At the Elmbridge Borough Council’s planning sub committee meeting on Sept 6th the above proposal was rejected for the second time. We have now been advised that an appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate.
A public enquiry is likely to be in January but in the meantime residents who want to make further comments or modify earlier comments can do so by NOVEMBER 2nd 2010 to the Planning Inspectorate in Bristol.
The proposals will be discussed further at our AGM on Nov 25th.
Are you interested in local issues? Would you like to take a more active part in influencing the future of Long Ditton? The committee urgently needs more people to help, especially since Ray’s resignation as Chairman. If you are interested in any capacity please contact Mark Herbert, General Secretary, on 020 8398 6037 or email him at mark.herbert@longditton.org . We cannot run this association without you!
Consultation on parking restrictions for Windmill Lane and nearby roads is imminent. It should take about six weeks for consultations to be completed. Restrictions may be put in place in Fleece Road but at a later date depending on funding.
The LDRA is applying for planning permission at a revised location next to the current notice board by Manny’s store.
There are still a lot of deep potholes that needed filling in. Residents are encouraged to report them via the Surrey County Council website www.surreycc.gov.uk and to inform Cllr Peter Hickman if no action is taken. Hedges that overhang footpaths can also be reported to SCC.
The new contract for street lighting is now in place and Elmbridge is second in line to get the new lamp posts, starting in 2011. There will be different styles in keeping with different street environments. More information can be found on the SCC website www.surreycc.gov.uk by doing a search on ‘lamp posts’ from the home page. Residents can also now report faulty lamp posts on the website.
This was to be discussed at the next council meeting. Councillor Peter Hickman will confirm whether planning permission is needed for a salt box.
Temporary classrooms are being used at Cranmere School and Thames Ditton and the addition of permanent extra classrooms at Cranmere is being looked at. A significant number of children from outside Surrey are attending Long Ditton Infant School.
There are a number of planning issues concerning the activities of the nursery that the LDRA are taking an interest in. Gingko Garden Centre and Scotscape either have to submit a planning application or cease the activity that contravenes planning regulations. SCC is monitoring the situation.
The application for a two-storey car park has been approved, but with a number of conditions including the provision of some staff parking. The other outstanding application, for changing the front of the Mini building, is still awaiting a decision.
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