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=== March 2025 ===
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{{source|Claygate Courier, March 2025 issue, page 6}}
 
=== October 2024 ===
The wooden tubs that brighten up the pavements in The Parade are owned by the CVA. And they are planted, maintained and watered by Claygate in Bloom volunteers. Some of the tubs are falling apart and we are delighted that Councillor Mary Marshall has donated some of her Councillor's funds to buy seven new ones. They have arrived (smelling of whisky!) and will be put in place after the pavement repairs are finished. Thank you Mary. Replacing each tub involves removing plants and soil, removing the bricks that are below the soil and putting everything back in the new tub with the addition of new soil. The whole operation takes about an hour and we would love to hear from anyone who could spare the time to help to do one.
{{source|CVA email, 20th October 2024}}
 
{{cpc-achi|23rd May 2024|Objected to the [[The Parade|Station House]] HMO Development (2024/0118) at East Area planning committee, on the grounds of parking issues on [[The Parade]]. Unfortunately EBC voted for the development despite admitting at  the Committee Meeting that there is a parking issue.}}
{{cpc-achi|2nd April 2024|Objected to [[The Parade|Station House]] development (2024/0118). Raised concerns about insufficient car parking and the proposal's compliance with the relevant spatial regulations.}}
{{cpc-achi|2nd April 2024|Objected to [[The Parade|Station House]] development (2024/0118). Raised concerns about insufficient car parking and the proposal's compliance with the relevant spatial regulations.}}
=== York House № 18A ===
 
* {{cpc-value| <!-- property --> York House 18A The Parade,  KT10 0NU| <!-- date data retrieved --> 9-FEB-21| <!-- Zoopla estimate -->£811,000| <!-- Most recent selling price --> not known| <!-- Most recently sold in --> not known}}
[[File:Parade painting.jpg|400px|right]]
* {{CPC-planning|2020/2440|York House 18A The Parade,  KT10 0NU|Part single/part first-floor rear extension incorporating attached garage, rear dormer window, bin and cycle stores and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing detached garage.|Dormer window permitted.}}
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:EBC assessed “the proposed dormer window would be of a size and scale that would dominate the rear roof slope of the host building. Typically, this would not be acceptable, however it is noted that there are several dormers of a similar size, scale and finish further along the terrace, one of which was permitted within the last few years at No. 28A The Parade, reference 2017/2854. As such in this instance it is considered that the proposed dormer would be in keeping with the existing character of the area.”
== 2024 Planning Applications ==
:The applicant amended the plans to
:* remove the proposed PV slate roof tiles from the front elevation that would otherwise not match surrounding buildings.
:* Replace the ground source heat pump has with an air source heat pump which is not considered to be harmful to the character of the area or the amenity of the neighbouring properties by reason of noise and disturbance. {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 28-JAN-21}}
*{{CPC-planning|2020/2440|York House 18A The Parade KT10 0NU|Part single/part first-floor rear extension incorporating attached garage, second-floor rear terrace, rear dormer window, front solar panels, bin and cycle stores and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing detached garage.|No Objection with comments. Observation: The proposed development looks like it may have overlooking implications for neighbouring properties.}}  {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 5-NOV-20}}
*{{CPC-planning|2020/1431|York House 18A The Parade|Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3 Class O: Change of use from Offices (B1a) to Residential (C3)| We would like to note that Bedroom 2 looks to below the minimum government size requirements.}} {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 16-JUL-20}}


