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Ditto Jeremy. I think surprisingly for the EDF we all agree with one another!

Yes, but if the they think they can double custom by making the outside area a beer garden, parents would need to be spending at twice the rate of the average punter to make up the lost revenue. They would have to assume that they would be very busy though so it might all be a folly anyhow!

I agree with you first mate-- I was responding to Jeremy regarding the rear extension question-- I should have quoted him.

First mate is right about the party wall. No one is suggesting doing a rear extension measuring 6m in this thread but rather an infill side extension (which is common place). However, the government plans to extend PD rights so that a 6m rear extension on a terraced property would automatically be allowed via PD rights. This could come into effect this month. The House of Lords has recommended that neighbours be granted the ability to object (though planning permission as such would not be needed). We'll see what happens...

I've already explained my point twice. If you fail to grasp it, there is nothing more to say.

I didn't say that. I said people have reconfigured and extended in ways that made sense for each generation. There were many rear extensions of the original sculleries as well as first floor extensions for bathrooms throughout ED to accommodate bathrooms, utility areas etc in previous generations. Redundant outbuildings were demolished or incorporated into the internal envelope of the property. Internal reconfigurations include knocking through the two internal reception rooms to open up that space just to name one of the most common internal changes. I have friends who have lived in ED for 2 generations so I can give you specific houses (Crystal Palace and Whately Road) where this has been done but I doubt this is necessary as its so common it barely needs validation. One generation made one type of change while this generation is doing another. I am not a fan of inconsiderate extensions and am glad the House of Lords have insisted that the relaxation of permitted development will incorporate neighbour objections. However, acting like this generation is doing anything unique in wanting to adopt their living accommodation is just silly.

This is nonsense. This generation is hardly the first to extend the original Victorian houses. Houses have continually been extended and reconfigured by their occupants each generation to accommodate new ways of living. Its a natural evolution of the housing stock overtime. edhistory Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > giggirl Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Because a lot of houses in this area didn't > have > > inside toilets when they were built. > > Interesting. Which properties can you identify? > Does it apply in this case? > > > It's about reconfiguring existing > > space for modern living. > > Destruction to satisfy a personal preference. > > John K

Side return extensions that don't go beyond the original depth of the house shouldn't cause a problem as your neighbours homes should end at the same point. Large rear and wrap around extensions (side + rear both being extended beyond the original footprint) are more problematic and planners are loath to grant permission for wrap around extensions for the reasons you've highlighted these days without light studies being done etc.

That's not always the case, a lot depends on the orientation of the houses. Light studies can be done and not all extensions have a negative impact on light. However, when making your plans, its worth thinking about your neighbours and talk about it with them ahead of time.

Thanks Bic Basher. So a franchise will provide the same or better service. What we have locally so far is the sub-model? Bic Basher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ultrauk Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > If the main PO branch on LL is closed we are > > doomed. The poor woman who runs the small PO > > counter next to the Plough Pub is already run > off > > her feet & customers are queueing down the shop > > aisle as it is. > > And a lovely woman she is too. Very helpful and > patient when I'm applying for things. > > What's important in this debate is the difference > between a sub and franchised PO. > > The subs are independent businesses which receive > fixed and variable payments based on their > performance from the Post Office. These PO's > include the PO's by Dulwich Library, Dulwich > Village and Forest Hill Road. They don't offer all > the services of a main branch. > > Franchises are sub-contracted by PO Limited to > provide the same level of service as a Crown PO or > improved services of which WHSmith is the main > provider, although other businesses can apply, > such as the independent discount shop retailer in > Penge. > > Crown PO staff who decide to move across will be > paid by the franchisee, however as seen at Forest > Hill, most if not all staff decided to take > redundancy, which led to WHSmith hiring post > office staff from launch.

Look on Southwark's planning website. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/485/planning_applications/554/search_for_planning_applications/1 You'll be able to see all applications (including if they were approved or rejected) made on any street including drawings so you can get an idea of size. If someone on your street has done this successfully the precedent means you should have a reasonable chance. Keep in mind that this month the extended permitted development rules may come into force for 3 years- instead of 3m, terraces will be allowed to extend to 6m (8m for semi-detached properties) unless Southwark has asked for an exemption. Your neighbours will be given the right to object but you shouldn't need full planning permission. If your architect didn't mention this to you, I'd suggest you speak to someone else..

Agree- the intake at Bessemer is larger than average so 14 doesn't sound too bad. Perhpas speak to the school and see what they think? Good luck, I hope it all works out for you!

I think if you read the thread, the idea is that the current service will be replaced with a franchise post-office arrangement still located on Lordship Lane. This means Lordship Lane would get another post office inside of some sort of shop providing the same services as the existing stand alone post office. I'd like to hear what problems people think this will pose (as many people on this thread have discussed how well they've seen these partnerships work). Does anyone have any information that contradicts what James B posted regarding keeping the same level of service?

