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March 2022
30-34 Hartley Old Road CR8 4HG
Planning Application No. 22/00973/FUL
Alterations to include alterations to land levels, erection of 3 pairs of two storey semi-detached dwelling houses with accommodation within the roof (6 dwelling houses in total), alterations/widening of existing vehicular access, formation of access road and provision of associated car parking, cycle, refuse and landscaping
29 March 2022
The Hartley and District Residents’ Association (HADRA) advises you that a planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council, proposing to erect six, three storey semi-detached houses in the back gardens of 30, 32 & 34 Hartley Old Road, (six no. four bedroom houses, total 48 residents) with 10 car parking spaces.
Details of this planning application and can be seen on Croydon Council’s Public Access Register https://publicaccess3.croydon.gov.uk/online-applications/ where you can view the documents submitted. You can make online objections or comments on this application by clicking on “make […]
DEMOC Live Hustings Event
Date: Thursday, 7th April 2022
Time: 8pm – 9.45pm
(hall open 7.30pm – 10pm)
Venue: St Matthew’s Church
Chichester Road
CROYDON CR0 5NQ
With support from local residents’ associations – including HADRA – DEMOC successfully campaigned for Croydon to be run by an Elected Mayor chosen directly by the people of Croydon.
On Thursday 5th May we get to choose who that Mayor will be.
DEMOC, like HADRA, is not aligned to any political party. This hustings event is a chance to hear five of the main candidates summarise their credentials and their plans for Croydon, as well as put your questions to them.
Which candidates are attending
Candidates have until 4pm on 5th April to submit their […]
February 2022
Community Fun Day for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Her Majesty the Queen, the Patron of Reedham Children’s Trust, has become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952, when Her Majesty was 25 years old.
In honour of this milestone occasion, Reedham Children’s Trust is hosting a free community fun day suitable for all ages on the 2nd June 2022. Located at St Nicholas School’s playing field, behind Reedham Children’s Trust’s office from 12pm – 5pm.
Attractions include staged live music and entertainment supported by local young people, sports and drama zones, inflatable fun, arts and crafts, exciting competitions, food and drink and lots more for everyone to enjoy!
Please save the date. We hope you can join us.
COVID-19 webinars on pregnancy and fertility
NHS SWL CCG are holding two COVID-19 webinars focusing on pregnancy and fertility. Details have been outlined below:
Fertility and the COVID-19 vaccine
Tuesday 22nd February, 4-5pm
On the Panel we have confirmed: Rebecca Board, Midwife & Associate Director of Operations in Croydon and Viki Male, Reproductive Immunologist at Imperial College London.
Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/
or join using https://bit.ly/jointuesday22nd
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccine
Wednesday 23rd February, 6-7pm
On the Panel we have confirmed: Rebecca Board, Midwife & Associate Director of Operations in Croydon, Rosie Goode, Hypnobirthing Teacher and Birth Doula, Sheena Byrom OBE, Consultant midwife.
Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/
or join using https://bit.ly/
36-38 Hartley Old Road CR8 4HH
Planning Application No. 21/06302/FUL
Erection of 4 x 4 bedroom semi-detached dwelling-houses with associated parking and landscaping at land rear-of 36-38 Hartley Old Road.
5 February 2022
The Hartley and District Residents’ Association (HADRA) advises you that a planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council, proposing to erect four, three storey semi-detached houses in the back gardens of 36 and 38 Hartley Old Road, (four no. four bedroom houses, total 32 residents) with 6 car parking spaces.
Details of this planning application and can be seen on Croydon Council’s Public Access Register https://publicaccess3.croydon.gov.uk/online-applications/ where you can view the documents submitted. You can make online objections or comments on this application by clicking on “make a public comment.” Alternatively you can send written objections to:-
Development Management, Croydon Council, 6th Floor, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA, or send them […]
January 2022
Croydon Local Plan Review Consultation
The current Croydon Local Plan was published in 2018, but following the Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency in July 2019, a partial review was launched.
During the first stage of the review, a period of consultation took place between November 2019 and January 2020, to gain feedback from the community. This was referred to as the ‘Issues and Options’ consultation.
Three strategic options were presented:
- Option 1: described as ‘an environmental and economically sustainable option’, this required significant housing intensification throughout the borough.
- Option 2: described as ‘an environmentally and socially sustainable option’, this consisted of a significant transformation of the Purley Way through major mixed-use redevelopment, alongside lower levels of intensification throughout the borough.
- Option 3: described as ‘an economically and socially sustainable option’, this necessitated a limited release of green belt land.
Where are we now?
Following the initial public consultation, […]
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 12th May 2022
Residents and neighbours are asked to note the date of the HADRA Annual General Meeting 2022, which will be held on Thursday 12th May at 7pm at the Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired. Further information will be circulated in due course.
Crime Stats – 2020-21 compared to 2021-22
Please CLICK HERE to download the crime stats comparison for all four Wards comparing twelve month rolling period from January 2020 to December 2020 compared to January 2021 to December 2021 or click the image below.
December 2021
17 Hartley Old Road CR8 4HH
Planning Application No. 21/05787/FUL
Demolition of existing house & garage and erection of block of 8 residential flats with associated parking and landscaping
16 December 2021
The Hartley and District Residents’ Association (HADRA) advises you that another planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council proposing to demolish the 4-bedroom detached house and replace it with a four-storey block of eight flats.
Please note that the previous planning application no. 20/06618/FUL for nine flats was refused by Croydon Council on 17/3/21.
