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tiddles Wrote:

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> With regard to cctv you are not allowed to film

> the pavement - for example Lloyd?s bank are not

> allowed to film the comings and goings outside the

> bank - data protection or something. It?s very

> frustrating that people committing these blatant

> crimes know there is no footage - ( tfl operate

> the camera lens for traffic which have no problem

> in recording minor traffic infringements)

>

> It really is infuriating that so many people are

> having their bikes stolen.

This isn't wholly accurate. The issue with CCTV is that you have to request permission from the camera operator - usually either the shop owner or more likely head office if it's a chain ***if you personally do not appear in the clip*** that you would like to view i.e. the time when bike is stolen for example. This is because of data protection, but in the event of a crime you can ask them to view it on your behalf. So martini83 i would suggest you pursue this avenue. You normally have to do this is writing. Also, as all CCTV footage is deleted after 30 days, you need to act quickly. * FYI the reason i know this is because last year someone moved my moped from a parking bay onto the pavement outside a cinema in central london and i got a ticket. I spoke to the cinema and they got me the footage proving i didn't just park there and I used that footage to get the ticket cancelled. Is it a hassle? yes, will it get you your bike back? Maybe not, particularly if the police don't follow it up, but worth a look.

I attended this last night and had a long conversation with council reps and architect. Designs are in very early stage but thankfully look like they will try and blend in with surrounding buildings- i.e. 2 storey terrace to the front with loft dormer out back- They are ambitiously planning on squeezing in four properties side by side (x2 3 bed & x2 4 bed) but to do so they will be incredibly narrow- the architect mentioned this could revise the number down to 3 properties in total. I challenged them on the fact that with the council proposing this, it is definitely going to go ahead regardless of consultation outcome- which they basically admitted providing it meet planning policy. So for residents i would say this is a when not an if- we might have a say over design, but i would pretty much guarantee this will happen. they mentioned application with full design will go in in march with a view to start build next summer, which would last 10-12 months- again ambitious i would think.

As per tom55 I'm currently using Rhys Howell Owen for a side return extension project and would highly recommend him too.

Half Moon start of work to opening looking like 6 months- Dog must be pushing 4 years?

Picturehouse membership is valid at any of their venues, so it's not as if people who have bought an ED Picturehouse membership are losing out. I bought my membership a year ago and have been using it elsewhere, so by the time it opens and the 15 months membership begins, i'll have enjoyed the benefits for 27 months for the price of 12. Good deal if you ask me.

Good news it seems.

Application refused according to the site just now.

Consultation period extended to 17 April according to the planning site.

FYI the planning site is down again for some reason.

-wpl

Objecting to planning applications of the likes of Railway Rise which wants to demolish two of the Victorian railway cottages and replace it with a nondescript box of flats totally out of keeping with the area is a good place to start.

All good points.

This from the 'Quality in Design' section of the New Southwark plan is also relevant...

Key points highlighted.

DM 38.1 Development must:

38.1.2 Ensure new buildings and alterations to existing buildings embody a creative

and high-quality appropriate design solution, specific to their site?s shape,

size, location and development opportunities.

****Where applicable development must preserve or enhance the significance of historic assets and their settings, and the local character.****

DM 38.2 Development must take into account:

38.2.1 Functionality - how the form and layout of the development successfully

functions in relation to its land use.

38.2.2 Aesthetics and geometry - the visual appearance of the development.

***38.2.3 Local character and context.***

This is the first line about Dulwich in the New Southwark Plan:

"Dulwich: The unique historic character of Dulwich will be protected and enhanced. Dulwich

will continue to be a popular and pleasant place to live with many attractive homes

alongside playing fields, parks, tree lined roads and large gardens."

Seems like a pretty clear case that this application doesn't adhere to that.

- keekybreeks

"sticking their oar in" or expressing legitimate objection to a planning application people evidently feel rather strongly about?

Any mention of whether the comments will reappear or will people have to resubmit their objections?

I've reposted my objection comment, along with a comment questioning the removal of all the previous objections.

Very odd. Just been on to check this and all comments have disappeared.

I've added an objection, which for some reason has appeared multiple times. I echo Stevo, if so minded, do take a minute to write an objection. The more protestations, the less chance this has of happening.

Made a comment objecting to this application and it has so far failed to show up online. I note that you can make a comment or a public comment, so I would urge anyone else to do both.

Any ideas re: consultation period and how to voice opposition to this disaster?

I was in the pet shop the other day and spoke to the owner about the sale. He's been there 21 years and is retiring. Nice guy and useful shop. Shame to see it go.

I'm pretty sure I saw these guys hanging around at the bottom of Henslowe Rd just before Xmas.

They were parked up near the bottom of the road and there were maybe 5-6 of them sitting around in and out of their cars. One was a silver honda I think and the other was a purple Micra or Corsa from what I remember. They looked young, probably teenagers and were a mixed group of black and white guys.

I only remember this as they looked pretty out of place. Not long after I walked past one of them received a phone call and they all piled in both cars and sped off pretty quickly up the road. I've not seen them since, but seems like it could be the same lot.