New planning applications this week in UB10 8 then EL, JF, LW and SG. New appeal in QA. Map link.
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Colne Valley Viaduct – design consultation
HS2, via its contractor ALIGN, has submitted a planning application for the design of the Colne Valley viaduct. The details are available to be viewed on the London Borough of Hillingdon website:
Because of the HS2 Act the council has limited powers but there is a public consultation which ends 6 December and the Council would like your comments, even a simple yes or no to the proposed design.
You can enter your comments on the website using the link above.
As the proposed 3.4 Km viaduct crosses into South Bucks a similar exercise is taking place there.
The Colne Valley’s environment is important to us all; it is a source of drinking water and provides a major recreational area for all our communities. The viaduct with its 52 piers will be highly visible and crosses the Mid Colne Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Local Wildlife Sites, Broadwater Lake Nature Reserve, River Colne, Long Lake, Korda Lake, Savay Lake, the Grand Union Canal, Harefield No. 2 Lake and a Local Nature Reserve and ancient woodland to the north.
The HS2 Select Committee, during our petitioning at parliament, stated that … the Colne Valley viaduct will be the most significant visible engineering feature of the HS2 Phase One route… It will have international significance and its design should reflect that…
There is an immense amount of detail in the application but many aspects of construction and mitigation will be subject to later applications. The computer-generated images provide highly idealised views but it is very difficult to visualise its overall impact; such structures also deteriorate with weather and vandalism. The questions you may wish to consider are:
- Do the plans give a good visual representation of how the viaduct will fit in with the local landscape of the Colne Valley?
- Does the concrete design achieve the aim of having have international significance (i.e. looking architecturally good and aesthetic)?
- What will the impact be on walkers and other users of the park?
- How well do you think the design will stand up to the ravages of time?
- How well will the design resist graffiti and vandalism?
Thank you in advance and please feel free to forward a link to this page:
https://ickenhamresidents.co.uk/2019/11/14/colne-valley-viaduct-design-consultation/
The more objections the better.
Planning updates 11-11-2019
New planning applications this week in UB10 8 then AJ, JS, PD, RT, SA and TF. No change in appeals status. Map link.
New laws for drones above 250g
If you are responsible for, or fly, a drone that weighs more than 250g (just over eight ounces), you will now have to register or face a fine of up to £1000 under new CAA regulations. Specifically:
- anyone who will fly must pass a theory test to get a flyer ID
- the person that’s responsible for the drone or model aircraft must register to get an operator ID
Children and adults wanting to fly the gadgets from November 30, 2019, will have to take the test to show they can do so “safely and legally”.
More information here: https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/
Planning updates 04-11-2019
New planning applications this week in UB10 8 then AU, DR, HN, LW, SA and TF. Appeals in FJ, RA and TA. Map link.
Planning updates 28-10-2019
New planning applications this week in UB10 8 then AG and PN. No new appeals. Map link.
Planning appeals tidied 22-10-2019
My working methods (regarding appeals) over the past few years have left something to be desired. There have always been more appeal pins on the map than there were outstanding appeals. Finally, I’ve found a better way of working. In future the map will show only outstanding appeals at the date of its update, reported here – usually weekly. The three current appeals are at UB10 8… then EL, JF and TA. Map link.
Planning updates 21-10-2019
New planning applications this week in UB10 8 then EZ, PD, QZ and TA. No new appeals. Map link.
Overnight closure of Breakspear Road South Fri 25 Oct
the latest from HS2
Notice of overnight road closure on Breakspear Road South – Friday 25 October 9pm to Saturday 26 October 6amPosted on Oct 18th 2019 by HS2 in Hillingdon Following earlier emergency repair works to the road surface on Breakspear Road South near our compound entrance, a further overnight road closure is required to complete a permanent repair. We understand these works will affect road users and the local community and we apologise for the late notice. To minimise the impacts to road users the closure is being undertaken during night time hours when traffic is lighter. The road will be fully closed between 9pm on Friday 25 October until 6am on Saturday 26 October. We will remove all traffic management by 6am on Saturday morning. The same diversion implemented during the previous closures will be in place; you can see a map of the diversion below. Access will be maintained to residential properties. Advance warning signs will be installed as early as possible before works commence. Access only signs will be displayed, with operatives present for the duration of the closure.
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Give your opinions on RAF Northolt airspace planning
From the station commander:
ROYAL AIR FORCE NORTHOLT AIRSPACE CHANGE PROPOSAL
INVITATION TO STAGE 2 DROP-IN SESSION
Royal Air Force Northolt is currently undertaking an Airspace Change Proposal that it is required to draw up as part of the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy (CAP1711). The proposal is being conducted in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority’s ‘CAP 1616’, which sets out the regulatory process for changing airspace design.
I am pleased to inform you that RAF Northolt successfully completed Stage 1 of the CAP 1616 process in July 2019, whereby the Civil Aviation Authority approved the design principles that will be used to guide the Airspace Change Proposal. RAF Northolt is now at Stage 2 of the process, where it will develop all of the possible design options for its airspace and appraise each option to understand the impact, both positive and negative.
As part of Stage 2, we will continue our engagement with those stakeholders who may be affected by any proposed flightpath changes. I would therefore like to invite you or a representative to attend one of our ‘drop in’ sessions at RAF Northolt. The sessions will be held on Tuesday 19 November 2019 from 1500-2000 and Monday 25 November 2019 from 0900-1400.
During the drop-in session, we will explain the work that has been conducted to date as part of Stage 2A: Options Development and seek feedback on the methodology we have used to develop our design options. At this stage I must stress that we have not produced potential flight paths or identified preferred routes. We have purely drawn up all the possible design options that align with our Statement of Need and design principles, that will be appraised as part of Stage 2B: Options Appraisal.
I look forward to seeing you at one of our drop-in sessions.
This gives the location:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5588281,-0.4098322,17z
There is very little parking at the venue. it would be preferable to take the Central Line to Ruislip Gardens and walk down.
If you do drive, please note there is a one way system (signposted).
Ickenham Residents' Association 