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It would seem that the Inspector considered the parking issue: "In addition, some incoming occupiers of the proposed flats may not be deterred by the ?parking stress? and could choose to own a car and also compete with existing residents for on-street car parking spaces. This would exacerbate the parking difficulties for neighbouring residents and, in so doing, harm their amenity and conflict with SP policies 3.2 and 5.6. Extracts from the Southwark Plan below, (my bold). Now you can disagree with the Southwark Plan and maybe try to influence the next version but that is the current plan and therefore the basis for the Inspector's assessment I guess, though I am no Town Planning expert, just a layman drawing together the available information. Policy 3.2 Protection of amenity 222 Planning permission for development will not be granted where it would cause loss of amenity, including disturbance from noise, to present and future occupiers in the surrounding area or on the application site. Reasons 223 To protect the amenity of an area and the quality of life for people living, or working in, or visiting the borough. Policy 5.6 Car parking 432 All developments requiring car parking should minimise the number of spaces provided. Maximum standards are set out in Appendix 15. 433 Where more than 20 surface parking spaces are proposed, applicants must demonstrate why this cannot be provided underground or within the building. 434 All developments will be expected to include justification for the amount of car parking sought, taking into account: i. Public Transport Accessibility Levels set out in Appendix 15; and ii. The impact on overspill parking; and iii. The demand for parking within the Controlled Parking Zones. The LPA will restrict permit provision where necessary. 435 Parking for retail and leisure uses within town centres should be shared with public parking, not reserved for customers of a particular development. Maximum stay restrictions are required for all retail and leisure town centre parking. Reasons 436 Too many cars cause problems with congestion and pollution, increasing travel times and expense as well as causing health problems. With fewer car parking spaces available people will seek alternative modes of transport to the private car, subsequently reducing congestion and pollution. 437 Access to services, leisure, shops and a range of amenities by public transport and other alternative modes of transport to the private car must be considered when providing less car parking in order to ensure efficiency and social inclusion. Measures to control overspill parking are necessary in order to prevent or mitigate loss of amenity including inconvenience to local residents caused by overspill car parking and increased pressure on on-street spaces.

I went to the see the Hunt/Lauda film Rush last night and was more than surprised to discover one of the early scenes was of a Formula 3 race in Crystal Palace Park. In spite of living in South London for 30 years and having visited Crystal Palace Park many times, I never knew it had been used for motor racing. Google found me various links to it's history including this YouTube clip of a 20 lap Formula 3 race from 1970, complete with Murray Walker commentary and James Hunt in the line up.

If a coffee shop then perhaps this is in anticipation of the new Harris Primary School that I think is planned for the old hosptial site behind the blue hoarding opposite.

I see there are signs of activity in the old William Rose shop on East Dulwich Grove. Anyone heard what is going on, has it been let ?

Kind of an aside, I understand that Tesco have been given permission to open a new Tesco Metro on the Student Accodomation site being built where the petrol station used to be between Milkwood Road and the bottom end of Herne Hill. Given that the Sainsburys Local is virtually already next door, I'm not sure how they'll both survive and it's sure going to be tough for the remainder of the independent shops in HH, even more so those at the Half Moon Lane end that are still suffering the consequences of the burst water main in August.

2017 A low rise development of urban apartments for the young professional looking for the leafy, village-feel of East Dulwich with its (still) buzzing bars, coffee shops, restaurants and independent artisan shops. A biscotti's throw from Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye, the perfect place to chill on a hot summer afternoon (no barbecues though). 1, 2 and 3 (penthouse) bedroom light 'n' airy units that tick all the boxes with balconies just big enough for a B&Q table and two chairs. Ideal for that lazy Sunday morning when you want catch up on the papers whilst sipping your nespresso from your IKEA mugs and munching a croissant bought from the Tesco Metro on the ground floor. You pretend to ignore the people on the top deck of the 176/185/40 rolling by, instead looking back inside your precious abode and admiring the Mrs Robinson lampshade your parents bought you as a moving in present. 2022 You add to the thread on the local forum about house prices, complaining the East Dulwich ain't what it used to be. Anyway now that sprog number one is on the way it's time to head east for cheaper climes. Thamesmead has come on a lot recently and you can afford a decent sized 3 bedder for less than seven figures. Hey and did you know they filmed A Clockwork Orange here ? You won't be sorry to leave East Dulwich, the buzz you bought into has gone and ever since Costa moved in and the Dave butcher sold his shop to the Waitrose Meat Outlet, things aren't the same here any more.

