Planning Report – November 2021

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To find out the latest news on what is being planned in your local area, check out our latest Planning Report with up-to-date information on Planning Applications including developments in:

  • Gladeside
  • The Glade
  • Land R/O Firsby Ave, Verdayne Ave, Ridgemount Ave
  • Orchard Rise
  • Orchard Way
  • Shirley Avenue
  • Wickham Road
  • Woodmere Avenue and Woodmere Gardens.

With the all the latest information on the Local Planning Authority Consultation on Validation, the London Plan Consultation on Urban Greening, the Croydon Local Plan Review Consultation, which is currently scheduled to be assessed by Cabinet on the 6th December 2021 and the New National Planning Policy Framework Design Codes.

Also, take a look at the MORA Planning App, which gives you an easy way to track all the current and recent planning applications within the MORA area. It’s simple to use and free for you to access.

Shirley Scarecrow Festival 2021

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The Shirley Scarecrow Festival is back for a second year!

This year the theme is ‘Films’. See if you can guess which movies and film stars you can spot on your walk. Last year we raised an amazing £3419!

Our local community have kindly been building Scarecrows and making scenes for everyone to enjoy.

This year we have some fabulous prizes donated and even a raffle. Tickets will be on sale from 60, Bennett’s Way on Saturday and Sunday. A collection will also be at 60, Bennett’s Way if you’d like to donate to Demelza. You can also donate on the just giving page. Please give generously and show your appreciation to our fabulous neighbours for building the Scarecrows.

Click here to view a map of where the scarecrows are located.

Have fun at the festival and take lots of pictures!

Morden Hall Park – Where Old Methods Of Hay-Making Meet With The Present Day

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Now that the nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, why not curl up with a hot drink and read our article about the interesting way in which Morden Hall Park manages its meadowlands, by using some old-fashioned machinery in modern times.

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Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.