Buckden Close Planning Application

44 objections have been submitted against a planning application for land adjoining Buckden Close in Lee.  Last night (Wednesday 15th January)  Lewisham Council held an online Q and A session between the developers and the objectors.

Amalaki Developments Ltd wants to put up a three storey building containing nine flats.

The plan also includes a proposal for four car parking spaces on a small area of green open land that sits within the Lee Manor Conservation Area, located behind numbers 113-133 Burnt Ash Road.

Initially the Council is only considering an outline application to establish if the site has suitable access.

At the Q and A session a Lewisham Planning Officer put the objectors’ questions to Amalaki, but the residents themselves weren’t allowed to speak. Lewisham has promised to publish the questions and answers in due course.

Lee Manor Society has objected to the use of green open land on the site that sits within the Lee Manor Conservation area for a proposed use as car parking. The Applicant has not yet shown how this loss of green open space can in anyway ‘conserve or enhance the Conservation area’.

The Application can be viewed by searching for ‘Buckden Close’ on Lewisham’s Planning website https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/planning/find-comment-planning-applications and finding the Application reference number DC/24/137866.   

Lime Bikes – Update

Lee Green Assembly last night heard more details about Lewisham Council’s partnership with Lime which is aimed at preventing the electric bikes being dumped randomly around the area, blocking pavements and creating trip hazards.

Under the scheme, which won’t be rolled out until next year, users will have to return the bikes to designated parking bays. If they don’t, they will effectively be fined, as they will continue to be charged. Lime has already signed similar agreements with other London boroughs, including Hackney.

“The new scheme and new service agreement will require that Lime use their technology to prevent people from ending their rides outside of designated parking zones, which will be spread out across the borough,” said Cllr James Rathbone.

The location of the bays will be decided after a consultation process. Lewisham Council has just issued a set of FAQs about the scheme which can be found here.

“Lime is not being required to stop operating in the borough. They have to agree to the terms of the new license but they’re not being required to withdraw their service until that happens,” added Cllr Rathbone. “They also have to keep meeting existing Terms and Conditions about sending people out to remove dumped bikes, particularly if they’re reported, and the council is working to try to get their response time improved and hold them to account.”

Lime is committed to removing bikes parked obstructively or discarded within 12 hours once reported. In cases where bikes are causing an immediate obstruction or danger, they will be removed within two hours once reported.

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The Old Tiger’s Head – Reopening Date

The Old Tiger’s Head will reopen under new management on 17th October from midday with a grand opening on Saturday 19th, accompanied by live music.

A spokesperson for Star Pubs says:  “It will operate as a very different style of pub from before, returning to its roots with real ale hand-pulls back on the bar again, a focus on rugby and on serving traditional pub food, prepared fresh in house.

“The family and dog friendly pub will open seven days a week from midday to 11pm Monday to Thursday; midday to midnight Friday and Saturday, and midday to 10.30pm on a Sunday.   Children will be welcome until seven in the evening.”