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Forest Hill Rd - blimey I see what you mean about the fish and chip shop sign ! You can look by location etc on the map here http://maps.southwark.gov.uk/connect/southwark.jsp?mapcfg=Planning&banner=planning&tooltip=Plan_tips ,you need to tick a box under the legend column ,eg decided applications without legal agreement and then go to the geographical location on the map . I've never had any luck by typing in the address ,I don't know why . I did look for you but there are multiple applications for advertising by the Fish and Chip shop ,mainly some years ago but the link to the actual case won't open so it's not possible to tell whether this latest sign has been approved or not .

I'm not doubting that there are instances where more than one car can be parked ,just that it's not true in the majority of streets .

Penguin - I may be wrong but it seems to me that the majority of dropped kerbs only give space for ONE ( not going to risk more elegant formatting involving HTML ) vehicle .So generally doesn't increase parking space .

Quite agree rahrahrah . I loathe seeing what was once a front garden become a car park .And the appropriation of public land by a householder . To add no waiting/parking to the road outside neighbouring properties is really rubbing salt into the wound .

Amongst other items of interest I see that several applications for dropped kerbs to allow parking on forecourts are up for approval at tonights Dulwich Community Council ( St Barnabas Church Hall ,Tuesday 17 March 7pm ) meeting . http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=176&MId=4840&Ver=4 And I remember JB hoping to address the 2 metre yellow lines either side of new dropped kerbs ruling at this meeting . Mark T's earlier comments ,especially this one I think " I suggest that enhancinging sightlines with the 2m extensions might tend to increase the speed of vehicles crossing a pavement, thereby increasing danger to users of the pavement as well as the road. This might be the case for a crossover that would in other respects, such as location, be considered acceptably safe. The safety considerations for or against improved sightlines should be weighed perhaps on a case by case basis. This would fit with the actual wording in the SSDM " http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,1457948,1485776#msg-1485776 raise good points which I hope JB will take on board and raise . Plus the strange "consultation " which was connected with this piece of policy . "Mr Walker's statement: "the Southwark Streetscape Design Manual (SSDM) was approved by Individual Decision by the relevant Cabinet Member in December 2012 after a public consultation" is chronologically true, but, in my opinion, is not very informative. More can be gleaned from the Council website. The Consultation in 2011 was not on the SSDM, which had not then been written, but was on "the draft Framework Plan (formerly known as the SSDM Summary Guide)". This included one-line policy statements such as "SD03: Improved road safety and reduced road danger". Following that consultation, the Individual Member Decision in December 2012 gave the go-ahead for officers to write the SSDM. As Mr Walker states the sections cited were agreed in 2013 by the Head of Public Realm. The contents of the SSDM, such as the policy on road markings adjacent to crossovers, have therefore not been subject to consultation with the public or with ordinary councillors, and have not been formally approved by the Cabinet member." http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,1457948,1485776#msg-1485776 I hope it will be a productive meeting and that some steps will be taken towards preventing the routine installation of double yellow lines over neighbouring properties .

" The Charter School East Dulwich The ?outstanding? and heavily over-subscribed Charter School will be opening a second school in 2016 on the site of the former East Dulwich hospital. Catering for 1220 students, the school will meet the huge demand for new places in the Dulwich area. Charter School East Dulwich will encourage all students to become creative, confident and caring citizens. The school will also offer work-related learning through a partnership with King?s College Hospital, the largest local employer." from https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-landmark-wave-of-free-schools

D'oh ! Getting this thread confused with Dulwich Hospital Site one .Must try and keep up !

Ummm - a lot of posts seem to have dissapeared . Why ?

JohnL - I think you're exaggerating . I'm in Rye Lane every day and I don't see what you're describing re car sized pallets on the pavement .Fruit boxes and cartons stacked on the edge of the pavement I'll give you . And I did see a car pause and pick someone up opposite MacDonalds .No ensuing chaos .

Thanks ,though I'm still trying to picture this .Do you mean the bit that runs past Boots ? Where the "shared" bike lane is ? Though the bike lane is flush with the road so no curb to mount . Where are there cars parked on the pavement in Rye Lane ?

"buses damaging the pavement on Rye Lane" what do you mean ? Tell me more please .

