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On 7 February, the council’s planning committee voted to approve a new 96 pupil SEN school on the site of the disused concrete playing field and tennis courts. The building that has been approved will consist of a part 1 storey, part 2 storey shaped like an L along with 41 parking spaces and a […]

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Planning appeal for Rosehill School received

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 November, 2019

An appeal has been received against the refusal to grant planning permission for a new school in Rosehill Park. The applicant states that there is no change in the application from that turned down by Sutton Council. The appeal will be dealt with by a public inquiry, expected to last six days. The Planning Inspector […]

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Final consultation on parking restrictions

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 24 October, 2019

Sutton Council is consulting on parking controls to improve road safety and access.  This should be the final consultation, and it is important that residents look at the detailed proposals on the Council maps and comment.  We reported back on earlier consultations here. This consultation excludes the Aultone Way/ Greenhill/ Woodend area.  The concerns raised […]

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Rosehill School turned down

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 12 September, 2019

Sutton’s Planning Committee has refused permission for the new school in Rosehill Park.  The committee agreed that the Conservative government’s proposal for a new school fell far short of what was needed and gave seven reasons why the application was refused. The officers’ report which was considered at the meeting on 10 Sept at Holy […]

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We hope that many of you were able to attend the drop in at the tennis centre on Weds 3 April to see the plans for the new school on the disused artificial pitch and part of the tennis centre.  If not you can see the plans and register your comments here, by 12 April.  […]

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Request for use of All Weather pitch for Car Boot Sales

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 12 December, 2018

We have received a request from the car boot sale operator on the St Helier open space to move to the All Weather pitch on Rosehill Park from February to April on Wednesdays mornings.  They want to move as the St Helier field cannot be used in the winter. We have concerns about the impact […]

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Council consults on parking issues in your road

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 19 November, 2018

Many residents have been telling us about the growing parking problems in the area due to St Helier Hospital, school and commuter parking and people visiting the town centre.  The Council consulted residents about the problems late last year and have now analysed the 5,500 replies received.  Based on those responses, Council officers have prepared […]

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TfL consults on Sutton Tram

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 2 November, 2018

Transport for London are asking for your views on their proposal to bring the tram to Sutton – the Sutton Link project. The Sutton Link is a proposed major new transport service for Sutton and Merton. TfL are consulting on three potential routes from Sutton town centre to Wimbledon, South Wimbledon or Colliers Wood. They […]

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Planning application no. DM2018/00360 has been received to erect a domed roof over four outside tennis courts to the north of the tennis centre.  The application can be viewed here on the Council web site. The proposed dome would be about 9 metres high.  It would cover existing outside tennis courts immediately to the north […]

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Heritage of Sutton North listed

by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 17 March, 2018

The recently adopted Sutton Local Plan includes an updated list of Locally Listed Buildings.  You can find it here. The document guides planning decisions and is covered by policy 30 ​of the Local Plan which specifically says that the Council will encourage the retention, repair and reuse of Locally Listed Buildings and Structures. Locally Listed Buildings in Sutton […]

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