It's become apparent that some residents are letting out their apartments on short term letting websites like AirBnb. This is strictly not allowed under the terms of our leases.
It also represents a security risk for the building when entry codes to the development are being given out online.
Action has already been taken on leaseholders found to be doing this, and anyone...
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Abbeymews Jubilee Heights planning appeal rejected
The Planning Inspectorate has rejected the appeal by Abbeymews to build a northern extension to Jubilee Heights.
The rejection came down to design issues; too big, loss of gap between buildings, not enough landscaping, too bulky.
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Jubilee Heights Roof Garden refreshed
The roof garden is available for the peaceful enjoyment of Jubilee Heights residents and their guests. The flowers and shrubs have been planted by members of the Jubilee Heights and Cedar Lodge Freehold Committee for the pleasure of everyone who uses the garden. Please help us to look after this lovely shared space.
Residents and their guests are responsible for ensuring...
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Help Us Defeat the Abbeymews Appeal
At a Brent Council Planning Committee meeting at the end of August, representatives of JHCL Ltd lobbied successfully for the rejection of the latest application by Abbeymews to build a five flat block to the North of the Jubilee Heights building.
It was the third time that the ill-conceived Abbeymews plans had been turned down by the Planning Committee and a major victory fo...
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Gym improvements underway
A series of updates to bring the gym back to working order are near to completing.
We have already assembled a new squat rack complete with 3 new bars, full range of rubber weights and new bench.
Metal cladding has also been fitted on the walls to protect it from the wear and tear incurred by gym equipment.
In the coming weeks we will look to finish refurbishing th...
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2016 budget agreed: better value for money on the cards
The 2016 budget for Jubilee Heights and Cedar Lodge has been agreed and shows a 9.1% reduction in costs compared to 2015.
The highlights include an 11.8% overall reduction in running costs, 7% reduction in security costs (our largest single item in terms of expenditure) and a 37% reduction in insurance premiums.
The ongoing employment of a handyman is reducing our general...
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Jubilee Heights Planning Application Refused for a Second Time
At its meeting on August 26th Brent Council's Planning Committee again refused to grant approval for the Abbeymews Ltd planning application to build a new block of apartments at the North East corner of the Jubilee Heights site despite a further recommendation to approve the scheme from the Council planners.
The proposed development has been made possible by the sale in A...
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Planning Application Meeting
There will be an application meeting on 26th August in Brent Council (Wembley Park) regarding the proposed construction of a block North of Jubilee Heights.
After the developer and the officer have amended few new points, we wish to seek more help from more residents and add more comments on the Brent council website.
The more attendees we have, it will show the planning ...
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JHCL Launch Website
JHCL have launched the official website for Jubilee Heights and Cedar Lodge. It serves as a showcase for the development as well as an easily accessible forum for residents to come together and share news and information.
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Proposed Jubilee Heights Site Development Rejected by Brent Planning Committee
Following actions by taken by JHCL, supported by many individuals, residents and leaseholders on the complex, the proposal to construct a new, entirely independent apartment block to the North of the Jubilee Heights building was rejected on July 2nd by the Brent Planning Committee despite a recommendation from the Planning Department to approve.
This represents a victory for...
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