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Dear Residents

We would like to remind you of the upcoming 'Meet the Contractor' event with Henry Construction which will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2020 at 6pm. This event is being held virtually due to social distancing restrictions. Henry look forward to seeing you there and having the opportunity to answer any questions that you might have about the construction programme.

Dear residents

We would like to remind you of the opportunity to join the virtual event tomorrow evening where you will have an opportunity to hear more details on the proposals for new homes in Arkell Grove.

Date: Wednesday 4th November 2020

Time: 6pm to 7pm

Thank you for visiting this website. We hope that you will find everything you need on this website, including details of the new homes and their development, links to the planning documents and FAQS.

Brick By Brick was granted planning permission in August 2018 to build 9 new homes on land at the junction of Coombe Road and Edridge Road in Central Croydon. Eight of these homes will be provided within a 4 storey mansion block that fronts Coombe Road. A single 3 bedroom house will also form part of the development, along with new landscaping, cycle and bin stores for use by the new residents as well as a new public green area with low level landscaping, a new tree and a bench

Dear residents

We hope this update finds you all well.

In response to feedback received following our public consultation held in 2018, we have updated our proposals for new homes in Arkell Grove. We would now like to gain your feedback on these revised proposals.

Changes to the proposals for new homes in Arkell Grove include:

• 4 family houses instead of a single block of 9 flats

• Reduced size of building footprint

• Reduced height of building from 3 storeys to 2 storeys plus a bedroom in the pitched roof space

How do I provide my feedback?

With social contact now restricted as advised by the Government, the best way for residents to share their views on our proposals, is through the Commonplace online platform.

Dear residents

Dear residents

Dear Residents,

We hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

Dear Residents

We are writing with an update on the planning application submitted in March this year to develop new homes on the land at 9 and 18 Bramley Hill. A planning committee meeting was held on 27 August 2020 to review this scheme in more detail and the meeting resulted in resolution to grant approval of our application.

Dear Residents

We hope you all are well and keeping safe.

Dear Residents

We are writing to confirm that CField Construction will commence work on site from Friday 4th September.

Part of the car park will be hoarded and the remainder of the car park will function in same way as it does currently. CField Construction intend to have the new car park completed during January 2021.

Brick By Brick are pleased to confirm that Selsdon Building Contractors have been appointed to build our new homes in Avenue Road/Warminster Road and works are due to start on site on 1 September.

Brick By Brick are pleased to confirm that Selsdon Building Contractors have been appointed to build our new homes in Avenue Road/Warminster Road and works are due to start on site on 1 September.

We would like to remind you of the following event which is taking place tomorrow. CField originally provided details of this meeting in their newsletter which was distributed to residents last week.

‘Meet the Contractor’ event

When: Wednesday 19th August 2020 6pm-7pm

We hope this news update finds you well.

Dear Residents,

Croydon-based contractor, Selsdon Building Contractors have been building affordable housing locally for over 10 years and we are delighted to be working with them to deliver eight new homes for Croydon in Coldharbour Road.

From Monday 13th July, Selsdon BC will be commencing on site with the following planned works:

Selsdon BC would like to invite you to meet the Coldharbour Road site team via webchat on:

Thursday 16th July 5pm-6pm.

A number of sites have been identified in Shrublands that could deliver much needed new homes for the Croydon. To ensure that any future development is brought forward with consideration to the whole estate, Croydon Council and Brick By Brick are working together to engage with residents throughout this process. We want to use what you tell us to inform the approach to future development within Shrublands. By working together, we can maximise the opportunity that new homes will bring whilst also helping to tackle some of the problems that local residents identify.

We hope this email finds you well.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Arnhem Drive.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Headley Drive.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

Dear residents,

We're writing to give an update and answer some of the common questions about this planning application.

What is the status of the planning application?

The outcome of the planning application is yet to be determined. 

Brick By Brick has submitted a planning application to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) and, as part of this, further ecology surveys are currently being carried out.  The results of these surveys will be reviewed by the LPA, along with all other supporting information, prior to the LPA making a decision on the application.

What is the status of the ecology surveys?

Brick By Brick decided to submit the planning application whilst some of the ecology surveys were outstanding as some of these surveys have specific seasonal criteria.  Unfortunately, some surveys have delayed due to social distancing requirements in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the coming months, surveys for butterflies and dormouse will take place on the site and the surrounding area. These will then be submitted to the LPA along with surveys that have already taken place (including for Roman snails, badgers and reptiles, which are all protected species). 

A decision on the planning application will not be made until all surveys have been completed and submitted, and full mitigation strategies produced where required.