Others will know better but I would think planning permission would not have been required as there is no overall increase in the volume of the original house and no change of use. Building Reg's possibly but I wouldn't have thought so. Boarding a loft, plasterboarding the roof timbers and putting in a couple of velux's is a perfectly reasonable thing to do if you're going to use the space for storage. Any electrical works should have been carried out by a qualified electrician according the regs at the time and nowadays I think Building Reg's may be required for even relatively small electrical work but I don't think that was the case 10 years ago.

I heard JL were thinking of opening on the old hospital sight ;)

Sorry since when did this become the SW2 forum ?

Mmm yes I'd love another glass of port and do tell me where you bought that epoisse - was it the Cheese Block ?

Southwark's budget is ?323m so ?60k (0.02%) is hardly going to make a dent.

Got emailed this by MSE and thought I'd pass it on. Current Park Promotions Deals ?14 for 240+ garden bulbs (usually ?47ish) Including tulips, daffodils, bluebells, allium AND delivery Save 70%+ Go to http://www.park-promotions.co.uk/acatalog/dealoftheweek.html and grab a variety pack of garden bulbs (usually ?47ish) for ?13.99. Delivery's normally ?4.95 but enter the code FREEPP at the checkout and you'll get 'em sent for nowt. There's a whopping 241 bulbs in total, and they're best planted this autumn for flowering next spring. The collection contains: tulips, daffodils, bluebells, winter aconite, muscari, snowdrops, fritillaria & allium. Full growing instructions are also included. Park Promotions says it has enough stock to fulfill all orders, and that the offer will end on Tue 27 Aug. The bulbs will be delivered by Sat 14 Sep at the latest, but we're told many will arrive sooner.

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Thanks - I'll give the mothballs a go and Mands you're right some of it could be bloody foxes.

worldwiser & LKR - I take it that you weren't around during the great CPZ saga of 2011/12 - if you fancy trawling through a mountian of posts on the subject the take a look here. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,772215,page=1

I saw this advertised in Time Out recently and passed it on to a friend of mine who's recently been made redundant. I may be of interest to you. http://www.careershifters.org/london-workshop

B*stards have shat on my rooflight now. Anyone got an an air rifle I can borrow ?

All good so far - keep 'em coming.

Seem to be clearing it up from the garden on a daily basis due to the number of cats in the vicinity. Any sensible and proven deterrent ideas - and I don't want a cat or a dog (or any other animal for that matter).

I'm a commuting cyclist myself and I don't want to open up the whole cyclist vs other road users debate, however I have to admit I was somewhat amused by a cycle courier I came up behind on Gresham St this evening whose calves where tattooed: (L) ® F T U A C X K I S

Katrusja Wrote: > When we're too late/early for the > trains, we have used Airport Direct Services > (ADS), who are very good and you can book online. > It cost us 42pounds last time, if I remember > correctly. Seconded - I've used them a few times and they've always been reliable and friendly regardless of the time of night!

Yeah - I'm with John on this one, there obviously a massive conspiracy taking place with corrupt officials being entertained with escorts, illegal drugs and brown envelopes stuffed with cash. Quick someone, called the Guardian and Channel 4 !

Hear, hear SJ, given the choice between an empty premise and one that's providing employment, buying from other businesses and paying taxes, I know which one I'd prefer to see. How's the economy ever going to get back on it's feet if entrepreneurs are discouraged from starting new businesses ? OK - I don't know if that's actually the case in this instance but you get the gist. Bear in mind that anyone can comment on a planning application, not just the statutory consultees.

As the fox is a wild animal and not an endangered species, surely the best option is simply to let nature takes its course. Isn't this just natural selection ?

Sue - you can join the City of London libraries for free even if you do not live or work in the City, though you would need to make a trip to collect your membership card from one of the three library sites. They have an e-library scheme. http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/lending-libraries/join-a-library/Pages/default.aspx