SWANLEY GETS EVEN GREENER

ALL ABOARD FOR THE TOUR

The Mayor of Swanley, Councillor Michael Mahy, the Mayor's Escort Gail O'Brien and the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress, Councillors David and Kathleen Coates led Mayor's from neighbouring boroughs on a tour of the facilities offered by Swanley Town Council.

The tour included visits to the Town Council's Banqueting facilities, play areas, open spaces, the new water play area at Swanley Park and also included a trip on the Swanley New Barn Railway.

As the sun shone, the Mayor and his guests enjoyed a buffet lunch in a marquee overlooking the lake at Swanley Park. All those who took part in the tour said that they had had a great time...and could not wait for another trip on the train! 

TOWN COUNCIL OBJECTS TO PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AT FORMER LAUNDRY SITE – BONNEY WAY

 At the meeting of the Town Council’s Development Control Committee on Wednesday 2 July, the Council unanimously voted to object to the proposal for the demolition of the existing laundry buildings and the erection of 68 new dwellings.

The committee raised a number of objections, highlighting the concerns of local residents that the proposal may have on the surrounding area. These objections included a loss of amenity due to the noise that such a large development would bring to local neighbours, the loss of privacy to residents in Woodlands Close caused by the height of some of the proposed buildings and concerns over highways safety due to the increase in vehicle movements that such a development would bring.

The Council’s objections will be heard at Sevenoaks District Council, who will make the final decision on whether planning permission will be granted. The Town Councillors requested that the matter be dealt with by full committee when it is considered by the District Council.

Below is the Landscape Master Plan