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Welcome to the LOSRA Website

As with any other local neighbourhood, the policies and actions which affect the character and future of Lower Sunbury are generally framed and implemented by a combination of local and national government, along with the vested interests and market forces which operate within those frameworks. Lower Sunbury is by no means unique in being under threat from a creaking infrastructure brought about by rapid urban development, the growth of traffic, and other pressures affecting the quality of life and the character of the area.

Working with the local authorities, we see it as the responsibility of residents’ and amenity groups such as LOSRA to address the underlying issues which fundamentally affect their members’ lives, as well as the minutiae of everyday life with which such groups are often concerned.

Please sign up to receive our regular e-bulletins by subscribing via the facility at the top left hand of this page. It goes without saying that, without your continued support we would cease to function so we urge you to join, or renew your membership now Subscriptions (£5 per household) for 2024 are now payable.

A public consultation on the two Supplementary Planning Documents: Flooding; and Housing Size and Type, has been announced by the Council. The following is the emailed announcement received by LOSRA who will be responding in time to meet the deadline. Any resident who wishes to contribute should do so by following the instructions described below.

I am writing to let you know that Spelthorne Borough Council is due to start a four week public consultation on the final drafts of the above two documents.  Attached are copies of the two SPDs and further supporting documents.  I invite you to let us have your views by Monday 28 May 2012.  Representations are encouraged to be submitted using the on-line form: http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/AF3/an/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=avcagjrbzsn .  They can also be submitted by post or email using the attached response form (one form for each SPD), but please only use one of the alternative methods of response.

The purpose of the Flooding SPD is to elaborate on Policy LO1 set out in the Council’s Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD).  It is intended to ensure that the Council provides clear guidance on the factors which need to be taken into account in preparing and determining applications for development in areas of flood risk.  The SPD in particular provides further guidance on how flood risk may be managed.

The purpose of the Housing Size and Type SPD is to elaborate on Policy HO4 set out in the Council’s Core Strategy and Policies DPD.  It is intended to ensure that the Council secures the right mix of dwellings providing one, two, three and four plus bedrooms in new development, so that, together with the existing housing stock, the housing needs of the Borough are best met.  The SPD in particular provides further guidance on the dwelling mix required in developments which incorporate an element of affordable housing.

Subject to the outcome of this consultation, the Council intends to formally adopt these SPDs later this year.  Further details on the preparation and consultation process are set out in the accompanying Consultation Statement.

If you would like any further information or have any queries on the above matters please do not hesitate to contact me.

John Brooks Bsc DipTP DMS MRTPI MCMI

Deputy Head of Planning and Housing Strategy

Spelthorne Borough Council

Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1XB

Tel: (01784) 446346

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LOSRA has received a number of enquiries regarding a Diamond Jubilee street party which was to have taken place in Hawke Park on 3rd June. It would appear that the planned event has now been cancelled; and that the cancellation has been greeted by a mixed response from residents in the neighbourhood.

We would like to point out that LOSRA was not instrumental in the organisation of the event, nor that we had any involvement from its inception or during its planning stages. We would also therefore like to confirm that we made no representations to the Council or any other parties in respect of the event's feasibility. This disclaimer is intended only as a courtesy to inform members that any enquiries should be directed to the organisers rather than to LOSRA.

Police CollegeFollowing discussions between local campaigners, the Planning Office and Linden Homes, an amended application has now been submitted for the Police College site in Green Street. This application represents a reduction in density of 5 dwellings but does not in any way meet the concerns of local residents. The density is still considered to be far too high when measured against the context of established developments in the immediate area; and, despite strong objections, Linden Homes has retained the site access in Green Street. Details of the revised application may be viewed by clicking here.

Representations should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by 1st May using the online form or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Melanie HarroldAt £5 on the door, the next event at Sunbury Cricket Club this Thursday 19th April is something of an experiment, as the gig falls on a Thursday since it was the only night Melanie had available during her mini-tour. It is hoped everyone will still be keen to come out, as the Club is also venturing into slightly different musical territory with some electric folk. It's hoped that the event could prove to be another rich musical seam to be mined in the future.

SCC welcomes Melanie Harrold, a fine singer/songwriter who made her name at Jasper Carrott’s Boggery Club and made two excellent albums for DJM in the 70s, first as Joanna Carlin and then reverting to her own name, produced by Hugh Murphy at the same time as he made the landmark “City To City” album with Gerry Rafferty. She went on to front the legendary Hank Wangford Band in the 80s, singing their unique brand of comedy country in the role of Irma Cetas, “the Vera Lynn of the North Sea oilfields”, alongside Gary Taylor, B.J Cole and Andy Roberts, before returning to her folk roots and making the marvellous Daphne’s Flight CD in 1995 with four other female folk luminaries. This gig is part of a mini-tour to promote her re-issue of her two 70s LPs on CD. Melanie's not only a very talented performer, but is also a real personality and raconteur, with a fount of stories from her varied career. It should be an entertaining evening.

Skate ParkLOSRA is aware that many residents have concerns about the Skatepark in Green Street and the subject has been the subject of much discussion at the Police Neighbourhood Panel meetings. The nuisances associated with the Park are now being taken up by local councillor Suzy Webb who will be leading a Task Group to get to grips with the problems that are being experienced by the community as a result of the misuse of the facility. Her remit will also include problems relating to poor workmanship on the original contract and the present arrangements for security and maintenance.

Local schools have been contacted to establish whether any problems have been experienced with late attendance and truanting; and one of the school governors will be meeting with Cllr. Webb to discuss the issues. Cllr. Webb has also visited the site several times and spoken to the youngsters using the park who have nominated one of their number to act as a spokesman. Decent lighting, a proper information/noticeboard and litter clearance are uppermost in the list of priorities.

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 09:23

LOSRA Spring Newsletter - Available Online

The Spring Newsletter is with the printers and house-to-house distribution should commence from Wednesday 11th April. It makes for heavy reading in parts but regrettably this is inevitable given the seriousness of some of the issues we currently face. Persevere with it to get a complete update on what's going on in Lower Sunbury.

Click here to view the Spring Newsletter Online

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