Pete Thomas 
This is an ongoing project to inform residents about the conservation area: Our management plan The implications of conservation How we can help you with planning. Conservation contacts Conservation questions (heritage materials etc) General planning (extensions etc. pre-planning advice) OTRA … Read more
Please note: this is for guidance only due the fact that we have been struggling to get definitive information from SCC. There has been confusion in the past as neither solar panels nor EV chargers are explicitly mentioned in the … Read more
Invitation to Coronation street party and Programme for the day Saturday May 6th 9 am set up road closure signs and bunting, picnic tables and chairs (Road closure booked for top of Oakmount Avenue) Create a crown and or design … Read more
23 SEPTEMBER STREET PARTY 5 pm – 7 pm TOP OF OAKMOUNT AVENUE Last street party of the year Bring your drinks (weather permitting – if unsure check website and we’ll move to 30th) (There will be busking pot for the … Read more
Oakmount Triangle Events 3 JUNE JUBILEE STREET PARTY 5 pm – 7 pm TOP OF OAKMOUNT AVENUE 5 pm – Ceilidh Band 5.30 – Jubilee tea – bring food and drink. To thank the bands you can bring vegetarian … Read more
The National Park City Play Event held on April 22 featured two bands: (Names TBC). This was also the launch of the plant swap.
Testing only: Credit card no 4242 4242 4242 4242 Any expiry date in the future Any 3 digit CVC. You should be redirected to a thank you page and also receive an email receipt.
OT resident Cecilia is organising a Santa drive by again in her milk float with the samba band and musicians courtesy of Lyn Brayshaw. Yes, milk float! (you may have seen it in Blenheim Avenue). All SCC licenced and safety … Read more
We are currently canvassing the residents to get as many opinions as possible about what makes the Oakmount Triangle special so this is a work in progress. As this is a conservation area, we tend to think first and foremost … Read more
The front garden walls on the houses built by John Smith (1911-1926) were of two types. Nearly all had recessed sections and chamferred coping but most of them also had some extra decorative features, ie a dentil course and coping … Read more
Houses John Smith Style There are very few completely original houses built by John Smith. Here is an example of one of the best preserved showing many original features (6 Westbourne Grove): Hipped clay tile roof Exposed rafter ends Two … Read more
Planning Applications 20/21 There seem to have been quite a few applications in the last two years. We never like challenging residents’ applications; however, we (and many individual residents) did object to one which was for change of use of … Read more
Top of Oakmount Avenue / Westbourne Crescent Refreshments at 15 Oakmount Avenue (front garden) with cakes & samosas baked by residents Pre-loved items on sale (will be offered in return for donations) Repair cafe stalls – get your household items … Read more
Advice From SCC: Please note that if you contact SCC for advice, you must make it clear that you live in an Article 4(2) Conservation area. The standard planning portal guidance often not does not apply to conservation areas. Furthermore, … Read more
Do join us next Friday (25th) at the next OTRA< (Oakmount Triangle Residents Association) event. On Friday 25th June 4-6pm as part of “National Cream Tea Day,” we’ll be outside 1-5 Highfield Rd. Bring your scones, drinks, and deckchair/picnic rug. This … Read more
There is very little mention of driveways in the CAMP. Many houses in the Triangle were built with driveways, some with garages either next to the house or further behind at the back of the the garden. The latter (known … Read more
Saturday 22 May : 10am – 1pm Children’s Fun Trails Find the answers to the clues, write them on the grid, and see the missing word appear! For younger children, small groups of ducks are sitting in front gardens and … Read more
OT resident Cecilia is organising a Santa drive by in her milk float. Yes, milk float! (you may have seen it in Blenheim Avenue) . All SCC licenced and safety checked: The objective being to bring a Christmas feel to … Read more
Heritage Statements for Planning What’s the difference between a Design & Access Statement and a Heritage Statement? These are a very useful but often overlooked documents that are submitted as part of the planning process. A Design and Access statement … Read more