=== Station House ===
=== Station House ===
{{plan-app-decid|<!-- 1. APPLICATION NUMBER -->2024/1538|<!-- 2. ADDRESS -->Station House, The Parade|<!-- 3. PROPOSAL --> Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 5 (Noise insulation to Buildings) of planning permission 2024/0118.|<!-- 4. CPC VERDICT --> No Objections. No Comments.|<!-- 5. EBC DECISION -->Condition(s) - Confirm Compliance}}
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{{plan-app-decid|<!-- 1. APPLICATION NUMBER -->2024/0118|<!-- 2. ADDRESS -->Station House, [[The Parade]]|<!-- 3. PROPOSAL --> Change of Use from Residential (C3) to 1 Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) with associated works including refuse store, cycle racks, rooflights to west elevation and alterations to fenestration following demolition of external store.|<!-- 4. CPC VERDICT -->Objection with Comment<br>1. CPC PC does not believe that the proposal complies with relevant spatial regulations, but accepts, of course, that the Case Officer will make his/her own judgement on this.<br>2. CPC PC does not accept the views expressed in Item 53 of the Officer’s Report on application 2023/1301 as regards parking stress, in particular “However, the parking surveys for previous applications ………….. concluded that there is capacity for further on-street parking and….. concluded that there would be no significant adverse effect on parking stress arising from the development.” – especially in the light of recent changes, namely:-<br>a. Claygate Station carpark is no longer free at weekends<br>b. Torrington Lodge carpark is likely to be developed in the not-too distant future, with a corresponding loss of carparking spaces. As a result, CPC PC requests that the question of parking stress in the area be wholly reconsidered.<br>3. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC requests that a condition be imposed preventing any fixed structure, or planting, being made within a distance to be determined by EBC from the retaining wall, in order to seek to guarantee its stability over time.<br>4. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC request that a Construction Traffic Management Plan be required which, inter alia, prevents deliveries to the site during normal rush hour periods in order to [1] ensure the safety of rail passengers and [2] avoid congestion in the Parade. NB: In addition, CPC Chair, Cllr Holt, made a representation of Objection at the East Area Planning Committee meeting, focussing on parking stress|<!-- 5. EBC DECISION -->Grant Planning Permission<br>3 x std conditions<br>1 x Obscure glazing<br>1 x Noise Insulation<br>1 x Cycle Parking<br>1 x Refuse/Recycling}}
{{plan-app-decid|<!-- 1. APPLICATION NUMBER -->2024/0118|<!-- 2. ADDRESS -->Station House, [[The Parade]]|<!-- 3. PROPOSAL --> Change of Use from Residential (C3) to 1 Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) with associated works including refuse store, cycle racks, rooflights to west elevation and alterations to fenestration following demolition of external store.|<!-- 4. CPC VERDICT -->Objection with Comment<br>1. CPC PC does not believe that the proposal complies with relevant spatial regulations, but accepts, of course, that the Case Officer will make his/her own judgement on this.<br>2. CPC PC does not accept the views expressed in Item 53 of the Officer’s Report on application 2023/1301 as regards parking stress, in particular “However, the parking surveys for previous applications ………….. concluded that there is capacity for further on-street parking and….. concluded that there would be no significant adverse effect on parking stress arising from the development.” – especially in the light of recent changes, namely:-<br>a. Claygate Station carpark is no longer free at weekends<br>b. Torrington Lodge carpark is likely to be developed in the not-too distant future, with a corresponding loss of carparking spaces. As a result, CPC PC requests that the question of parking stress in the area be wholly reconsidered.<br>3. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC requests that a condition be imposed preventing any fixed structure, or planting, being made within a distance to be determined by EBC from the retaining wall, in order to seek to guarantee its stability over time.<br>4. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC request that a Construction Traffic Management Plan be required which, inter alia, prevents deliveries to the site during normal rush hour periods in order to [1] ensure the safety of rail passengers and [2] avoid congestion in the Parade. NB: In addition, CPC Chair, Cllr Holt, made a representation of Objection at the East Area Planning Committee meeting, focussing on parking stress|<!-- 5. EBC DECISION -->Grant Planning Permission<br>3 x std conditions<br>1 x Obscure glazing<br>1 x Noise Insulation<br>1 x Cycle Parking<br>1 x Refuse/Recycling}}




{{CPC-action|AP58| Clerk to write to EBC Planning and EBC Councillors highlighting the CPC Planning Committee's strong concerns regarding the Station House development (application no. 2019/2381) and requesting that CPC receives visibility of a Traffic Management plan before construction commences as well as confirmation of who will be overseeing the adherence to this Traffic Management plan at EBC. '''DONE'''. Nathalie Lynch at EBC Planning confirmed as part of the grant of permission, a condition has been imposed requiring a Construction Transport Management Plan to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the development commences.
[[File:Parade Station.jpg|left|400px]]
[[File:Parade 2.jpg|right|400px]]
 
== Historical Notes ==
[[File:Hare Lane Parade.png|frame|400px|Junction of The Parade with Hare Lane|right]]
'''THE PARADE''', originally called ''Station Road'', was developed as the main shopping centre after the arrival of the railway. The shops nearest the station were built in the 1890s, the eastern end a little later and those in Hare Lane in the 1930s.
 
The main shopping centre of the Parade, originally called Station Road, was not developed until the end of the 19th century: that section of the Parade from 23 to 37 was built in 1897, as marked on the upper facade of number 23.


