Furlong Road Action Group

New Planning Application for 37 Furlong Road

AngusP — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:17:26 +0000

AT: Rear of 29 to 39 and 37 Furlong Road, Bourne End

BY: R.A.P. Building and Developments

APPLICATION FOR: Demolition of no 37 Furlong Road and erection of a three storey 40 bed residential care home with 13 11 car parking spaces, landscaping and bin stores.

This can be viewed online www.wycombe.gov.uk, planning REF is 10/05016/FUL

You can find it here: Click Here

This application was refused by the council. Thank you to all of you that contributed to the comments on the planning application.

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We have also created a Facebook group to raise this issue with other Bourne End residents. If you would like to join – go to “groups” on facebook and search for “Stop High Density Commercial Development in Bourne End“, and then please join.

Also – those of you on Twitter – please follow “Furlongrag” for updates.

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More information will be posted for everybody as soon as possible, so please keep watching this space.

POLL HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO HEAVY REPEAT VOTING.

Furlong Road traffic issues.

markjolliffe — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:24:51 +0000

UPDATE: It looks like the pedestrian crossing is going to become a reality! Please click here for latest news.

A meeting was held on 20^th January with Councillors Mike Appleyard, Simon Fowke and David Watson. Various traffic options were discussed; these included one way traffic systems, pedestrian crossings, parking restrictions. Wycombe District Council has earmarked possible funds for a pedestrian crossing outside Alfred Court. However, there are a number of technical difficulties with all of the options discussed.

It is clear that any changes must be part of an overall package that should include traffic calming measures, such as a 20mph speed limit. In addition parking restrictions must include an element of resident parking permits. We will keep you undated with developments.

Minutes from meeting

markjolliffe — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:06:09 +0000

For those of you who were unable to attend the meeting in St Marks Church hall, copies of the meeting minutes have been attached. Copies of these minutes have been circulated to WDC & Parish councillors. Click here for minutes .

Outstanding Turnout @ Traffic Meeting

AngusP — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:33:02 +0000

Tonight, more than 60 concerned residents of Furlong Road and surrounding area attended the meeting held at St Marks church hall to discuss the local traffic issues. Ian Francis delivered a superb presentation that outlined the issues and potential options that could be presented to WDC to consider. The meeting was also attended by councillors from WDC and the Parish Council, all whom expressed support for this effort.

We will post the minutes from the meeting as soon as they are available. In the mean time, for those that missed the meeting – you can run through Ian’s presentation here. We need your ongoing participation in this effort – so please check back soon for more news and opportunities to comment and register your views.

Please Note:- This effort needs all concerned residents to participate and support the hard work being done by Ian and others to get this issue addressed. Please participate in our poll to register your views on the mandate that was given to Ian and those supporting the effort!

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Traffic Issues: Public Meeting Mon 20th October

AngusP — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:34:07 +0000

Earlier this year a petition was compiled and presented to the District Council expressing residents concerns about the road traffic issues in the Furlong Road area.

Following this, it has been agreed that a public meeting should be held between the residents and Councilors to discuss the best way forward. Ian Francis has arranged for this to take place at St Marks Church Hall on Monday 20th October at 6.00pm (18h00).

It is very important that as many residents as possible attend in order to show the level of our concern. At least 3 Councilors will be there to hear our views and to answer questions.

We will post more information here as it becomes available.

37 Furlong Road: Permission Refused!

AngusP — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:29:01 +0000

Wycombe District Council has refused planning permission (for the moment) for the proposed demolition and redevelopment of 37 Furlong Road. The decision notice was posted on the planning website on the 17th July together with a number of other related documents. The reasons for the refusal makes interesting reading. You can find all the related documentation here.

What this does show is that the community can achieve something if we all get behind it – it makes sense now to double our efforts to get behind the flag to get the traffic issues on the road resolved!

Furlong Road traffic report.

markjolliffe — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:42:24 +0000

Following meeting on 3rd July see attached report from Bucks County Council about traffic concerns in Furlong Road.

Traffic: Latest News

AngusP — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:33:06 +0000

Ian Francis presented the Furlong Road traffic petition at the Council meeting on Thursday 3^rd July.

The meeting went well with a very positive attitude from all Local Councillors, Simon Fowke, David Watson (chairman) and Mike Appleyard. The traffic councillor, Ken Moloughney has made a visit to Furlong Road and was also in agreement that improvements need to be made. The timescale for the improvements will not be immediate because of budget restraints, but if we continue to apply pressure there is a real chance that improved traffic management will be implemented.

It seems likely that the next step will be to organise some meetings between Furlong Road / Close residents and Council members to see which of the proposals are most favourable. A document with details of our petition along with possible solutions was issued at the meeting. Ian has asked permission for the relevant parts of the document to be published on the F.R.A.G. website. If and when this is forthcoming we will post this information along with any possible dates for meetings

Bourne End Post Office to Close!

markjolliffe — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:14:07 +0000

The Post Office has proposed that the branch in Bourne End village centre is to close and that the Furlong Rd branch remains open. Post Office literature lists Furlong Road as a nearby alternative branch and states “There is roadside parking available nearby”. Many residents are campaigning for improvements to the congestion and traffic levels in Furlong Road. There is concern that this proposal is likely to increase traffic and create additional demand for parking. Clearly there is a fine line between loss of an amenity & increased congestion.

The issue is to be raised at the next council meeting.

For more information you can find a related article from the Bucks Free Press here.

Have your say. Why not ‘Air your views’, in the Speakers Corner. We are interested in your comments & suggestions.

37 Furlong Road:- Bats are a Protected Species!

AngusP — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:17:31 +0000

It has come to our attention that the bats that are regularly seen at dusk around 37 Furlong Road (and may/probably originate from this site) are a protected species. This has been flagged to Natural England and WDC so that they are aware. If the bats are indeed at risk – as local residents, we need to ensure that the appropriate actions are in place to ensure that this is dealt with in the appropriate manner. If this is something that you feel is an issue that should be highlighted – please feel free to register your views via the WDC website and/or drop an email to Natural England.

The last sighting of the bats was on 08 June 2008 so they are still very much in existence in the area.