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Hi I live in River and run a professional local ca...

2011-06-20T14:33:45.320+01:00

Hi I live in River and run a professional local cake company called All About Cake. Please visit my website or my Facebook page for details of my local business. Thank you for looking, I hope to hear from you if you require a cake for any celebration.

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Please help to save removal of two Beech trees - L...

2011-02-07T10:43:09.798Z

Please help to save removal of two Beech trees - Land R/O Sunningdale & Adj High Trees House - The Avenue - Temple Ewell

Write to DDC planning Dept. email: conservation@dover.gov.uk or developmentcontrol@dover.gov.uk

EXAMPLE:

Dear Ms Russell,

We would like to object to the proposed application DOV/11/00046 - Removal of two Beech trees on the following grounds:

1. There is no mention of the trees being diseased in the main report to which Mr. Barker refers to.
2. If the trees are felled, there is no mention of replacing them.
3. There are still 5 trees to be replaced from the felling which was undertaken in April 2008, for which you have been contacted about, by us on several occasions. At the time these were felled, it was confirmed by CPRE and Natural England these 5 trees were not diseased.
4. The land is not a building plot as described in the application. The original planning grant was that this area was to serve as the rear garden for ‘Up and Down’, having previously been the rear garden to Kinnoul.
5. It should be noted that the builder has made several applications to build on the site, which to date have rightly been refused, of which the close proximity to the trees was a major factor in the refusal.
6. The development of the plot has already had an adverse effect on the trees, as the slope mentioned is due to clearance for this plot. Consequently additional pressure is now being put on the remaining trees, and any future development will exacerbate the situation for neighbouring properties.

In conclusion, this only serves to assist the builder in applying for another development, lining his pockets, at the expense of conservation of the trees.

Please confirm receipt of this email.

Your sincerely,

Steve and Helen Chattaway
High Trees House
Green Lane
Temple Ewell
Dover
CT16 3AR

cc
Temple Ewell Parish Council
Tree Warden
Local Residents

Wishing all locals & readers a happy & pro...

2010-12-30T14:11:53.843Z

Wishing all locals & readers a happy & prosperous 2011

Removal of trees & driveway / parking space. ...

2010-09-10T15:52:19.944+01:00

Removal of trees & driveway / parking space.

Reported in the Trees category anonymously at 15:37 today
Sent to Dover District Council 2 minutes later

Many residents of Temple Ewell have concerns of trees being removed and what looks like an unauthorised construction of a driveway / parking space emerging onto Green lane. No planning permission for 52 Target Firs can be found of DDC web site. Can you please look into this for me so I can pass information onto other residents. Thank you.

chasing trees at Kinnoul again Time will tell...

2010-07-28T21:39:54.508+01:00

**chasing trees at Kinnoul again**

Time will tell!

A compliance notice was supposed to served on the greedy builder over a year ago.

Regards, Steve.

Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Dear Mr Chattaway

Please be assured the file is still open; I hope we will be in a position to make progress soon.

Regards

Anne Russell

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Hi Anne,

Has any further progress been made with respect to the 5 replacement trees at the “Kinnoul plot”, ideally for autumn/winter planting please?

Cc CPRE, TEPC and local residents.

Regards, S Chattaway.

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Hi Anne,
Have you progressed the 5 replacement trees at the “Kinnoul plot” any further please?

It will be 2+ years soon.

Regards, S Chattaway.

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Dear Mrs Chattaway

I have now made contact with Mr Barker and will be discussing the replanting with him (his address had changed).

Regards

Anne Russell
Trees and High Hedges Officer

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Any feedback please?

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

I sent a reminder letter to Mr Barker on 29 April 2009 regarding replanting five trees, as yet I have had no response, although it has only been a week.

Anne Russell

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Subject: RE: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Can we have some feedback please? It will be to late to plant them for a second year!

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Subject: Replacement trees at Kinnoul

Dear Ms Chattaway

I refer to your email of 15 April 2009 sent via our Customer Services.

I have noted the information contained in your email regarding replacement planting for felled trees at Kinnoul, and will follow this up. Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed.

