcome our honorary Vice-President, George Ferrier.
It is therefore, with great sadness, that we have since heard that George died a few weeks later. His funeral will take place on Monday 22nd August at 10.00am in Holy Cross Church. We send George’s family and friends our condolences.
BELLWAY/MEADOWVIEW ALERT - BELLWAY SUBMIT NEW APPLICATION!
Although the Council’s Planning Committee refused the Bellway application to build 107 dwellings on the former LESSA sports ground, the company has the right to appeal to an independent Planning Inspector. We do not know yet whether it will do so. However, if this happens it will be necessary to put in letters of objection again. We will keep you informed.
Stop Press: Bellway have now submitted a new planning application, which is very similar to the one that was refused. So, we must all resubmit our objections for their new application: 22/P2351.
BUSHEY ROAD SPEED LIMIT
A speed limit of 20 mph was imposed on the dual carriageway section of Bushey Road, without any extensive public consultation. This replaced the previous limit of 40 mph, which was probably too high, given that a large number of people cross the road from the Apostles area daily to get into Prince George’s Playing Fields - and children have to cross to reach the local primary schools such as Joseph Hood and St John Fisher. The Council is now trying to decide what the right limit should be, and the likelihood is that it will opt for 30 mph which would seem to be a sensible compromise.
Finally, whatever your summer plans, perhaps staying at home or travelling in the UK or abroad, we hope you have a relaxing, happy time!
John Elvidge
