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  Thread: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

I understand from the Sydenham Society that the lamp posts in Conservation Areas will be replaced by a single 'Conservation Area' design of lamp post. So unfortunately the character of the existing p...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 128 128,433 20-08-2012, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Parking Policy Review
Post: RE: Parking Policy Review

According to the text of the survey, the government stipulates that CPZs have to be self-financing. Not sure if that means each individual CPZ, or across all CPZs in any one borough. So the prices o...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 25 24,904 14-08-2012, 03:09 PM
  Thread: Curtain shops?
Post: RE: Curtain shops?

The shop in Sydenham is still there. Someone took it over and is still running it.
blushingsnail Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 4 4,668 08-08-2012, 02:19 PM
  Thread: Old estate agents, Sunderland/Waldram Pk Rd
Post: RE: Old estate agents, Sunderland/Waldram Pk Rd

No idea. No planning applications on Lewisham's website to indicate any change of use. The addresses are interesting: the building on the left is 61 Waldram Park Road, and the one on the right is 20...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 36 31,871 30-07-2012, 01:56 PM
  Thread: Olympic bell-ringing: Friday 27 July 2012
Post: Olympic bell-ringing: Friday 27 July 2012

Is anyone doing the 3 minutes of bell-ringing tomorrow morning? It's part of a Martin Creed 'artwork' to mark the start of the Olymics. Start at 8.12am and ring a bell (any bell will do, eg door bel...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 5 7,053 26-07-2012, 05:57 PM
  Thread: Development in Westwood Park
Post: RE: Development in Westwood Park

Is it 15 Westwood Park? Planning permission was granted in 2010: http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/LEWIS-XSLPagesDC/acolnetcgi.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=60457
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 2 5,423 20-07-2012, 11:50 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 120 Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Domino's Pizza - New Planning Application for ...

I didn't say the FHSoc 'only' write letters of objection. I was pointing out that they don't write reports.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 67 81,686 20-07-2012, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 120 Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Domino's Pizza - New Planning Application for ...

Silent scooters might be good for residents but surely they would increase the danger to pedestrians? The scooters would be crossing the pavement going in and out of the lane and the absence of engin...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 67 81,686 25-06-2012, 11:04 AM
  Thread: Cranston Road closure
Post: RE: Cranston Road closure

Probably best not to comment on the Como Road incident in case it prejudices a future legal case.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 20 24,723 15-06-2012, 11:02 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

[quote]The potential for a larger and more comprehensive new build development incorporating Louise House was lost at an early stage.[/quote] Well yes, the opportunity was lost when Lewisham decide...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,725 08-06-2012, 01:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Roz: I don't recall that Louise House (or the site it's on) was ever under consideration to be used to enlarge the pools/leisure complex (the pocket park was gobbled up for that). The only contributi...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,725 07-06-2012, 10:13 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 27 Shipman Road
Post: RE: Planning Application: 27 Shipman Road

The owner has another planning application to demolish the garage and extension next to the house (57 Siddons Road) and build a new end of terrace unit that will have 2 flats. Probably waiting until ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 50 59,959 07-06-2012, 10:03 AM
  Thread: One Tree Hill Festival line up announced!
Post: RE: One Tree Hill Festival line up announced!

The May Fair at St Augustine's in HOP is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 4.00pm. It's billed as "[i]A fun family event for all ages with community stalls, craft, plants, variety of foods, games, l...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 4 8,497 25-05-2012, 12:54 PM
  Thread: Codrington Hill - planning application?
Post: Codrington Hill - planning application?

Came across this on the Brockley Central website. A plot of land for sale in Codrington Hill, Honor Oak, with 'development potential'. No planning in place yet but it says a planning application h...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 1 6,141 24-05-2012, 04:36 PM
  Thread: 14 Waldram Park Road
Post: RE: 14 Waldram Park Road

The planning application will be put to Planning Committee C tonight (24 May). The planning officer's recommendation is to grant permission. A recent application to demolish the existing building ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 114 141,974 24-05-2012, 12:56 PM
  Thread: Building work (10?) Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Building work (10?) Stanstead Road

Do you mean 14 Waldram Park Road? http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=476&page=last Permission to demolish it has been granted recently: http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/LEWIS-XSLPagesDC/ac...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 2 5,968 24-05-2012, 12:40 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

It will probably be referred to a Planning Committee.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 349 322,591 30-03-2012, 10:13 AM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