Regards

Anne Russell
Trees and High Hedges Officer

Has anybody in Temple Ewell thought of having an a...

2010-06-26T19:26:03.826+01:00

Has anybody in Temple Ewell thought of having an adults 60's & 70's Disco,there must be a lot of people that were around in those good times and enjoyed the music.

Replacement of 5 felled trees - The Avenue (Kinnou...

2010-06-10T15:21:53.274+01:00

Replacement of 5 felled trees - The Avenue (Kinnoul plot). I have today chased DDC for an update again. The builder still as not replanted them.

The trees were felled back in 2008.

Dear Parish Council, I am contacting you on the b...

2010-06-09T19:43:36.410+01:00

Dear Parish Council,

I am contacting you on the behalf of a local resident, who recently told me that he had asked children & carers from the home not to play football in the area of the garages in Temple Side/Target Firs. (A ‘NO BALL GAMES’ SIGN IS CLEARLY VISIBLE).

Today he approached me again to say it had not stopped. This was not the only problem as he witnessed branches being broken off the tree within the roundabout by children from the home, again in the presence of the carer. Apparently he was met with verbal abuse on both occasions, so he is not very happy!

He did say I could use his name, but with the Channels & Choices / Police issuing unfounded harassment notices to local residents, I have decided not to disclose at this stage. I assume you know that PCSO Stevens has complaints made against her with respect to “Neglect of Duty” & “Oppressive behaviour”. I have 17 signatures to the affect that she neglected visiting local’s reference problems, children’s home. This has been ongoing since August 2009, initially through PCSO Reed, PC Marsden and PC Thompson (and in my opinion they should be charged with the same complaints!), and to date there has still been no satisfactory resolution. It has been dealt with through the Police Complaints Procedure overseen by the IPCC, and has now been viewed to the Chief Inspector Elmes and is awaiting review by the Police Standards Department.

This is the second time vandalism has occurred in the area, this time clearly witnessed. (Damage to “No entry” sign on Green Lane gate, where smokers gather being the other incident).

Local residents still have to endure parking problems/invasion despite emails (attached) sent to Channels & Choices. It has recently been disclosed that the home is used for TRAINING / TEACHING / VISITS and MEETINGS (the email is available, should you wish to view it). The situation is being closely monitored by residents.

I trust you will take note of the problems and help the residents resolve the ongoing issues?

I look forward to your comments.

Regards,
S Chattaway.

Cc: Channels & Choices, Residents & Temple Ewell News Blog.

Dear Parish Council, I am contacting you on the b...

2010-06-09T19:40:49.181+01:00

To all Temple Ewell Residents: Merry Christmas and...

2009-12-21T15:43:33.170Z

To all Temple Ewell Residents:
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy 2010!!

Replacement of Felled Trees - The Avenue(Kinnoul p...

2009-10-20T16:57:24.478+01:00

Replacement of Felled Trees - The Avenue(Kinnoul plot).

Good news update we received from Cllr. Roger Frayne.

Dear Cllr Frayne I refer to your email of 19 October 2009 regarding the above site, that has been passed to me for attention. I had a site meeting with Mr Barker in September 2009 when replanting five trees as replacements for those that were removed in 2008 was discussed. I followed this up in writing, stating that the replacements should be planted in the coming planting season. I have not had a reply to my letter. If I hear nothing from Mr Barker by mid November I will write again, warning him that if he does not comply the Council consider issuing a Tree Replacement Notice. As far as the hedgerow you mention is concerned, I have no knowledge of this and it was not mentioned in any of Mr Delaney's notes prior to my taking over the case. I suggest you contact the Planning Investigation Officer who may be able to help. Regards Anne Russell

Trees and High Hedges Officer Dover District Council Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PJ

Thank you to all the immediate neighbours (to date...

2009-08-23T11:29:55.227+01:00

Thank you to all the immediate neighbours (to date 17 signatures) supporting the fact that they have not had the opportunity to express feelings regarding the continuing issues around Compass House.

Street light out for over six weeks Reported in t...