The Franchise on Forest Hill Road along Peckham Rye Park works well. It's paired with a shop selling magazines and stationary. If that is the plan, I'm not sure I'm opposed.

Thanks!

Does anyone have the furthest distance information for Dulwich Hamlet which was missing off of James' list?

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Agree with ????. You are barking....

LL has a few salons. I'm sure you could get extensions if you wanted. White people wear extensions too! Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rye Lane has not one estate agent, coffee shop or > curry house (someone correct me if I'm wrong), and > it is a retail space at least twice the length and > girth of Lordship Lane. Equally, LL does not have > one signal hair extension shop or exotic food > store (someone correct me if I'm wrong). *Bob* I > think you could be onto something here. We could > have a pop-up exchange store event. > > Louisa.

My sister in law has a teaching assistant with her in reception which helps. She has a large class but what she does is break down the kids into smaller groups based on ability and gives them different tasks. She then goes from group to group to assist them with their progress. This seems like a fairly standard model in the state system these days but visit the schools closer to the time and see if you think their methods make sense for your little one as there are different ways to help each child progress at their own pace while keeping standards and expectations high for all. Teaching these days is so different to when I was young and in the US. I'm very impressed by what I've seen.

Southwark provide a list of all nurseries including fees and Ofsted http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200016/childcare/1513/nurseries/ From my friends' experience it appears child minders can be cheaper than nursery so its worth exploring. I would say the fees at Villa aren't that unusual for the area. A sole-charge nanny would be more expensive depending on experience but you might find someone at 8 net per hour in the current climate that would work out at about the same but they would probably not have a lot of experience and for a job involving twins that might be a push. If you have a spare room, a live-in would be cheaper and provide greater flexibility. Good luck and congratulations.

Look at the attachment James B posted which details all the distance offers. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1089519,page=4

Cross posted. I agree with this. My sister-in-law is a teacher and this is definitely the case. Ofsted has its problems but the reports do highlight if they think a school is coasting with any portion of its intake. Coach Beth Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > In terms of focussing on the top, recent changes > to Ofsted inspection means that school are now > expected to be stretching more able children. As > has been pointed out, there has been a strategic > focus for many years in London in improving > schools and raising achievement in London schools. > Our children are benefitting from this which is > great.

The Level 5 scores are also good (see amended post above). To start with, I would say at primary level, I wouldn't worry too much about this and there are so many other factors that are equally important (such as the feel and ethos of the school). However, the DofE gives great information for parents to make their own judgments. The value add scores show how much progress individual pupils are making compared to the national average given their starting point to show if the school is outperforming or if it just has a good intake. Also, the DoE usually breaks down the progress that low attainers, middle attainers and high attainers are making. For example at Fairlawn, 92% of students classed as high attainers achieve level 5 in Math and English. http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=100710

Hopdad123, London schools outperform all other areas of the country including the home counties. This isn't just based on relative progress but absolute academic results. London schools are first by every measure compared to every other region of England. It's one of the only major capital cities in the world where this is the case. Over the last 10 years, London has narrowed the achievement gap between affluent and less affluent students to the point now that this is true Fromt he FT: London schools have improved so rapidly over the past 10 years that even children in the city?s poorest neighbourhoods can expect to do better than the average pupil living outside the capital. This is such a remarkable accomplishment, that it's really worth highlighting. Being poor or an immigrant or living in an area that is socio-ecomonically diverse does not mean educational standards should be expected to be low. Lewisham and Southwark as a whole outperform the national average for primary school children being at grade level for math and english despite the sopcio-economic issues you highlight. Most of our local primaries are part of this over-achievement. The national average for primary schools having children at level 4 in English and Math is 79% while our local schools achieve as follows: Fairlawn- 98% / 70% level 5 The Stillness- 96% / 55% level 5 Dalmain-95% / 33% level 5 Brockley Primary- 92% Elliot Bank- 96% / 40% level 5 Horniman-91% / 22% level 5 Dulwich Hamlet- 93% / 56% level 5 Bessemer Grange- 86% / 24% Level 5 Bellenden Primary- 88% /29% Level 5 Dog Kennel Hill- 82% / 40% Level 5 Heber School- 85% / 36% level 5 Goodrich-82% / 35% level 5 Ivydale-88% / 23% level 5 The average for Southwark is 83% and for Lewisham is 85%. In addition to this absolute measure of academic achievement many of our local schools have very high value add scores (which measures how much progress children are making relative to what would be expected of them nationally given their starting points). So in addition to having great absoulte results, many are progressing children well beyond what would be expected. The accomplishments of our local teachers is beyond commendable and has changed both the national and international understanding of what can be achieved in socio-economically deprived areas. We are very lucky that our children will get to benefit not just from a high quality education but at the same time will get to interact with children from a wide range of backgrounds. It's the best of both worlds. * Edited to add more schools