<![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:39:02 +0100 Smartfeed extension for phpBB https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/styles/stf_map/theme/images/site_logo.svg <![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum en-gb Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:39:02 +0100 60 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Licence application for gambling…… :: Reply by GLOBAL THINKER]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196230#p196230 Good Afternoon
On 14 May 2024, Licensing Committee considered an application for a premises licence made under the Gambling Act 2005 for Merkur Slots, 53 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5EZ.

A copy of the decision notice is attached for your information.

I got a letter by email today]]> no_email@example.com (GLOBAL THINKER) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196230#p196230 Tue, 21 May 2024 15:28:21 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196230#p196230 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Licence application for gambling…… :: Reply by The Spike]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196231#p196231
I believe that 79 people took the time and trouble to write in and complain, I don’t imagine that there are many applications that receive that type of response and I imagine many many more if asked would not have wanted it.

It’ll be interesting to see how well supported it will be from the gambling fraternity when up and running…]]> no_email@example.com (The Spike) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196231#p196231 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:45:24 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196231#p196231 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Licence application for gambling…… :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196235#p196235
Tykesthorpe wrote: ↑22 May 2024 08:04 And the next step from this firm is to apply for a loosening of their licence to 24 hrs in a year's time. Couple this with allowing debit card usage in casinos plus allowing more higher stakes machines and this really is quite grim news for gambling addicts and the rest of us combined. Nothing to do with the minister being employed by Murky slots on the side at all is it.
I hate labour. At least the tories don’t pretend to be decent]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196235#p196235 Fri, 24 May 2024 19:26:02 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196235#p196235 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Constituency changes after the General Election :: Author rbmartin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196241#p196241
For the vast majority of residents in SE26, you'll continue to be in the Lewisham West seat, which will now take on East Dulwich and lose Penge and Anerley wards in the London Borough of Bromley.

SE26 residents in the London Borough of Bromley, such as those who live at the southern end of Lawrie Park Road past Border Road, Newlands Park, Crystal Palace Park Road and Kent House Road will be in the new Beckenham and Penge seat.

SE26 residents in Upper Sydenham who live in the London Borough of Southwark (Crescent Wood Road, one half of Sydenham Hill, Woodsyre & Rock Hill) continue to be in the Dulwich and West Norwood seat.]]> no_email@example.com (rbmartin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196241#p196241 Sun, 26 May 2024 18:41:21 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196241#p196241 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Constituency changes after the General Election :: Reply by JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196243#p196243 no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196243#p196243 Sun, 26 May 2024 22:34:12 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196243#p196243 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Constituency changes after the General Election :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196245#p196245
stuart wrote: ↑26 May 2024 20:04 Lewisham West should stay safe Labour. So should West Dulwich & Norwood.

More interesting is which way the previous Beckenham constituency goes. It's picking up Penge/Cator Park Labour wards and the troubled Conservative MP is not standing. With the predicted swing it could switch.

Every vote there counts whatever your leanings.
I’ll hold my nose and vote Labour. My vote will actually make a difference for the first time since Brexit!!]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196245#p196245 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:39:48 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196245#p196245 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Constituency changes after the General Election :: Reply by rbmartin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196247#p196247
stuart wrote: ↑26 May 2024 20:04 Lewisham West should stay safe Labour. So should West Dulwich & Norwood.

More interesting is which way the previous Beckenham constituency goes. It's picking up Penge/Cator Park Labour wards and the troubled Conservative MP is not standing. With the predicted swing it could switch.

Every vote there counts whatever your leanings.
The Lib Dems made some inroads in Beckenham at the last Bromley election, so if Tory supporting voters move the Lib Dems and Penge/Cator Park stick with Labour, it may be enough for Labour to pick it up.

Labour's candidate in Beckenham and Penge is Sue Gray's son, Liam Conlon.]]> no_email@example.com (rbmartin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196247#p196247 Mon, 27 May 2024 22:28:33 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196247#p196247 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Constituency changes after the General Election :: Reply by alywin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196249#p196249
rbmartin wrote: ↑26 May 2024 17:41 SE26 residents in the London Borough of Bromley, such as those who live at the southern end of Lawrie Park Road past Border Road, Newlands Park, Crystal Palace Park Road and Kent House Road will be in the new Beckenham and Penge seat.
Hopefully they too will get a good MP. Is there actually any difference from the old "Beckenham and Penge" seat, or have the boundaries simply been reverted to what they used to be?]]> no_email@example.com (alywin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196249#p196249 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:19:07 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22604&p=196249#p196249 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Thames water and the vomiting bug (cholera) in Sydenham :: Author syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196236#p196236
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... osporidium

Thames Water has sent samples of water for lab testing after dozens of people reported becoming unwell with stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea in south-east London.

