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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
If you are lookng for a site that could accommodate building new homes then what about the deserted Brent Knoll school site in Mayow Road?
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07-07-2017, 02:17 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
On a very basic level the outside space if allocated to each of the 120 flats is very small. To reduce this further and possibly remove the ball park as well as mature trees would constitute gross ove... |
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04-07-2017, 09:51 AM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Meeting on 6th July 4-7pm in centre of the Points to discuss and present future development of flats on the ball park area.
Also Residents association will be on hand to discuss changes to parking an... |
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30-06-2017, 08:15 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
Hello Samuelson
So the 1000 plots will cope with around 18 months of predicted deaths in the Lewisham area. Then what? I am sure some clever reader can work out the area needed in the next 75 year... |
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12-06-2017, 08:06 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
It is unbelievable that some people think that 75 years of occupation is acceptable the burial plots achieved by this destruction are only a short term fix. Where next will be have to site more burial... |
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27-05-2017, 11:51 AM |
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Thread: Forum confusion Post: RE: Forum confusion
Of all of the posts on this subject at least Appletree appears to have excercised a proper opinion.
I am a member of both forums and enjoy posting and reviewing comments on both sites, any pettiness w... |
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16-05-2017, 02:14 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
Whilst I have seen some eloquent arguments, nobody has solved the riddle of 1500 bodies/day in the UK.
This is not going to change unless we discover the elixir of life so someone please explain wher... |
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28-04-2017, 03:35 PM |
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Thread: To today’s mattress flytipper on Horniman Drive Post: RE: To today’s mattress flytipper on Horniman Driv...
Shame we can't catch the fly tippers on Shifford Path as well |
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03-04-2017, 10:02 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
I have heard second hand that LQ are no longer looking at redevelopment but will be updating and repairing houses in Shifford and Witney Paths?
Not sure if this is the case supposed to have issued... |
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24-03-2017, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Looks positive at least some lenders are out there.
I would have thought with RTB discounts and help to buy the exposure for a lender would be safe? If you get a discounted price then should reposses... |
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22-02-2017, 04:45 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
So the big build for Bampton sites 1-3 will be 2018? Just need to know where sites1-3 are? Suppose if site 4 is due soon one may be able to deduce locations. I often check the Planning portal but noth... |
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21-02-2017, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: English Usage Post: RE: English Usage
I apologise for my grammatical errors, I have changed the zee in apologise as spell checker despite being set to UK English our American cousins seem to have control of our spellings.
I find it heart... |
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21-02-2017, 04:09 AM |
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Thread: English Usage Post: RE: English Usage
I might hope that an atheist would be as keen as anyone else to ensure that our language properly recognises traditional rank and order in Church and State
If one considers the church organisat... |
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20-02-2017, 07:55 AM |
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Thread: English Usage Post: RE: English Usage
I think perhaps someone has mistaken Most reverend written in short form as Mr on the teleprompter. One perhaps could question whether a non believer should ignore such titles as the have no relevance... |
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19-02-2017, 06:40 AM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Was not aware the trees were causing problems? Not sure if the residents association has got going yet but would be the ideal way to notify the council that trees needed some work.
I had problem with... |
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19-02-2017, 06:22 AM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Thanks Sophiebabe
Makes for interesting reading as an owner of a flat in the points the statement that some major works is planned for the 17/18 fiscal year first I have heard of it.
Previous wo... |
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27-01-2017, 08:02 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
Afterlife or not the question is where are we going to bury all the People? If as pointed out the reuse of a plot is around 100 years and as I previously stated the number of deceased is around 1500/d... |
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22-12-2016, 05:52 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
Just to add latest figures show on average 1640 people die every day so doesn't take a genius to work out if all were burials just how much land will be required.
These figures are 2014 and with the ... |
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17-12-2016, 07:35 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland Post: RE: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodla...
It's about time people opted for cremation. It's seems crazy that we keep using land for burials when it is so limited. Either that or burial is for a limited time then then like the Chinese thd bones... |
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17-12-2016, 06:31 PM |
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Thread: Bell Green Retail & Employment Park Consultation Post: RE: Bell Green Retail & Employment Park Consultati...
