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  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

I would be willing to put my money where my mouth is. The rent is 30k a year, however and I have no experience in the restaurant trade. I have no idea regarding sale price. Refitting for a pub would b...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 11-10-2011, 06:22 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

Better an agent than yet another sub par junk food merchant
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 01-09-2011, 10:34 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

I'm lost for words. Let's just demolish the whole parade and have a tesco extra strip mall on one side, a mcdonalds, dominos and KFC on the other? There are enough take outs in SE23 to serve th...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 02-09-2011, 02:29 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

I am emailing planning@lewisham.gov.uk for details on how to lodge a formal oposition against Planning Application DC/11/78332/X. I suggest others do the same. I will be setting up a website and a pet...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 11:27 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

The petition is up. If you'd rather the high street didnt start with this: [IMG]http://www.petitiononline.co.uk/pics/4e71dcfbc3f45.jpg[/IMG] Then please take a moment to vote
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 12:11 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

Link: http://www.petitiononline.co.uk/petition/petition-against-the-old-bank-site-in-honor-oak-becoming-a-dominos-pizza-takeaway/3539
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 12:12 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

Hi Michael It is a mock up, but it is representative. My source for the signage was actually a similar era property.
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 01:36 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

"You'd think the whole of HOP had been invaded by Daily Mail readers. Perhaps that's it; maybe people are worried about plummeting house prices as hordes of pizza-guzzling chavs (most of them illegal ...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 02-09-2011, 09:47 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: Petition against the Old Bank site in Honor Oak be...

I have created a petition online to try and persuade Lewisham planning to consider that having a fast food shop take over the finest looking shop front in Honor Oak park isn't in the best interests of...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 12:18 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

I posted a formal objection to the Council today. I have to say the people i spoke to in the planning office were exceptionally helpful: [Quote] Dear Sirs, I am writing to formally object to pl...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 06:24 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

A poster is a good idea. I have made up an A4 template that makes 4 mini leaflets. I will be posting them locally over the next few days as I am sure not enough people know about the forum. If any...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 08:18 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

Hi ElenorA, thanks for your offer of some help, I tried to PM you but the option doesn't appear (I'm probably being dense!). If you wouldn't mind pm'ing me your email address I'll gladly send you the ...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 16-09-2011, 03:12 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Petition against the Old Bank site in Honor Oa...

Over 100 signatures already, well done everyone!
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 18-09-2011, 10:54 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

237 signed and counting. Lewisham council please take note!
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 20-09-2011, 09:17 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

That puts to bed the notion of dominos affording the parade any aesthetic consideration then. Those who opose should sign the petition and contact lewisham planning dept if they have not already.
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 27-09-2011, 07:07 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

I'd be very happy to join you at the meeting
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 30-09-2011, 08:40 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Hi nitoda, I am surprised but it would be great if true! Would you be able to paste a copy of the letter you received?
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 03-10-2011, 05:09 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Well done to everyone who came along to support our cause and help out at the photo-shoot last night. Despite the cold weather peopled showed up in impressive numbers and brought banners and placards ...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 07-10-2011, 08:45 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

The posted planning drawing on the blog has a glass entrance door in place of the original wooden ones there now, has hideous corporate coloured signage and frankly looks dreadful. As far as I can see...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 07-10-2011, 10:42 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

I rang willmotts and was told the unit is not for sale and is under offer in terms of letting (dominos). He wasnt interested in further discussion, I guess considering it a done deal. The Evening stan...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 12-10-2011, 11:41 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

An excellent letter from the FHS. Baboonery, I can see your point, but a lot of people feel very passionate about the issue, especially when the proposed site is right on their doorstep. Some over...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 14-10-2011, 06:14 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Thanks Deano I feel much better about the situation after your sage advice to 'relax and order a pizza'.
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 18-10-2011, 10:58 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

The problem was always inappropriate change of use on this site, not an objection to Dominos, though naturally the application will have created negative feelings towards them as an organisation for s...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 16-11-2011, 01:13 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

The reason it's helpful to assist Dominos with their locating a suitable site is because they tried, and failed, to do so previously. As a multinational corporation, their agents may not be as aware o...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 16-11-2011, 02:57 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

[QUOTE]I think someone already suggested it but an excellent location for a Dominoes would be the empty Angle Bar on corner of Brockley Rise and South Circular - plenty of room for bikes and ideal as ...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 16-11-2011, 03:15 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

I've submitted the official campaign response to the appeal by email (today is the final date for responses) so now we just have to wait and see. If the appeal is rejected we can then hopefully set ab...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 29-12-2011, 04:21 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

