TREE PRESERVATION ORDER No.18/00014/TPO - Update

Neighbours in Sandrock Place have received the following letter:
(NB all links are as written, we cannot be sure that they work!)

THIS IS A FORMAL NOTICE to let you know that on 18th September 2018 the Council made the above tree preservation order. 

A copy of the order is enclosed. In simple terms, it prohibits anyone from cutting down, topping or lopping any of the trees described in the First Schedule and shown on the map without the Council's consent. 

Some explanatory guidance on tree preservation orders is given in the communities and local government leaflet "Protected trees - A guide to tree preservation procedures", which can be viewed and downloaded from the following link: 
http://www.communities.gov .uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/2127793.pdf 

The order has been made not to preclude any development, but to ensure that the trees are considered as a material consideration within the full planning process. The order will ensure that they are considered and protected from harm or removal within any proposed development. The Council has made the order in accordance with the Croydon Plan Policy DM28 

In summary I consider the subject trees to offer good prominent public visual amenity value and contribute to the verdant character of the area. The council consider it expedient to include the trees in a new tree preservation order in the interest of visual amenity. 

The order took effect on a provisional basis, on 18th September 2018 it will continue in force on this basis for a further 6 months or until the order is confirmed by the Council whichever first occurs. 
The Council will consider whether the order should be confirmed, that is to whether it should remain in effect. Before this decision is made, the people affected by the order have a right to make objections or other representations about any of the trees, groups of trees or woodlands covered by the order. 

If you would like to make any objections or other comments, please make sure we receive them in writing by 23rd October 2018. Your comments must comply with regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 2012, which can be viewed and downloaded from the following link: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/605/pdfs/uksi_20120605_en.pdf. 

Send your comments to Robert Goode at the above address. All valid objections or representations are carefully considered before a decision on whether to confirm the order is made. 

The Council will write to you again when that decision has been made. In the meantime, if you would like any further information or have any questions about this letter, please contact Robert Goode on 020 8726 6000 Ext 50011 

Pete Smith 
Head of Development Management

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 

Croydon Council 

TREE PRESERVATION ORDER No. 18/00014/TPO 

The Sandrock 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon CR0 5HA

Croydon Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 make the following Order 
Citation 

1. This Order may be cited as: 

Croydon Croydon 

TREE PRESERVATION ORDER No.18/00014/TPO 

The Sandrock 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon CR0 SHA 

Interpretation 
2(1). In this Order "the authority" means Croydon Council 
2(2). In this Order any reference to a numbered section is a reference to the section so numbered in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and any reference to a numbered regulation is a reference to the regulation so numbered in the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012. 
Effect 
3(1). Subject to article 4, this Order takes effect provisionally on: 
18th September 2018 
3(2). Without prejudice to subsections (7) of section 198 {power to make tree preservation orders) or subsection (1) of section 200 (tree preservation orders: Forestry Commissioners), and subject to the exceptions in regulation 14, no person shall -
(a) cut down, top, lop, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy; or
(b) cause or permit the cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or wilful destruction of, 
any tree specified in the Schedule to this order except with the written consent of the authority in accordance with regulations 16 and 17, or of the Secretary of State in accordance with regulation 23, and, where such consent is given subject to conditions, in accordance with those conditions. 
Application to trees to be planted pursuant to a condition 
4. In relation any tree identified in the first column of the Schedule by the letter "C", being a tree to be planted pursuant to a condition imposed under paragraph (a) of section 197 (planning permission to include appropriate provision for preservation and planting of trees), this Order takes effect as from the time when the tree is planted.
Dated: 18th September 2018

!! TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS - SANDPITS ROAD !!

From:
Mike Barton 
Highway Improvement Manager 
Place Department 

Diban Ltd, on behalf of Croydon Council, will shortly be commencing construction of a structure on the highway at the location/sand date/s below: 

Date: 25th September 2018 -15th October 2018 between the hours of 08:00-17:30 
Location: 5 Sandpits Road 

To enable the Contractor to undertake the works, on-street parking will be suspended during works hours. We also kindly ask that with forward planning vehicular access to and from properties adjacent to the road are reduced to a minimum during the works hours. Pedestrian access will not be affected. 
Advance driver/ resident information boards will be in place before the works commence, advising of the precise dates and times of the road closure. 