Londonrz if they can make it work elsewhere with associated costs then housing must be possible at Bell Green.
The alternative is just empty gas holders which may have some historical value? I can f... |
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30-11-2016, 03:14 PM |
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Thread: Bell Green Retail & Employment Park Consultation Post: RE: Bell Green Retail & Employment Park Consultati...
I have seen a fantastic development near Kings Cross where the preservation of the Gas Holders has been undertaken but internally there has been the construction of apartments/homes.
Whilst I am su... |
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30-11-2016, 11:24 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale One Way System Post: RE: Perry Vale One Way System
If there is a petition it should be easy to sign followed the link to Nowhere?
If you make it easy then you will I am sure get support as the problem of turning into PV whilst not sure if the car ... |
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30-11-2016, 11:12 AM |
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Thread: Zebra crossing on Perry Vale! Post: RE: Zebra crossing on Perry Vale!
Judgement shall be reserved until the crossing is finished but hopefully if successful then we may get one further up near the train Underpass?
Whilst the previous raised area and central reserva... |
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23-11-2016, 11:15 AM |
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Thread: Canadian Avenue car park Post: Canadian Avenue car park
Beware despite the only sign placed on the approach and not very visible unless you walk back out rather than to the town centre of Catford shows it is a virtual permit car park?
There are no other s... |
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19-11-2016, 07:15 PM |
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Thread: Perry vale hole Post: RE: Perry vale hole
Interesting that particularly in Asian countries they are under the impression we are a developed and efficient Country! The Japanese repair a hole 5 times wider and deeper that the one in Perry Vale... |
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16-11-2016, 08:03 PM |
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Thread: English Usage Post: RE: English Usage
I am perplexed at the English language and in particular pronouniciation.
He wound the bandage over the wound.
The farm was used to produce produce
The tip was full and had to refuse more refuse
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03-11-2016, 09:11 PM |
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Thread: How to contact the local neighbourhood police? Roll on CPZ Post: RE: How to contact the local neighbourhood police?...
Slightly off subject I requested that double yellow lines be put on the corner of my road as some people park right on the curve. Which means as people enter and someone is exiting the need to wait me... |
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02-11-2016, 06:18 PM |
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Thread: How to contact the local neighbourhood police? Roll on CPZ Post: RE: How to contact the local neighbourhood police?...
If you consider £120/year reasonable for parking outside your House then I believe the council will oblige providing sufficient residents agree. Think I read it has to be 75% |
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30-10-2016, 03:22 PM |
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Thread: How to contact the local neighbourhood police? Roll on CPZ Post: RE: Roll on CPZ
Unfortunately CPZ will not solve the problem if the intruder has paid to park in the Zone!
The law is the that exit from your drive should not be obstructed, however, blocking your access into the d... |
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30-10-2016, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: Financial Advisor Post: Financial Advisor
Can anyone recommend a good IFA
Looking at investment, trust and inheritance planning. Would prefer an independent not tied to a bank or insurance company on commission.
Thanks |
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15-10-2016, 08:37 AM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Survey company van and 3 chaps with sheaf of papers outside Standlake Point?
I know from previous enquiries that the Points are owned by LBC but the Shifford/ Whitney path houses are L&Q.
Tried... |
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04-10-2016, 10:46 AM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
I would wager there will be a mix of homes for sale as well as for rental as L&Q will want some immediate cash to show investors a quick (ish) profit.
As always when you sell up is a game of chance... |
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11-09-2016, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bampton_estate_regeneration_witn
This site deals with FOI enquiries, as stated L&Q are not a local authority therefore are not subject to FOI conditions.
How... |
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10-09-2016, 10:18 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Surprised houses are empty can't say I have noticed? However they seem to be being bought and sold certainly Shifford Path.
