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No personal experience of winning an appeal though a neighbour succesfully appealed and succeeded in getting planning permission which had previously been refused . He used Julie Greer at http://www.greerpritchard.com/services.asp for the appeal . Have you looked at appeal cases on Southwark's planning map ? Maybe that would give you some pointers ? http://maps.southwark.gov.uk/connect/southwark.jsp?tooltip=yes

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You're right Alice ,not really an occasion for nit picking .

Big Dan and PCM how awful .So sorry to hear about your cat Big Dan ,I'd be devestated . I wonder what's going on/what's wrong with the dog .It doesn't sound like normal behaviour .

Turtle ,sorry .My post was directed at Seabag who seems to think that posting on threads should be limited .Which is news to me . FWIW ,I think your view is totally valid ,not irrelevant .

"And you've posted on two threads about stabbing." gosh ,did I miss the memo about limiting posts ? edited to add quotation marks .

I swear that location - the cafe in Dulwich park - has had an evil spell cast on it in decades ago .

Lynsey - hope you're doing ok .Thank you for explaining the nature of the robbery ,ie non violent . I think that's helpful and honest .

Yeah ,I thought that .Trying to be funny ...? And I would have thought that Hamlet supporters are most likely to use a pub near the ground .

Chick is it early for them to be swarming ? Or were they doing something else ? Absconding is it called ?

Very fuzzy headed today but covenants are one thing ,enforcing them is another

That's truly shocking to read Pugwash .

well done damzel - a simple and effective suggestion .One of those "why did no one think of this before " .

I wouldn't read too much into Hanover not returning calls or seeming to be vague . They have a variety of estates with differing terms and conditions so I imagine they find it hard to give a stock response . Usually wardens are there as managers of the building and facilitators .I've never come across one who would take the responsibilty of actually arranging a care package though I would expect them to provide details to a resident or relative of how to go about doing so .IME there is huge variation in how helpful /competent wardens are .Some do the bare minium/nothing and relish enforcing "rules" .Others risk their own health and sanity by going the extra mile . If the manager at Dulwich Mead was unwelcoming and giving the impression that a resident might loose their flat if they became frail/confused etc that would worry me .Although residents have their own homes and the manager/warden is only visiting so their influence would ,I think ,be minimal . It would be quite normal to restrict key issue - often the keys on this type of development are suited so that one key will open both the residents individual flat door and the main entrance door to the building . So for security reasons their issue would be restricted . I would be surprised if key safes weren't allowed . Hanover are a fairly large and reputable HA and Dulwich Mead ( which I used to visit ) is a pleasant and excellently situated property . It sounds from the details you've given that the manager isn't very welcoming but TBH I would be happy if a relative of mine purchased a flat there . Although all my relatives are ( and remained so into old age ) quite bolshy and well able to stand up for themselves . Finally - below are a couple of extracts from factsheets on Hanover's website "Your lease may state that only persons who are capable of living independently may purchase a lease or reside within a property. Often when a sale reaches a certain point this involves signing a declaration in the presence of a legal representative. Often people in this situation will have a care package which they receive privately in their own home to support them to live independently at the estate." "Most Hanover estates have an on-site manager who will be your first point of contact during office hours. The estate manager looks after running of the estate and ensures that the buildings and grounds are well maintained, and can also help you to access additional care and support if you need it. Estate manager responsibilities vary according to location and we involve our residents in deciding and defining the services. Typical responsibilities include: Welcoming new residents and explaining the services Repairs to the building Advice on local services The appearance of the gardens, grounds and other shared areas Service charges and payment advice Advice on property adaptations"

" invalidate their leasehold status" I think it's really unlikely that Hanover would seek to end the lease and regain possession of the flat because an elderly person requires carers . I'm not sure of the current situation but about 5 years ago there were key safes at the entrance of Dulwich Mead and lots of carers .I'd be AMAZED if carers weren't allowed . The roles of wardens/managers in sheltered housing are always vague . " Hanover Housing do not appear to want to confirm or deny this information and are very difficult to contact." that sounds a bit confusing . Presumably contact has been made in order for them not to deny or confirm . I assume contact has been attempted with a regional office ,not Dulwich Mead .

" physical measures to help protect the new North Cross Road market where pedestrians will be more vulnerable than present if the security assessment advises these are needed." is this an April fool as well ? I can't understand it .Which may of course just mean that I'm stupid .James can you explain ?

Giving unasked for hot drinks to delivery people ,street vendors ? A box of biscuits for receptionists ( GP ,dentist ,lovely man in Chener Books ) A few appreciative words to people toiling in their front garden ? Flowers for the crossing person ?

Thanks Turtle . But gosh I couldn't cope with that home page . Here's the address for when it opens in April for anyone else who can't watch the seizure inducing web page . 020 3816 1010 Our Location The London Animal Hospital Kenbury Works, Kenbury St Camberwell, London SE5 9BS

Dr Al Chalbi at Kings who looked at me and not his computer .And came into work /mayhem with a sore throat .

Opened the link but sorry ,can't bear to watch .

Reading with interest - a cat guru .That's helpful to have a cat specialist recommended .

Or even anti histamines !

Interesting and I do feel for you . We have 2 cats ,siblings like yours .The male is big and soppy and frightened of things .They are not friends . The female is alert and very independent .The female has hair/fur loss all down her back .She's had this for about 8 months now .While the area seems to be spreading it is at least not looking sore and the fur is growing back .But happy in herself and eating fine . She has been to the Neighborhood vet and has had v expensive blood tests which showed nothing ,steriods and anti biotics neither of which made much difference .And Feliaway - the "friends " one for multi cat households which did reduce the nos of brother and sister spats but didn't reduce the overgrooming .Which the vet thinks is probably allergy related - dust ? She has regular Frontline or whatever it's called . Then prescribed incredibly expensive circa ?100 auto immune suppresant liquid which we cannot get her to take . I can't afford repeated Neighborhood vet visits and I'm giving her ant histamines ( half a tablet a day ) and this seems to help a bit . My next step is going to be vet at Pets for us on Old Kent Rd to get another view .And because they are cheaper . Would love to know how you get on with your cat . Much sympathy ,especially since you also have sleepless nights and a baby .

Hope you got there without too much hassle OP.

Maybe try this forum ? https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=2