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Carwash plan set for refusal
PLANNING approval looks set to be rejected on a controversial car wash at Ditton. Residents say the noise and traffic generated by the business, which wants to set up home in the car park of the former Walnut Tree pub makes it dangerous and a noise nui- sance. There are also concerns about chemical run-off. The applicationwas previously re-
fused because the borough council felt it likely that its operation would affect nearby residents with the seven-day aweek disturbance. However, in spite of no appeal, the
carwash began trading. A stop notice has since been
served and a planning application received by the borough council. However, David Thornewell, chairman of East Malling and Lark- field Parish Council, said: “The site is just over our boundary in Ditton, where the parish council has also ob- jected to the application because of the impact on residents in Brad- bourne Lane.We have objected be- cause it affects residents inWalnut Tree Close.
“This has prompted a lot of local objection andwe think this applica- tion should also be refused; there has been no change to justify it.”
Borough councillor Ben Walker (left) understands Tonbridge & Malling Council shares the view that fresh informa- tion provided
does not overcome the previous rea- sons for refusal. He added: “Tonbridge & Malling council issued a temporary stop no- tice, and once this notice comes to an end, planning permission will be re- fused and enforcement will com- mence. The development and operations of the car wash have caused unnecessary stress and suf- fering for Bradbourne Lane resi- dents. I am, therefore, satisfied with the outcome and will continue to re- flect the views and comments of Dit- ton residents on the council.”
News 50 years of fighting fires
MORE than 2,000 visitors flocked to Larkfield fire station’s open day to celebrate its 50th anniversary. In brilliant sunshine, the crowds enjoyed demonstrations such as line
rescue, a ladder rescue from the tower, a car crash rescue and the grand finale – the burning of amock-up room filled with fire hazards. Families chatted with firefighters and the community fire safety team,
while children had a go at squirting a fire hose, climbing aboard the fire engines and fire boat, and trying on firefighting gear. A range of vintage fire engines also proved popular, as did the bouncy castle and coconut shy, while ice creams, burgers, hot dogs and cakes went down well. There were also displays
from the Firefighting Museum and former firefighters from Larkfield, who had plenty of tales to tell, with memorabilia and souvenirs from the fire station over the past five decades. Crews raised more than £1,000 with their raffle and from donations on the day, in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Macmillan Cancer Support. Larkfield crew manager Mitchell Kelly said: “We were very proud to
welcome somany visitors to the station to help celebrate its 50th anniversary. “We were absolutely delighted with the turnout and we had some excellent feedback from people who said they enjoyed the day and had also learned some valuable safety tips.”
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