Earlier this month, unsafe drinking water led to more than 100 cases of a waterborne disease in Devon, with people asked to boil their water because of contamination fears.

After cryptosporidium, a disease that can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting, was detected in the water supply in the Brixham area of Devon 10 days ago, 17,000 households and businesses were told by South West Water not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first.

Now residents in Beckenham have reported being struck by a stomach bug which is causing days of vomiting and diarrhoea. They include a four-year-old boy suffering days of vomiting, and an adult woman who was so unwell she went to hospital with stomach pain, vomiting and dehydration.]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196236#p196236 Sat, 25 May 2024 13:17:23 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196236#p196236 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Thames water and the vomiting bug (cholera) in Sydenham :: Reply by alywin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196237#p196237
https://insidecroydon.com/2024/05/25/no ... kness-bug/

By the way, I don't see any reference to "cholera" in the Guardian article.]]> no_email@example.com (alywin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196237#p196237 Sun, 26 May 2024 00:15:11 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196237#p196237 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Thames water and the vomiting bug (cholera) in Sydenham :: Reply by Sydenham]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196239#p196239
It's good to hear Thames Water is testing and I would hope (with their current reputation) that they shout from the rooftops if no evidence of dirty water is found. Trust in them is at rock bottom and I hope they realise this and reassure communities appropriately.

I don't want rumours of dirty water forcing anyone away from London Tap Water on health grounds. Bottled water is so wasteful and I hope unnecessary. If it's dirty tell us and sort it out - but if it's clean tell us loud and clear.]]> no_email@example.com (Sydenham) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196239#p196239 Sun, 26 May 2024 16:11:07 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196239#p196239 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Thames water and the vomiting bug (cholera) in Sydenham :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196244#p196244
It's good to hear Thames Water is testing and I would hope (with their current reputation) that they shout from the rooftops if no evidence of dirty water is found. Trust in them is at rock bottom and I hope they realise this and reassure communities appropriately.

I don't want rumours of dirty water forcing anyone away from London Tap Water on health grounds. Bottled water is so wasteful and I hope unnecessary. If it's dirty tell us and sort it out - but if it's clean tell us loud and clear.
Thames water is using lawyer speak!
Thames Water 💧
@thameswater
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May 25
#Beckenham We can confirm there are no failures from the Central Sydenham water zone.

Our technicians collected samples from a property in the area on Tuesday 22 May following customers contacting the business (1/4)

Thames Water 💧
@thameswater
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May 25
Initial on site testing carried out by our accredited technician did not indicate an aesthetic issue with the water, further samples were also collected for laboratory analysis and results showed no concerns (2/4)

Thames Water 💧
@thameswater
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May 25
We take the quality of our water extremely seriously – it is the highest quality drinking water in the world – and since 2010 more than 99.95% of tests taken from customers’ taps met the standard required by UK and European legislation (3/4)
]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196244#p196244 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:37:32 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22602&p=196244#p196244 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Restored Southern Service coming ... :: Reply by alywin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196232#p196232 no_email@example.com (alywin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196232#p196232 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:51:08 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196232#p196232 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Restored Southern Service coming ... :: Reply by rbmartin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196240#p196240
alywin wrote: ↑21 May 2024 23:51 Whoopee. Did she attempt to persuade Southeastern to reinstate the rest of the services via Penge East, too?
Every 15 minutes from around 0535 to 1020 and then around 1427 to 2057 on weekdays from June 3rd. Every 30 minutes otherwise.

Incidentally Ellie if re-elected will no longer be the MP for the Bromley parts of Sydenham, Penge or Anerley as they become part of the new Beckenham and Penge constituency after the General Election.]]> no_email@example.com (rbmartin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196240#p196240 Sun, 26 May 2024 18:32:51 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196240#p196240 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Restored Southern Service coming ... :: Reply by alywin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196248#p196248
rbmartin wrote: ↑26 May 2024 17:32 Every 15 minutes from around 0535 to 1020 and then around 1427 to 2057 on weekdays from June 3rd. Every 30 minutes otherwise.
Virtually no change, then :( Just as well I moved.]]> no_email@example.com (alywin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196248#p196248 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:15:42 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196248#p196248 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Restored Southern Service coming ... :: Reply by angela53]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196254#p196254 no_email@example.com (angela53) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196254#p196254 Thu, 30 May 2024 08:52:35 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22601&p=196254#p196254 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Tonight’s planning meeting - cancelled? :: Author PHDR]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22607&p=196263#p196263
I didn’t receive any notification of the cancellation and they sent an email for the rescheduled meeting.

