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CERA NEWS

Parking Permit plunder

From this year, the Council has discontinued the

CPZ Parking Permit displayed on car windscreen

Checking is now done electronically by parking

wardens. At the same time, and without explicit

warning, the renewal letters received every year by

permit holders were not sent. An undisclosed

number have therefore received £60 penalty tickets

(£30 if paid within 14 days), which arrived

promptly, just after the seventh day of tolerance.

To add insult to injury, and only under pressure

from residents and Opposition Councillors, the

Council wrote weeks later to permit holders

informing them of the new procedure

CERA - Ealing’s most active

Neighbourhood Plan

Work on a Neighbourhood Plan for Central Ealing

continues. The first draft has been presented to the

Council and discussions are taking place on new

planning policies that would encourage developers

and landowners to consider the incorporation of

'community uses' in their schemes.

More stringent design and height criteria for new

buildings are proposed so that greater care has to be

taken to preserve or enhance Ealing's Conservat

Areas and heritage assets. A public forum to discuss

the emerging draft plan will take place before the

end of 2015 at a date yet to be notified.

kept informed by signing up for the Neighbourhood

Forum e-newsletter at www.eepurl.com/p8405

Then...

CERA’s project to get original cast iron street name

plates restored is underway and you can see the first

ones completed on Mount Park Crescent, Aston Road,

Eaton Rise and Woodville Road, with more to follow.

… and now

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The committee is looking for help from

our members and / or family, friends,

young people to support us in the

extensive range of work we undertake.

Right now we urgently ne

Publishing skills for CERA News. We

would also like help in designing and

running a CERA website.

If you are able to help, please contact us

on 020 8997 7131 or email

[email protected]

lunder

he Council has discontinued the

windscreens.

hecking is now done electronically by parking

wardens. At the same time, and without explicit

warning, the renewal letters received every year by

permit holders were not sent. An undisclosed

therefore received £60 penalty tickets

ithin 14 days), which arrived

promptly, just after the seventh day of tolerance.

and only under pressure

from residents and Opposition Councillors, the

e weeks later to permit holders

informing them of the new procedure. Obviously

Ealing’s most active residents’ association

lan for Central Ealing

The first draft has been presented to the

Council and discussions are taking place on new

encourage developers

and landowners to consider the incorporation of

More stringent design and height criteria for new

buildings are proposed so that greater care has to be

taken to preserve or enhance Ealing's Conservation

Areas and heritage assets. A public forum to discuss

the emerging draft plan will take place before the

end of 2015 at a date yet to be notified. You can be

Neighbourhood

www.eepurl.com/p8405

CERA’s project to get original cast iron street name

plates restored is underway and you can see the first

ones completed on Mount Park Crescent, Aston Road,

Eaton Rise and Woodville Road, with more to follow.

too late, since people had already been fined, without

any chance of successful appeal.

Many are wondering how much all this was

deliberately intended to provide an easy flow of money

for Parking Services, perhaps to fund development of

the new electronic system?

accountability if Parking Services

of such penalties issued and the money earned as a

result, and, refund, with an apology, those

unreasonably fined.

You now have to renew your permit online

Council's website, and for that, you need a PIN

number. Where do you get your PIN?

renewal letter that they may

According to the Parking Services website, you can

sign up for an e-mail reminder by e

details to [email protected]

the PIN still has to be sent out by post.

News from Central Ealing Residents’ Association

CERA hotline: 020 8997 7131 or email:

Arcadia

Slightly revised plans for the

Arcadia site (9

Broadway up to the station and the railway line

have

Sadly, they

at the start of the year

others at the time.

20 new shops are proposed along T

frontage and a

leading towards the station. Above the shops would

be 191 high

of 18 storeys, n

tallest Dickens Yard building

House

for a prominent site in a

overlooking Haven Green

CERA

like s

with the loss of all the existing buildings, the height

and design of the

Broadway meets The Broadway

tower block

We have asked the newly elected member for Ealing Central & Acton to

Summer 2015

The committee is looking for help from

our members and / or family, friends,

young people to support us in the

extensive range of work we undertake.

Right now we urgently need Desktop

Publishing skills for CERA News. We

would also like help in designing and

running a CERA website.

If you are able to help, please contact us

on 020 8997 7131 or email

[email protected]

residents’ association

too late, since people had already been fined, without

any chance of successful appeal.

