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Come and join us as part of the national Big Lunch day. Meet opposite end of Khartoum Road. Bring your own food and drinks, seats, tables etc – and barbecues if raised off the ground to avoid damaging the grass. … Read more
The OTRA Plant Sale and Coffee Morning is a “bring and buy” type of plant sale – I am happy to take any plant donations during the week prior to the event – please drop off by our garage. Thank … Read more
The OTRA Plant Sale and Coffee Morning is a “bring and buy” type of plant sale – I am happy to take any plant donations during the week prior to the event – please drop off by our garage. Thank … Read more
This wasa great event, most of Leigh Road was closed. Barn dance, fireworks, children’s events, penalty shootout. Fun for all.
We shall be holding the second OTRA Book Sale and Coffee Morning at 9 Blenheim Avenue. This is a chance to get rid of those spare books and pick up some new reading, all in aid of OTRA funds. There … Read more
I am interested in compiling some audio recordings of any residents (or ex residents) with stories to tell about the Triangle in days gone by. If you, a friend or relative can remember any snippets of local interest, local characters, … Read more
Lyn, Emily and Laurie’s families from Oakmount Ave would like to invite you to join them for a picnic! We are planning on joining in this national event ‘The Big Lunch’ on Sunday 18 July. It’s for promoting good neighbourliness … 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 chamfered coping but most of them also had some extra decorative features, ie a dentil course and coping … Read more
Maintenance of timber windows We all know prevention is better than cure, so regular maintenance – treating small instances of rot before it takes over, painting and checking the glazing, can avoid many problems down the road. If the casement … Read more
Pebbledash or Roughcast? Both processes usually involve gravel or shingle rather than whole pebbles such as you might find on the beach. It’s easier to just say stones, but it can be pea shingle or gravel, often including small or … Read more
Please note: this is for guidance only due the fact that we have been struggling to get definitive information from SCC. Solar Panels There has been confusion in the past as neither solar panels nor EV chargers are explicitly mentioned … 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
As everyone who attended will know, the Street Party on 30th May was a great success. Overall, some 300 people chatted, ate, drank, danced, sang and partied in the beautiful weather specially laid on by the organisers. The event … Read more
Development & Conservation in Highfield Before the Oakmount Triangle was granted conservation status, a developer purchased no 4 Leigh Road – a distinctive Arts and Crafts style house: Its character features include the herringbone brickwork on the gable and the … 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
What are the restrictions on development in a Conservation Area? Conservation area restrictions Outside of a conservation area, there are types of work that people are generally allowed to do without the need for planning permission (as defined under the … 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, specifically the Oakmount Triangle. The standard planning portal guidance often not does not apply … Read more
New draft design guidance Important definitions In order to understand what may otherwise appear very complex, we need to look at the structure of regulations around planning. Above all we need to dispel the notion that there are various things … Read more
The C.A.M.P. The City Council adopted a Character Appraisal and Management Plan for the Oakmount Triangle Conservation Area on 17 March, 2008. The document identifies those features which give the area its special character and provides guidance and direction on … Read more
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