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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? Lsst time i passed it seemed to be used for rubbish dumping
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 07-07-2017, 02:17 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 04-07-2017, 09:51 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 30-06-2017, 08:15 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 12-06-2017, 08:06 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 27-05-2017, 11:51 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 41 30,292 16-05-2017, 02:14 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 28-04-2017, 03:35 PM
  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
wynell SE23 Topics 8 10,406 03-04-2017, 10:02 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 24-03-2017, 12:51 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 22-02-2017, 04:45 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 21-02-2017, 02:51 PM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 587 486,508 21-02-2017, 04:09 AM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 587 486,508 20-02-2017, 07:55 AM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 587 486,508 19-02-2017, 06:40 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 19-02-2017, 06:22 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 27-01-2017, 08:02 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 22-12-2016, 05:52 PM
  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 ...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 17-12-2016, 07:35 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 133 96,276 17-12-2016, 06:31 PM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 11 10,837 30-11-2016, 03:14 PM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 11 10,837 30-11-2016, 11:24 AM
  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 ...
wynell SE23 Topics 3 6,129 30-11-2016, 11:12 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 3 6,157 23-11-2016, 11:15 AM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 0 2,172 19-11-2016, 07:15 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 20 19,268 16-11-2016, 08:03 PM
  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 ...
wynell Wider Topics 587 486,508 03-11-2016, 09:11 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 13 11,922 02-11-2016, 06:18 PM
  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%
wynell SE23 Topics 13 11,922 30-10-2016, 03:22 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 13 11,922 30-10-2016, 10:07 AM
  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
wynell Businesses & Services 0 1,914 15-10-2016, 08:37 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 04-10-2016, 10:46 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 11-09-2016, 01:04 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 10-09-2016, 10:18 PM
  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 ...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 10-09-2016, 03:22 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 18-07-2016, 09:31 PM
  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 ...
wynell SE23 Topics 51 48,886 10-07-2016, 08:25 PM
  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
wynell SE23 Topics 5 7,327 25-04-2016, 01:27 PM
  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
wynell SE23 Topics 5 7,327 22-04-2016, 06:54 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 5 7,327 18-04-2016, 10:06 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 127 123,366 19-10-2015, 05:35 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 127 123,366 10-10-2015, 11:44 AM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 127 123,366 06-10-2015, 01:56 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 10 17,956 16-04-2015, 05:20 PM
  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...
wynell Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,171 28-12-2014, 02:20 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 60 53,994 27-07-2014, 08:10 AM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 5 5,581 13-06-2014, 09:24 PM
  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...
wynell Wider Topics 5 5,581 11-05-2014, 01:15 PM
  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...
wynell SE23 Topics 113 100,318 11-05-2014, 01:02 PM
  Thread: roofer/builder recommendations
Post: roofer/builder recommendations

[font=Arial][size=small][color=#000080][/color][/size][/font] Looking for a roofer and general builder for new slate roof, some chimney works and internal plumbing and room alterations. Current build...
wynell Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,904 15-04-2014, 09:35 AM
  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,...
wynell SE23 Topics 12 13,793 16-11-2013, 10:14 AM
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