Please however note that unforeseen circumstances (e.g. inclement weather conditions) may necessitate a change to the scheduled dates and information on road signs will be changed accordingly. Please check the road signs regularly for any updates 

The construction works will take place outside 5-7 Sandpits Road and due to the nature of these works it is inevitable that some disruption will occur. For this reason it is recommended that where possible you use alternative routes, or allow extra time to complete your journey. 

The on-street parking suspensions that will be in place within the works area are 00:01 on 25th September 2018 until 23:59 16th October 2018. No parking for residents on the highway in the areas covered by the enforcement signs. 

Please note that penalty charge notices (PCN's} will be applied to vehicles parked within the suspended areas during the works hours and/or vehicles relocated. 

Due to the above we would urge all residents to ensure that their vehicles are moved from the suspended areas in order to avoid any delays to the works as well as incurring any charges. 

If your vehicle is relocated please contact the LBC on 020 8726 6000 Ext 52816, who will provide you with an exact . location of your vehicle. 

We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this may cause residents; however we want to ensure that all works carried out on the Croydon network are to the highest standards to ensure value for our residents. 

Beware Bogus Callers 

Croydon Council does not permit its employees or contractors to undertake work on private property during the course of any scheme. If anyone offers such work they will not be a council approved contractor and should be treated with caution. Any scheme undertaken by a council approved contractor does not require cash payments. 

Cold calling doorstep traders offering to carry out home maintenance work such as driveway repairs and roofing are a problem in Croydon. These traders can be very persuasive and can intimidate you into agreeing to have work undertaken. The advice from Croydon Trading Standards Service is to say "NO" to all cold calling traders - every time. If they will not leave or you get into difficulties, then call Croydon Trading Standards on 020 8407 1311 

Thank you for your cooperation whilst we carry out this essential upgrade. If you require any further information do not hesitate to contact us by email: HighwaysMaintenance@croydon.gov.uk or tel: 020 8726 6000 Ext 52816 . 

Sandrock - Tree Preservation Order

We have noticed that a Tree Preservation Order has been placed on trees within the ground of the Sandrock. No idea how/if this affects the planning application, but the details are posted on a sign in the lamppost outside the pub. 

SANDROCK DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEADLINE 11/09/2018

PLANNING APPLICATION Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 

Croydon Council is inviting comments on this planning application: 
Application Number: 18/03022/FUL 
The Sandrock, 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon CR0 5HA

Erection of two storey side/rear extension to The Sandrock Public House and use of first/second floors as 4 flats including 1 x two bedroom flat for staff accommodation. Erection of 2 x two/three storey buildings to rear of pub comprising 7 x one bedroom flats, 3 x two bedroom flats and 6 x three bedroom flats with associated amenity space and car parking with creation of new access off Sandrock Place 

How to view the plans and supporting documents: 

 Visit our web site www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and select "Online Planning Register", or 

 Access the website using the QR Code on the bottom right of this notice via freely available apps on most smart phones, or 

 Visit Access Croydon on the ground floor of Bernard Weatherill House, 9.00am to 4.00pm on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) 

How to comment on the application: 

 Use the Online Comments facility following instructions on the Online Planning Register; a duplicate hard copy is not necessary, or 

 Send an email to dmcomments@croydon.gov.uk or, 

 Send a letter to Development Management, Place Department, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA. 

 Quote the application number above in any correspondence. If you do not send your comments in time, they may not be considered. 

The deadline for receiving comments is 11.09.2018 

Pete Smith - Head of Development Management
Dated: 21.08.2018 

Planning Application Tips - notes from the Surprise Inn Meeting

Rather than minutes below are bullet point notes from this evening. We hope they are presented correctly, please email Drew at sandpitsroad@gmail.com with any amendments or additions.
(Please also see the comments to the end of the article which is additional information provided by Michelle from SandpitsRoad)

Thank you to the 50+ people who attended the meeting at the Surprise Inn, chaired by David Percival from Sandrock Place.

Also in attendance were Trevor Ashby, President of Spring Park Residents’ Association [SPRA) and Councillor Jason Cummings.

