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  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I will be interested to see how the Council approaches this one. Two of the units are Use Class A3 and the third is A1. Given that change of use from A3 to A1 is permitted, the three units could be...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 08-03-2012, 10:16 PM
  Thread: HOP parade: are all the changes good?
Post: RE: HOP parade: are all the changes good?

What is the Council planning for the parade? I checked the draft plans for the area (the LDF). At the moment, the draft policy for local parades seems to allow for a more flexible approach if there ar...
Codrington Brill Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 64 52,701 08-03-2012, 10:52 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

We do not compete with China, Taiwan or Malaysia. We make completely different things. They send their children to our universities and buy our aeroplane engines. We buy their manufactured goods and s...
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 57 45,206 27-03-2012, 10:28 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

As I predicted, the only problem in planning terms was the residential element. What some residents need to realise is that the planning system has no power to determine which specific company occ...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 05-04-2012, 12:50 PM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

1 Check to see whether number of 'threads' are a reliable indicator of burglaries. 2 get security tips from government websites. 3 support your local community centres, youth clubs, vote for political...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 44 43,811 11-04-2012, 09:02 AM
  Thread: Hum in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Hum in Honor Oak

it was probably something on the railway given the proximity to your road.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 5 6,669 03-05-2012, 08:50 PM
  Thread: Right-turn on South Circular outside WH Smith
Post: RE: Stillness Road, SE23

You shouldn't feel ashamed for using the left hand lane.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 12 12,134 10-05-2012, 02:34 PM
  Thread: What do we need in HOP?
Post: RE: What do we need in HOP?

The imminent arrival of a Sainsburys Local should kick off the recovery of this parade nicely. The place could also do with more bars and restaurants judging by the popularity of Hop Scotch and that t...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 7 7,589 09-07-2012, 09:18 PM
  Thread: Matilda theatre tickets
Post: Matilda theatre tickets

2 x tickets for Matilda at Cambridge Theatre, London 4th August 2012, 7:30pm performance Top price tickets; in the stalls about four rows from the front. £125 for both tickets (this is the fa...
Codrington Brill Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,006 22-07-2012, 02:30 PM
  Thread: bike shops
Post: bike shops

Hello. Could anyone recommend a good bike shop in HOP or SE London in general. Looking for a comfortable bike to commute to work on. i.e. Not mountain or racer bike. Many thanks.
Codrington Brill Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,602 01-08-2012, 05:18 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Eight months is a long time, but I assume that's how long it takes when hundreds of people object to applications. They have to deal with all the concerns as far as possible. It seems odd to obje...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 02-08-2012, 01:46 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Nice one!
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 30-08-2012, 08:32 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Parade

This will probably be approved. Loss of retail is normally acceptable provided there is enough convenience shopping frontage left. I think there is and it would be nice to see the corner shop occupied...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 133 153,918 19-10-2012, 08:38 PM
  Thread: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?
Post: RE: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?

If you look at our housing stock it is clear to me that there is a complete mismatch between the type and size of housing and housing need. We're living longer in retirment and splitting into smaller ...
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 80 75,074 22-10-2012, 01:47 PM
  Thread: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?
Post: RE: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?

If you use all the brownfield sites for residential, won't it be a bit of a waste. Bear in mind the government is trying to make it permitted to change of use from business to residential, we're going...
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 80 75,074 22-10-2012, 10:05 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Planning Application: Sebastian Roche, Honor O...

I see that the church has also been "unsheathed". Adds to setting I find.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 133 153,918 07-12-2012, 02:12 PM
  Thread: 2 Wooden benches for sale
Post: 2 Wooden benches for sale

2 Brand new solid wood benches from Westmininster Nurseries (http://www.westminsternurseries.com). The teak is seasoned and kiln dried, resulting in superior quality timber with no knots, lightwood ...
Codrington Brill Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 4,016 02-01-2013, 11:01 PM
  Thread: 2 Wooden benches for sale
Post: RE: 2 Wooden benches for sale

Further reduction for a quick sale £300 each bench or 2 benches for £500
Codrington Brill Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 4,016 14-01-2013, 09:34 PM
  Thread: Let's move to Forest Hill
Post: RE: let's move to forest hill

Too late, we're already here and taking over. Readers of Murdoch papers/Daily Mailers beware! :thumbup:
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 40 42,927 16-03-2013, 07:52 PM
  Thread: Overcrowding at Shadwell Station today
Post: Overcrowding at Shadwell Station today

Was anyone else detrained on to an overcrowded platform at Shadwell Station this morning? I was left teetering on the edge of the platform while we all tried not to move and accidently push each other...
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 0 2,344 16-04-2013, 09:37 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning: 55-59 Honor Oak Park (ex Honor Oak T...

Our views don't matter any more. The Government has today published plans to allow change of use from shops to residential without planning permission. This right won't be limited to empty shops but w...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 01:09 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: 55-59 Honor Oak Park: Honor Oak Tandoori to be...

The Council will only be able to resist the change of use if they can show harm to the vitality of the town centre or a loss of essential local services. This will be difficult to establish for most r...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 05:52 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: 55-59 Honor Oak Park: Honor Oak Tandoori to be...

HOP isn't classed as a town centre so there will be no impact on it and none of the businesses are essential. Therefore no grounds to resist a change to residential. The danger is that landlords, w...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 08:05 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: 55-59 Honor Oak Park: Honor Oak Tandoori to be...