Burglary was mentioned at the Perry Vale Ward Assembly last week. They said there has been an increase in burglaries in the ward, although it wasn't the highest in the borough. Apparently there's a ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 44 43,812 28-03-2012, 11:26 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Counting people entering the grounds won't be any use unless they count the number of people leaving and then work out how many people are still on the premises. With events running for several hours...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 114 90,186 28-03-2012, 10:32 AM
  Thread: 101-103 Perry Vale
Post: RE: 101-103 Perry Vale

Yes, the houses are still there. They're listed buildings so they're not going to disappear in a hurry. I'm not sure which is which but I assume 101 is the one facing onto the road. It's been repai...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 16 17,206 19-03-2012, 01:11 PM
  Thread: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Driv...

The plot of land is being offered for sale: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33435445.html £375,000 with planning permission for a very specific-designed house.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 64 73,534 13-03-2012, 06:20 PM
  Thread: St Augustine church - fundraising for repairs
Post: St Augustine church - fundraising for repairs

There's an online news article today about St Augustine's trying to raise funds for structural repairs to the church. [url=http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9529554.Church_faces_race_against_...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 14 24,192 14-02-2012, 07:04 PM
  Thread: Historic filming in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Historic filming in Forest Hill

Well done lacb. Blaxhill Bros are still on Stanstead Road. I wonder if their former building yard was there or elsewhere in Forest Hill?[/align]
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 14 22,096 02-02-2012, 06:22 PM
  Thread: TB/ Badgers
Post: RE: TB/ Badgers

The link just goes to the main page, not the survey page.
blushingsnail Wider Topics 2 4,022 31-01-2012, 05:53 PM
  Thread: Historic filming in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Historic filming in Forest Hill

Havelock Walk used to be industrial units, so it's possible that an artist might have rented one but it's probably more likely the studios were elsewhere in FH. The third clip features William Mitche...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 14 22,096 26-01-2012, 06:34 PM
  Thread: The old blue mountain shop - stansted rd
Post: RE: The old blue mountain shop - stansted rd

If you mean the empty shop next to Living Springs International Church, it's actually on Devonshire Road not Stansted Road.
blushingsnail Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 3 4,367 16-01-2012, 07:46 PM
  Thread: Wanted: recommendations for room hire suitable for small weekly group meeting FH
Post: RE: Wanted: recommendations for room hire suitable...

FH Space in Havelock Walk rent out a hall. Don't know what the cost or evening availability would be like though. Google 'FH Space' and you'll find it.
blushingsnail Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 3 5,057 20-12-2011, 11:39 AM
  Thread: Walk the World
Post: RE: Walk the World

Japanese knotweed?
blushingsnail Wider Topics 7 7,395 07-11-2011, 01:49 PM
  Thread: Big accident on Kemble Road Tues 1st Nov
Post: RE: Big accident on Kemble Road this morning

Very interesting post Snazy, especially as 'Perry Vale North' or whatever it's called is supposed to be a 20mph zone. I suggest contacting the three local councillors (I think one of them actually li...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 18 20,304 01-11-2011, 04:33 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian crossing by Forest Hill Station (Perry Vale side)
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossing by Forest Hill Station (Pe...

I wouldn't waste your energy trying to pursue this further; people have been complaining about it for years. There was even a public traffic consultation a couple of years ago on behalf of the local ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 57 64,363 25-10-2011, 06:39 PM
  Thread: The Old Sorting Office
Post: RE: The Old Sorting Office

If they are removing knotweed then it has to be disposed of in a certain way. Lewisham doesn't have any information on its website but [url=http://www.knotweed-uk.com/Knotweed-and-The-Law.htm]http://...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 13 19,273 18-10-2011, 11:30 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 51-53 Canonbie Road
Post: RE: Planning application: 51-53 Canonbie Road

Does building an 8-space car park in a back garden count as backland development or whatever it's called? Are there special rules for that? Access to the car park is via Symons Court. Is that a p...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 88 119,295 10-10-2011, 06:54 PM
  Thread: Building plot by the back of Sainsburys
Post: RE: Building plot by the back of Sainsburys

The [url=http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/LEWIS-XSLPagesDC/acolnetcgi.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=55656]planning application[/url] definitely refers to "alteration and co...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 5 8,365 07-10-2011, 10:40 AM
  Thread: Railway embankments: London Assembly review
Post: Railway embankments: London Assembly review

The London Assembly is conducting a [url=http://www.london.gov.uk/who-runs-london/the-london-assembly/assembly_investigation/railway-embankments]review of the management of railway embankments[/url]. ...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 0 3,410 08-09-2011, 04:53 PM
  Thread: Where in SE23...
Post: RE: Where in SE23...

