LOCAL RESIDENT LETTER
JULY 2022
Thanks to all of you that were able to attend the meeting on Monday 5 July, 2022 at Hornchurch Library. Havering Council and Wates Residential gave an update on progress and provided an opportunity for residents to raise any questions or concerns. The following pages summarise the questions raised, responses given and the actions taken. Residents said/subject
Agreed actions/updates/details
Further notes
Here's the link to the Statement of Community Involvement: The planning application report said that there will be five blocks between three and 10 storeys in height. Some residents said they were originally told the development would be 2-4 storeys high in 2016
The proposed development was subject to widespread consultation before the planning application was submitted. This is summarised in the Statement of Community Involvement which amongst other things shows the illustrative height of the development.
Some residents said they hadn't received notification of the planning application
Planning sent out 250 consultation letters to properties neighbouring the site.
https://msp.havering.gov.uk/plannin g/search-applications#DOC? DocNo=2462471 Appendix D will be helpful. Alternatively, search 'planning applications' on Havering council website and use P1809.19 as your reference. The full list of communications and milestones under the 'story so far' section of Solar Serena and Sunrise at https://www.havering.gov.uk/12sites
A copy of the letter can be found on the planning application website (please refer to link above)
Residents said/subject
Parking issues
Agreed actions/updates/details We know there have been issues on Parkhill Close. Parking was suspended during the development and will be reinstated once works are complete.
There are 91 parking spaces on the new development along with provision for cycle storage and mobility scooters.
A resident asked a question about trees and screening
On the development side of the boundary we will be planting semi-mature trees which will provide screening for Bethany Close.
Further notes
We have recently undertaken consultation on speed humps for Sunrise Avenue.
Please see planning application link provided earlier in the newsletter.
We will supply trees to Sunrise Avenue which will be subject to home owners entering into a maintenance agreement with the Council.
Properties at 8 to 20 Sunrise Avenue have been offered trees for their rear gardens.
Illustrations of the central communal landscape.
Residents said/subject
Agreed actions/updates/details
Further notes
A resident said they had trouble with TV reception during the construction works.
We have fitted a new aerial in order to fix the issue.
A resident was concerned about being overlooked from Block E of the development Bethany Close
A resident asked a question about Impact Assessment
All issues regarding overlooking were considered by the Planning department when determining the application. Obscure glass will be used in overlooking corridor windows in Block E.
A resident asked about how the distance between existing and new homes measured
The measurement is taken from the building elevation not the property boundary.
A resident asked whether they will get a new garden fence.
We will provide a new fence and confirm the maximum height will be 1.8 metres.
The Local Planning Authority considered where the buildings would be placed, distance between dwellings, overlooking, and privacy when they determined the planning application.
Please see planning application link provided earlier in the newsletter. Please refer to the full list of communications and milestones under the 'story so far' section of Solar Serena and Sunrise at https://www.havering.gov.uk/12si tes
General information: Our site working hours are: Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturday: 8am to 1pm These hours have been set by the Local Planning Authority. If we do need to work outside these hours, we will always write to you and let you know. Thank you for your patience and understanding. How you can reach us: Ben Moylan, SSS site manager, Wates Residential, 07514 539579, or email: ben.moylan@wates.co.uk Tessa Dugmore, Wates Residential Community Investment Manager, 07783 829230 Paul Dwyer, Havering Council Regeneration and Community Liaison Officer 01708 431154, 07976 539160 or email paul.dwyer@havering.gov.uk
NEXT MEETING: TO BE ADVISED