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" Most of these are avoided by developers who want to have a longer-term relationship with Southwark council. " Is it just me or do these words sound a little sinister ? Developers don't take Southwark to task for tardiness because although they could, they're afraid of damaging a long term relationship ? They'd be disadvantaged in future dealings with Southwark because they'd pulled Southwark up for failing to meet a legally set target ? Don't complain or you'll suffer .That can't be right surely ?

James ,as this appeal is based on a technicality ( Southwark not deciding within time limit ) forwarding orginal comments or making new ones is not so relevant for objecting neighbours . But - in case there are people reading in other appeal cases - they shouldn't rely on their original objections being forwarded but make fresh objections against the applicant's reasons for appeal .

GBK has terrible acoustics and is always noisy ,so don't feel too sorry ..

Thanks for the update MarkT .

If I knew how to post a smiley face and thumbs up mikeb I would .

Would you store the apples until February ? Seems odd to have an apple day event at the end of February ? What am I missing ?

I always rinse ,bottles cans etc but I'm never sure about pizza boxes - lots of cardboard but inevitably a bit greasy ,and olive oil bottles . Should I lever off the plastic pouring bit and use lots of hot water to rinse ?

Hoping they can build in the back garden indeed .Tsk. Tsk.

Maybe it's me . It's not the speed that is a concern ,it's the congestion ,squeezing in and out .

Please not a cycling route down Adys Rd . Unless parking restrictions and a one way system is introduced . I would NEVER cycle up or down Adys Rd ,it's difficult enough to drive along it . Am I the only person who thinks this ?

I know I'm old and a kill joy but ...I wouldn't half prefer virginia creeper or similar .

Some thoughts here http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/2476090-Junior-doctors-contract-please-read

" Southwark didn't want to circulate the draft designs more widely " - how bizarre .Either you bring plans along to a public meeting with the aim of disseminating info and provoking discussion ,or you don't . Consultation lite ?

sheff - robin ,poster rch has been trying to arrange a speed monitoring exercise with police and residents to look at speed on Barry Rd . I'm not up on all the details or ethos ,but believe that such action is a first step towards "doing something " ( don't know how to express it better before imbibing my first coffee ) . If you ( or any one else )is able to join in any speed monitoring sessions that would be great .

maybe send a letter to the letters page of the south London Press - [email protected] ? hope you get some replies !

chazzle - you will be sent copies of the applicants appeal by the planning inspectorate and comments will also be invited by them .http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/appeals/ Julie Greer of GreerPritchard http://www.greerpritchard.com/services/planningAppeals.asp lives locally I think ( Gilkes Crescent ? ) and is an appeals expert . I don't know how much she charges though . Really sorry you're going through this .

Good call ,James .

For goodness sake James stop using every issue as an opportunity to show yourself in a good light . The reference to you pulling faces was in connection with the Melbourne Grove debate ,nothing to do with the old hospital/Charter 2 site . Why not just give us the info regarding NHS property without using it as a means of defending yourself ?

That does sound an unusual lease - surely it's more likely that a property will need work to a roof as opposed to drains ? Have you seen the lease ? Your solicitor or whoever dealt with your sale should have gone through it with you ,may have given you a copy or might have a copy on file if you ask .

When I walked past a couple of hours ago there were 3 men ( in shirts and ties ,didn't give impression of being a specialist work force ) moving the water around with brooms . I'd have thought that a more technical approach aimed at maintaining health and hygiene and getting the store reopened asap would have been called for .

monniemae - if it's any comfort ,my understanding is that although the house has foundations it's common for the bay not to . So over time the bay moves ,the house stays still and you get cracks . So not like the house subsiding ... hope you get things sorted .

Really interesting post Robin ,thanks .

James I think it's about saving ,not making. money . And do we really think that fly tippers are people who once booked large collections and then suddenly became anti social criminals ?

Excellent post Azira .