The deadline for comments or objections is 11 September 2018 (although this has changed from 09 September so perhaps aim for this date) via the Council’s online portal at http://publicaccess2.croydon.gov.uk/online-applications/ (search “Sandrock”)

Residents can also email dmcomments@croydon.gov.uk or send a letter to:

Development Management, 

Place Department, 

Bernard Weatherill House, 

8 Mint Walk, 

Croydon 

CR0 1EA.

(If emailing or writing a letter remember to include the reference 18/03022/FUL)

Tip for completing the online comment 

The online portal “times out” after 30 minutes, and if you don’t submit your comment within this time you will lose everything! We suggest that you compose your submission in a Word and then copy and paste the text into the portal. You have a limit of 2000 characters, so you will need to be succinct.

Cllr. Cummings and Mr Ashby both advised that the planning committee will only consider objections based on legitimate, planning related issues.

Objections should be submitted separately, and not be based on a generic, template. The following points are for guidance of the types of issues that hold more water with the planning committee.

Reasons for Objections

For example, with regards to the Croydon Local Plan 2018 (see below for full wording) an objection could be raised on the basis that:

“with regards to SP1.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, this planning application does not contribute to enhancing a sense of Place”

“with regards to SP1.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, this planning application does not improve the ‘character of the Place’”

“with regards to SP4.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, this planning application does not recognise the distinctive qualities, identity, topography and opportunities of the Place.”

“with regards to SP4.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, this planning application does not recognise the skyline and the roof forms of the Place.”

Other good reasons for objection:

The place is not an area of focussed intensification.

The application does not respect maintaining a viable public house.

The plan allows for the accommodation of 2 large recycling bins per block. One for general waste and one for recyclables. This is not in line with Croydon’s policy of separating glass, paper and food waste from landfill waste.

Who else to contact

Cllr. Cummings also suggested contacting our local MP and London Assembly member. Their details are:

Sarah Jones MP

Labour

Business address: 

43 Blackhorse Lane

Croydon

CR0 6RT

Bus. phone:  020 8191 7066

Email:  sarah.jones.mp@parliament.uk

Steve O'Connell

London Assembly Representative for Croydon and Sutton

Correspondence address: 

City Hall

The Queen's Walk

London

SE1 2AA

Bus. phone:  020 7983 4405

Fax:  020 7983 4419

Email:  Steve.O'Connell@london.gov.uk

A general suggestion when submitting comments is to think about what you as a resident would want from the development, your compromise.

REMEMBER THE DEADLINE IS 09 SEPTEMBER 2018.

EXCERPTS FROM THE LONDON AND LOCAL PLANS
The Croydon Local Plan 2018

Policy SP1: The Places of Croydon

Sustainable development

SP1.1 When considering development proposals, the Council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It will always work proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions which mean that proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area. Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with polices in neighbourhood plans) will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision then the Council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether:

a. Any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole; or

b. Specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.

Policy SP4: Urban Design and Local Character

SP4.1 The Council will require development of a high quality, which respects and enhances Croydon’s varied local character and contributes positively to public realm, landscape and townscape to create sustainable communities. The Council will apply a presumption in favour of development provided it meets the requirements of Policy SP4 and other applicable policies of the development plan.

SP4.2 The Council will require development to:

a. Be informed by the distinctive qualities, identity, topography and

opportunities of the relevant Places of Croydon;

b. Protect Local Designated Views, Croydon Panoramas, the setting of Landmarks, other important vistas and skylines; and

c. Enhance social cohesion and well-being.

Places of Croydon

Focussed intensification

The objective of focussed intensification is to maximise use of the existing growth capacity and to support a “smart” spatial vision for the borough. Specific areas in Croydon are identified for focussed intensification where further growth can be accommodated through more efficient use of infrastructure. They have sufficient capacity for growth due to the high availability of community and commercial services that can be found in and around District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres.

 The London Plan 2016

Heritage & Culture

Policy HC7 Protecting public houses

A: Boroughs should

1) protect public houses where they have a heritage, economic, social or cultural value to local communities, and where they contribute to wider policy objectives for town centres, night-time economy areas and Creative Enterprise Zones

2) support proposals for new public houses to stimulate town centre regeneration, cultural quarters, the night-time economy and mixed-use development, where appropriate.

