The website of The Belsize Village Association
Only by monitoring and protesting (if necessary) planning applications, will we be able to stop inappropriate development in the Village.
Apart from bombastic residential developments, the key thing is to make sure that the predatory, lowest common denominator multiples, such as Tesco and Starbucks, never ever get a foothold in Belsize. They are a proven way to kill local retailers and damage a community, not to mention generating noise, rubbish and huge delivery trucks.
England's Lane and Hampstead have regular problems with stupidly parked Tesco delivery vehicles. The areas around Starbucks in England's Lane, Hampstead and South End Green are littered with debris and Starbucks cups.
Please all keep an eye on all planning applications and get in touch if anything disturbs you.
JUNE 2010 - NEW PLANNING PROTEST
CONSTRUCTION OF GARDEN HOUSE
IN THE REAR OF 39A BELSIZE SQUARE
On behalf of Belsize Square Residents
As neighbours we are very concerned that approval of this planning application will set a precedent for the future – with the potential to impact all of you who enjoy the unique gardens in this area.
As you know, there is a massive initiative around Belsize Square and Belsize Park Gardens with the aim to stop this application being approved. Even though the official objection date has passed, it is still advisable to email in any objections letter. The more the merrier.
Attached IS the flyer that I have just been sent and asked to pass on
to anyone I know. This flyer contains much more detail and full
scope of the application.
DOWNLOAD THE INFO PDF HERE
March 2010 - PLANNING PROTEST
ref 2C and 2D Belsize Park Gardens
Many local people are unhappy about this planning
proposal and have asked me to let them have the
information needed to protest.
Now we have a tree-lined vista, with houses built below the
outside walls, so that they do not detract from the streetscape.
After, we lose the open space and apparently the trees,
although the new houses do not fill the site totally.
See what what the Belsize Residents
Association (BRA) have to say - HERE
Demolition of two architecturally important
modernist houses at 2c and 2d
Details Page for Planning Application - 2010/0499/C
Site Address 2C and 2D Belsize Park Gardens London NW3 4LD
protest or support the demolition HERE
The plan to build two new houses
Details Page for Planning Application - 2010/0484/P
Site Address 2C and 2D Belsize Park Gardens London NW3 4LD
protest or support the new houses HERE
March 2009 - PLANNING PROTEST - Belsize Park Gardens
Over 20 people turned out on Saturday 28 March to attend a protest against a planning application at 2c and d Belsize Park Gardens.
The application was later withdrawn by the developers
Planning Application - 2009/0265/P
PLANNING INFO HERE - HAM & HIGH STORY HERE
CAMPAIGN VICTORY - but keep an eye out for re-application
PERMISSION REFUSED - AUGUST 2009
BUT ORANGE WILL APPEAL - so keep an eye to protest again
Objections quoting the application reference number 2009/2524/p
Telecoms mast & equipment at 72 Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, NW3 5LS
The name of the Camden planning officer
handling the application is Max Smith
Please email your protest
with copies to
max.smith@camden.gov.uk
Chris.Knight@camden.gov.uk
fitzjohnsavenuehampstead@yahoo.co.uk
OR object on the web HERE
KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE
We have most of the shops
we need in the Village, but
they will not survive unless
YOU shop there.
Ham & High
KEEP IT LOCAL
Cut car use in Belsize
Get everyone you know to stop driving to Finchley Rd and shop
daily in the Village. It might cost
a bit more, but everyone
benefits.
SHOP LOCAL
Stay away from Finchley Road, avoid chain monsters