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27 comments:
Defective
Reported in the Street lighting category by John Peters at 11:59 today
Sent to Kent County Council 1 minute later
Street lamp been defective for at least two months. Location: - Directly outside The Rectory, Green Lane, Temple Ewell
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A2 public crossing
Reported in the Trees category by Stephen Chattaway at 16:07, Wednesday 11 June
Sent to Dover District Council 2 minutes later
Trees are blocking a clear view of traffic coming from Whitfield. They are starting to overhanging the crash barrier. Thank you.
Removal of highway trees
Reported in the Trees category by Mark Pledger at 21:10, Thursday
Sent to Dover District Council 5 minutes later
Two large trees have been removed by the owner of the corner plot of Target Firs (the new house). They have also grubbed up the whole of the hedge for a distance of 25m and installed a 6' fence. The trees were on the highway side of the fence. These were mature trees and I doubt that permission was given for their removal. PS Can we have some positive action from KCC highways otherwise Green Lane will be one long fence?
A2 Crossing update
Considering there has been a previous fatality crossing the A2- this is taking a long time to fix.
With the recent upgrade of this crossing, one would have thought a clear view would have taken priority.
A2 Crossing update
Dover Express kindly published the article in the Letters Page including the Photo. Hopefully it might prompt the DDC or Kent Highways to get the trees maintained!
Removal of highway trees Green Lane: Updates.
Posted by Mark Pledger at 18:56, Friday 26 September 2008
Contacted by DDC who passed me onto KCC. I phoned KCC who said I would be contacted by their contractors and I have heard nothing
Personally Looking @ the plans I do you think this should be a planning issue? It clearly states trees to be retained!
Roger Frayne is activity pursuing this issue too.
Update Email from Cllr. Roger Frayne
Steve
Planning's reply as follows:
RF
Dear Cllr Frayne
Thank you for your enquiry.
It might be that what they have done does not require planning permission. The erection of a fence would require planning permission if it is over 2m high adjacent to a road and over 1m high anywhere else.
Whilst the trees in Green Lane are an asset to the road, as far as I know we don’t have any control over them. It’s not a conservation area, so unless there is an area TPO covering those trees removed, it may be that the developer hasn’t acted unlawfully. However, condition 7 of their planning permission requested them to submit planting details, which included details of trees and hedges to be retained. I shall pass your enquiry to our Enforcement Team to investigate further.
Yours sincerely
Maxine Hall
Planning Officer
If this ends up with Paul Francis (senior Enforcement officer- DDC) I think from past problems (Kinnoul Plot) it will not be investigated properly!
Continued chasing
Steve
You know the answer already - no I regret.
Am just off on hols but will send a stiff reminder.
cheers
RF
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From: Steve steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com
To: cllrrf@talktalk.net
Sent: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:18
Subject: FW: Response
Hi Roger,
Any updates?
I feel plenty of time as been allocated to this issue.
Kinnoul plot - have the replacement trees been ordered to replace the 5 unnecessary felled trees?
Regards, Steve.
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From: cllrrf@talktalk.net [mailto:cllrrf@talktalk.net]
Sent: 05 October 2008 22:04
To: steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com
Subject: Re: Response
Steve
It would not be sensible at present for me to complain as we're still looking at the problem.
cheers
RF
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com
To: cllrrf@talktalk.net
Sent: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 10:14
Subject: RE: Response
Hi Roger,
Thanks for time & quick response.
It would appear that condition 7 was present on the planning drawing but retained trees have been removed. Hopefully this issue will go to junior member of the Enforcement Team!
Have you had time to submit a formal complaint about Paul Francis to DDC, reference Item 1 within email sent to you on Sat 27/09/2008? It would be more beneficial than from ourselves all the time. Please let me know if you are not prepared to do this complaint, I can then proceed with one. This will provide more ammunition when we contact the Government ombudsman on various planning issues we are not happy about.
Regards,
Steve.
Ancient woodland being destroyed
Reported in the Parks/landscapes category anonymously at 11:25 today
Sent to Dover District Council 4 minutes later
Ancient woodland being destroyed and turned into a private garden the damage can be seen from google earth also Wildlife has been blocked by the large fence.
http://www.fixmystreet.com/report/52683
Dangerous path & fence - The Avenue, Temple Ewell.
Reported in the Pavements/footpaths category anonymously at 09:47 today
Nephew fell on fence from public footpath, and severely grazed his chest and arm on fence. This is potentially lethal as it has pointed struts. This was approved by planning. The dangers have been previously pointed out to DDC planning, especially as the the path is on steep incline.
Dangerous path & fence - The Avenue, Temple Ewell. UPDATE
Posted anonymously at 15:20, Sunday 17 May 2009
Dover District Council have followed up and agreed the fence is dangerous. They have contacted Channels and Choices, the owner of the property, but as yet no further action.