Many are wondering how much all this was

deliberately intended to provide an easy flow of money

for Parking Services, perhaps to fund development of

he new electronic system? It would show some

Parking Services disclose the number

of such penalties issued and the money earned as a

result, and, refund, with an apology, those

You now have to renew your permit online via the

Council's website, and for that, you need a PIN

number. Where do you get your PIN? - It is in the

renewal letter that they may not have sent you!

According to the Parking Services website, you can

mail reminder by e-mailing your

[email protected]. However,

the PIN still has to be sent out by post. Good luck…

CERA NEWSNews from Central Ealing Residents’ Association

CERA hotline: 020 8997 7131 or email: [email protected]

Arcadia again…

Slightly revised plans for the majority of the old

Arcadia site (9-42 the Broadway) along The

Broadway up to the station and the railway line

have now been lodged as a planning application.

Sadly, they are little different to the ones published

at the start of the year and criticised by CERA and

others at the time.

0 new shops are proposed along The Broadway

frontage and a pedestrian shopping mall behind,


be 191 high-rise flats and one very tall tower block

of 18 storeys, noticeably higher than even the

tallest Dickens Yard building (14 storeys) or Villiers

House over the station. This is totally inappropriate

for a prominent site in a Conservation Area,

overlooking Haven Green.

CERA’s main concerns remain the narrow canyon

like shopping mall, the alien Broadway frontage,


and design of the nine storeys where Station

Broadway meets The Broadway and the 18 storey

tower block dominating Haven Green.

Invitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA A7.00 for 7.15 p.m., Tuesday 22 September 2015

Nelson Room, Ealing Town Hall

Chairman’s report * Treasurer’s report *

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr Rupa Huq,


speak about tall buildings,

Drinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be served

CERA NEWSNews from Central Ealing Residents’ Association

[email protected] Summer

.

s published

ticised by CERA and

he Broadway

pedestrian shopping mall behind,


rise flats and one very tall tower block

or Villiers

appropriate

main concerns remain the narrow canyon-


the 18 storey

Invitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA AInvitation to CERA Annual General Meetingnnual General Meetingnnual General Meetingnnual General Meeting7.00 for 7.15 p.m., Tuesday 22 September 2015

Nelson Room, Ealing Town Hall

s report * Election of Committee * A.O.B.

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr Rupa Huq, MP


speak about tall buildings, ‘buy to let’ and ‘buy to leave

Drinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be servedDrinks & Canapes will be served

Residents have until 11 September to

comments to the Council – please make every

effort to review the plans and make your views

known!

The plans for the application (P/2015/3479

available in Perceval House or at

http://www.pam.ealing.gov.uk/portal/servlets/App

licationSearchServlet?PKID=180967

summary of what’s planned is in the

Access Statement. Alternatively, you

easier to go to www.9-42thebroadway.com

click on the link to the full application on the

Council’s website.

CERA NEWS News from Central Ealing Residents’ Association

2015

nnual General Meetingnnual General Meetingnnual General Meetingnnual General Meeting 7.00 for 7.15 p.m., Tuesday 22 September 2015

ttee * A.O.B.


buy to leave’

Residents have until 11 September to send

please make every

review the plans and make your views

P/2015/3479) are

http://www.pam.ealing.gov.uk/portal/servlets/App

licationSearchServlet?PKID=180967 The best

summary of what’s planned is in the Design-

Alternatively, you may find it

broadway.com and

click on the link to the full application on the

Another huge developmentCastle House & Rome House, 119

Gordon Road

The plan is to redevelop the old BT telephone

exchange for housing. The development

phases. Phase 1 will provide 142 flats in 3 blocks

rising to 13 storeys along the railway, during which

time Castle House on Gordon Road will remain in

use. Phase 2 will replace Castle House with 18

houses fronting Gordon Road and 134 further fl

3 linked 6 storey blocks of flats behind. There will be

two new roads opening onto Gordon Road giving

access to the new homes, plus a pedestrian link to

West Ealing Station past the Drayton

CERA NEWS

Court ? & Crossrail

Friends of Haven Green has had to apply to the

County Court for an order requiring the removal of

unlawful encroachments on the Green.

Land designation means no buildings or other

structures may be put on the Green without

Ministerial approval and no land may be hard

surfaced. There have been many unauthorised

encroachments since the Green’s designation, and

their rate has increased in recent years with the

impending arrival of Crossrail.

