Who we are
Our objectives are to help safeguard what is valuable, and to promote actions and developments that will lead to improvement in the character and appearance of the area and the well-being of its community.
The residents of Sevenoaks are said to be amongst the happiest in Britain. We aim to keep it that way, so that the town remains a pleasant and attractive town to live and work in, and to visit. There are ancient woodlands which are irreplaceable and should therefore be protected and managed to as to maintain and enhance their special character.
AARA Constitution
The Ashgrove Area Residents Association Constitution Objects and Articles of Association
AARA Objectives
Protect
Preserve, protect, enhance and enjoy the character and vistas created by the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our Ancient Woodlands and the Green Belt.
Promote
Promote our community, neighbourhood and the natural environment. Looking to ways to reduce traffic congestion, promote nature and maintain the ability of our community to enjoy the natural habitat.
Assess
To robustly critique and assess current and future large developments that seek to expand the Urban Area of the Southern Kippington Ward beyond or within the existing boundaries.
Communicate
To communicate relevant information to residents.
Reports
To engage professional advisers and to commission such reports as may assist the Association in the attainment of its objectives.
Support
Take any other actions or support any local initiatives, including supporting neighbouring Residents Associations, our District and Town Councils and our Ward Councillors, that the Association considers appropriate in furthering its objectives.
Why we should keep the Green Belt green
Areas Covered
We are not a Residents' Association just for Ashgrove Road. We welcome residents who live in all the surrounding areas.
Bramble Lane
Burntwood Grove
Burntwood Road
Croft Close
Fig Street/Farms
Glebe Lane
Grassy Lane
Hopgarden Lane
Lawn Park
Little Julians Hill
Oak Avenue
Oak Lane
Oak Warren
Oakfields
Pocket Hill
Silly Charlies
Solefields Road
Soleoak Drive
Spindlewood
The Dene
Wellmeade Drive
West Heath Lane
White Friars
Our members
List of Committee Members
- Mike Whatford - Chairman
- Andy McClinton - Treasurer
- David Reading
- Tom Keevil
- Marius le Roux
Under review - to be established
Under review - to be established
Can you help us?
VOLUNTEER OR DONATE
To mount a credible objection, we need to fund subject matter experts and a barrister to present our case. We are fortunate to have some highly qualified experts amongst our residents but estimate that we still need donations to effectively represent our case.
AARA is in the process of setting up a crowdfunding page on JustGiving.