Posted anonymously at 15:28 today
Channels and Choices (childrens home)have still not fixed the fence, despite a follow up by Dover District Council. This is disgraceful as they are supposed to care for children!!!
Excessive car parking in residential area
Reported in the Car parking category anonymously at 22:00 today
Sent to Dover District Council 4 minutes later
Meetings held regularly (at least weekly), with excessive numbers of cars, overspilling onto the road, causing inconvenience and obstruction(ie parking opposite & close junctions). Frequently the property's frontage looks like a car sales forecourt, and is out of character with the residential area.
A2 Crossing update - Green Lane - Temple Ewell / Whitfield.
Dear Mr Chattaway,
A2 Whitfield – Overgrown Vegetation
I am writing further to my previous email reference, 0316.3.02/30229 regarding the above.
Works to cut back the overgrown vegetation will be carried out within the next 5 days. I apologise for the delay in programming these works, we were awaiting the use of appropriate machinery in order to undergo the works.
Once again I would like to thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. Should you have any further queries please contact me.
Kind regards,
Jo Rickword
Customer Care Officer
On behalf of the Highways Agency.
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Many thanks for arranging to sort this out, it is appreciated.
Regards,
S Chattaway
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From: Steve [mailto:steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com]
Sent: 24 June 2009 13:34
To: Area 4
Subject: RE: A2 Whitfield - Overgrown Vegetation
The warning sign’s need to be more visible to, you are nearly on top of them before you see what they are.
Thank you.
Street light out for over six weeks
Reported in the Street lighting category by steve cook at 16:34 today
Sent to Kent County Council less than a minute later
Ccu1 street light not working. Been given run around .. now told electrical supply will take up to 4 weeks only light in street
Replacement of Felled Trees - The Avenue(Kinnoul plot).
Good news update we received from Cllr. Roger Frayne.
Dear Cllr Frayne I refer to your email of 19 October 2009 regarding the above site, that has been passed to me for attention. I had a site meeting with Mr Barker in September 2009 when replanting five trees as replacements for those that were removed in 2008 was discussed. I followed this up in writing, stating that the replacements should be planted in the coming planting season. I have not had a reply to my letter. If I hear nothing from Mr Barker by mid November I will write again, warning him that if he does not comply the Council consider issuing a Tree Replacement Notice. As far as the hedgerow you mention is concerned, I have no knowledge of this and it was not mentioned in any of Mr Delaney's notes prior to my taking over the case. I suggest you contact the Planning Investigation Officer who may be able to help. Regards Anne Russell
Trees and High Hedges Officer Dover District Council Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PJ
Replacement of 5 felled trees - The Avenue (Kinnoul plot). I have today chased DDC for an update again. The builder still as not replanted them.
The trees were felled back in 2008.
**chasing trees at Kinnoul again**
Time will tell!
A compliance notice was supposed to served on the greedy builder over a year ago.
Regards, Steve.
Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Dear Mr Chattaway
Please be assured the file is still open; I hope we will be in a position to make progress soon.
Regards
Anne Russell
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Hi Anne,
Has any further progress been made with respect to the 5 replacement trees at the “Kinnoul plot”, ideally for autumn/winter planting please?
Cc CPRE, TEPC and local residents.
Regards, S Chattaway.
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Hi Anne,
Have you progressed the 5 replacement trees at the “Kinnoul plot” any further please?
It will be 2+ years soon.
Regards, S Chattaway.
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Dear Mrs Chattaway
I have now made contact with Mr Barker and will be discussing the replanting with him (his address had changed).
Regards
Anne Russell
Trees and High Hedges Officer
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Any feedback please?
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
I sent a reminder letter to Mr Barker on 29 April 2009 regarding replanting five trees, as yet I have had no response, although it has only been a week.
Anne Russell
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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Can we have some feedback please? It will be to late to plant them for a second year!
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Subject: Replacement trees at Kinnoul
Dear Ms Chattaway
I refer to your email of 15 April 2009 sent via our Customer Services.
I have noted the information contained in your email regarding replacement planting for felled trees at Kinnoul, and will follow this up. Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed.
Regards
Anne Russell
Trees and High Hedges Officer
Removal of trees & driveway / parking space.
Reported in the Trees category anonymously at 15:37 today
Sent to Dover District Council 2 minutes later
Many residents of Temple Ewell have concerns of trees being removed and what looks like an unauthorised construction of a driveway / parking space emerging onto Green lane. No planning permission for 52 Target Firs can be found of DDC web site. Can you please look into this for me so I can pass information onto other residents. Thank you.
Street lamp
Reported in the Street lighting category by Mr. P Youden at 09:40, Tuesday
Sent to Kent County Council less than a minute later
The street lamp at the far end of Riverside (cul de sac) has not been working for more than a week. It is outside No's 5,6,7,8 and 9 Riverside, Temple Ewell, CT16 3HW
Nuisance Parking causing obstruction
Reported in the Roads/highways category anonymously at 13:51 today
Sent to Kent County Council 3 minutes later
Photo of this reportzoom
The owner of the van has been parking his van in the layby for weeks. He has a drive on which he parks two vehicles and chooses to leave the van on the road. He has now bought a caravan and is leaving both vehicles permanently in the layby. This causes a major obstruction to the view of the road for residents pulling onto the highway from their driveways. It is only a matter of time before an accident occurs.
