Vodafone/O2 phone masts

Residents of the western end of Baldwins Hill, who have voiced strong concerns about plans for a giant mobile communications mast planned for the corner of Baldwins Hill and Goldings Hill, may be encouraged by a helpful update prepared by David Linnell of Loughton Residents Association Plans Group which has been received by the Hills Amenity Society.

He writes that regarding site 18379 Junction of Goldings Hill and Baldwins Hill, ” they propose to redesign the mast as a telegraph pole, with only two antennas, to limit the impact on the area and decrease the visual harm, and to move the pole slightly to reduce the impact on the area.”

David Linnell believes the Government has stacked the planning system in favour of the phone companies, “making it hard for councils to resist these applications (and making appeals on council refusals likely to succeed)”.  However, Baldwins Hill/Goldings Hill mast would appear to be one where the objections made so far have resulted in proposed masts being re-sited or where attempts have been made to make the masats less obtrusive.

The current position, says Mr Linnell, is that the applicants’ agent has approached the District Council with revised proposals. “These are preliminary discussions, and no action can be taken – when planning applications appear on the Council planning list we will consult nearby residents again.”

Other masts are planned for the junction of Borders Lane and Traps Hill, the north side of Chester Road opposite Droveway, and the Junction of Westall Road and Etheridge Road, Loughton, where it is proposed to move the site to the pavement outside the Clydesdale Pub, subject to underground service searches, and to redesign the mast as a telegraph pole at the lowest height possible, with three antennas instead of six.

The application for a mast on the High Road outside Oaklands School went to appeal and a decision is awaited.

 

 

3.	Planning update
	15a Pump Hill (April Cottage)
	An application has been received to redevelop the property.  No objection had been received from neighbours and on this basis the Committee did not object to the proposed development.
	12 to 18 Pump Hill
	There is already an existing three-bedroom property on the site with an application received for further development of the property.  In addition to this an application had been received proposing the construction of a further three-bedroom property. The Committee did not object to the proposed applications.
	36 York Hill
	A revised application had been made in respect of the first floor gabled extension.Concerns have been raised and the Committee were also concerned by the application as the property is Grade II listed.  A member of the committee was designated to check the plans and report back at the next meeting.
	73 Queens Road
	An application has been received to build a single storey extension to the rear of the property.  The Committee noted that the property is not in the conservation area.  Concerns had been raised that neighbouring properties may be affected by light reduction.
	42 Queens Road
	An application has been received to build a rear extension; there have been no objections from neighbours.  A new application had also been made for a first-floor pillar supported extension at the front of the property. A letter had been written to Epping Forest District Council as they have approved the application. The Committee noted that as the property is not in the conservation area no further action can be taken.

	Four Winds, Stony Path
	An application had been received to fell the Cypress tree which is under a CTPO.A committee member was designated to make contact with EFDC  to organise the removal of the tree.
	9 Staples Road
	The application received for a rear extension at the ground floor is above the existing lower ground extension. This is an on-going concern as noted in the minutes of 20 October 2011.An objection to the application has been received.
	22 Stony Path
	It was noted that to date no retrospective planning permission had been received for 22 Stony Path.

RIP in 2011 – or fings ain’t what they used to be

They’ve turned our butcher’s shop into a funeral parlour

Bosworths the Butchers on Church Hill, pictured in c 1875 by Mr Waller – and in 2012 as Danial Robertson and Sons by HAS photographer. The new Chapel of Rest was blessed at a service conducted by Rev Jovce Smith, rural dean and chaplain of St Clare Hospice.

 

…the Wheatsheaf on York Hill is no more

The old Wheatsheaf public house now has a very night-clubby look, feel and name, FIFTEEN, but with a forlorn empty sign hanging beside it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…Brian Dash – outfitters for so many weddings down the years – has closed up shop

 

 

 

….and the Montessori Nursery at the bottom of York Hill

has been replaced by The Pavilions on the corner of the Loughton Cricket Field

…and fings ain’t what they used to be

(with acknowledgments to Frank Norman and Lionel Bart)

 

Download the Hills newsletter for autumn-winter 2011

autumn-winter 2011

Hello,

I wrote to you on the 19^th October 2011 with regards to the forthcoming consultation on the Draft Statement of Community Involvement for Epping Forest.

I am pleased to say that the consultation is now active and will run through until the 9^th December 2011.

The document is available as a download on the City of London’s website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestconsultations

It is also available in hard copy at the three Forest Centres –

·       The Epping Forest Visitor Centre, High Beach (open daily from 10am – 3pm)

·       The Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Chingford (open Fri-Sun from 10am – 3pm) and

·       The Temple, Wanstead Park (open Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm)

Your comments or suggestions will be most welcome at the following email eppingforestsci@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Comments can also be submitted via post to Epping Forest SCI, The Warren, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4RW.

Alternatively, should you wish to discuss your thoughts with me in person you can attend one of the drop in sessions, as outlined in the Consultation Programme, or telephone 0208 532 5334 for further assistance.   However, please note I will not be available between the 12^th and 19^th November 2011.

I would appreciate if you could speak to your friends, family, community groups and organisations who value the Forest, to let them know that the consultation is now active.  I want to hear from as many people as possible!

If you feel you should not have been included on this e-shot and wish to be removed from our stakeholder list, please respond by return email.

Thank you and I look forward to reading/hearing your comments,

Laura

Laura Lawson
Project Officer
City of London – Open Spaces Department – Epping Forest
T: 0208 532 5334

City of London Website:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

 

The Gardeners Arms Christmas menu

click to download   Gardeners Christmas Menu

…and here for an interesting snapshot of The Gardeners’ history

Please download the Summer 2011 newsletter below:
Summer 2011 (pdf file)

The Hills Hog Roast was held on Saturday 18 June when an enjoyable time was had by all.