What consultation takes place before a planning decision is made?

See this summary below about planning consultees:

Dear residents,

We hope you all are well and keeping safe.

As you know, we have now submitted a Planning Application for the site on the corner of Corbett Close and Fairchildes Avenue. As part of this application, we are required to carry out some additional ecology surveys. Our ecology consultants, FOA Ecology, have advised that they will be attending site to carry out a survey to check for bats. This is simply a visual inspection. They have advised that they are able to carry out these works at safe distances in line with government guidelines and are due to attend site on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May 2020.

Their procedure for the visual inspection is as follows:

Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Yours faithfully

The team at Brick By Brick

Dear Resident's,

As you may know, Brick By Brick are looking at proposals to provide new homes on the area around Duppas Hill Terrace. Following our engagement event last November, we are continuing to work closely with the council’s planning department and our various consultant specialists to propose a scheme that will provide new, quality homes as well as help improve the area and landscaping. We will be consulting with you again soon in the coming weeks, more information on this will follow soon.

As part of our proposals, we are required to carry out some ecology surveys. Our ecology consultants, FOA Ecology, have advised that they will be attending site to carry out some additional ecology surveys. They have advised that they will be attending site to carry out a survey to check for bats. This is simply a visual inspection. They have advised that they are able to carry out these works at safe distances in line with government guidelines and are due to attend site on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May 2020.

Their procedure for the visual inspection is as follows:

Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Yours faithfully

The team at Brick By Brick

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Milne Park East to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

The proposals in summary:

6 new homes in a 2 storey building containing 5x1 bedroomed, 2 person flats & 1x 2 bedroomed, 3 person flat

1x 3 bedroomed 5 person house which adjoins the flatted block

4x 3 bedroomed 5 person terraced houses that sit adjacent to the flatted block

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference 20/01762/FUL and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope this update finds you all well.

In response to feedback received following our public exhibitions held in November 2019 and January 2020, we have updated our proposals for new homes in Holmesdale Road. We would now like to gain your feedback on these revised proposals.

Changes to the proposals for new homes in Holmesdale Road include:

• A greater number of family homes within the proposal.

• Reduced size of building footprints to allow for more landscaping.

• Amending the height of Block A from 6 storeys to be a part 5-storey and part 12-storey building.

• Development of the proposals for the shared amenity and play spaces.

How do I provide my feedback?

With social contact now restricted as advised by the Government, the best way for residents to share their views on our proposals, is through the Commonplace online platform.

We want to incorporate residents’ feedback into our plans to ensure that we’re providing homes that the local community need and want. You can view and comment on the revised plans here:

We are writing to remind you that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to remind you that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Merrow Way. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to remind you that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in King Henry's Drive. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to remind you that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Castle Hill Avenue. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Windham Avenue. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Dunsfold Way. We hope that you are all well and keeping safe at this time

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

Dear Residents

We hope you all are well and keeping safe.

Further to our update on 2nd April, we would like to remind you that comments on the planning application should be made direct to the Council through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and quoting reference 20/01416/FUL.

We have summarised key aspects of the proposals below. You can see full details of the updated proposals by viewing the documents on the planning portal (link above)

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

Further to our update on 2nd April, we would like to remind you that comments on the planning application should be made direct to the Council through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and quoting reference 20/01417/FUL

We have summarised changes to the proposals since the public exhibition held in January below. You can see full details of the updated proposals by viewing the documents on the planning portal (link above).

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

Further to our update on 2nd April, we would like to remind you that comments on the planning application should be made direct to the Council through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and quoting reference 20/01418/FUL.

We have summarised changes to the proposals since the public exhibition held in January below. You can see full details of the updated proposals by viewing the documents on the planning portal (link above).

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in King Henry's Drive.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in King Henry's Drive and Gascoigne Road.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Merrow Way.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Redstart Close.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

We are writing to confirm that Brick By Brick has recently submitted a planning application to the Council in respect of proposals for new homes in Castle Hill Avenue.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

Further to our update on 9th April, we would like to remind you that we are holding three separate telephone engagement sessions on Wednesday and Thursday this week; one with the architect, one with the transport consultant and one with the landscape architect, as detailed below. Residents will have an opportunity to ask the project team questions about the proposals and provide their feedback.

Thank you to everyone that attended our webinar yesterday evening. It was a new experience for us and we are reviewing how it went and what improvements can be made.