Overhanging trees
Reported in the Pavements/footpaths category by Stephen Chattaway at 10:00 today
Sent to Kent County Council 4 minutes later
Overhanging trees are making it difficult to walk down the public path (various places). Damaged my head today!
"Kissing" gate
Reported in the Pavements/footpaths category by Stephen Chattaway at 10:10 today
Sent to Kent County Council less than a minute later
"Kissing" gate is broken at the entrance from/to the "Kent wildlife Trust" land
This gate as been repaired previously.
Cattle have used this route before and could be dangerous to the public.
Dear Mr Chattaway
Thank you for your email.
I will forward your report and concerns regarding Public Footpath ER95, Temple Ewell to the East Kent Area Office to investigate.
Email: eastprow@kent.gov.uk
Kind regards
Countryside Access Service
Kent Report Line Tel: 0845 345 0210
From: Steve [mailto:steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com]
Sent: 27 November 2012 10:23
To: PROW - EX EHW
Cc: Kent County Council; Cllr. Geoffrey Lymer; Elphicke, Charlie - Conservative MP; Cllr. Geoffrey Lymer; colin smithen - Chairman TEPC; Coulson-Wright, Jane - River Parish Council; Glen Mousley - TEPC; G Ognibeni - TEPC; TEPC - Steve Grayson
Subject: Re: EA67BCC4FB924 RE: Problem Report: "Kissing" gate
Dear Public Rights of Way department,
Further to email Sent: 2012/06/04 10:10:09 To: Kent County Council Subject: Problem Report: "Kissing" gate via Fix my Street.
I have today have had further reports from locals using this gate, they have indicated this gate as now been chained up. This gate (along with many other gates) has never been properly fixed despite reporting this problem.
IMO chaining gates where cattle are present is dangerous, not to mention this is a public right of way.
These types of gates are high maintenance that require, at the very least dirt and derbies removed from the hinge area to enable them to close correctly.
The semi circular swing type gates would IMO be a better option.
I look forward to your response, I will then pass onto locals.
Regards,
S Chattaway
CC: Kent CC, Locals, Councillor, MP and TE Parish Council.
On 07/06/2012 14:15, Kent County Council wrote:
> Dear Mr Chattaway
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> Thank you for your email regarding a kissing gate.
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> I have forwarded your email to the Public Rights of Way department, in order that they can respond to your enquiry.
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> For further information regarding this enquiry please contact the department directly, their contact details are prow@kent.gov.uk
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> Kind regards
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> Jamie
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> Customer Service Advisor
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> Kent County Council Highways & Transportation
> Telephone: 08458 247 800
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> --------------------Original Message--------------------
> From: Stephen Chattaway Sent: 2012/06/04 10:10:09 To: Kent County Council Subject: Problem Report: "Kissing" gate
> Dear Kent County Council, A user of FixMyStreet has submitted the following report of a local problem that they believe might require your attention. To view a map of the precise location of this issue, or to provide an update on the problem, please visit the following link: http://www.fixmystreet.com/report/255190 ---------- Name: Stephen Chattaway Email: steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com Category: Pavements/footpaths Subject: "Kissing" gate Details: "Kissing" gate is broken at the entrance from/to the "Kent wildlife Trust" land This gate as been repaired previously. Cattle have used this route before and could be dangerous to the public. Easting: 628614 Northing: 144736 Latitude: 51.156180527006 Longitude: 1.2679117917029 Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Kent, United Kingdom Nearest postcode to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated): CT16 3DE (307m away) ---------- Replies to this email will go to the user who submitted the problem. This message was sent via FixMyStreet, a project of UKCOD, registered charity number 1076346. If there is a more appropriate email address for messages about 'Pavements/footpaths', please let us know by visiting . This will help improve the service for local people. We also welcome any other feedback you may have. FixMyStreet is now available for full integration into council websites, making life easier for both you and your residents. Read more here: http://www.fixmystreet.com/for-councils
Public Footpath ER95 - Broken Kissing Gate
Dear East PROW,
Thank you for erecting the wooden structure in front of the damaged Kissing Gate. Looks more substantial than previous attempts until the gate is replaced.
Best regards,
S Chattaway
CC: Kent CC, Locals, Councillor, MP and TE Parish Council.
Pot holes in Green Lane towards the gate area.
Reported in the Potholes category by David .... at 21:38, Saturday 16 March 2013
Sent to Kent County Council 1 minute later
There are a number of potholes in the road at this location - I drive over them everyday and it is damaging my car. Would appreciate if they could be fixed. Thanks
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