The retention of these 2 cottages ,especially as part of a terrace where only one will survive is important and the point well made . But I think additional points where the application might be contrary to planning policy need to be made . My concerns would be - change of use from residential to commercial "8.2.5 Saved Southwark plan policy 1.8: Location of developments for retail and other town centre uses, states that outside of the town and local centres, developments for retail, leisure, entertainment and other town and local centre uses, will only be permitted where the need for the development can be demonstrated."( from Dulwich SDP ) Figure 7 in DSDP shows Railway Rise as being outside the Lordship Lane town centre - loss of family housing .There is an emphasis throughout the DSDP on retaining family housing and guidelines against both subdividing large properties and smaller ( 130 sq m.or less ) into flats . 5.3 Subdivision of large properties 5.3.1 There is a presumption against subdivision of large properties in Southwark. This is especially relevant to Dulwich as Dulwich is an area with a lot of family housing which we wish to maintain. This is because we have a large need for more family housing and large houses form an important element of the character of the area. - does the proposal meet requirements re amenity space ,accesibilty as per Southwark's Lifetimes Homes standards etc as found in the Residential Design Standards ? http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/documents/s22935/Appendix These guidelines apply to all developments ,not just those exceeding 10 units "These standards apply to all residential development, including new dwellings, conversions, extensions and alterations. " - it's too high ,however many other buildings in the vicinity are referred to .

Aah Margate ,ok ,got it !

Any advice for a non football follower on how to comfort someone just back from the long drive from Bognor ?

The thread's first post asked if anyone knew why the head was leaving and speculated that she may have been pushed It seems a bit contrary to jump so hard on the person responding to those questions .

What fantastic news .You're a star to update us .

Louisa give them a break ,maybe it was auto correct . antanant ,pot IS a real drug . Bet they're glad they posted . Iknow someone who lives in Mundiana and has a rough time - I best she at least is pleased to read this .

Maybe it's me ,although I am exceptionally familar with Peckham Rye station and the surrounding roads but honestly Rye Lane is not involved in the dropping off /picking up scenario .As said you access and exit from Bellenden ,you don't touch Rye Lane .

" re: drop offs being permitted - would that really be a good idea Wouldnb't a lot more people make use of such a facility and wouldn't that generate traffic congestion on Rye Lane itself? I always get the impression that road is only 3 or 4 more cars away from gridlock" strafer -drop off could be to side of station in Blenheim/ Holly or Elm Grove ,not in Rye Lane itself .

I suppose the trouble is that the PCN's are issued automatically as a result of cameras .Makes it all very black and white and no room for common sense or discretion until it gets to the appeal stage ,by which time I suppose it's it's a little late . I agree with OP there should a specific ruling to allow a 10 minute window for drop offs and pick ups . Is the bay opposite the Liberal Club in Elm Grove controlled by cameras or Traffic Wardens .If the latter then that might be a better bet ?

Kings have a very good ( though I'm afraid it can be a bit " luck of the draw with which Dr you're seen by ") holistic department Betty Alexander/Older Persons Assesment and the GP should be able to refer .They can review any ailments and drugs .https://www.kch.nhs.uk/service/a-z/clinical-gerontology Once she's been asessed by Social Services they should come up with a care package - the budget can be paid direct to you/mother so that you can employ someone if you prefer this ( there can be more continuity with a carer you employ ) http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Information-guides/AgeUKIG26_personal_budgets_inf.pdf?dtrk=true Does she receive an Attendance Allowance ? This is backdated to date of application so best to do early rather than late .It's not means tested .http://www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-benefits/attendance-allowance/what-is-attendance-allowance/ Good luck - let us know how you get on . It can be a very tortuos process .

ella - what a fantastic post . Yes ,yes to .....the existing topiary makes me smile ,not too much of a stretch to say brightens my day .HUGE thanks to Lucy . "there is a roof garden proposed which could offer much better conditions for growing food in containers than the strip between the high school building and a hedge. There are two great gardens - Marsden Road Wildlife Garden and Bellenden Road Nature Garden - within short walks of the school, the latter perhaps in need of a school partner now that Highshore has moved. There are lots of possibilities that would connect the school with the local community. " excellent points

And the estate agents haven't even got the sense to photograph the flat roof on a dry day . Without the pools of standing water .

I'm not sure that English Heritage would move fast enough for there to be any impact on this application .

Consultation period ends 28 Feb according to this http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk:8190/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=dates&keyVal=_STHWR_DCAPR_9558549 The on line comments form indicates that there is an attempt to restrict comments to 1000 characters . I think there may be more interest from posters if the thread title were changed to indicate that the subject was concern over a recent planning application to develop Railway Rise .