October 2008 Archives

A DECISION regarding proposed retirement flats in Ickenham has been delayed after a series of errors were found in the planning report.

A Hillingdon Council planning committee were due to make a decision on the Swakeley's Road flats on Tuesday, October 28, but have had to postpone their decision until a later date.

There are two petitions against the flats containing 42 signatures along with 25 letters of objection.

Residents argue that the flats would be innappropriate for the location and are worried that approval will set a precedent for a flurry of similar flats in the area.

Supporters of the proposals believe that the flats will add to the community, and that old people living in the area looking to downsize will be able to stay in Ickenham.

Councillor Bruce Baker, who represents the Eastcote and East Ruislip ward, said: "There were some errors in the planning report so the committee were unable to make a full informed decision on the flats. It is likely they will reappear at the next North planning meeting and we will be able to make a decision then."

AN OVERBEARING house extension in Ickenham has been refused by Hillingdon Council, much to the relief of residents.

The large extension in Hoylake Crescent, Ickenham, attracted a petition of 35 signatures from residents, who felt the plans were not in keeping with the character of the area.

Mr Keeping, a resident of one of the adjoining properties, said: "If this had been limited to a single storey, there would be no objection, but the double storey aspect is unnacceptable to us.

"There may be places where this will fit perfectly, but Hoylake Crescent is not one of them, it is totally out of character with other houses in the area.

"It also sets a dangerous precedent, I have been approached by developers three times this year, their letters are on the fire.

"No one would like to see a rash of similar developments."

The development was also opposed by the Ickenham Residents Association.

The applicant Mr Walker disagreed with the assessment of the councillors who refused the proposals.
He said: "My neighbours houses in character are completely different to my house, they are all different shapes and sizes, it's a tiny house with a small kitchen, many houses along this road have large extensions."

Councillor David Allam said: "I think this extsneion is just too big, it'll almost make it look like a terrace rather than a detached house because you won't distinguish the gap between the two houses."

A WOMAN will recount her experiences of working in an African orphanage on Wednesday, October 22 in Ickenham.

Nicola Holland will give a talk in the Hardwick Room at Ickenham United Reformed Church to the Women's Fellowship.

The group will also host a social afternoon with a bring and buy sale on Wednesday October 29 at the same venue.

For further details contact Secretary Ann Day on 01895 634986.

Ickenham girl Louise Philpott has married Joseph Pettitt, the assistant minister of Hayes Town Chapel and the happy couple are pictured above.

BE PREPARED to find bargains at the upcoming Ickenham Scout Group jumble sale.

The sale will take place on Saturday, October 18 at 10am at the Ickenham Scout Headquarters on Community Close, Ickenham.

Admission will cost 40 pence and all are invited to attend and enjoy the day.

THERE will be a sale of baby clothes and all items of interest to new mothers in Ickenham.

The 'Nearly New Sale' will take place on Saturday, October 18 at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham.

Entry costs £1 and money raised will go to the National Childbirth Trust, Hillingdon.

Refreshments will be provided to all and there will be free parking available.
for more information call 08704609711.

A HISTORIAN will talk about the history of the Swakeley's Estate next week at the Ickenham Festival Committee's Annual General Meeting.

It will take place on Thursday, October 16 in the Derek Kneale Hall at St Giles Church, Swakeley's Road.

The committee expect the formal part of the evening to be brief and so all who attend can sit back and enjoy local historian Eileen Bowlt tell all with pictures about the moated houses and the people who lived in them.

Refreshments will be provided on the night.

It is now also estimated that a record £1,011 was raised at the Festival Jumble Sale in the Village Hall on September 13.

A HISTORIAN will talk about the history of the Swakeley's Estate next week at the Ickenham Festival Committee's Annual General Meeting.

It will take place on Thursday, October 16 in the Derek Kneale Hall at St Giles Church, Swakeley's Road.

The committee expect the formal part of the evening to be brief and so all who attend can sit back and enjoy local historian Eileen Bowlt tell all with pictures about the moated houses and the people who lived in them.

Refreshments will be provided on the night.

It is now also estimated that a record £1,011 was raised at the Festival Jumble Sale in the Village Hall on September 13.

PREPARATIONS are underway for the first Breakspear Autumn Ball which will take place next month.

The ball will be held by the Parents Association to raise money for the children at Breakspear Nursery Infant and Junior School in Ickenham.

The event will offer pre dinner drinks accompanied by the Vyners Swing Band, a fine dining three course dinner with wine, along with a DJ, magicians, a raffle and a professional photographer will also be there.

Tickets will cost £40 per person and it will take place at the Middlesex Suite at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge on Saturday, November 22.

GE Media are sponsoring the event but the organisers are looking for additional sponsors.

If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the event please e-mail breakspeak-ball@live.co.uk

THERE is an opportunity for creative talents to blossom at a craft evening on Thursday, October 9.

The Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Arts Society will hold the craft evening and all visitors and potential new members are encouraged to attend.

The event takes place at Ickenham Village Hall, Swakeley's Road with doors opening at 7pm and a demonstration beginning at 7.30pm.

For more information contact Mrs Adams on 01895 676912.