Details of this planning application can be seen on Croydon Council’s Public Access Register https://publicaccess3.croydon.gov.uk/online-applications/ where you can view the documents submitted. You can make online objections or comments on this application by clicking on “make a public comment.” Alternatively you can post written objections to:
Development Management, Croydon Council, 6th Floor, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA, or send them by […]
Old Coulsdon Christmas Lights
Beautiful new Christmas lights have been illuminating Tudor Parade in Old Coulsdon since Saturday 27th November. The start of the festive season was celebrated with singing, mulled wine and visits to Father Christmas, as well as a wide array of stalls, all superbly organised by the Christmas Lights in Old Coulsdon Friends Group (CLOCFG).
The annual cost of the Christmas lights is entirely met by CLOCFG’s fundraising activities. Contact margaret@wraybank.co.uk if you’d like to make a donation of time or money to support this lovely community initiative. You can find out more on the CLOCFG Facebook page.
Christmas Light Hunt
If you have visited Tudor Parade in Old Coulsdon recently, you may have spotted that Sam from #samtmart has once again worked her magic on the local shop windows for the Pistachios Christmas Lights Hunt, which raises money for the CLOCFG (Christmas Lights of Old Coulsdon Friends Group).
The Hunt started at the end of November and is on-going until Christmas. If you want to get involved, pick up a hunt sheet from the following stores:
- Pistachios in the Park
- Danny’s Fish and Chips
- Stella’s Emporium
- The Aycorn Shoppe
- Torio Hairdressers
- Hydro Hounds
- Tudor Bakery
- Rowlands Funeral Directors
- Whyatt’s Coffee shop
- The Village Stores
- The Curry Leaf
November 2021
Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Action Plan
The Metropolitan Police Service proposal and feedback session
Please find HERE a PowerPoint presentation from the Met Police around Violence Against Women and Girls.
Residents are invited to complete the survey questions and discussion on slide 9 to take part in The Metropolitan Police Service proposal and feedback session for this important topic.
Please feel free to share within your networks and social media handles, so that women within the borough could have an input in this proposal.
6 Hartley Down CR8 4EA
Planning Application No. 21/05502/FUL
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage: erection of a three storey building with part basement and roof accommodation comprising of 8 flats. Provision of new access, seven car parking spaces: secure cycle and refuse storage and private and communal amenity space
The Hartley and District Residents’ Association (HADRA) advises you that a new planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council proposing to demolish the three bedroom bungalow at 6 Hartley Down and erect a five storey building comprising of 2 no. 3 bedroom flats, 4 no. 2 bedroom flats and 2 no. one bedroom flats to accommodate up to 27 people. Please note that the council’s description of 3 storeys is misleading as in addition there is also accommodation in the basement and roof thus making 5 levels of accommodation which is five storeys and will be significantly […]
HADRA Wreath
HADRA Committee members, John Clarke and Josephine Hullay, represented the district on Remembrance Sunday and laid a wreath on our behalf. Thanks to John for the generous donation of the wreath.
HADRA needs your help!
HADRA is run on an entirely voluntary basis by local residents, many of whom have been involved with HADRA for many years. As an organisation we’d like to do a lot more – particularly in light of the Council’s bankruptcy and the subsequent cuts in services – but we need more people to share the load. We’d also welcome any fresh ideas about what HADRA can do to protect or improve our local area. Perhaps you’d like to take part in community litter picking, or improve our green spaces…
So how can you help?
- Join our Committee! We meet once a month, currently on a Thursday evening at Coulsdon Manor Hotel. Please contact our Secretary if you’d like to know more.
- Become a HADRA Rep! We encourage our members to pay their subscriptions by standing order, so we no longer need Road Stewards to […]
Who’s for More Trees?
Head to the Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired on Wednesday 10th November 2021 at 7.30pm for a talk and discussion about trees in our area.
This event has been organised by The Friends of Farthing Downs & Happy Valley, whose AGM will follow the talk. Refreshments will also be provided.
Further details here: WHO’S FOR MORE TREES event poster
Crime Stats – 2019-20 compared to 2020-21
Please CLICK HERE to download the crime stats comparison for all four Wards comparing twelve month rolling period from October 2019 to September 2020 compared to October 2020 to September 2021 or click the image below.
October 2021
Public Engagement Event – Creating a new Community Health Centre
Have your say on plans to develop a new Community Health Centre on land south of Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, CR5.
When:
4th and 5th November 2021
1pm – 6pm
Matthew Kershaw will introduce the plans at 1.30pm each day
Where:
Coulsdon Methodist Church
Where you can view the plans:
83 Brighton Road CR5 2BE
Bringing care and support closer to home
Please join members of the project team at our drop-in sessions to discuss and help design the services and how the building will work. We will be available to provide information and also to answer any questions.
You will also be able to get involved via our online survey.
Residents living in the following areas will be affected by the changes:
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
Purley and Woodcote
Sanderstead
Kenley
Coulsdon Town
Old Coulsdon
Please CLICK HERE to read more.
New Community Health Centre in Coulsdon
You may be aware that a new community health centre is planned for Coulsdon town centre, to be built on part of the former CALAT site off Malcolm Road.
Two drop-in sessions will be held at Coulsdon Methodist Church on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th November between 1pm and 6pm. These public engagement events are a chance for residents to find out more, meet the project team, ask questions and help shape the future services that will be offered in the new community health centre.
For more information, please click on the link to the One Croydon Alliance invitation below:
One Croydon Alliance invitation
If you unable to attend either event but still want to have your say on the new community health centre, an online presentation and feedback form is available here.
