Rainhill Village Life - Supported by your Labour Councillors
Thursday, April 30, 2009
LOCAL PLANNING ISSUES
APPLICATIONS RECENTLY REVIEWED
1098 3 OWEN ROAD - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new Dwellinghouse. - Granted. 1123 383 WARRINGTON ROAD - Erection of single storey pitched roof extension to the rear - Granted 1132 9 KING EDWARD CLOSE - Single storey pitched roof extension to the rear - Granted 1136 SANDY CARR FARM, HALL LANE - Removal of chimney at the rear elevation and a rebuild to the front. The eretion of dormer extensions to the front and rear elevations - Withdrawn 1109 533 WARRINGTON ROAD works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order - Granted 1128 2 RAILTON AVENUE - Two storey side extension - Granted 1166 9 SILVERLIME GARDENS - Erection of a two storey extension to the side and rear - Refused 1181 LAND ADJACENT 27 SANDSTONE CLOSE - Amendment to previously approved application P/2007/1060 to site 4 dwellings on vacant land - Granted 1230 10 FAWLEY ROAD - Garage conversion at the side and single storey extension to the rear - Granted 1160 CATALYST 4F CENTRE, OLD LANE - Erection of 5no. lighting columns for childrens play area - Granted 1197 CRANFORD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME, 637 WARRINGTON ROAD - Works to tree covered by Tree Preservation Order - Granted 1202 13 - 14 DANE COURT - Alterations to previously approved planning permission granted under P/2008/0642 for extension of allowed opening hours and usage of rear door - Refused 1222 4 COVERDALE AVENUE - Single storey side and rear extension - Granted 1232 647A WARRINGTON ROAD - Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order - Granted 1229 3 MILL HEY - Outline application for the erection of 6 no detached dwellings with detached garages - Refused 1243 SANDY CARR FARM FARMHOUSE, HALL LANE - Removal of chimneys and rebuilding of brickwork, replacement of roof, replacement of windows and creation of new windows and demolition of utility room - Granted 1235 FAIRCHILD FARM, FOXS BANK LANE - Application to convert the existing grass area to hardstanding - Granted 1236 RAINHILL GUIDE HOUSE, STONEY LANE - The erection of a new single storey building - Granted 2009/0004 RAINHILL HALL FARM, BLUNDELLS LANE - First floor side extension to form additional bedroom - Granted 0023 4 BLUNDELLS LANE - First floor extension to the rear and replacement of the existing flat roof over the garage and porch to a pitched roof - Granted 0041 ST ANNS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, VIEW ROAD - Extension to existing car park to provide 22 bay car parking, fencing around car park, provision of cycle shelter and resurfacing and extension of the main school playground - Granted 0015 ST BARTHOLOMEWS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE - Single storey extension to front to create extra staffing facilities with new disabled access entrance, and the creation of 13no. staff parking bays with new fencing - Granted 0031 153 STONEY LANE - Demolition of existing side extension and erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions - Refused 0033 1 OAKLANDS - Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order - Granted 0037 STEPHENSON HOUSE DAY CENTRE, WARRINGTON ROAD - Extention of the existing car park to allow for an additional parking spaces - Granted 0040 STEPHENSON HOUSE DAY CENTRE, WARRINGTON ROAD - Provision of sensory garden - Granted 0052 33 TOFTWOOD AVENUE - First floor extension to the side - Granted 0092 23 MANOR AVENUE - Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order - Granted 0082 THE ROCKET, WARRINGTON ROAD - Retrospective application to site a 2m boundary fence and lighting column. The application also incorporates the creation of an additional 2m fence in the car park - Granted 0102 2 RIBBLE AVENUE - Single storey pitched roof extension to the rear - Granted 0116 647A WARRINGTON ROAD - Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order - Granted 0617 BRIARS HEY, MILL LANE - AMENDED PROPOSAL - Redevelopment comprising: External and internal alterations to existing Grade II Listed Building (Main House), etc - Refused 0132 32 RITHERUP LANE - Demolition of existing conservatory and kitchen roof and erection of single storey pitched roof extension to side and rear - Granted 0142 9 SILVERLIME GARDENS - Erection of a two storey extension to the side and rear and conversion of garage to habitable room - Granted 0204 519 & 521 WARRINGTON ROAD - Works to 1no beech tree and 3no sycamore trees in conservation area - Granted 0162 674 WARRINGTON ROAD - Two-storey rear extension and dormer window (amendment to P/2008/0637) - Refused 0166 52 VIEW ROAD - Replace existing concrete roof tiles with reclaimed welsh slates - Granted 0167 1 HEYES MOUNT - Replace existing concrete roof tiles with reclaimed welsh slates - Granted
RECENT SUBMISSIONS
2009 / 0003 Rainhill Halls Farm, Blundells Lane - First floor side extension 0004 Rainhill Halls Farm, Blundells Lane - First floor side extension 0181 19 Lawton Road - Erection of detatched garage 0219 24 Stapleton Avenue - 2 storey side extension + single storey rear extension 0236 9 Warburton Hey - Rear conservatory 0238 4 BLUNDELLS LANE - First floor extension to the rear and replacement of the existing flat roof over the garage and porch to a pitched roof 0243 RAINHILL NURSERY SCHOOL, DEEPDALE DRIVE - Erection of canopy to front elevation of nursery 0256 BRYDON, NORLANDS LANE - First floor extension over the existing garage 0271 RAINHILL SHELL GARAGE, WARRINGTON ROAD - Installation of 12.3m telecommunications mast with associated equipment cabinet 0300 OAKDENE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHTON AVENUE - Two infill extensions to the front and side and a single storey side extension 0307 153 STONEY LANE - Resubmission of previous application P/2009/0031 for the erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey addition to the rear. 0316 12 NORBURY FOLD - Two storey extension to the rear and a new pitched roof over existing dormer at the front.