Featherstone Lodge has been bought by a housing association with the intention of turning it into 'co-housing'. There's an open day on Saturday 17 September: [url]http://www.cohousing.org.uk/node/409...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 16 16,840 08-09-2011, 04:38 PM
  Thread: Thames Water at midnight
Post: RE: Thames Water at midnight

I think they're checking for leaks on domestic pipes, not the main pipes. We had them in our road a few years ago, although I don't remember if it was after midnight.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 19 24,692 18-07-2011, 10:26 AM
  Thread: Half houses
Post: RE: Half houses

So they were originally double-fronted houses, that were later divided into two? Do they have individual house numbers or are they 22a and 22b etc? It looks like there are some on Codrington Hill to...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 9 16,564 13-07-2011, 05:50 PM
  Thread: Half houses
Post: RE: Half houses

What's a half house? Even Google doesn't know. A maisonette? A house that's been converted to two flats?
blushingsnail Wider Topics 9 16,564 13-07-2011, 03:41 PM
  Thread: Old post office sorting depot, Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Old post office sorting depot, Devonshire Road

Satchers: perhaps the Chair of the Forest Hill Society planning/development committee could contact the applicant?
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 8 11,893 13-07-2011, 11:02 AM
  Thread: Police at Stansted road address
Post: RE: Police at Stansted road address

The Evening Standard is reporting that a man's body was found inside a wheelie bin, in the house: [url]http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23961345-police-find-corpse-inside-wheelie-bin....
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 47 51,489 16-06-2011, 02:20 PM
  Thread: Mobile reception
Post: RE: Mobile reception

I'm with Orange and my reception is fine! However O2 in my house is very weak - my former housemate blamed it on the windows, saying they were old and therefore had a high lead content which was disr...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 9 7,957 27-05-2011, 07:14 PM
  Thread: What's it like to live in Brockley?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Brockley?

I didn't hear what Londondrz heard either. This is the dialogue I heard after 2.00 minutes (after the main speaker had closed the window and, I assume, didn't want his companion to make it obvious th...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 6 7,651 18-05-2011, 06:40 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

Good news: Oyster Extension Permits will no longer be required after 22 May 2011. Received this e-mail from TfL yesterday: "[i]I am writing to let you know that from Sunday 22 May, Oyster Extensio...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,389 18-05-2011, 10:29 AM
  Thread: DLR Extension to Forest Hill
Post: RE: DLR Extension to Forest Hill

Service to Charing Cross until last year: weekday evenings and Saturday evenings, Sunday all day. I don't recall the day-time services though - not much use if you were at work all day! I remember w...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 23 29,280 10-05-2011, 11:02 AM
  Thread: DLR Extension to Forest Hill
Post: RE: DLR Extension to Forest Hill

rbmartin: is your memory playing up? We still had off-peak services to Charing Cross until last year!
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 23 29,280 10-05-2011, 10:43 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in Bloom
Post: RE: Forest Hill in Bloom

Bumping this up because it's happening tomorrow. From 2.30pm come along and help plant up the areas under the trees outside Forest Hill station.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 24 27,621 15-04-2011, 01:29 PM
  Thread: Freedom Pass
Post: RE: FREEDOM PASS

Yes, it's fair to raise the entitlement age for a Freedom Pass in line with the state retirement age. Otherwise people aged 60-65 who are still working can commute to work for free (and I know some w...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 7 7,011 21-03-2011, 07:49 PM
  Thread: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Land on corner of Perry Vale & Westbourne Driv...

An additional document has recently been added to the application: http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/ACOLLATEDOCS/70657_3.pdf The last page shows an artist's impression of the house viewed from Perry ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 64 73,534 11-03-2011, 11:49 AM
  Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington

Roz: there's a lovely knitting shop down at Angel but I won't say any more as the last time we discussed wool shops on here Admin closed the thread. There's also a branch of Nationwide, which will b...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 82 71,552 07-03-2011, 11:59 AM
  Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington

I saw that last week when they were (presumably) testing the display (the trains were still terminating at Dalston Junction that day). I thought they might change it when the service started this wee...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 82 71,552 04-03-2011, 02:08 PM
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