Notes from Pre-Inspection Meeting on Tue 12 Oct 2021 – Part 1

By Nige on October 13, 2021 at 9:36 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | East Midlands Landscaping | Vale of White Horse District Council

Attendees:

• Bloor Homes Adoption Manager (AB)
• VWHDC Rep (DC)
• Landscaping Lead (East Midlands Landscaping) (EML)
• Us (Residents’ Association) (NB)

General points:

• We walked the development with a copy of the Master Landscaping plan. Started at the entrance and walked around the east side, south side and up the west side. We had to jump out to attend a couple of meetings, but didn’t miss too much.
• Proposal: All dead trees are being replaced. EML noted trees to be replaced as we walked around.
• Proposal: Most natural hedgerows will be filled out (called gapping). EML noted the site of these as we walked around.
• We confirmed that trash bins and dog bins have been installed in the places indicated on the plan.
• We noted that the low wooden rails around SUDs are broken in a number of places.
• Action: AB will organise for all of the low wooden rails to be checked and repaired where necessary.
• Paths – we debated about whether the paths should be compacted (as they are now) or looser (like on the Cala homes development). The conclusion was that they are graded correctly – there is no detailed specification to check this against, other than a general description included on the plan of what materials should be used. Key is whether they drain or not.
• Unless we engage a professional for an independent assessment, I’m not sure there’s a lot else we can do on this one.
• Proposal: Other than specifics noted later on, no general work is required on the paths.
• SUDs – agreed these need to be cut twice every year. Gradients are ok.
• Proposal: A 500mm border to be mown around the inside of the rails to provide a manicured look. Rest to be left as is. Entrance to drain heads need to be kept clear.