To date, an application to confirm compliance with this condition has not been submitted. Once an application has been received, Surrey County Council as the Highway Authority would be consulted for their views/comments on the Construction Transport Management Plan. The condition requires the approved details in the Construction Transport Management Plan to be followed. Any breach of a planning condition would need to be reported to the EBC Planning Compliance team so that this can be investigated.}}
The shops named Station Buildings on the opposite side of the road were probably built a little earlier, as old deeds indicate that the first premises to be built in Station Road were at the western end near the station and were occupied by North & Co, estate agent.
{{CPC-action|AP59| Cllr Lessor to send photos of [[The Parade]] shopping area on a Saturday to the Clerk so the Clerk can include in her communication to EBC to demonstrate the extent of pedestrian and vehicle traffic prior to any construction taking place at Station House (application 2019/2381). '''DONE'''.}}
{{CPC-action|AP60| Cllr Herbert to ask Claremont Cars if they are aware of the Station House development and its approval. '''DONE'''. Claremont cars are now working remotely so as things stand the development would not affect them. {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 8-OCT-20}}
}}


'''2019/2381 Station House The Parade KT10 0PB''' (A terrace of 4 two-storey flats and conversion of existing detached house into one shared dwelling (HMO) and two flats, alterations to fenestration, boundary wall to a height of 1.8m and associated hardstanding and landscaping following demolition of existing side extension) was granted “Permission in Principle” at the East Area Planning Sub-Committee. Details can be found in Appendix A. The Committee raised significant concern about the disruptive impact the construction of this development would cause to the Parade shopping area, residents, local shops and the ability of residents to access Claygate train station. It was agreed that clear guidelines for traffic management needed to be in place before construction could commence. {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 10-SEP-20}}
[[File:Parade 4.jpg|right|450px|link=]]
Old photographs show that some of the shops in the Parade in these early days provided quite different services to those offered in more recent times; unfortunately the details are not always very clear. However, what is apparent is that the shops were gas-lit both inside and outside, and while the pavements were made up, the road was not. Motor cars were virtually non-existent, and horse-drawn carriages for the better-off residents of Claygate predominated.
[[File:Parade5.jpg|left|450px|link=]]


{{CPC-action|AP58|Clerk to write to EBC Planning and EBC Councillors highlighting the CPC Planning Committee's strong concerns and requesting that CPC receives visibility of a Traffic Management plan before construction commences as well as confirmation of who will be overseeing the adherence to this Traffic Management plan at EBC.}}
One of the oldest shops in the Parade, in terms of continuity of name and trading activity, is Johnston's, the Post Office and newsagent.
{{CPC-action|AP59| Cllr Lesser to send photos of The Parade shopping area on a Saturday to the Clerk so the Clerk can include in her communication to EBC to demonstrate the extent of pedestrian and vehicle traffic prior to any construction taking place.}}
[[File:Parade 3.jpg|right|450px]]
{{CPC-action|AP60|Cllr Herbert to ask Claremont Cars if they are aware of the Station House development and its approval.}}


{{CPC-planning|2019/2381|Station House, The Parade KT10 0PB|A terrace of four two-storey flats and conversion of existing detached house into one shared dwelling (HMO) and two flats, alterations to fenestration, boundary wall to a height of 1.8m and associated hardstanding and landscaping following demolition of existing side extension.|EBC granted “Permission in Principle” at East Area Planning Sub-Committee subject to 11 conditions that included:
It was not until 1930 that the remaining few vacant plots at the eastern end of The Parade were developed. This is discernible from the different architecture styles of the flats above the shop fronts.
* '''Landscaping''': No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council and these works shall be implemented prior to occupation of any part of the development or in accordance to a timetable to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
* '''Permitted Development Rights''': restricted
* '''Land Stability''': No development excluding site clearance shall commence until a detailed site investigation shall be carried out which will inform the design of the structural retaining wall, method for retaining structures and any other remedial works in relation to land stability.
* '''Construction Transport Management Plan''': No development shall commence until a Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.}}  {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL planning meeting 10-SEP-20}}