Permitted development takes the power away from Council's to require a planning application. So it doesn't matter how committed they are. This is a central government policy trumping local.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 08:09 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: 55-59 Honor Oak Park: Honor Oak Tandoori to be...

that's alright then!:unsure:
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 09:09 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: 55-59 Honor Oak Park: Honor Oak Tandoori to be...

Re: the three convenience shops on HOP One of them stinks to high heaven and is unfriendly, the second hardly has anything on the shelves but is friendly (smells dusty), the other is really unfrie...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 07-08-2013, 10:54 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park

In response to earlier posts, adopting a conservation area takes months/years due to the studies required. Whereas changes to the permitted development order could be made anytime after the consultati...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 10-08-2013, 09:31 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

The title of this thread always grates with me. 'Use of English' or 'English Usage' would be a better subject title. Who's with me?[/b][/u]
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 587 489,366 10-08-2013, 11:08 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park

Anyone can set up a Neighbourhood Forum provided it is representative of their wider community. I'm sure our local residents associations and groups are already some way towards setting up a forum bu...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 12-08-2013, 01:43 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park

I've just found one for Crofton Park - http://www.croftonpark.com/local-forums/local-assembly?&pnum=1
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 349 322,588 12-08-2013, 01:45 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

Nothing new there. Many words were used differently in the past. Take Shakespeare.
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 587 489,366 14-08-2013, 08:00 PM
  Thread: Workers in Tapatiserie
Post: RE: Workers in Tapatiserie

The shutter art doesn't quite work for me. I like good street art but its a bit too similar to graffiti. Looks a bit like the front of a student union.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 23 21,944 04-09-2013, 08:23 PM
  Thread: Workers in Tapatiserie
Post: RE: Workers in Tapatiserie

Thinking about it more, I agree that this place has identity issues. The name and decor is connected to the tapas, which is obviously the best thing about it, but many people just want to drink. You c...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 23 21,944 04-09-2013, 08:27 PM
  Thread: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub
Post: RE: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub

If residents would like to buy the premises, if it ever goes on sale that is, you can try and get it listed as an asset of community value. This gives local groups a chance to bid for the asset if it ...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 20 21,271 15-09-2013, 02:22 PM
  Thread: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?
Post: RE: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?

The fresh items such as veg and bread are selling like hot cakes. I'm sure this will die down after we've all had a good nose around and they've increased the frequency of "hot cake" deliveries. I...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 43 34,118 18-09-2013, 05:49 PM
  Thread: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West End
Post: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West End

Calling all cyclists Does anyone know the best route to cycle the above journey. I would like to avoid Old Kent Road and exceptionally busy/dangerous roads but also don't want to go too indirect. ...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 11 9,771 19-09-2013, 01:29 PM
  Thread: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West End
Post: RE: Cycle routes from HOP to Oxford Street/West En...

Many thanks. Saves me a lot of work. Looking forward to it now.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 11 9,771 19-09-2013, 08:18 PM
  Thread: Ex Honor Oak Pub
Post: RE: Tesco Metro coming to site of HO Pub?

I hate to disappoint with planning stuff again but the change of use wouldn't require planning permission so don't expect a planning application for the change of use.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 22 21,520 20-09-2013, 12:30 PM
  Thread: What has happened to FH high street?
Post: RE: What has happened to FH high street?

The only problem is the occasional bit of low lying smug.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 5 7,888 20-09-2013, 12:34 PM
  Thread: Ex Honor Oak Pub
Post: RE: Tesco Metro coming to site of HO Pub?

To clarify, you can change a pub into a tescos (or any other shop) without the need for a planning application.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 22 21,520 20-09-2013, 12:47 PM
  Thread: The great storm of 2013
Post: RE: The great storm of 2013

.... although a large ~10 metre wide section of wall has collapsed on to the pavement at Gladiator Street. Hopefully it happened very early this morning and no-one was hurt.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 5 6,483 28-10-2013, 02:35 PM
  Thread: Haunted places in se23
Post: Haunted places in se23

Are there any haunted buildings or spaces in se23?
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 6 7,580 31-10-2013, 11:07 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: []

A complete lack of activity across the road at the old wood shop. Such a poor gateway to the parade.
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 133 153,918 04-11-2013, 11:01 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

"Why would anyone think a landlord who has invested in property for purely commercial reasons, would want to take into account what a community may want?" If the landlord has that attitude I'm not ...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 736 625,580 05-11-2013, 11:49 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)

I'm just happy its being used. As for the use, it's a price you pay for booming property prices
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 133 153,918 06-11-2013, 12:00 AM
  Thread: Supporting Local Shops
Post: RE: Supporting Local Shops

I agree with you about hills and parkes. Staff are nice but I find it all a bit mediocre and uninspiring for the price. For instance, that sticky toffee pudding is delicious but you can buy that brand...
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 26 22,980 06-11-2013, 09:14 PM
  Thread: ADT security consultants cold calling
Post: RE: Bogus 'security' consultants cold calling?

We had our complimentary visit last night from "adt". They didn't really explain what they were doing and then suddenly said "so, shoes on or shoes off?". If they are legit, they are very badly traine...
Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 50 51,829 20-12-2013, 09:12 AM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

For years I pronounced Nigel Farage as Nigel 'Farridge' until someone pointed out the error. That person now delights in using the same pronunciation
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 587 489,366 26-01-2014, 06:38 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

How to console a grammarian. There, they're, their. Credit-this week's private eye.
Codrington Brill Wider Topics 587 489,366 06-02-2014, 10:03 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park - photos from 19th century and now
Post: Honor Oak Park - photos from 19th century and now

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Codrington Brill SE23 Topics 7 7,457 28-07-2014, 11:03 PM
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