The Planning Committee approved an application to vary the existing planning consent for the new block (which replaces the garages) at its meeting on the 9 August.  The variation sought was a change from eight 1-bed flats to seven 2-bed and one 1-bed flats. Cllr Steve Penneck had de-delegated the application, requiring it to be […]

Transport for London have told us they be closing Sutton By Pass between Sutton Common Road and Rosehill roundabout, between 9pm and 5am, from 15 July to 12 August, to enable the road to be resurfaced. Work will be phased so as to maintain local access.  Traffic will be diverted north via Sutton Common Road, Epsom […]

We have reported the faulty speed sign by Oakwood Gardens, which should come on when approaching traffic exceeds 30mph.  However, it comes on so late as to be ineffective. We have asked for it to be replaced with a ‘smiley face’ sign which lights up if you are speeding and shows your speed, reducing as […]

The Planning Committee approved application no. B2016/75975 to demolish the garage block at the rear of Southfields Court and build eight one-bedroom flats in a two-storey block. A similar application had been turned down last June on the grounds that the demolition of the garages would increase pressure on street parking in the area.  In […]

Officers are recommending that a proposal for a two storey block of 8 one-bedroom flats in the garage area behind Southfield Court, Sutton Common Road is approved by the Planning Committee due to meet on 22 February. A previous application was turned down as the parking was insufficient, but this appears to have been addressed. […]

The Council has secured  funding from Transport for London to carry out improvements to the Angel Hill Junction (junction with All Saints Road and Sutton Common Road).  Residents had told Councillors about the lack of pedestrian facilities at the Angel Hill junction.  All Saints (Benhilton) School was also concerned about the safety of parents with […]

The planning application to demolish 22 garages in Southfields Court, Sutton Common Road and erect a detached two storey building with eight 1 bedroomed self contained flats has been refused by Sutton Council.   The application was refused as the demolition of the existing garages would result in significant loss in car parking provision on […]