=== The area ===
Station Garage (Claygate) Ltd started business in 1929 and had a showroom and kerbside pumps at  22 [[The Parade]], as well as the present workshop at the rear of The Parade near the station. In earlier times it also sold cycles and provided a 24-hour car hire service.  
{{CPC-action|AP60|Clerk to notify {{sc|Claygate in Bloom}} of £150 for bulbs & plants for [[The Parade]] bed. Cllr Collon to be in contact with {{sc|Claygate in Bloom}}. '''IN PROGRESS'''. {{sc|Claygate in Bloom}} notified. Awaiting planting plan from CiB. Clerk to chase CVA for update.  {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL HT&E meeting 11-FEB-21}}
}}
==== Flooding ====
{{CPC-minute|5|To discuss the EA Flood Action Campaign.|The Clerk circulated the EA Flood action plan to Committee members ahead of the meeting. The prime focus of the EA Flood Action plan is to raise awareness of flooding with the general public. EBC had actioned a full strategic review of the flood situation in Claygate in 2019. In this review Claygate was classed as low risk for flooding from rivers. [[The Rythe|The River Rythe]] had creating some fluvial flooding on [[Hare Lane]] and [[Raleigh Drive]] historically. The EBC review noted that there is a high risk of surface water flooding in Claygate. SCC have identified the following locations as susceptible to surface water flooding: [[Oaken Lane]], [[Gordon Road]], [[The Avenue]], [[The Parade]], [[Foley Road]], [[Church Road]], [[Coverts Road]], and [[Littleworth Road]]. It was noted that SCC had been actively clearing gullies in a number of problem roads over the winter period. In particular, the work that SCC had done in widening the gullies on [[Church Road]] by the bus stop, appeared to have been a success. SCC will still need to clear out the gullies each year due to leaves but once cleared the gullies should function correctly and Church Road
should remain flood free. Finally, it was noted that Claygate Centre on [[Elm Road]] was an Emergency Rest Centre in the event of a flooding incident.


The CPC urged Claygate residents to move their cars on days that SCC are cleaning gullies to ensure SCC has the best chance in preventing surface water flooding. They asked that [[Raleigh Drive]] residents contact Thames Water in the event of flooding in that area as it was often relating to the pumping station by Hare Lane Green. CPC would continue to push that new developments in the area, such as [[Littleworth Road|Claygate House]], are taking a proactive responsibility to protect [[The Rythe|the River Rythe]] area from future flooding and that they are doing their bit to maintain the river.
'''The Village Sign''' was erected by the Claygate Village Residents' Association (CVRA) to mark the year 2000.


The Committee agreed that EBC Strategic Flood review had identified the areas of concern and that CPC will continue to monitor the situation.
== Further Information ==
* [[The Parade in previous years]]


The Clerk then updated the committee on the flooding under the railway bridge on the Bridleway South of the A3. Savills had informed her that they had Freeflow on site for three days pumping water from the underpass to try and clear the drain, however they were fighting a losing battle as the water was coming off the fields and into the underpass faster than we could pump it out. They’ve spoken to Surrey County Council and H&S signage has gone up for the time being to advise of deep water and blocked access. They will then need to revisit this in April/May once the winter rains have passed to pump the water away and then either clear the existing drain or look at alternative options of providing an outlet for the surface water run-off. Savills want CPC to be assured that it is something they are taking seriously and they are looking to find a long-term solution to. {{CPC-mtg-ref|PARISH COUNCIL HT&E meeting 11-FEB-21}}
== See also ==
}}
* [[Claygate Railway Station]]

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March 2025

Removing the “Bubble Gum” signs on The Parade: The Committee was approached by a number of residents after the pavements in The Parade were cleared of bubble gum, asking why a number of brightly coloured signs had appeared. It was a condition of the funding for the gum clearance that the warning signs remain in place for six months a􀀴er the work was finished. We shall be asking for them to be removed in May.

Dropping the kerb on the south-west corner of The Parade: The kerb at the end of the pavement in the Parade nearest the station is almost double the height of most kerbs, and a severe obstacle to wheelchair users and those with wheeled luggage or unsteady on their feet. It has taken some time, but the Committee has identified that, strangely, South Western Railway owns the parcel of land. Parish Councillors have begun discussions in the hope of finding a remedy. Also being debated are the issues of illegal parking around the entrance to the station, and signage to the station car park.

source: Claygate Courier, March 2025 issue, page 6

October 2024

The wooden tubs that brighten up the pavements in The Parade are owned by the CVA. And they are planted, maintained and watered by Claygate in Bloom volunteers. Some of the tubs are falling apart and we are delighted that Councillor Mary Marshall has donated some of her Councillor's funds to buy seven new ones. They have arrived (smelling of whisky!) and will be put in place after the pavement repairs are finished. Thank you Mary. Replacing each tub involves removing plants and soil, removing the bricks that are below the soil and putting everything back in the new tub with the addition of new soil. The whole operation takes about an hour and we would love to hear from anyone who could spare the time to help to do one.