2009-08-12T18:21:48.197+01:00

Street light out for over six weeks

Reported in the Street lighting category by steve cook at 16:34 today
Sent to Kent County Council less than a minute later

Ccu1 street light not working. Been given run around .. now told electrical supply will take up to 4 weeks only light in street

A2 Crossing update - Green Lane - Temple Ewell / W...

2009-07-22T17:26:33.778+01:00

A2 Crossing update - Green Lane - Temple Ewell / Whitfield.

Dear Mr Chattaway,

A2 Whitfield – Overgrown Vegetation

I am writing further to my previous email reference, 0316.3.02/30229 regarding the above.

Works to cut back the overgrown vegetation will be carried out within the next 5 days. I apologise for the delay in programming these works, we were awaiting the use of appropriate machinery in order to undergo the works.

Once again I would like to thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. Should you have any further queries please contact me.

Kind regards,
Jo Rickword

Customer Care Officer
On behalf of the Highways Agency.
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Many thanks for arranging to sort this out, it is appreciated.

Regards,
S Chattaway
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From: Steve [mailto:steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com]
Sent: 24 June 2009 13:34
To: Area 4
Subject: RE: A2 Whitfield - Overgrown Vegetation

The warning sign’s need to be more visible to, you are nearly on top of them before you see what they are.

Thank you.

Kent County Council responce letter Ref: Parking f...

2009-07-09T19:05:41.034+01:00

Kent County Council responce letter Ref: Parking for children's home.

Dear Mr. Heaps,

With reference to your letter dated 6 June 2009 that I assume should be 6 July 2009. You need to be aware of the following facts:

If PCSO Stevens visited the area more often she could see we still have a problem even though the whole frontage is paved hence the wording in the complaint and the supplied photos sent from Fix My Street that I assume you have looked at? The car park is not big enough and they then just park any where they like with no consideration. The effective solution is for the home to have there meetings elsewhere not yellow lines. This is a residential area not the start of a business park.

As past experience as show PCSO Stevens is not an effective traffic warden, thus inappropriate parking continues. PCSO Stevens would prefer to defend the Children’s home. Just recently, she has threatened me by telling me to stop taking photos of the property in respect of garden maintenance and car parking. As you can imagine I am not happy and considering contacting her superior should I hear any more nonsense on the subject.

PCSO Stevens has been known to target cars indiscriminately and then has the pathetic excuse stating they did not know who the vehicle belonged to. (see attached) (Other trivial parking problems, always present in the same area on a daily basis are just ignored. Personally not a great problem to me).

The PCSO has admitted she has not spoken to the local residents on any subject in connection with the impact of the new home!

You will in due course hear about the car from the home careering out of the drive, across the junction and into the fence of my opposite neighbour. (Telephone received on Saturday from my opposite neighbour). She was lucky! Apparently this was met with a load of verbal abuse from the home into the bargain!

Can you please forward this to email to the local highways inspector and approximate personal within DDC for me.

Regards,

S Chattaway

Cc. PCSO Stevens, Parish Council, residents and Temple Ewell Blog.

Hi Gretel, Just over a year ago you was very supp...

2009-07-06T19:43:45.154+01:00

Hi Gretel,

Just over a year ago you was very supportive of building plot - Sunday working issues. You had no problem and actively supported photo or even video evidence (and that included personal footage) correct?

Ref: article 8 of the Human Right Act, in what way as my photos broken the law in respect of privacy? I have posted an extract from the Police National Legal Database on the Blog in respect of photo taking, as it appears to conflict with what you are saying. Having checked the Act, I note it refers to ‘family life’ and as we know, Compass House is a business! It seems as though you are again plucking legislation out of thin air, without checking its validity, and could easily be turned around for ours and other resident’s family human rights.

Ref: vulnerable people, you know as well as the local residents the home is totally exposed to being overlooked by virtue of its elevated location Residents/neighbours have a right to look, take photos and entertain in there back gardens should they wish, we have checked this fact with other authorities. Full view photos of the said home are available on the Channels & Choices website for all to see. Really in reality you are only endorsing the home is not suitable for a residential area!

