B&Q devt. – amended height
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| The developers have cut the height of the tallest building from 25 storeys to 19 storeys. However, it still has 1,050 residential units on the site, down from 1,100. There are no other changes and the remaining 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19-storey blocks; the tallest buildings will still be more than twice the height of anything else in Cricklewood. Barnet are running a further consultation, expiry date 16 July 2021. If you've commented before, you can still comment again. It could be very important to do that, or else the planning committee may once again be told "it is important to note" there were less objections this time. What happens on this site will define Cricklewood’s town centre. More Link for comments |
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And reminder about planning the future of Cricklewood. Split between Barnet, Camden and Brent there is no overall vision, no masterplan for Cricklewood . Lia would like to hear residents’ views on the short and long term future of Cricklewood. Contact her at Cllr.Lia.Colacicco@brent.gov.uk; Twittter poll on @Liacolacicco
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 Thanks for all involved in the fete; organisers, stallholders, movers/ erectors and of course members who attended. Think it was a good day; lucky with the weather. And we raised over £1700 net for local charities. (after my email last Sunday remaining plants and stuff was gone within an hour!)
Picture Mayor, Local councillor Lia Colacicco, at the stalls
 The plant sale which raised over half the total.
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Draw your attention to this application 21/240, see below. The owner of the old Star Hotel at 132 Chatsworth is trying again to get planning approval to reopen as a homeless hostel (for 14 people in cramped conditions). An application (20/3301) was turned down in December for one design reason and for a change of use from Bed & Breakfast Hotel to homeless hostel. It had been used briefly as a Bed & Breakfast Hotel but then returned to an unofficial homeless hostel and has largely been empty or derelict in recent years. The latest application has addressed the design objection and now claims that is won’t be a homeless hostel but will ‘continue’ operating as a B&B Hotel. Very contentious locally.
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Vaccine Passport Scam Alert
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Police have been made aware of a COVID-19 Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports”. Clicking on the link takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details (for an admin/processing fee). Your vaccination status is obtained free through the NHS App, website or by calling the NHS on 119.
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Have your say at local meeting which takes place on Thursday 22 July 2021, 6 to 8pm. To register for the event go to https://brentconnects.eventbrite.co.uk During the meeting you'll be invited to join a breakout room where you can discuss local topics in more detail with others in your community and there will also be a soapbox slot where you can raise any issues or promote activities in your local area. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, but do not worry if you’ve never used Zoom before as they will be sending detailed instructions to all attendees beforehand. If you have any questions, please email brent.connects@brent.gov.uk
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Cricklewood Community Library
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Glad to say that the Crowdfunder campaign was succersful; this means that should be able to get the café done and library finally opened.
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Walk around Hampstead cemetery
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(Bit of misnomer as in West Hampstead). Go WestHampstead are organising this on Thursday 22 July starting at 2pm. Camden tour guide Rhona Levene will be leading this (real) walk around the cemetery and telling the fascinating story of its history and occupants. £6 per person (£3 concs) Booking and payment essential before 19 July, 25 people only, book here: info@cawh.org.uk
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Submit a Recipe to From Brent to Bowl and win £75. Veolia, in partnership with Brent Council, are launching 'From Brent to Bowl' - a sustainable community cookbook which brings together beloved recipes from the Brent community, whilst highlighting issues of food waste and the importance of zero-waste cooking. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, and Brent welcomes recipes from all cultures to be represented. The 20 best submissions will be published in the cookbook and will win a £75 voucher to the London Designer Outlet. Brent are looking for residents to submit their best recipe that is good for the environment in its use of leftovers, by producing zero waste or by being plant-based. Applications close on 1st August, so get your recipe in soon for a chance to win £75! More
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Rosy Walker,invites everyone to her house, 86 Chatsworth Road, Sunday 18 July 3-6pm. Was to be street party but had to change. Bring a drink.
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Football and Basketball camps for age 8-16
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Camps (football 5-day, Basketball 3 day) are run by qualified coaches and are open for anyone. The football camp will be in Gladstone park, Monday 23 Aug to Friday 27 Aug, 10am to 12.30pm. Cost £1 and includes refreshments, prizes and certificates. Basketball camp will be held at Hampstead school, Wednesday 25Aug to Friday 27 Aug 1.30pm-4.00pm. £1 and includes refreshments, prizes and certificates. Both events are in partnership with local churches in Cricklewood. More info or contact admin@cricklewoodbc.org or 020 82081463
And hold your breath for the EURO final tomorrow (and message about it from leader of Brent Council)
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Current local Planning applications
(For details search Brent Planning. New items in red)
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- App: 21/2401, 132 Chatsworth Road. Comments by 21 July.
Proposed single storey rear infill extension, removal of rear dormer windows and chimney stack, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer window and alterations to existing side dormer.
- App: 21/1642, 99a Chichele Road. Comments by 21 July.
Proposed ground floor rear wraparound and side return extension to ground floor flat.
- App: 21/0887, 123b Dartmouth Road. Comments by 18 July.
Existing shed to be removed and erection of single storey outbuilding, removal of existing ash tree & proposed wall mounted electric car charging point to side of house.
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