COMPLAINTS RECEIVED
00486 36 ST DAVIDS CLOSE - Untidy Land. 2009 / 00023 BARN A FAIRCHILD FARM, FOXS BANK LANE - Unauthorised Development 00046 13 - 14 DANE COURT - Breach of Conditions (Opening Hours) 00053 4 JUSTAN WAY - Erection of 2 storey side extension 00061 THE MANOR FARM, MILL LANE - Unauthorised Advertisement 00072 THE ROCKET, WARRINGTON ROAD - Erection of CCTV 00084 RAINHILL COMMUNITY NURSERY, DEEPDALE DRIVE - Siting of play equipment 00113 RAINHILL LABOUR CLUB, WARBURTON HEY - Untidy Land 00131 THE ROCKET, WARRINGTON ROAD - Unauthorised Development 00140 LAND ADJACENT TO 27 SANDSTONE CLOSE - Unauthorised Development 00148 THE ROCKET, 474 WARRINGTON ROAD - Breach Of Condition - Condition 2 Landscaping
As a way of thanking residents for taking part in the green waste recycling scheme we are offering FREE compost to all Rainhill residents.
There will also be the opportunity to pick up replacement/ additional recycling containers (black box, red bag, blue bag, textile bag*) at the same time!
Advice on home composting and recycling will be available.
Date and Location: Sunday 3rd May from 10am Clock Face Colliery, Gorsley Lane
PLEASE NOTE:- Spades will be available but you need to bring your own bags.
Rainhill Parish Council have again been able to keep their precept at its current level and maintain an effective parish council for the benefit of local residents. The Labour controlled Parish Council have also recently been successful in renewing their Charter Mark which rubber stamps our effectiveness and level of service to the community.
Current chairman Steve Glover added, " We were the first Parish Council in the country to achieve this presigious award and we are very proud of that record".
"Regarding our precept, we have again been able to freeze the level through prudent use of our resources. We felt it was vital in the current climate not to burden any Rainhill residents with added charges".
ANOTHER PHONE MAST APPLICATION - ANOTHER FIGHT...!!!
Numerous angry residents have been in touch over the latest attempt to install a mobile phone mast on their doorsteps.
This time Vodaphone want a mast on the Shell Garage site on Warrington Road less than 10 metres from the pedestrian walkway and 20 metres from the nearest dwelling.
We are currently working with local residents to amass a deluge of written objections to St Helens Planning Department.
Your councillors and the Parish Council have already submitted objections and this planning application attempt must be thwarted at all costs.
Barrie Grunewald (Labour) was successful in his campaign for the Rainhill Ward with 1562 votes. The seat was left vacant following the death of former Council Leader and close friend Mike Doyle. Other candidates were: Liberal Democrat 1059; Conservative 512; Green 80; BNP 215. Turn out was 38.15%
Barrie was also elected to serve on the Parish Council.
Since Helena held their first consultation sessions before Christmas on 2 and 4 December 2008, which many of you attended, they have been working with their architects and recently appointed development partner Bramall Construction to work up the concept design originally displayed for a new development. They say that In so doing they have tried to take on board as many of your comments as possible.
As promised Helena are now ready to carry out our Second Stage Consultation following which they will consider the variety of comments received from all interested parties and agencies, including tenants and members of the general public.