We acknowledge that some people experienced technical difficulties and have decided to offer residents who were unable to participate fully in the webinar, a one to one telephone engagement opportunity. We will hold three separate sessions; one with the architect, one with the transport consultant and one with the landscape architect, as detailed below. Residents will have an opportunity to ask the project team questions about the proposals and provide their feedback. We will keep Commonplace open for comments until 4pm on Monday 20 April, to reflect this additional period of engagement.

Wednesday 15th April, between 2pm-6pm

BBB and Mae

Telephone consultations with residents with design-related queries only

Thursday 16th April, between 9am-1pm

BBB and Steer

Telephone consultations with residents with transport-related queries only

Thursday 16th April, between 2pm - 6pm

BBB and Planit

Telephone consultations with residents with landscaping-related queries only

We hope you all are well and keeping safe.

We hope you all are well and keeping safe.

We hope this news update finds you well.

Please see below for the link to register for the College Green Consultation Webinar which is being held on Wednesday 8th April from 6pm – 7pm.

Dear Residents

We are writing following the update on 2nd April confirming that we have submitted a planning application to develop new homes on the land at Fairchildes Avenue / Corbett Close, New Addington, CR0 0AP. The planning reference number is: 20/01417/FUL and you can view and comment on this application by use of the public access register available online at www.croydon.gov/onlineplans.

As part of the planning application, we are required to carry out some additional ecology surveys. Our ecology consultants, FOA Ecology, have advised that they will be attending site at Fairchildes Avenue / Corbett Close, to carry out the following ecology survey work over the course of several survey visits which will be undertaken during spring 2020:

• Reptile survey work

• Badger survey work

• Dormouse survey

• Roman snail survey

• Bat tree survey

These surveys will largely simply entail visual inspections by the surveyors for the above species / species groups, with several visits required in some cases.

For the reptile survey work, in addition to a visual inspection, during their first reptile survey visit, the surveyor team will lay out approximately 30 – 50 squares of roofing felt and corrugated bitumen sheet (1m by 0.5m each) across the site.

The surveyors will return on several occasions to check whether the felts are being used by slow worm or other reptiles. It would be much appreciated if these felts are left undisturbed to ensure that the survey is accurate and that the team do not have to attend site more than is absolutely necessary.

The survey visits will begin during week commencing 6th April 2020 and will continue at regular intervals during the spring 2020 months. Specific dates for each survey visit cannot be provided as most of them are weather dependent.

Most of the survey visits will be conducted during the daytime. The Roman snail survey will however, involve an evening torchlight survey, during which our survey team will look for Roman snail (which comes out to feed at night) under torchlight.

FOA Ecology have advised that they are able to carry out these works at safe distances in line with government guidelines in respect of the Covid 19 pandemic.

Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Yours faithfully

The team at Brick By Brick

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for 6 new homes in Covington Way to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have recently submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in King Henry's Drive and Fairchildes Avenue to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have recently submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Corbett Close and Fairchildes Avenue to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have recently submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Thorpe Close to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Covington Way to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have recently submitted planning applications for proposals for new homes in Farnborough Avenue and Shepherds Way to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have recently submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Bramley Hill to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Selsdon Road to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Theobald Road to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference 20/01171/FUL and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Hawthorn Crescent to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference 20/01207/FUL and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

We hope that this update finds you well.

We would like to advise that we have submitted a planning application for proposals for new homes in Grasmere Road to Croydon Council.

We acknowledge that development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I comment on the planning application?

Comments should be made through use of the public access register online www.croydon.gov.uk/onlineplans and selecting ‘Planning Register’, as this is the most effective and efficient way to engage in the planning application determination process. Please enter the reference 20/01145/FUL and then select the ‘Comments’ tab.

It is critical that you provide details of your address as part of your comment. Your address appearing on the Public Access Register online will acknowledge that the Council have received and registered your representation.

Brick By Brick, as a local company owned by Croydon Council, are genuinely keen to receive feedback from residents on our proposals for new homes. Development is not always popular with local people, however, with an ongoing housing crisis and the need for more homes of all tenures across the borough, it is essential.

How do I provide my feedback?

Brick By Brick has given careful consideration to concerns about the spread of coronavirus and, as a result, have made the decision to cancel the public exhibition which was due to be held at The Chevening Hub, SE19 3EA on Saturday 14th March.

A leaflet will be delivered to local residents tomorrow and a poster will be displayed at the venue and on noticeboards in the tower blocks at College Green. If you have subscribed to Commonplace, you will also receive an email notification of this.

