Maintenance Issues Update

By Nige on August 14, 2023 at 3:54 pm
Type: Post Category: Maintenance
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Management Company | Management Plan

Recently the RA has been in contact with Bloor Homes, requesting they undertake some urgent maintenance actions on the Public Open Space (POS). This post provides an update on how Bloor is progressing with these requests, including photos of any changes.

We have summarised the Key Points for those who just want the headlines and for those that would like to read a little more, head to our In-Depth Analysis.

Key Points

• The RA issued an email to Bloor Homes on Tue 27/06/2023 outlining 7 items that needed to be dealt with urgently.
• Some progress has been made, but there’s a lot of work still to be undertaken.
• The latest update provided here is as of Mon 14/08/2023.

In-Depth Analysis

Background

The items included in the RA’s request (submitted on Tue 27/06/2023) are listed below:

Item 1 – Weeding

Weeding needs to be undertaken all around the POS.  Specifically, around the playground, but it’s fair to say that no weeding has been undertaken anywhere on the development in the past two years.

Before Photos

After Photos

Item 2 – Balancing Ponds

The Balancing Ponds need to be cleared of all weeds/plants which have now firmly taken hold.  Residents were advised that this was to be undertaken twice every year.  No evidence of that happening in recent times.

Before Photos

After Photos

Item 3 – Plants Growing Against Fences

There are plants growing alongside residents’ fences in the Public Open Space which is now causing problems.

Before Photos

After Photos

No evidence of any improvement as yet.

Item 4 – Weed Killer Needs to be Sprayed on the Roads

Weed killer needs to be sprayed on the roads, specifically the block paved roads on the development, where weeds are growing in between the blocks.

Before Photos

After Photos

No evidence of any improvement as yet.

Item 5 – Reduced Scope of Grass Cutting

I understand that Green and Growing have been asked by Bloor Homes to reduce the scope of the grass cutting in specific areas.  This includes just inside the low wooden rails around the balancing ponds.  This work needs to be restarted and undertaken on every visit.

Before Photos

After Photos

No evidence of any change as yet.

Item 6 – Dead Tree

There is a tree at the entrance to the estate, directly opposite 3 Furlongs, which is now dead.  This needs to be removed on the basis that it will become a danger to the houses surrounding it.  This is the responsibility of the landowner and that remains Bloor Homes at this time.  There may be a number of other large trees that have also died on the development – these need dealing with as well.

Before Photos

After Photos

No evidence of any change as yet.

Item 7 – Horse Chestnut Tree

A new tree has been planted near to the dead tree at the entrance to the development, very close to the road.  We believe this is a horse chestnut, which is likely to grow to a significant size.  This tree needs to be moved further away from the road.  The roots are invasive and can break up pavements and roads.

Before Photos

See Before Photos under Item 6 (above).

After Photos

No evidence of any change as yet.