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

Roll on the decision. My support is for Sainsbury's and for local shops who up their game and provide something unique. I will give both my money. D.
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 04-08-2012, 03:00 PM
  Thread: North facing gardens Parbury/MacLean Road/Kilgour/Tatnell
Post: North facing gardens Parbury/MacLean Road/Kilgour/...

Currently looking at houses around these roads (they seem to have really gone up in price in the last year, saw one recently for 480 gosh - anyone know why?). Also the gardens are not huge, and sligh...
daveherne SE23 Topics 3 5,693 18-07-2012, 04:53 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Have to say that when we move to the area would be very good to have a Sainsburys. Have lived in West Hampstead, Herne Hill and West Dulwich, all of which have local deli's, butchers and green grocers...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 19-07-2012, 07:58 PM
  Thread: North facing gardens Parbury/MacLean Road/Kilgour/Tatnell
Post: RE: North facing gardens Parbury/MacLean Road/Kilg...

Thanks for the replies. I have put that worry to one side now, you have both convinced me it's not a big problem. Will make the best of it, not a reason to not buy a place. Thanks!
daveherne SE23 Topics 3 5,693 19-07-2012, 08:00 PM
  Thread: Departure board at Forest Hill station
Post: RE: Departure board at Forest Hill station

Never heard so much love for a departure board before- I like it though!
daveherne SE23 Topics 20 20,259 20-07-2012, 08:19 PM
  Thread: Foul sewer under house used by for several houses in street
Post: Foul sewer under house used by for several houses ...

Still in the middle of buying a house in HOP (Grierson Road area) and it has come up that a public foul water sewer runs under the house, there is a drain at front and back. Is this common? I guess th...
daveherne SE23 Topics 9 12,878 26-07-2012, 12:33 PM
  Thread: Foul sewer under house used by for several houses in street
Post: RE: Foul sewer under house used by for several hou...

Apparently it is a foul sewer. But several people have said it is quite common. But will do as you say and get the pipe checked just to make sure nothing to worry about. Dave.
daveherne SE23 Topics 9 12,878 27-07-2012, 01:37 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

anybody have any news abut this!?
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 30-07-2012, 10:45 PM
  Thread: Noisy neighbours on Kilgour Road
Post: RE: Noisy neighbours on Kilgour Road

Hi, is this still going on and any further info? Hopefully moving to Kilgour Road and not sure like the sound of this!
daveherne SE23 Topics 9 10,254 31-07-2012, 05:34 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Roll on that planning decision. West Dulwich and Herne Hill manages to keep a butchers open whilst having a Tesco's and Sainsbury's sure will will manage in HOP. We always used both.
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 02-08-2012, 08:49 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Maybe somebody wants to volunteer to give the planning office a call for an update?..
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 02-08-2012, 01:48 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

can't disagree with that. if I was a small business I would have responded to the challenge. so many things that can be done without much expense. anyway roll on the announcement, perhaps that will...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 02-08-2012, 02:16 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I am actually quite nervous! :blush:
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 03-08-2012, 02:01 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

If anyone thinks that a Sainsbury's hurts local sellers they need not worry. Herne Hill has a little Sainsbury's and is going from strength to strength. It has a butchers, greengrocers (from before ...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 06-08-2012, 01:36 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Yes, butchers, deli's and all and West N is a long parade!
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 06-08-2012, 01:50 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I agree with you, even in Herne Hill and West Dulwich it is difficult for these shops to get loads of customers it is clear to see, but big part of that is their opening times. Guess my point is for ...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 06-08-2012, 03:47 PM
  Thread: Parking Policy Review
Post: RE: Parking Policy Review

pretty common is 12-2. that stops all commuters.
daveherne Wider Topics 25 24,944 14-08-2012, 10:04 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

good stuff. nice that there will be bike racks.
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 23-08-2012, 10:06 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I agree, there seems to be a vast amount for planners to consider to produce a report such as this. As far as I can see in the report there are no open questions or grounds for refusal at the meeting...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 23-08-2012, 10:42 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank

Sounds like those miserable people protesting against Sains should have a new target - landlords charging rents that are very high, seems to me that could be a significant reason why there are not so ...
daveherne SE23 Topics 736 625,672 24-08-2012, 11:31 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

For me the discussion is over, the decision will go for Sainsbury's. The objections have been dealt with. The shops will adapt to sell what Sainsbury's won't. Sainsbury's is quite limited, it doe...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 30-08-2012, 02:17 PM
  Thread: Parking Policy Review
Post: RE: Parking Policy Review

It does work well in Herne Hill. And without it HH would be overrun with cars during the week. The permits are not that expensive either.
daveherne Wider Topics 25 24,944 30-08-2012, 02:19 PM
  Thread: Parking Policy Review
Post: RE: Parking Policy Review

About 120 quid.
daveherne Wider Topics 25 24,944 30-08-2012, 05:49 PM
  Thread: List of primary school catchment areas
Post: RE: List of primary school catchment areas

that means you would be pretty certain of being accepted during the shake down in the second round.
daveherne SE23 Topics 17 23,845 11-10-2013, 02:38 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

So June next year is when it is planned to open? Great to see progress.
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 15-09-2012, 09:25 AM
  Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich

