Revised new - M&S planning application to replace Iceland..

[Ron70]

So maybe I'm being thick but if Iceland say they're not moving in 2014 has the M&S planning application been submitted with a view to 2015?

Ron70

[Louisa]

Iceland are on a month by month renewel I would guesstimate. And whatever happens with this application it won't be until the later half of the year before we get a decision let alone any work starting.

Louisa.

[DulwichFox]

Last time I spoke to a member of staff who I know they were under the impression they would get

3+ Months notice of any impending change. That was over a year ago.

DulwichFox

[Earl Aelfheah]

Any news on Waitrose? ☺

[KalamityKel]

first mate Wrote:

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> KK,

>

> Think consultation has been extended by a day- so

> last day tomorrow. It turns out that many

> residents in Chesterfield have not received a

> letter from the council and so were oblivious to

> the most recent application. Overall this does not

> look reflect well on the Council.

That, I was under the impression, applied to postal submissions.

All of Chesterfield Grove "should" have been notified or at least those that submitted comments the last time round. Although saying that, last time the only reason the whole street was notified was due to a resident physically posting the notice through the doors themselves so I wouldn't be at all surprised if it hasn't been done yet.

It is certainly disappointing the planning department aren't more active or at least our councilors pushing for a bit more action to be done.

Consistency all round is questionable.

[Louisa]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> Any news on Waitrose? ☺

The Co-op is planning on selling off a large chunk of its supermarket estate within the m25 as part of a money saving and restructuring exercise. All this Iceland/M&S debacle may well be a flash in the pan compared to when and if 56-62 Lordship Lane gets sold on and taken over by Waitrose or similar.

Louisa

[Callie]

Please don't say the 'w' word. grrr

[dulwich1579]

It's gone very quiet on the Iceland / M&S planning front. Does anyone know the latest update on the planning application please?

[Louisa]

The council are waiting for a sub committee meeting date to be submitted and confirmed to make the final decision on the new planning application.

Louisa.

[first mate]

Golly, it must be a terribly complex process to be taking all this time to organise, or is it a case of lots of conversation between developers and planners behind closed doors.

[the-e-dealer]

Its quite complex plus there are one or two other applications in as well in Southwark.

[dulwich1579]

Yes - one does wonder why it takes so long!

Thanks Louisa for your update.

[adonirum]

Louisa Surely they are waiting for a sub-sub committee to meet to arrange a meeting for the sub committee to meet and arrange a date for when they themselves can meet to arrange a date to be submitted and confirmed to make a final decision

[Mustard]

Doesn't Iceland have a lease until the end of this year?

[Richy86]

I really dont understand why anyone would want an iceland instead of an M&S or a Waitrose? Both of which would be a fantastic addition to LL.

Iceland massively drags the place down.

Bring it on I say.

[spider69]

Richy86 Wrote:

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> I really dont understand why anyone would want an

> iceland instead of an M&S or a Waitrose? Both of

> which would be a fantastic addition to LL.

>

> Iceland massively drags the place down.

>

> Bring it on I say.

When you get a little Older you might understand.

[KalamityKel]

spider69 Wrote:

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> Richy86 Wrote:

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> > I really dont understand why anyone would want

> an

> > iceland instead of an M&S or a Waitrose? Both

> of

> > which would be a fantastic addition to LL.

> >

> > Iceland massively drags the place down.

> >

> > Bring it on I say.

>

>

> When you get a little Older you might understand.

You might also want to find out what the plans are all about before making such comments too Richy86

[James]

The older you get, the more terrifying change is

[Richy86]

Spider69,

Please dont insult me with with your derogatory comments.

You can honestly say you would prefer the eye sore that is Iceland over a Waitrose or M&S? As a resident of ED surely you see the benefit of the Waitrose effect? It is widely known that the presence of such a store can be quite prosperous for the area. Plus Iceland stores are ghastly.

Fight it all you want but I think you might find there are quite a few changes that take place over the next few years as the area grows in popularity.

The increase in popularity is going to bring about regeneration and with that comes the interest from larger businesses.

[Jeremy]

To be honest I've only been in there once in all the years I've lived round here. I think it's a pretty awful place. But obviously a significant number of people disagree with me, otherwise it wouldn't still be there.

[first mate]

Richy,

Many might find an M&S more of an imposition- do read the planning application and then you will understand local concerns about over development.

In what ways do you think the area would benefit from 'regeneration' and the interest of larger businesses moving in? Do you have a particular vision for the high street?

[James]

Reminds me of all the people who moan when a filthy old pub frequented by skanky old men gets turned into a gastropub. Nine times out of ten it's for the best but people love a moan, don't they?

[Richy86]

I dont have a particular vision. I agree that we dont want it taken over with large corporates but it is pretty obvious which way ED is going. It is certainly not going backwards in terms of development.

Just watch this space.

[first mate]

Richy, development is not necessarily synonymous with progress either. Plese do read the M&S application.

[Richy86]

James couldnt agree with you more.

People love a moan. Like you say, the older people get, the harder it is to embrace change.

ED's population is getting younger and more affluent. The local economy will naturally adapt to cater for that.

As Spider says, maybe when im older I will understand...