legalalien Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Just seen this on nextdoor.As I understand it Southwark were originally planning a three storey block but have now told residents there that the plan is for a six storey development.See herehttps://www.change.org/p/save-lordship-lane-estate?recruiter=376456640&recruited_by_id=36086460-555c-11e5-8202-c396c0ce3f5d&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboardhttps://lordshiplane.commonplace.is/proposals/have-your-say-on-the-lordship-lane-estateNot sure of all the background but thought folk might be interested. Copies of some correspondence etc with residents at https://www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/new-council-homes/where-we-re-building/dulwich-wood/lordship-lane-estate Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab29 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 But of course - squeeze in more people in already busy area, take away whatever little green space people have and add more noise (more people, more cars etc) - just because you can!How about a six storey block on Court Lane instead? Or several? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally buying Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 There is certainly a very large space that is Court Lane Gardens that a large housing unit could be built upon.What are the chances of this happening. Council housing in a gated community. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 sally buying Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> There is certainly a very large space that is> Court Lane Gardens that a large housing unit could> be built upon.> > What are the chances of this happening. Council> housing in a gated community.For a second I thought you were suggesting the so called "Dulwich Square" of shameThat could have been a fitting use of a now closed road 😱 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpost Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 ab29 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> But of course - squeeze in more people in already> busy area, take away whatever little green space> people have and add more noise (more people, more> cars etc) - just because you can!> > How about a six storey block on Court Lane> instead? Or several?Yes, let's just keep people in temporary accomodation instead Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab29 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 How about a six storey block on Court Lane instead? Or several?redpost Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ab29 Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > But of course - squeeze in more people in> already> > busy area, take away whatever little green> space> > people have and add more noise (more people,> more> > cars etc) - just because you can!> > > > How about a six storey block on Court Lane> > instead? Or several?> > Yes, let's just keep people in temporary> accomodation instead Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpost Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 ab29 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> How about a six storey block on Court Lane> instead? Or several?> > redpost Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > ab29 Wrote:> >> --------------------------------------------------> > > -----> > > But of course - squeeze in more people in> > already> > > busy area, take away whatever little green> > space> > > people have and add more noise (more people,> > more> > > cars etc) - just because you can!> > > > > > How about a six storey block on Court Lane> > > instead? Or several?> > > > Yes, let's just keep people in temporary> > accomodation insteadA developer would need 2+ neighbouring plots to put up a block of flats, unlikely to happen so court lane plots stay as housesWhy the fixation on court lane?Where else is the council supposed to get the land from? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moovart Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Also difficult to get planning permission for a higher building than those adjacent.Lordship lane estate already has 6 storey blocks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I'm a little confused about this petition - it says that the 6 storey proposed block would 'dwarf surrounding blocks', but then all those in the photo appear to have 6 stories. Are there smaller blocks surrounding the area where building is proposed? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Am I right in thinking that they're building houses where there are currently garages? Because if that's correct, I would be in favour of housing people over cars. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 people have to live somewhere. I'd rather they built here and kept the Greendale wild space. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Greendale being accessible to everybody.Why are we always happy with developments elsewhere, so long as they are not on our own doorstep? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I agree that we need housing and if that means building on land currently used for garages, then good! I like the idea of low high-rise, or whatever the official term is. I like the 3 and 4-storey buildigns you see around, like on Walworth Road and even Lordship Lane. It seems sensible to build up another twenty feet than build out, though I do understand that such accommodation is not suitable for all. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 It's a complex issue and one that is becoming more complex after the council's policy to sell off a lot of council sites to private property developers over the last 10 years or so (much of it because the running costs had become too high as buildings aged and fell into disrepair). Much of the re-development of Elephant and Castle has come at the cost of council homes so the council has to find new places to build homes to replace those lost. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 redpost Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ab29 Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > How about a six storey block on Court Lane> > instead? Or several?> > > Why the fixation on court lane?It's part of the "Southwark is being ruined by a cabal of Court Lane-residing plutocrats and Bolshevik civil servants" conspiracy theory. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Moovart Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Also difficult to get planning permission for a> higher building than those adjacent.> > Lordship lane estate already has 6 storey blocksThe rear of the estate facing Dulwich Common has three blocks each which makes the proposed block a blot on the landscape. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/297714-council-proposal-for-new-housing-block-on-lordship-lane-estate/#findComment-1548743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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