At the exhibition, we had hoped to share and discuss the changes we have made to our proposals, following the comments received at the public exhibition in November 2019. We’ve summarised some of the key changes in the list below:

Thank you to all those who commented on the initial proposals for new homes in College Green. We have reviewed your comments and provided our responses to the main comments received to date below:

Requirement for New Homes

We appreciate that some who commented on the proposals are supportive of providing new homes in the area and feedback suggests that a mixture of home sizes is preferred, predominantly family-sized homes. We acknowledge that a number of local residents feel there is no need for new homes in the area. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes per year. Brick By Brick aim to deliver 500 of these homes each year and it is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need, and the proposals for College Green would contribute towards this.

Loss of Open Space and Garages

We appreciate that many residents are concerned about the loss of open space and garages. Our proposals seek to enhance green space within College Green for all residents through the introduction of a pocket park and our Site A proposals aim to improve the connection to Westow Park.

Sites B, C and D contain 48 garages in total, of which only a third are let. The garages are generally in a poor state of repair and our proposals would activate these underutilised backland garage sites and discourage antisocial behaviour in these particular areas.

Scale and Density

A number of residents raised concerns about the scale and density of the proposals.

Site A

The proposals for Site A showed a 13-storey tower which has been designed to respond to the site’s context: the tower has been sited to avoid impacting existing trees, and made as slender as possible to minimise overlooking to the existing towers through purposeful positioning of balconies and windows. We will continue to work with the project teams to make amendments to the development proposals where it is feasible to do so.

Site B

The height of the proposals has been distributed between 1 and 3 storeys to allow views through the site from the existing homes to the west and east of the site. The roof form is still being tested to reduce impact on existing homes.

Site C

The 2-storey houses are designed in response to neighbouring trees and the existing homes on College Green. The facade facing the neighbouring gardens will have obscured windows and decorative brickwork to minimise overlooking and privacy concerns.

Site D

Thank you for voting or suggesting what you would like to see at Site D. Car parking was voted as the most preferred option and we have decided to progress Site D as a car parking court for the benefit of all College Green residents.

Parking

We appreciate parking is a concern for many residents and our transport consultants have undertaken two night-time parking stress surveys, according to standard methodology agreed with Croydon Council, to identify where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our consultants are able to forecast the number of additional cars expected as a result of the development proposals.

In response to this and combined with our decision to progress Site D as a car parking court, we are developing a parking strategy for all the College Green sites and full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application. This will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport, including details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access.

Existing Utilities

Concerns have been raised regarding the pressure of utilities serving College Green. Our building services engineer is looking into this and is in the process of making enquiries with the utility companies.

Second Engagement Event

We will be holding a second exhibition for the public to view and comment on the updated proposals:

Date & Time: Saturday 14th March 2020 – drop-in between 10am and 1pm

Venue: The Chevening Hub, Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, Chevening Road, London, SE19 3EA

Thank you to everyone that took the time to comment on our proposals, we have reviewed all the feedback received and have put together answers to some of the most common questions below.

Capacity for new homes

The requirement for new homes and whether the area could accommodate new residents has been questioned, with some residents stating that the area was overcrowded already.

Firstly, we hope to make clear the need for new affordable housing across the borough. The London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2949 homes a year to meet its need, and Croydon Council has over 5,000 households on its affordable housing register. Against these figures, we ask respondents to consider the likely impact of adding 8 new households to the neighbourhood. We would also note that the site contained four family houses until the mid-1960s, when they were demolished for the flyover.

Building height.

A frequent comment was that at four storeys, the proposal is too tall for the area.

Croydon Council’s Suburban Design Guide recommends that corner plots ‘Should seek to include an (1) additional storey to the 3 storeys recommended in the Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10.1’

Parking

A number of residents described the lack of parking in the proposal as an issue with the design with the potential to impact the area.

The Mayor’s Draft New London Plan (2019) requires that all developments with PTAL 5 or higher are brought forward as car free and a proposal with parking would not be permitted, however we do not expect this development to add stress to existing parking. New residents would not be eligible for parking permits, but will have purpose-built cycle storage in addition to the excellent public transport close to the site. A transport statement explaining these conclusions will be issued with any application.

Loss of green space

Loss of the green space on the site as an amenity was a concern raised by many, and in particular loss of trees.

We have received mixed feedback on the current usage of the site, with reports of negative activities such as fly tipping and anti-social behaviour. There are a number of other factors that we believe currently affect its quality as a local green space: it has no passive surveillance, there is no clear ownership, it is north facing, it faces an underpass and additionally there is an excellent park (Wandle Park) at the far end of Theobald road.

