What has been achieved over the last 6 years...
The Trees
One of the most delightful features of The Limes is the large number of trees which are subject to Tree Preservation Orders. This means any significant maintenance should be only completed by professionals and is subject to planning permission requirements. The trees were inspected regularly by a third party professional and a rolling programme of maintenance is in place.
It is worth noting that should the trees require pollarding (which allows them to live longer), this would cost over £350 per tree (or over a year’s worth of member subs).
For those of you with larger trees in your gardens, top tips are:
- cut the ivy at the base of the tree to prevent it growing up and damaging it
- basic maintenance, for example clipping off new growth does not require planning permission
- a good rule of thumb seems to be if you need to use a saw you need planning permission
The CCTV
If you want to keep an eye on who's coming through the gates, can't sleep at night, or are just generally nosey - you can log onto the site (it doesn't work on a chrome browser) but it works brilliantly on your phone!
User name: thelimes.cctvuser.com
Port: 50100
User name and password: Contact one of the MC directors for this information
The Horse Chestnut and communal area
The lamp posts along the side of the Horse Chestnut should not be used to tether anything as they will not withstand any weight.
The Gates and Road
As you are aware, there are many children and pets at The Limes and for this reason and out of respect for all residents, residents and visitors should keep their speed to a minimum and do not exceed 10 mph.
The Limes Management Company have a certificate of Public Liability Insurance, but in order to keep premiums low we would ask that motorcycles or quadbikes are not ridden without a helmet and also that the speed limit above is observed.
From time to time, children have been seen trying to force the gates open when they were closing and attempting to run or cycle through the gap at the last minute. Out of concern for the children’s safety it would be greatly appreciated if parents and carers would ensure that all children understand the danger surrounding electronic gates. The sensors will pick up a car but not a small child.