Supported by founder member CERA, FoHG says it is

time to stop the serial erosion of this important area

of public space and to correct the harm already

caused - not least by implementing the decisions of

two independent Planning Inspectors.

writing, it is unclear whether the Council wants to

resolve FoHG’s application through the Court or by

discussion.

Meanwhile, Crossrail has started to take over a large

part of the Green for several years as a construction

site. Crossrail’s latest plans were explained

FoHG’s recent AGM and they can be fo

website. Site huts, materials and heavy equipment

will be placed on the south eastern part of the Green

with much having to cross the busy road

station. Crossrail claims they have to

remove a mature tree to create vehicle

operations. We have asked Crossrail and the Council to liaise with us to minimise the disruption over many

months to come.

CERA - Ealing’s most active residents’ association

evelopment , 119-127

The plan is to redevelop the old BT telephone

e for housing. The development is in two

phases. Phase 1 will provide 142 flats in 3 blocks

rising to 13 storeys along the railway, during which

time Castle House on Gordon Road will remain in

use. Phase 2 will replace Castle House with 18

houses fronting Gordon Road and 134 further flats in

3 linked 6 storey blocks of flats behind. There will be

two new roads opening onto Gordon Road giving

access to the new homes, plus a pedestrian link to

West Ealing Station past the Drayton Court pub.

Officially, comments are due by 11 September, so

we have just a few days

have a look at the plans on the Council’s

application website (Application

the file labelled D-A Final HR

of Haven Green has had to apply to the

County Court for an order requiring the removal of

Green. Its Common

Land designation means no buildings or other

structures may be put on the Green without

land may be hard

surfaced. There have been many unauthorised

encroachments since the Green’s designation, and

their rate has increased in recent years with the

Supported by founder member CERA, FoHG says it is

the serial erosion of this important area

of public space and to correct the harm already

not least by implementing the decisions of

nspectors. At the time of

it is unclear whether the Council wants to

gh the Court or by

take over a large

as a construction

site. Crossrail’s latest plans were explained at

FoHG’s recent AGM and they can be found on FoHG’s

Site huts, materials and heavy equipment

will be placed on the south eastern part of the Green

having to cross the busy road to the

station. Crossrail claims they have to

Madeley Road

After years of delay and uncertainty, development is

now well underway by Genesis Housing Association

at the prominent site

Road, at its junction with Hanger Lane.

The three late Victorian houses on Madeley Road

(nos 81-85) are to be restored whilst the three on

Hanger Lane (nos 58-

new buildings, broadly matching the height and style

of the retained buildings. Completion is expected in a

year’s time.

The scheme comprises 50 one, two and three bed

flats. 25 of these will be market rented, 15 will be

social rented (below market rents) and 10 will be

shared ownership (occupiers owning part and pay

rent on part).

vehicle access and CERA has raised a number of other concerns about the

e have asked Crossrail and the Council to liaise with us to minimise the disruption over many


Green

CERA News has previously reported on proposed

developments at 1 and 1a Haven Green and

Springbridge Mews. Thankfully, these two

overpowering proposals, either side of the multi

car park and rail

Planning Committee on 5 August, but only by the

narrowest of margins (7 votes to 6). An appeal might

occur.

CERA strongly opposed the latest applications, which

would have meant the demolition of the 137 year old

(and locally

west corner of the Haven Green Conservation Area,

replacing it and the building behind, with a four storey

block of flats.

homes and gardens on Haven Green and also Gordon

Road. A proposed hostel south of the

Summer 2015 CERA NEWS

Three hearings were scheduled for consideration by

two different Licensing

August. Each session involved an application for a

‘Tesco Express’ outlet to extend its hours for off

of alcohol to run from 6.00 am to midnight, seven

days a week. CERA was the only residents’ group to

object to all three appli

The subject of the morning hearing was the

Northfield Avenue branch. Although extra hours here

would largely affect people outside CERA’s

membership area, we felt that it was important to

resist applications in the vicinity which, if granted,

would be likely to set a precedent for the other two

West Ealing and Haven Green.