We recognise the appeal of the mature trees on the site, but an independently conducted report has graded these trees low quality and suggested that the trees are at risk of removal in the near future in any case. Our position is that the compensation that would be paid if these trees were felled would allow the council to replant a greater number of trees nearby with a longer expected lifespan, of greater value to the public.

Balconies overlooking gardens

We recognise legitimate concerns from neighbours about privacy of their back gardens. We are now developing proposals to screen overlooking of adjacent gardens through the design of balustrades, in compliance with Suburban Design Guide guidance: ‘Where a development may result in overlooking to the first 10m of a neighbouring garden, the design should be such that only obscured, diagonal or oblique views are possible.’

Overshadowing

Since the site is a corner plot on the northern side of the block, our daylight-sunlight consultant has advised that overshadowing will be negligible, but a full report will be submitted with any planning application.

Security

We are proposing gated access to bins, bike stores and the right of way across the site, so the site itself would be more secure. Since the development would also offer passive surveillance of the underpass, we would expect the corner itself to feel safer.

Thank you to all those who have commented on the proposals for Selsdon Road. We have reviewed these and our responses to the main comments received to date are provided below:

Scale and size of development

Several residents raised concerns regarding the size of the development being proposed. At the consultation event we showed a 4 storey block sitting behind 279-289 Selsdon Road with a mixture of nine 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom flats. Taking the comments on board, we will be removing 1 storey from the block, reducing it to 3 storeys in height which is more in keeping with the existing block of flats. The proposal will also be reduced to 8 flats, all affordable rent.

Some residents raised concerns over the design of the block, the final proposal will include a series of drawings and reports which we are continuing to develop and will be included as part of the planning application. These designs will be in line with current housing standards and improved where possible, as well as Croydon’s Suburban Housing Design Guide.

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Requirement for new homes

We understand that a number of local residents feel there is no need for new homes in the area. However, there is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year. It is important that homes are delivered in different parts of the borough to meet the local need in any given area of Croydon. In response to this Brick By Brick are looking at sites across the borough to deliver around 500 new homes each year, including the proposal for Selsdon Road.

Overlooking

Several residents from the existing block on Selsdon Road, Sunny Nook Gardens and Selsdon Ave have raised concerns of overlooking to their homes. The comments have been taken into account and we have increased the distance of the existing block and our proposed development from 14m to 18m. In order to avoid overlooking, the design of the building will have no windows directly in front of the windows of the existing block or facing the gardens on Sunny Nook Gardens.

The impact of the new development will be subject to daylight and sunlight impact assessments on the neighbouring properties which will be submitted as part of the planning application.

Parking & Road Safety

Croydon Council and Transport for London planning policy dictates a restrained approach to the provision of new car parking spaces in area with high public transport accessibility. We appreciate that parking is a concern for many residents and having undertaken parking stress surveys, we identified that there are local parking issues. We would like to reiterate that the new residents would not be entitled to a parking permit or allocated a parking space on site, this includes having access to the existing gate.

Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in the areas our consultants are able to forecast the number of additional cars expected as a result of the development proposals. Our consultants have also studied the lessees of the 3 garages on the sites and those using the garages for parking cars. One of the garages will be re-provided as a parking space in addition to the current parking spaces, making a total of 6 which will be for the existing residents only. We are proposing to improve the parking by increasing the distance between the blocks to provide more comfortable turning circles than the current situation allows. Further details will be set out in the Transport Statement which will be submitted with the planning application. This will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport, including details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access.

Communal facilities

A number of residents within the existing blocks raised existing issues with regards to refuse & rubbish facilities. From the consultation and site visits, we understand there is limited storage for bins and these are often overflowing. To address this we have provided properly sized bin stores to serve both the existing and new flats.

Some residents are supportive of enhancing the communal outdoor amenity areas such as improved lighting and a more usable green space. We note that a number of the residents use the outdoor drying spaces, but that some are broken. We will look to improve upon the strategic landscape proposals, including the drying facilities which will then be put forward alongside the planning submission.

Drainage

We understand there are concerns with drainage on site. Our engineers are investigating this and as part of any future planning application we have to ensure that site run-off rates are managed through the inclusion of sustainable urban drainage systems and attenuation tanks as necessary. These will be designed to ensure the development proposal does not increase pressure on the existing drainage network.

Brick By Brick

We note that a number of concerns have been raised regarding Brick By Brick’s relationship to Croydon Council particularly in relation to the planning process. We would like to invite you to read our recent post which explains more about who we are and our process of building homes in Croydon:

Requirement for New Homes

We understand that some local residents feel the site may be providing more homes than anticipated. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year, In line with the Croydon Local Plan, all parts of the borough are expected to accommodate new homes and Brick By Brick aim to develop 500 new homes this year as part of this plan. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need and the proposal for this site are expected to contribute to this.