The application has been refused! To everyone who took the time and effort to object and campaign against this unsuitable change in use, well done! The council rejected the application on the followin...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 16-11-2011, 09:20 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

Great news and thanks to everyone here for their help and support. I'll now start proactively trying to find a suitable tennant for the site :)
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-02-2012, 09:50 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank

...and refurbished and ready for a restaurant to occupy hopefully.
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 19-09-2012, 11:11 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank, Honor Oak Park

The coffee at Hills & Parkes is excellent. If costa were to come I doubt I'd ever use it.
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 09-11-2012, 07:50 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I can't see anything saying let / sale agreed, am I missing something obvious? (Probably!)
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 19-11-2013, 08:53 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

Aha! I will call Acorn tomorrow and see what info I can garner...
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 19-11-2013, 09:40 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Ba...

Great! No need for a campaign this time :)
Bcm SE23 Topics 736 625,589 09-12-2013, 07:32 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Dodgy Beggar at Station

Yep, it's actually very descriptive.
Bcm Wider Topics 587 489,396 07-08-2013, 10:35 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English

Then there is no succinct way to denote ownership. Context is not always sufficient. The language should not be changed to accommodate those too lazy to learn it.
Bcm Wider Topics 587 489,396 01-09-2013, 12:10 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I do think people should curb their enthusiasm (or outrage) until we find out what company is actually coming to the parade. Sainsbury may well enhance people's lives (fresh fruit and veg is sorely mi...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 30-01-2012, 09:48 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I love the Honor Oak Supermarket and use it regularly for basic staples, but there is no getting away from the fact that its selection of fresh fruit and vegetables is terrible - as it is for the othe...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 05-02-2012, 05:28 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

For those having trouble picturing where tonight's meeting will be taking place, the "orange google man" link is here; http://g.co/maps/hxjr2 For some reason I thought it was in crofton park bef...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 19-04-2012, 05:03 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I attended the meeting. Calm1's notes are spot on, I don't think anything relevant is missing. All in all the meeting served as a forum for people to raise heartfelt objections and support, but little...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 20-04-2012, 04:58 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Cheeky is right. There is nowhere in HOP to buy fresh fruit and vegetables that are actually palatable apart from the deli, but their choice is seasonal and limited. I don’t think "going to Forest Hil...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 02-08-2012, 01:23 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Seasonal is good, but also limiting. Hills and Parks rarely has more than four or five different varieties of fruit and vegetables combined. It isn't a criticism, just a consequence of it being a smal...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 02-08-2012, 01:56 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Poolsneighbour, you are right about the cash machine. For a month this year it only gave out cash during the opening hours of the Post Office. I called RM to complain about it and sure enough a couple...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 03-08-2012, 01:25 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

[QUOTE]So any bias one way or the other in the mind of councillors, the planning committee or planning officers should, in theory, be irrelevant.[/QUOTE] Exactly; a point I made at the community co...
Bcm SE23 Topics 349 322,594 23-08-2012, 11:11 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Planning: Honor Oak Tandoori site to become Sa...

Agreed, or I won't be buying the chicken!
Bcm Wider Topics 301 215,110 17-02-2013, 01:42 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Pub guide to SE23

I love the Dartmouth arms. Superb food, great selection of wines and beers that are always in good condition. Yes it's expensive but justifiably so in my opinion. I am also increasingly impressed by t...
Bcm Wider Topics 301 215,110 07-03-2013, 09:38 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses

[Quote]Hi all, I am moving to the area (HOP) in August and very excited! I was wondering, are there any good gyms in the area and how much do they cost per month? Or are there any zumba, yoga, ...
Bcm Wider Topics 301 215,110 23-05-2013, 08:28 AM
  Thread: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade
Post: RE: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade

My fibre to the home 100mbps infinity is installed in 10 days, I will post feedback once it's in. Vroom!
Bcm Wider Topics 163 202,571 24-01-2012, 08:50 PM
  Thread: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade
Post: RE: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade

I too have just had ftth installed, installation was on time and everything went smoothly. Achieving between 65-90 mbit/s down and 15 up. It is worlds apart from the O2 adsl I had previously, especial...
Bcm Wider Topics 163 202,571 11-02-2012, 09:07 PM
  Thread: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade
Post: RE: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade

Plusnet is owned by bt, has been since 2007
Bcm Wider Topics 163 202,571 15-04-2012, 12:13 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?

Well said Henry
Bcm SE23 Topics 196 181,665 28-06-2012, 01:50 PM
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