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EDmummy Wrote:

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> Very exciting. As well as the classics for the

> older crowd (of which I'm one) I really hope they

> show the latest films for my very avid film going

> teenager. I'm sick of schlepping to Surrey Quays

> to drop them off - and them 2 hours later to pick

> them up.



Make him catch the overground from forest hill. Or catch a bus.

The proposed plans for the cinema looked great in the displays this evening in the hall. The chaps from the architects/cinema said that they would be there again on Saturday, in case people didn't manage to make it along tonight.


I was quite surprised how run down the current hall was (first time being inside having lived here for 10 years). I'm struggling to see the downside of the proposals.

It was nice to see a development proposal that was considerate and sympathetic to the area. Nothing aggressive to outside improvements just subtle and nothing unexpected to the space.


Was obvious why they chose ED and is viable as a business - a large portion of their Greenwich custom comes from ED.


Good stuff!

KalamityKel Wrote:

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> Was obvious why they chose ED and is viable as a

> business - a large portion of their Greenwich

> custom comes from ED.


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Will have a bit of a knock-on effect on their Greenwich cinema, then!


Looking forward to seeing the plans on Saturday, as I couldn't go last night. Does anybody know whether they have been/will be posted online anywhere?

"Within a year" sounds overly optimistic to me - any earlier than Q4 2015 would be a job well done


That end of the lane should benefit massively from the extra footfall - existing bars, cafes and restaurants should see big uptake, and I'd expect a couple of new places to open up as well. As for the police station development... hmm

One of the architects said they hoped for planning permission within three months and to be open by Christmas. Apart from the side extension, internal work and a picture window at the front, there's not a lot of major structural work to do, so I suppose it's possible.


Here are the arhcitects, though they haven't put the plans up on their website yet.


http://www.panterhudspith.com/projects/arts.html

Don't forget that tomorrow is the second and last chance to catch the exhibition for the proposed cinema.


A good opportunity for us all to give our feedback and raise our concerns with the project partners.


I've copied the flyer text below.


Vic :)




"Picturehouse Cinemas presents...


its proposals for Dulwich Picturehouse at the historic site of St Anthony's Church and former St Anthony's School.


Please come along to our informal exhibition at St Thomas More Hall, Lordship Lane, SE22.


Tuesday 4 March between 6:30pm and 9:30pm

Saturday 8 March between 10:00am and 1:00pm


We have now started our pre-planning application dialogue with Southwark Council and would love to share our ideas with you.


We look forward to seeing you on one of the above dates - we hope you will be as excited about our plans as we are!


Best wishes


Picturehouse Cinemas"

I've just been to the exhibition and am greatly inspired and excited by the project.


The first thing to hit me was what a beautiful building the St Thomas Moore Hall is and that it's a real crime for it not to have been used for so long.


The architect plans for the cinema are extremely sensitive to the building. They include a number of plans to restore parts of the building back to it's original features. The upper floor cinema includes plans to restore the original cross beams in the roof which would be wonderful to see.


The plans also include sensitivity to the direct area around the site to ensure minimum impact for the day to day running of the building.


The proposal includes 3 cinemas and a cafe/bar area.


I was also pleased to see a lot of thought going into the impact on traffic in the area.


There is a large Picturehouse cinema membership living in East Dulwich and the direct area around it. Currently these people are split between regularly visiting the Ritzy Picturehouse and the Greenwich Picturehouse. Having an East Dulwich Picturehouse would mean that a large percentage of these members would be able to walk to the cinema and thereby reducing impact on the environment by not driving to Brixton or Greenwich.


Also, as the East Dulwich site is not massive, the total seats in all three cinemas (even if all three screens were sold out, which I have been advised is rare) would not bring in large amounts of additional traffic.


It was also encouraging to see that the local artistic scene and other cultural events have been researched and taken on board. I had a discussion with one of the representatives suggesting an area of the new cinema could be dedicated to showing local artists work and the reaction to the idea was very positive.


This really is a very exciting project and I believe that such a venue would bring a whole new level of culture to East Dulwich. We already have great one off nights such as The Bigger Picture at the EDT, music and comedy nights at various pubs etc. but what we do not have is a permanent cultural hub. I firmly believe that Picturehouse East Dulwich would be that place.


Vic :)

This looks an exceptional project. Apparently Picture House have had overwhelmingly positive support. The main complaint from the minority against is about traffic. But I am convinced by the argument that most of the custom would be from those who are either a walk or a short bus ride away. It helps that the venue has a bus stop right outside it and a station five minutes walk away.


This promises to be a community focal point that can cater for everyone from parents of toddlers to teenagers and over-60s.

As well as the bus stop right outside and East Dulwich Station a short walk away there are other bus routes passing very near the proposed cinema - the 37, 484 and also the 12 and 197 at the Lordship Lane/Barry Road junction. In the past when the St Thomas More Hall was a local community venue I never noticed associated traffic or parking problems in the area. Why should there be any when it again - hopefully - becomes a venue for the local community instead of being left empty and abandoned or maybe turned into expensive flats (which would in themselves be likely to cause parking problems).

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