And so it proved, as the sub

after 40 minutes to announce its decision. Whilst

they were deliberating, CERA’s chairman suggested

to the solicitor representin

decision go against the company, it might consider

withdrawing the two applications due to be heard in

the afternoon. The sub

hours at the Northfield Avenue branch and, shortly

afterwards, Tesco withdrew the

applications

Officially, comments are due by 11 September, so

a few days to respond. Please do

have a look at the plans on the Council’s planning

(Application P/2015/4089 - see

A Final HR).

Madeley Road, Hanger Lane

After years of delay and uncertainty, development is

now well underway by Genesis Housing Association

at the prominent site of this eastern end of Madeley

Road, at its junction with Hanger Lane.

three late Victorian houses on Madeley Road

be restored whilst the three on

-62) will be replaced with four

new buildings, broadly matching the height and style

of the retained buildings. Completion is expected in a

The scheme comprises 50 one, two and three bed

flats. 25 of these will be market rented, 15 will be

social rented (below market rents) and 10 will be

shared ownership (occupiers owning part and paying

CERA has raised a number of other concerns about their

e have asked Crossrail and the Council to liaise with us to minimise the disruption over many


Genesis Housing

Green people power

CERA News has previously reported on proposed

developments at 1 and 1a Haven Green and

Springbridge Mews. Thankfully, these two

overpowering proposals, either side of the multi-storey

car park and railway, were turned down by the

Planning Committee on 5 August, but only by the


occur.



(and locally listed) former stables building on the south



block of flats. This would have overlooked adjoining


oad. A proposed hostel south of the railway was

CERA NEWS

TesK.O.’d


two different Licensing sub-Committees on 5th

August. Each session involved an application for a

‘Tesco Express’ outlet to extend its hours for off-sales

of alcohol to run from 6.00 am to midnight, seven


object to all three applications.

The subject of the morning hearing was the


would largely affect people outside CERA’s

membership area, we felt that it was important to

resist applications in the vicinity which, if granted,

d be likely to set a precedent for the other two

West Ealing and Haven Green.

And so it proved, as the sub-Committee returned

after 40 minutes to announce its decision. Whilst


to the solicitor representing Tesco that, should the



the afternoon. The sub-Committee refused extra


afterwards, Tesco withdrew the other two

applications – knocked out cold in Round 1!

CERA - Ealing’s most active residents’ association

storey




listed) former stables building on the south



This would have overlooked adjoining


New schools

Population growth has inevitably created

supporting facilities in Ealing, notably

secondary schools. A study just comp

Council (The Planning for Schools Development

Planning Document (DPD)-July 2015)

that within the CERA area one location is sui

a new secondary school: the 8.8 hect

former Barclays Bank sports ground in Park View R

Only 12,000 sq. m. is however needed

buildings and associated facilities, incl

This would be on and around the vacant former

clubhouse with the remainder of the s

to stay as at present. However the sp

designated Metropolitan Open Land so a school

building could be built only if the land

designated'.

The suitability of this site, and others

be considered at an 'examination in p

adoption of the DPD in Autumn 2015. The site is

close to residential properties and planning

permission (as well as an archaeologi

would be necessary before building w

The DPD and the arrangements for re

to be made at the public examination can be vie

on Ealing Council's website – deadline

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sales



d be likely to set a precedent for the other two –


g Tesco that, should the




strongly objected to by both the Governors and

parents of the Christ Church Primary School as it

would have overlooked the school.

A huge amount of effort was put in by many

individual residents in defeating these

and a massive petition, signed by ove

no doubt influenced the Council’s decision. This

shows the potential power of the loca

continue the fight for Ealing’s heritage.


Population growth has inevitably created demand for

ably primary and

ompleted by Ealing

Council (The Planning for Schools Development

015) has concluded

that within the CERA area one location is suitable for

hectare site of the

ports ground in Park View Rd.

eded for the school

, including pitches.

vacant former

the site presumably

e sports ground is

designated Metropolitan Open Land so a school

and were to be 'de-

hers in Ealing, is to

in public' prior to

adoption of the DPD in Autumn 2015. The site is

close to residential properties and planning

ological appraisal)

ng work could start.

or representations

to be made at the public examination can be viewed

deadline 21 September.

Summer 2015

the Governors and

parents of the Christ Church Primary School as it

A huge amount of effort was put in by many

hese developments

over 2,000 people,

no doubt influenced the Council’s decision. This

local community to

e fight for Ealing’s heritage.


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