Photos are freely displayed by members of the public on the “Fix My Street” Web site and many others without any reference to Data protection act or any other disclosures. So why are you referencing it? The public as a right to highlight problem areas.

The photos were clearly not taken on the property as you stated. If you care to view garden of the home, you will again see some of the weeds are nearly as tall as yourself already.

Again recent photos are clearly not taken on the property and can be viewed on the web @ http://www.fixmystreet.com/report/62686. As previously predicted, “Meetings held regularly (at least weekly), with excessive numbers of cars, over spilling onto the road, causing inconvenience and obstruction (i.e. parking opposite & close junctions). Frequently the property's frontage looks like a car sales forecourt, and is out of character with the residential area.” But don’t take my word for highlighting this. Ask the residents’ opinions who live at the top of Templeside, particularly those who have no off road parking facility.

If you are an officer acting for everybody, why have you not contacted any of the local affected residents around the location of the home? The resentment/impact extends further than you think too!! I can think of a few reasons, but why are you continually siding with the home? You need to get both sides of the story!

I am seriously considering contacting your superior with harassment, supplying incorrect information and wasting my time complaint if this continues. Your previous explanation of parking problems were considered a joke, i.e. you didn’t know who the van belonged to and protecting the home - countless references and total disbelief by many members of the public! Talk to other residents before you disgrace yourself any more, your “street cred” is at an all-time low. To be honest with you I have blocked quite a number of the comments submitted to the TE Blog in respect of policing of the area! Let’s face fact’s the business you are helping/protecting can’t even tell the truth!

It remains to be seen if the manager of the home has learnt his lesson yet. If he can’t give the public the “time of day” and run away into the bargain then he should not be dealing with the public!! At the end of the day, the home is run as a business, and the staff treat it as a place of work, and have no idea of the impact of their operation or actions on the local neighbourhood.

Regards,

S. Chattaway.

Cc Parish Council, TE Blog and local residents.

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2009-07-06T19:39:39.659+01:00

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From: Gretel STEVENS PSE 56664 [mailto:gretel.stevens@kent.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 06 July 2009 09:50
To: Steve
Subject: RE: Hello Mr Chattaway

Hello Steve

There is a law that states that people have a right to there own privacy it is article 8 of the human right act. They are vulnerable people living in the home and there is also the DATA protection act that means you should have peoples permission to publish their property on the webb site.I would like to state that I am the officer for every one in the village and have spoken to the staff at the home as well as speaking to you, I feel that the home have done every thing that they can to fit in with the residents.

yours sincerely

Gretel Stevens

Photos in public places taken from the Police Nati...

2009-06-26T15:40:24.099+01:00

Photos in public places taken from the Police National Legal Database.

Question

Q717
I want to take some photos in public, is it now illegal?

Answer

It is not illegal to take photographs or video footage in public places unless it is for criminal or terrorist purposes.

There will be places where you have access as a member of the public, but will have to ask permission or may be prevented altogether. These could include stately homes, museums, churches shopping malls, railway stations and council/government buildings. You need to check the situation out on a case by case basis.............. see link:

https://www.askthe.police.uk/Content/Q717.htm

Excessive car parking in residential area Reporte...

2009-06-23T22:28:55.554+01:00

Excessive car parking in residential area

Reported in the Car parking category anonymously at 22:00 today
Sent to Dover District Council 4 minutes later

Meetings held regularly (at least weekly), with excessive numbers of cars, overspilling onto the road, causing inconvenience and obstruction(ie parking opposite & close junctions). Frequently the property's frontage looks like a car sales forecourt, and is out of character with the residential area.

Dangerous path & fence - The Avenue, Temple Ew...

2009-06-21T16:14:56.630+01:00

Dangerous path & fence - The Avenue, Temple Ewell. UPDATE

Posted anonymously at 15:20, Sunday 17 May 2009

Dover District Council have followed up and agreed the fence is dangerous. They have contacted Channels and Choices, the owner of the property, but as yet no further action.

Posted anonymously at 15:28 today

Channels and Choices (childrens home)have still not fixed the fence, despite a follow up by Dover District Council. This is disgraceful as they are supposed to care for children!!!