What do you HOP people think about this? I certainly don't feel rich! http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/sep/14/do-britons-feel-rich-poor
daveherne Wider Topics 18 16,287 15-09-2012, 09:30 AM
  Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich

no worries Cellar Door, I like that kind of article! Think there are lot of people in the middle, probably like a lot of young (ish) families I think move to HOP - a bit like us. Decent income but h...
daveherne Wider Topics 18 16,287 18-09-2012, 08:49 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank

hippies - love it :) they do look a bit too cool for school that lot, but not sure who would take it otherwise, is too big for a restaurant in HOP if you ask me. D.
daveherne SE23 Topics 736 625,672 18-09-2012, 09:00 PM
  Thread: For sale: Bugaboo cameleon plus lots of Bugaboo extras
Post: RE: For sale: Bugaboo cameleon plus lots of Bugabo...

that is actually a really good deal, I paid a grand for ours and wish had bought second hand now as we saw one at the time...(and no I am not associated with the seller!)
daveherne Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 4 7,187 19-09-2012, 09:44 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

hmmm, still not seeing much action! i am too impatient I know!...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 24-09-2012, 10:40 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Parade

talking about ugly, the old bank is a disgrace. the facade is getting really dirty and rubbish is piling up. those gingerline people that are running private events in it could at least make it look...
daveherne SE23 Topics 133 153,942 24-10-2012, 01:32 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank, Honor Oak Park

i would go for most things that wouldimprove the ugly state that it is in now... well i say that, but not pizza, chicken joint, estate agent or betting shop please!!
daveherne SE23 Topics 736 625,672 08-11-2012, 11:16 AM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Planning Application: Sebastian Roche, Honor O...

I think we need to give seb roch a break here. Sounds to me that only a matter of time before the unit finds a good use and also the old bank. HOP seems to be getting busier every week, potential...
daveherne SE23 Topics 133 153,942 23-11-2012, 09:30 PM
  Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop

maybe it was a hamster they forgot to take with them :)
daveherne SE23 Topics 23 23,771 15-01-2013, 11:17 AM
  Thread: Robbery honor oak park - be alert
Post: RE: Robbery honor oak park - be alert

does happen everywhere though. sometimes these gangs just come and go. a gang attempted to rob a colleague and I on way to tube in Maida Vale. We had walked the same route for five years without in...
daveherne SE23 Topics 23 28,873 15-01-2013, 12:18 PM
  Thread: GP practices Honor Oak
Post: GP practices Honor Oak

We recently moved to Honor Oak and so far the only GP practices that would take us are Brockley Road Medical Centre or Honor Oak Group Practice. Anyone got experiences they could share? Ideally we wou...
daveherne SE23 Topics 3 5,050 19-12-2012, 10:39 PM
  Thread: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale
Post: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale

Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale, still dismantled. Size 7x5 feet, see http://www.waltons.co.uk/waltons-norfolk-apex-shed-7x5 Bought recently for our new garden but realized that it's ...
daveherne Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 6,543 30-12-2012, 03:02 PM
  Thread: Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in original packaging
Post: Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in origin...

Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in original packaging. See http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=844328 Only £8! Coll...
daveherne Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 4,276 30-12-2012, 03:04 PM
  Thread: Location Location Location
Post: RE: Location location location

We moved to HOP because of the transport, primary schools, friendly and safe streets, and abundance of green spaces. And , now, after a few months I am sure we made the right decision, as it turns ou...
daveherne SE23 Topics 14 15,483 04-01-2013, 12:49 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

good stuff. be great to get rid of those empty shops and be able to pick up quickly some basics in the evening and weekends. going to be good for the other local shops too I am sure. lots of extra ...
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 04-01-2013, 09:21 PM
  Thread: Location Location Location
Post: RE: Location Location Location

HOP house prices are a bit mad but they are quite nice. decent sized - good second homes for families.
daveherne SE23 Topics 14 15,483 07-01-2013, 10:35 AM
  Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop

very unlikely. it is in the middle of a row. would make no sense at all.
daveherne SE23 Topics 23 23,771 15-01-2013, 02:48 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

when is the work starting?
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 16-01-2013, 09:27 PM
  Thread: Old HOP photos
Post: Old HOP photos

Has anybody got, or know where to find old HOP photos, say from 1920s-1960s? Would not mind one or two for our house.
daveherne SE23 Topics 7 7,757 17-01-2013, 11:11 AM
  Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop

what about a maplin :)
daveherne SE23 Topics 23 23,771 17-01-2013, 11:23 AM
  Thread: Old HOP photos
Post: RE: Old HOP photos

Thanks for the tips. I will report back with my favourites!
daveherne SE23 Topics 7 7,757 19-01-2013, 03:23 PM
  Thread: 1920s front door and fireplace
Post: 1920s front door and fireplace

hi guys, i want to replace our front door with something more like the original. it was originally a 1920s door with stained glass top square panel. also,the fireplace. ideally want a wood bur...
daveherne Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,872 19-01-2013, 03:29 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

they are not moving very quickly!
daveherne SE23 Topics 349 322,631 01-02-2013, 07:54 PM
  Thread: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale
Post: RE: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale

hi, no sorry it sold straight away!
daveherne Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 6,543 03-02-2013, 12:02 PM
  Thread: Loads of traffic in HOP this morning - what's going on?
Post: Loads of traffic in HOP this morning - what's goin...

I could not even pull out of my road this morning onto Stondon Park the traffic was so bad. And then horrific all the way up to Honor Oak Park junction with Forest hill Road where there are some road...
daveherne SE23 Topics 2 3,830 05-02-2013, 11:37 AM
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