Parking and Road Safety

We appreciate this is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including over-night and during school run times. This identifies where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our transport consultants will be able to estimate the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Proximity to School and Play

The placement of the building on the site looks to react to a number of constraints. The footprint is placed closest to the junction of Fairchildes Avenue and King Henry’s Drive to reduce the proximity of the development from the school. The existing mature tree line of circa 22m along the rear of the site is maintained which helps provide screening to the school. The southern elevation adopts a smaller window type to minimise the residents outlook.

The doorstep playspace provided on site is envisaged as soft landscaping (undulating mounds etc.) rather than physical equipment so as not to encourage school children from congregating after school, as concerns have been expressed about this. A new foot-way introduced along Fairchildes Avenue is proposed and a path across the western edge of the site that connects this to the existing school pedestrian gate, combined with the a new school pedestrian zone being introduced by the council will prevent parking.

Requirement for New Homes

We understand that some local residents feel the site may be providing more homes than anticipated. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year, In line with the Croydon Local Plan, all parts of the borough are expected to accommodate new homes and Brick By Brick aim to develop 500 new homes this year as part of this plan. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need and the proposal for this site are expected to contribute to this.

Ecology and Wildlife

It is understandable that developing on land close to the green belt would have some potential ecological concerns. Therefore Brick by Brick undertook a full Phase 1 Ecology survey to identify the impact of any development on the site. Results from this suggest a further Phase 2 Ecology survey would be required, which we are in the process of organising with a competent Ecologist, especially as timing for surveying various wildlife habitats vary across the year. Further to this we would be a proposing a re-landscaping strategy that would include planting new high-quality trees, new permeable footpath to the existing bridal way and an integrated Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) strategy which would allow for swales for retention of rainwater, planted with native species to provide visual amenity along the new paths and surrounding building.

Anti Social Behaviour concerns

We understand from comments received that this has been an ongoing issue for some residents. These comments were helpful and are being considered with the landscape design to improve connectivity through the site, offer improved passive surveillance from the new developments and additional lighting.

Parking and Road Safety

We appreciate this is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including over-night and during school run times. This identifies where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our transport consultants will be able to estimate the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Overlooking concerns

Brick by Brick are working in line with guidance from the Croydon Suburban Design Guide. With regards to overlooking, the building has been set back as reasonably possible whilst avoiding Tree Root Protection areas, from neighbouring properties fronting Corbett Close. Further to this, balconies have been re-orientated to face away from any neighbouring gardens and new trees are being proposed to help prevent further overlooking issues.

Requirement for New Homes

We understand that some local residents feel the site may be providing more homes than anticipated. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year, In line with the Croydon Local Plan, all parts of the borough are expected to accommodate new homes and Brick By Brick aim to develop 500 new homes this year as part of this plan. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need and the proposal for this site are expected to contribute to this.

Overshadowing and Overlooking concerns

Brick By Brick are working with Daylight and Sunlight specialists who are reviewing the proposals and assessing the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing impacts on neighbouring buildings as part of a planning application. The study assessment suggests that all properties will remain BRE compliant following the construction of the flats and houses.

With regards to overlooking, the distance to the properties facing Homestead Way is greater than the 18m allowance as per the Croydon Suburban Design Guide. It is proposed that the only projecting balcony will have high level screening and in response to pre-application discussions with Croydon Council’s Planning Department and public consultation, will be angled to reduce the visibility when looking straight on. This would be in-line with guidance 2.9.19 of the Suburban Design Guide. The distance to the flatted block of 229-239 Homestead Way at first floor level straight on is 18.5m on to a gallery access. Rear windows facing houses on Hutchingson’s Road would be positioned at high level and angled away from the rear gardens and neighbouring buildings.

Parking and Road Safety

We appreciate this is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including over-night and during school run times. This identifies where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our transport consultants will be able to estimate the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Anti Social Behaviour concerns

We understand from comments received that this has been an ongoing issue for some residents. These comments were helpful and are being considered with the landscape design to improve connectivity through the site, offer improved passive surveillance from the new developments and additional lighting.

An exhibition for the public to view and comment on updated proposals for new homes in Hawthorn Crescent was held on Tuesday 4th February 2020.