PCSO communication. Hi Gretel, Can you please su...

2009-06-21T08:13:30.144+01:00

PCSO communication.

Hi Gretel,

Can you please supply documentation in relation to taking photos of other peoples property? The photos are to show the neglect of the garden, see correspondence sent to TEPC or in the Blog.

It’s noted that you are always willing to help the children’s home but not assist the local affected residents!

I am already in discussion with DDC on various problems.

Any discussion with Compass House will only be via letter or email because of recent communication (you can read it on the Blog).

Regards,

S. Chattaway.

CC Temple Ewell Blog.

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From: Gretel STEVENS PSE 56664 [mailto:gretel.stevens@kent.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 20 June 2009 21:48
To: steve.chattaway@ntlworld.com
Subject: Hello Mr Chattaway

Hello Mr Chattaway

I have been informed by Compass House that you are still taking photos of their vehicles while they are in the drive of their house. You have also been putting them on your Blogg, could I ask you why you are doing this? Also I would like to advise you that it is illegal to take photos on other peoples property. If you would like me to arrange a meeting for you, some one from the council, a police officer and a member of staff from the home to meet up and discuss any issues then I would be glad to do this.I am on leave until 02/07/2009 but would be happy to meet up after that

Gretel Stevens

Mr Anonymous, I would have thought it was obvious ...

2009-06-18T11:55:41.383+01:00

Mr Anonymous, I would have thought it was obvious what "CHICKEN" referenced. This simply means you are hiding your identity, hence my suspicions you have contact with the home!

You talk about me being rude, but it's OK for you to call me wimpy man and a village idiot!!

GO AWAY BEFORE YOU DIG YOURSELF AN EVEN BIGGER HOLE!

Mr Anonymous, I suggest you keep out of local issu...

2009-06-18T11:14:59.862+01:00

Mr Anonymous, I suggest you keep out of local issues, you obviously have to much time to waste!

Reference children's well being: Dover District Council have recommended modification of the dangerous fence. The so called caring home are refusing to rectify!

You call yourself "the Essex bird"
I would say "THE ESSEX CHICKEN" would be more appropriate!

Mr Anonymous, you are welcome to contact TE Parish...

2009-06-18T08:32:28.023+01:00

Mr Anonymous, you are welcome to contact TE Parish Council if you wish, they have been sent copies of all communication to date. They have also been asked to assist all the residents affected. Some of the TEPC members live close to the area of the home so can see the problems at first hand.

Inappropriate comments will not be tolerated / published especially as you are from Essex.I can assure you residents would not be happy with me if I allowed it. I can only assume you have connections with the home in some way.

I see you did not respond to my question "What do you do for your community"!

I expect you would be the first one to cry "NIMBY" if the home was on your doorstep!!

Well done Steve - keep up the good work sorting th...

2009-06-09T09:47:29.784+01:00

Well done Steve - keep up the good work sorting the children's home out.

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Hi I live in River and run a professional local ca...

Please help to save removal of two Beech trees - L...

Wishing all locals & readers a happy & pro...

Removal of trees & driveway / parking space. ...

**chasing trees at Kinnoul again** Time will tell...

Has anybody in Temple Ewell thought of having an a...

Replacement of 5 felled trees - The Avenue (Kinnou...

Dear Parish Council, I am contacting you on the b...

Dear Parish Council, I am contacting you on the b...

To all Temple Ewell Residents: Merry Christmas and...

Replacement of Felled Trees - The Avenue(Kinnoul p...

Thank you to all the immediate neighbours (to date...

Street light out for over six weeks Reported in t...

A2 Crossing update - Green Lane - Temple Ewell / W...

Kent County Council responce letter Ref: Parking f...

Hi Gretel, Just over a year ago you was very supp...

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Photos in public places taken from the Police Nati...

Excessive car parking in residential area Reporte...

Dangerous path & fence - The Avenue, Temple Ew...

PCSO communication. Hi Gretel, Can you please su...

Mr Anonymous, I would have thought it was obvious ...

Mr Anonymous, I suggest you keep out of local issu...

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