As before this second and final event will be held at Rainhill Labour Club on the following two dates:
Tuesday 10th March 2009 or Thursday 12th March 2009
The club will be open between 1pm and 7pm
During the event, you will be able to meet the Architects and other people involved, look at the detail proposals for the site including how the development will look, and floor plans for each dwelling type.
Raise any issues, concerns or suggestions you might have. They will also be able to give you more up to date information including things like the number of homes that will be built as part of the new development. The comments received will be given full consideration in carrying out the review of the final designs prior to submission for Planning Approval.
Please drop in and see for yourself on any of the above days and at any time during the above period; on the way to the shops or when picking the children up from school or just after work. You may live opposite or have a business nearby and just want to know some basic details, so call in and find out more.
We have done a full survey of this part of the ward, from Holt Lane to Chatsworth Road, and from Two Butt Lane to Stoney Lane.
Ward Committee money will help to clean up and improve the area. The picture shows the broken fence alongside the service road near the shops - WE WILL REPLACE THIS FENCE.
We have been asked for flower planters for the tops of the steel railings on the Warrington Road - WE HAVE ORDERED THEM.
We have requested more doggie bins and litter bins for the area - dog walkers tell us where they are best sited.
After the recent fiasco when most of Rainhill had no grit to safeguard both drivers and pedestrians, we have started the process of GRIT BINS WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED. We will need the cooperation of local residents if we site them close to properties. Again, tell us where they are most needed.
RAINHILL PEDESTRIANS NARROWLY AVOID OUT OF CONTROL CAR
This was the scene the morning after what could have been a serious car crash. All that was left were bits of plastic from car parts and one of the headlights. The vehicle had been speeding down Two Butt Lane and attempted to turn into Holt Lane. As you can see, it actually crashed into the corner of the bungalow, some 25 yards from the roadway. Pedestrians had been close by only minutes before...!!!
Knowsley MBC, who control that part of Two Butt Lane have already been requested to install speed reducing measures. Barrie Grunewald gave his commitment, "I will be contacting the Knowsley Council again and will also be lobbying the local councillors to ensure our voices are heard".
Bargain Booze on the Warrington Road was the site of a vicious attack on a cash delivery guard recently. He was struck to the floor and relieved of a large amount of cash. The booby trapped case was quickly found close by with all the money intact. The police believe that the 2 men ran towards Longton Lane where it is likely they made their escape in a waiting vehicle.
Cllrs Joe DeAsha, myself Cllr Steve Glover and Barrie Grunewald immediately contacted senior officers within the Police and the Council to demand installation of CCTV to help eradicate both this type of crime and antisocial behaviour in the surrounding areas.
We have campaigned for CCTV for several years but this latest serious attack could have been much worse. We know that there were several witnesses to the attack and if someone had "stepped in", god knows what might have happened.
Following the tragic death of our friend and colleague Mike Doyle, the by-election has been called for March 12th.
Rainhill Labour Party unanimously selected Barrie Grunewald (pictured) to be the Labour candidate. Barrie lives in the village and works at present as Case Officer for the Rt Hon Shaun Woodward MP. He has wide knowledge of politics from parish affairs all the way up to helping our MP in his wide ranging list of duties and responsibilities. He will be an invaluble asset to Rainhill Village residents if he is successful in the by-election. We hope that you will show your support for the Rainhill Team and vote for Barrie.
Many local residents have had real problems with the treacherous side roads during the recent cold spell. We have requested costings for more bins and will pay for them from the Ward Committee budget.
A full survey of the village is needed to highlight the best sites for new bins - YOU CAN HELP..!! We will need to consider public footpath access problems for pedestrians. We will also need the consent of residents if we want to place a grit bin outside a property.
A recent application was made by O2 to install equiptment inside the chimney by Kendricks Fold. To do this the chimney would have to have been extended in height by four metres. Planning Committee rejected the application due to it's overbearing nature.
O2 have lodged their appeal which will now be decided by Her Majesty's Inspectorate. LETS HOPE THE APPEAL FAILS...!!!
Today I have been in contact with the St Helens Reporter and gave them a detailed explaination why this bank must not close, and what the residents of Rainhill and their councillors are prepared to do to get a positive outcome. An article should be included in this weeks edition.
This site is our information portal to the people of Rainhill Village. It is hoped that we can provide a whole host of items ranging from planning issues, new developments to our village, interesting facts as they happen, indeed anything that you may find of interest. We hope that you can in fact interact by placing your comments when you feel it is appropriate.<<< Thank You.>>>
Cllr. Joe DeAsha 01744 678980 -- email: cllrdeasha@sthelens.gov.uk
Cllr. Steve Glover 01744 678947 -- email: cllrglover@sthelens.gov.uk. ******************************
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