An exhibition for the public to view and comment on proposals for new homes in Selsdon Road was held on Tuesday 28th January 2020 from 3pm - 7pm at Emmanuel Centre, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AQ

Thank you to all those who commented on the proposals for Kempsfield House. We have been reviewing the proposals to responses to them. Written responses to the main comments received to date are provided below:

Requirement for New Homes

We understand that some local residents feel the site may be providing more homes than anticipated. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year. Brick by Brick aim to develop 500 of these new homes each year. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need and the proposal for this site are expected to contribute to this. Further to this, our development seeks to provide x2 wheelchair accessible flats and a mixture of private, shared ownership and affordable rent homes.

Considerations to the size of the Flatted block

Brick By Brick are working with Daylight and Sunlight specialists who are reviewing the proposals and assessing the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing impacts on neighbouring buildings as part of a planning application. The study assessment suggests that all properties will remain BRE compliant following the construction of the flats and houses.

Parking and Road Safety

We appreciate this is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including during school run times. This identifies where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our consultants will be able to forecast the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Thank you to all those who commented on the proposals for Covington Way. We have been reviewing the proposals to responses to them. Written responses to the main comments received to date are provided below:

Requirement for New Homes

There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes per year. Brick by Brick aim to develop 500 of these new homes each year. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough. In addition, the building was scaled back to reduce the impact of over development.

P arking and Road Safety

We acknowledge that parking is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including during school run times. This helps to identify where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our consultants will be able to forecast the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Loss of Some Open Space

We appreciate that many residents are concerned about the loss of open space. Through earlier consultation with Ward Councillors it was agreed that the development is scaled back to avoid removing the three mature trees to the corner of the site. The approach moving forward is to retain these trees and provide new landscaping to maximise the sites potential and retain as much open space as possible whilst providing new homes.

Restrictive Covenant

Covenants are not material planning considerations and so they do not affect BBB’s ability to submit a planning application. BBB are exploring the covenants and their restrictions in more detail with the council and the relevant legal teams to establish what is and isn’t permitted on this site. BBB will not bring forward a development if it is not legally permitted to do so.

Thank you to all those who commented on the proposals for Wontford Road. We have been reviewing the proposals to responses to them. Written responses to the main comments received to date are provided below:

Parking and Road Safety

We appreciate this is a concern for many residents and our Transport Consultants have undertaken parking stress surveys, including during school run times. This identifies where there are parking issues and where there may be on-street capacity for parking. Using census data of car ownership in the area for residents living in flats or houses (as relevant to the type of development we are proposing), our consultants will be able to forecast the number of additional cars as a result of the development proposals. In response to this we are developing a parking strategy for all the sites and the full details will be provided in a transport statement submitted as part of a future planning application; this will need to satisfactorily meet the relevant policy requirements for parking and sustainable transport. This will include details and tracking for emergency vehicle and refuse vehicle access, providing parking that doesn’t impede the bus route, as well as ensuring safe visibility splays are provided at all junctions.

Loss of Open Space

We appreciate that many residents are concerned about the loss of open spaces. Through earlier consultation with Ward Councillors it was agreed that the whole site is not developed, and some green space is retained. The plan is to maximise the sites potential and retain as much open space as possible whilst providing new homes. In addition, Brick By Brick are looking to develop a community play space at Kempsfield House along Old Lodge Lane, which is less than 5 min walk to the site. This would provide further amenity space for local residents.

Loss of Natural light

Brick By Brick are working with Daylight and Sunlight specialists who are reviewing the proposals and assessing the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing impacts on neighbouring buildings as part of a planning application.

Requirement for New Homes

We understand that some local residents feel there is no need for new homes in the area. There is a significant demand for homes across every part of Croydon and the new draft London Plan has identified that Croydon needs to build 2,949 homes a year, in line with the Croydon Local Plan all parts of the borough are expected to accommodate new homes. It is important that homes are delivered in all parts of the borough to meet local need and the proposal for this site are expected to contribute to this.

Thank you for subscribing to receive news updates in respect of proposals for new homes. Following our recent public events, we would like to remind you of the opportunity to 'have your say' if you have not done so already.

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Thank you for subscribing to receive news updates in respect of proposals for new homes in Covington Way. Following or recent public events, we would like to remind you of the opportunity to 'have your say' if you have not done so already.

Public events to view proposals for new homes in Atlanta Court were held at Parchmore Methodist Church on 20th November 2019 and 21st January 2020.