Also given the dumping of unwanted household furniture and general rubbish ... |
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10-09-2016, 03:22 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Interesting I have a tenanted flat in Standlake often get complaints the parking is overflowing. I have seen people park to walk to the station and there were some cars that looked abandoned at on po... |
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18-07-2016, 09:31 PM |
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Thread: Bampton Estate redevelopment Post: RE: Bampton Estate redevelopment
Hi around 2 years ago L&q had a meeting on the green of Shifford path, being opposite I walked across and after a rather rude response you are not a resident!
I mentioned that due to the location ... |
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10-07-2016, 08:25 PM |
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Thread: Church Rise Post: RE: Church Rise
Thanks Snazy
That supports general feeling we had. Didn't think about commuters parking but assume it's concentrated at the lower end.
Sounds ideal let's hope all goes well, thanks |
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25-04-2016, 01:27 PM |
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Thread: Church Rise Post: RE: Church Rise
Not sure past the church apostles on the left as you go down the hill? Towards the station sorry after 40+ years of driving my directional skills are pants |
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22-04-2016, 06:54 PM |
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Thread: Church Rise Post: Church Rise
My stepdaughter is looking at a property in church rise area missed out on one but keen to know what the area is like etc..I assume as lewisham planning has no development applications the area is no... |
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18-04-2016, 10:06 PM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
Having experienced a CPZ in Barking and Stratford councils that are not known for generosity neither charged for the first car, but only for a second and as for Stratford(Newham) still give 30 free d... |
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19-10-2015, 05:35 PM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
Having checked the current cost of a dropped kerb it equates to nearly 40 years of permit charges. Having a permit to park a car entitles the user to a stretch of public highway effectively denying it... |
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10-10-2015, 11:44 AM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
Interestingly having an off road facility costs upwards of £3000 significantly more than a parking permit which is normally free. With some houses converted into flats there can be as many as 5 cars p... |
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06-10-2015, 01:56 PM |
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Thread: What's Perry Vale like? Post: RE: What's Perry Vale like?
Moved to FH 2.5 years ago from Weybridge, yes its different there is more of a mix of people but overall its great. Access to London night life and rsstsurants is easy with the Overground, people say... |
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16-04-2015, 05:20 PM |
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Thread: Decent pub/food Post: Decent pub/food
Having searched the good pub guide with a radius of 3 miles interestingvthere are no pubs listed as being recommended and only 3 in surrounding areas that may be worth a visit?
I use the White Bear i... |
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28-12-2014, 02:20 PM |
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Thread: Why i moved to SE23 Post: RE: Why i moved to SE23
Been in FH for coming up for 2 years very happy and appreciate the mix of people and ethnicity. Believe littering and public disorder is not acceptable and having been brought up in East London as a c... |
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27-07-2014, 08:10 AM |
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Thread: Road humps or traffic calming bumps etc Post: RE: Road humps or traffic calming bumps etc
Thanks for all the amusing comments....still makes me think the humps are useless if only Smart drivers have to slow down to negotiate them!
We thought that losing 7.8litres of cars was our contribut... |
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13-06-2014, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Road humps or traffic calming bumps etc Post: Road humps or traffic calming bumps etc
Whilst in favour of making our roads safer and restricting vehicle speeds etc I have a rant that my economic and greenish Smart car suffers from the humps. Almost all other cars can drive over withou... |
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11-05-2014, 01:15 PM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station? Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing at the rear o...
Seems to me the rationale of it having restricted viewing for car drivers is also applicable to pedestrians?
I use the superstore quite regularly and cars do appear quickly especially from Waldram ro... |
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11-05-2014, 01:02 PM |
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Thread: roofer/builder recommendations Post: roofer/builder recommendations
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Looking for a roofer and general builder for new slate roof, some chimney works and internal plumbing and room alterations. Current build... |
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15-04-2014, 09:35 AM |
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Thread: Lolos Patisserie closed Post: RE: Lolos Patisserie closed
It is unfortunate that it closed, I only visited once before I went abroad for a while. I did say to the owner that if she wanted to make a difference brown sugar for the coffee, decent paper napkins,... |
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