source: CVA email, 20th October 2024
PARISH COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENT 23RD MAY 2024: "Objected to the Station House HMO Development (2024/0118) at East Area planning committee, on the grounds of parking issues on The Parade. Unfortunately EBC voted for the development despite admitting at the Committee Meeting that there is a parking issue."
PARISH COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENT 2ND APRIL 2024: "Objected to Station House development (2024/0118). Raised concerns about insufficient car parking and the proposal's compliance with the relevant spatial regulations."

2024 Planning Applications

Station House

ADDRESS: Station House, The Parade
APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/1538
PROPOSAL: Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 5 (Noise insulation to Buildings) of planning permission 2024/0118.
CPC VERDICT: No Objections. No Comments.
EBC VERDICT: Condition(s) - Confirm Compliance

VIEW DETAILS


ADDRESS: Station House, The Parade
APPLICATION NUMBER: 2024/0118
PROPOSAL: Change of Use from Residential (C3) to 1 Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) with associated works including refuse store, cycle racks, rooflights to west elevation and alterations to fenestration following demolition of external store.
CPC VERDICT: Objection with Comment
1. CPC PC does not believe that the proposal complies with relevant spatial regulations, but accepts, of course, that the Case Officer will make his/her own judgement on this.
2. CPC PC does not accept the views expressed in Item 53 of the Officer’s Report on application 2023/1301 as regards parking stress, in particular “However, the parking surveys for previous applications ………….. concluded that there is capacity for further on-street parking and….. concluded that there would be no significant adverse effect on parking stress arising from the development.” – especially in the light of recent changes, namely:-
a. Claygate Station carpark is no longer free at weekends
b. Torrington Lodge carpark is likely to be developed in the not-too distant future, with a corresponding loss of carparking spaces. As a result, CPC PC requests that the question of parking stress in the area be wholly reconsidered.
3. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC requests that a condition be imposed preventing any fixed structure, or planting, being made within a distance to be determined by EBC from the retaining wall, in order to seek to guarantee its stability over time.
4. In the event the proposal is approved, CPC PC request that a Construction Traffic Management Plan be required which, inter alia, prevents deliveries to the site during normal rush hour periods in order to [1] ensure the safety of rail passengers and [2] avoid congestion in the Parade. NB: In addition, CPC Chair, Cllr Holt, made a representation of Objection at the East Area Planning Committee meeting, focussing on parking stress
EBC VERDICT: Grant Planning Permission
3 x std conditions
1 x Obscure glazing
1 x Noise Insulation
1 x Cycle Parking
1 x Refuse/Recycling


Historical Notes

Junction of The Parade with Hare Lane

THE PARADE, originally called Station Road, was developed as the main shopping centre after the arrival of the railway. The shops nearest the station were built in the 1890s, the eastern end a little later and those in Hare Lane in the 1930s.

The main shopping centre of the Parade, originally called Station Road, was not developed until the end of the 19th century: that section of the Parade from 23 to 37 was built in 1897, as marked on the upper facade of number 23.

The shops named Station Buildings on the opposite side of the road were probably built a little earlier, as old deeds indicate that the first premises to be built in Station Road were at the western end near the station and were occupied by North & Co, estate agent.

Old photographs show that some of the shops in the Parade in these early days provided quite different services to those offered in more recent times; unfortunately the details are not always very clear. However, what is apparent is that the shops were gas-lit both inside and outside, and while the pavements were made up, the road was not. Motor cars were virtually non-existent, and horse-drawn carriages for the better-off residents of Claygate predominated.

One of the oldest shops in the Parade, in terms of continuity of name and trading activity, is Johnston's, the Post Office and newsagent.

It was not until 1930 that the remaining few vacant plots at the eastern end of The Parade were developed. This is discernible from the different architecture styles of the flats above the shop fronts.

Station Garage (Claygate) Ltd started business in 1929 and had a showroom and kerbside pumps at 22 The Parade, as well as the present workshop at the rear of The Parade near the station. In earlier times it also sold cycles and provided a 24-hour car hire service.

The Village Sign was erected by the Claygate Village Residents' Association (CVRA) to mark the year 2000.

Further Information

See also

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