An exhibition for the public to view and comment on proposals for new homes in Selsdon Road was held on Tuesday 28th January 2020 from 3pm - 7pm at Emmanuel Centre, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AQ

A public exhibition to show updated proposals for new homes was held on Wednesday 15th January 2020 from 2pm - 8pm at Lohana Community Complex, Church Road, CR0 1SH.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 1pm-3pm

-Thursday 30th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre,Community Space 2, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 1pm-3pm

-Thursday 30th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre, Community Space 2, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 1pm-3pm

-Thursday 30th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at Community Space 2, New Addington Leisure & Community Centre, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 10am-12pm

-Wednesday 29th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 10am-12pm

-Wednesday 29th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

Thank you for registering your interest in this site. A public event is being held on:

-Saturday 25th January 2020- 10am-12pm

-Wednesday 29th January 2020- 4pm-7pm

These events will all be held at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre, 88 Central Parade, New Addington.

A public exhibition to show updated proposals for new homes was held on Wednesday 15th January 2020 from 2pm - 8pm at Lohana Community Complex, Church Road, CR0 1SH.

Dear residents,

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand the soil conditions and our contractors, Geotechnical & Environmental Associates (GEA), are due to be on site on Arnhem Drive from this Thursday 23rd January. The results of these investigations is information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application. These surveys require some ground works and machinery, and can appear messy especially in the wet weather, however the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused while the surveys are taking place. We have been advised that the surveys may be on site for up to a week.

We hope that you can attend the engagement event on Saturday 25th January 10am-12pm or next Wednesday 29th January 4pm-7pm at the New Addington Leisure Centre.

Dear residents,

Happy New Year.

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand soil conditions and our contractors, ASL Environmental, are due to be on site at College Green next week. The results of these investigations are information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application.

The surveys require some groundworks and machinery, and the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We anticipate the surveys should be completed within two days per site.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused whilst the surveys are underway.

We will also be issuing a response to the consultation comments received within the next couple of weeks.

Dear Residents,

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand soil conditions and our contractors, RSK, have been on site this week at 9 & 18 Bramley Hill from Monday 13th January 2020. As part of this, they have been undertaking a number of trial pits, this is also to determine the depth of the retaining wall’s foundations to the garages on site. The results of these investigations are information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application.

The surveys require some ground works and machinery and the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We anticipate the surveys should be completed by Monday 20th January 2020.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst the surveys have been underway. We understand that due to the weather, the site has been left in a muddier condition than acceptable, however we endeavour to rectify that by Monday 20th January 2020.

Dear Residents,

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand soil conditions and our contractors, RSK, have been on site this week at [insert site] from Monday 13th January 2020. As part of this, they have been undertaking a number of trial pits, this is also to determine the depth of the retaining wall’s foundations to the garages on site. The results of these investigations are information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application.

The surveys require some ground works and machinery and the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We anticipate the surveys should be completed by Monday 20th January 2020.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst the surveys have been underway. We understand that due to the weather, the site has been left in a muddier condition than acceptable, however we endeavour to rectify that by Monday 20th January 2020.

Dear residents,

Happy New Year.

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand soil conditions and our contractors, ASL Environmental, are due to be on site at Crystal Terrace tomorrow, Thursday 16th January 2020. As part of this, they will be undertaking two trial pits to determine the depth of the retaining wall's foundations at the southern boundary within the passageways off Hancock Road (highlighted blue in the plan below). The results of these investigations are information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application.

The surveys require some groundworks and machinery, and the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We anticipate the surveys should be completed within two days and, for health and safety, we ask that these passageways are not used during this time.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused whilst the surveys are underway.

We will also be issuing a response to the consultation comments received within the next few days.

Dear Residents,

Happy New Year to you all.

Following on from my previous news update in December, I wanted to let you know that GEA, our contractors undertaking site investigations, will be on site again this Monday 6th January and Wednesday 8th January to carry out some additional site investigation work. The works undertaken will be soakage testing and boreholes.

As I mentioned previously, the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused while the surveys are taking place.

I will be in touch in due course regarding a second engagement event later this month.

Dear residents,

Brick By Brick are in the process of carrying out site investigations to understand the soil conditions and our contractors, Geotechnical & Environmental Associates (GEA), are due to be on site at Hawthorn Crescent this Wednesday, 18th December. The results of these investigations is information we require prior to considering progressing any proposals to a planning application. These surveys require some ground works and machinery, and can appear messy especially in the wet weather, however the contractors are instructed to make good once their investigations are complete. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused while the surveys are taking place. We anticipate the surveys should be completed within two days.

We intend to hold a subsequent consultation event in January and will be inviting all residents within 100m of the proposed site to attend. We will be in touch again nearer the time to confirm the date and time of this next event.