LANGLEY PARK Beckenham
Code of Conduct
A Code of Conduct has long existed in Langley Park in order to ensure that the development remains a safe and pleasant place for all.
Private events and parties
This is a case of general good neighbourly behaviour and residents are expected to notify potentially affected neighbours in advance of any social disturbance, noise and additional parking so that they can adjust their own plans.
Pets
Please ensure that dogs on the Park’s roads are on a leash or under the supervision of a responsible person.
Animal waste needs to be properly collected, bagged and disposed of at home.
Driving in the Park – Maximum Speed 15 mph
It is imperative, both for the safety of residents and visitors but also for the tranquil atmosphere of the Park, that all traffic observes the 15mph speed limit at all times.
Overall, the Highway Code is adopted within the Park:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety.
Special care should be undertaken with pedestrians and children, particularly at night, as there are no pavements within the Park.
The driving of very noisy motorbikes or scramble bikes on Park roads is discouraged in order to maintain the peaceful character of the estate.
It is the responsibility of residents to ensure that their children and visitors do not drive a car or motorbike in the Park without a current driving licence and valid insurance.
Parking in the Park
Please consider your fellow residents when parking in the Langley Park, to ensure you do not block or restrict access to their properties.
There are designated non-parking areas in the Langley Park, particularly at the two main entrances. Parking is strictly forbidden in these locations.
As our roads are narrow, all residents’ vehicles should only be parked on their own properties, leaving the roads clear.
Commercial vehicles must not be parked overnight in the Park.
The placing of skips on the roads and verges is strictly forbidden.
Working at weekends and public holidays
The use of noisy machinery, such as lawn mowers, pressure washers, electric saws etc, needs to be avoided at the weekend and during public holidays in order to respect neighbours’ right to peace and quiet in their gardens and their right to invite guests and not be disturbed. If there is a particular need to complete activities requiring the use of noisy machinery at the weekend, please advise your neighbours, so that they can adjust their plans, but please restrict this to the same hours as building contractors.
Equally, please be considerate when playing music or games in the garden.
Contractors Code of Conduct
To ensure that building works carried out in Farnborough Park cause minimum disturbance to residents and minimum impact on the Estate’s property, the Board enforces a code of conduct to which property owners and contractors must conform.
Prior to commencing any works, developers must ensure that hoarding is erected on the property curtilage, and not on the verges, to shield the site from view. Hoarding must be made from wood, be painted dark green and be 2.4m high. This is for safety of passers-by but also to hide any debris or untidiness created by demolition or construction works.
No advertising or notices are permitted on the site except those that form part of contractors’ Health & Safety policy. Any unauthorised signage will be removed and the costs passed to the property owner.
Contractors must not cause unnecessary inconvenience to residents when parking vehicles, allowing easy access to neighbouring properties and for traffic to pass easily.
No vehicle may be parked with the engine left running, even if the contractor remains in the vehicle.
No rubbish should be dumped on the verges or anywhere in the park – including drinks or food containers.
The use of loud radios or other unnecessary noise nuisance is prohibited, including radios in vehicles.
No workers are allowed to sleep overnight on site in temporary or vacant buildings.
No bonfires are permitted at any time.
Skips are not to be deposited on the roads or verges. This is because they are not property of the homeowner, but also because the weight might damage the utility ducts underneath. Overnight covers should be placed on the skip to ensure that nothing can be blown away.
Before contractors excavate a road surface to access utilities, a temporary wayleave must be obtained from the appropriate utility company. This must be authorised by FPEL Planning Committee.
Any serious damage caused by contractors to the verges, lamp-posts or underground utility cables or drainage systems will be the responsibility of the property owner and Farnborough Park Estate Ltd will expect immediate reinstatement to be undertaken at the property owner’s expense.
Hours of Working
All contractors are strictly limited to the following time
Monday to Friday |
08.00 – 18:00 |
Saturday |
08.00 – 12.30 |
Sunday & Bank Holidays |
No work permitted |
Any large vehicles, cranes etc. working on site likely to cause restricted access must be notified in advance to the Gatehouse.
It is a requirement that property owners distribute this code of conduct to all contractors working on their building project, as property owners will be held fully responsible for the conduct and working practices of the contractors they employ.
