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Swanscombe Residents Seek Answers Over 'Playground' Fees for Minimal Log Area

Residents question £2,370 in charges after sales plans depicted a larger playground.

Overview

  • Homeowners on Cresswell Road say the estate's "playground facilities" consist of a single large log, a few smaller wood chunks, a bench and some stones.
  • Residents report paying £2,370 in total since 2022 across about 100 homes for maintenance of the space.
  • Complaints include fungus on the log, foxes entering the area and dog fouling, with signage also prohibiting ball games.
  • FirstPort says it maintains the developer-installed area in line with its agreement, citing routine RoSPA safety checks, repairs and general upkeep, and says the manager will visit this week.
  • Developer Bellway says the feature was installed to planning permission and that ongoing upkeep and related charges are the managing agent's responsibility.