B: Applications that propose the loss of public houses with heritage, cultural, economic or social value should be refused unless there is authoritative marketing evidence that demonstrates that there is no realistic prospect of the building being used as a pub in the foreseeable future.

C: Development proposals for redevelopment of associated accommodation, facilities or development within the curtilage of the public house that would compromise the operation or viability of the public house use should be resisted.

COMMENT

Michelle from Sandpits Road kindly sent me some other notes which included reference to the above, but also:

Due to the history of the road and that part of development incorporates a building dating around 1867 - the proposed plans are significantly over developing the site.

They don’t meet with the character of the defined Place and it’s characteristics - style is out of character with properties and character of local area of Shirley Place, most inappropriate as the area is not an area of focussed intensification as confirmed in the Croydon local plan - this area is not part of that defined area of focussed intensification. There is not enough public transport available to support this kind of development in a non-intensification area.

Croydon Local plan sp1.2 not appropriate and/or does not improve the character of the area does not contribute to enhancing a sense of Place nor improve the character of the area whatsoever

Sp4.1 and 2 is not in keeping with the distinctive qualities/topography or views of the area of the Shirley Place, neither does it recognise the sky lines or the roof falls of the locality. Modern design is completely out of character.

Recycling issues - x2 1000litre bins are proposed for new development with combined recycling and a landfill bin - they need to define more space for more bins as proposed bins will not be able to recycle according to Croydon’s recycling policy

No communal open space; no play space for children for the number of people who could reside in the development. The housing section of the development has a 7m bank (safety implications) and to reach local open space must cross a main road to access local Shirley Hills.

Michelle also noted to mention (in no particular order):

Loss of Trees

Badgers

Area of natural beauty

Should be something for the community

Croydon Conservatives Blog

I have found the blog that Cllr Cummings was talking about at our meeting.

No updates as yet, but please keep checking:

http://www.croydonconservatives.com/teams_detail.asp?WardID=35.

Drew

Thank you Surprise Inn!

A great turnout this evening at the Surprise. 

Watch this space, we’ll be updating readers with more information as soon as we’ve had a cuppa (well, glass actually!)

Drew

Our local Councillors’ contact details

Correspondence address:  

Croydon Town Hall 

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR0 1NX

Scott Roche

Bus. phone:  07783152370

Email:  scott.roche@croydon.gov.uk

Twitter :  www.twitter.com/cllrscottroche

Jason Cummings

Bus. phone:  020 8651 2575

Email:  jason.cummings@croydon.gov.uk

Twitter :  www.twitter.com/JasonCroydonCon

PLANNING APPLICATION (Statement)

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
Croydon Council is inviting comments on this planning application:
Application Number: 18/03022/FUL

The Sandrock, 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon CR0 5HA

Erection of two storey side/rear extension to The Sandrock Public House and use of
first/second floors as 4 flats including 1 x two bedroom flat for staff accommodation.
Erection of 2 x two/three storey buildings to rear of pub comprising 7 x one bedroom
flats, 3 x two bedroom flats and 6 x three bedroom flats with associated amenity space
and car parking with creation of new access off Sandrock Place

How to view the plans and supporting documents:

 Visit our web site www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and select "Online Planning
Register", or

 Visit Access Croydon on the ground floor of Bernard Weatherill House, 9.00am
to 4.00pm on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays)

How to comment on the application:

 Use the Online Comments facility following instructions on the Online Planning
Register; a duplicate hard copy is not necessary, or

 Send an email to dmcomments@croydon.gov.uk or,

 Send a letter to Development Management, Place Department, Bernard
Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA.

 Quote the application number above in any correspondence. If you do not send
your comments in time, they may not be considered.

The deadline for receiving comments is 09.09.2018
Pete Smith - Head of Development Management
Dated: 21.08.2018

REMINDER!! Meeting Tonight!

Public Meeting

"Sandrock Redevelopment"

Sunday 02 September 2018

Surprise Inn at 7pm

All Welcome!

Countdown to the New Bin Collection!