Does anyone know if there is a new date?]]> no_email@example.com (PHDR) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22607&p=196263#p196263 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:52:29 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22607&p=196263#p196263 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: 8th June meeting: Bell Green & the Lewisham Local Plan :: Author JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196238#p196238 11am to 1pm on 8th June, at the Sydenham Centre.


The Lewisham Local Plan examination, held by government appointed planning inspectors, starts on 18th June. The LLP will control all development in Lewisham up until 2040.

The Bell Green Forum is a registered participant, raising issues around Bell Green’s future. The plan currently zones it for tall buildings, but hasn't included it in the intended hierarchy of shopping areas. Neither its current retail nor its future status is set out. We need a Bell Green masterplan to fill in the gaps.

All assemblies are cancelled, due to pre-election period restrictions. Apparently, neither councillors nor officers can get involved in public events. Therefore, the Bell Green Forum is holding a public meeting on 8th June to discuss the future of Bell Green.

Residents and businesses of all wards are welcome; volunteers badly needed to help organising the meeting.

Please contact us on bellgreennf@gmail.com]]> no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196238#p196238 Sun, 26 May 2024 15:11:37 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196238#p196238 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: 8th June meeting: Bell Green & the Lewisham Local Plan :: Reply by PHDR]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196264#p196264 no_email@example.com (PHDR) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196264#p196264 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:03:08 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196264#p196264 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: 8th June meeting: Bell Green & the Lewisham Local Plan :: Reply by JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196265#p196265
Lewisham has let us down yet again. Having promised to notify residents of our meeting, they have now decided they won't. Plus, I have to pay £35 to hire the room, plus produce a certificate of public liability insurance. I'm OK about paying the hire fee if I know people are coming. I have publicised it, but don't have many rsvp.

Does anyone think this is OK? Does anyone know how to get the word out, or get public liability?

Help!]]> no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196265#p196265 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:46:40 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196265#p196265 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: 8th June meeting: Bell Green & the Lewisham Local Plan :: Reply by JGD]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196268#p196268
I am a bit puzzled about you having to provide a certificate of public liability insurance.

When hiring a venue for a public meeting, it is the normal practice for the venue for public and private meetings to have such a certificate of cover in place and for you, as a meeting organiser, to enjoy the protection of the venue's insurance cover, linked by you paying a fee for the hire and use of the venue.

Or is it the case that the Sydenham Centre does not operate on that basis or is it not normally hired out for public/private meetings?]]> no_email@example.com (JGD) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196268#p196268 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:33:19 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196268#p196268 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: 8th June meeting: Bell Green & the Lewisham Local Plan :: Reply by JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196269#p196269 Good news!

Today's meeting is going ahead!

11am to 1pm

Ignition Brewery, Sydenham centre. 44a Sydenham Road.

Community public meeting:
Bell Green, the missing masterplan, and the Lewisham Local Plan Examination.

What should we tell the independent planning Inspectors?

We close at 1pm, and at 2pm the Ignition Brewery taproom opens for business

]]> no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196269#p196269 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:10:28 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22603&p=196269#p196269 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196255#p196255 that’s great! We’re on our way to a Waitrose 😂]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196255#p196255 Fri, 31 May 2024 11:58:50 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196255#p196255 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by JGD]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196257#p196257
Despite a fairly widespread welcome from residents of Perry Vale, Bellingham and Lower Sydenham to the introduction of this new proposal from M&S, it seems bodies from outside our area are less content.

It appears FHSoc has taken to one of its old bad habits by submitting objections to planning applications which lie outside its area of benefit and where it has virtually zero membership from whom it can draw views and express meaningful and accurate comment about whether the scheme is desirable or not.

The document can be seen at https://www.foresthillsociety.com/post/ ... ell-green

This report/objection document authored by FHSoc titled "Planning: Objection of M&S Food in Bell Green" is difficult to interpret and has some out-of-date and interestingly odd observations at its heart, one of which is:
(It) fails to recognise the positive character of the existing gas holders or reflect its positive qualities in the scheme
The author of the objection clearly has not visited the site recently or they would have noticed that the gas holders have not been present for a few years now. This is one of several errors in the document.

This closing comment is incomprehensible - is there a hint of green-eye at work here in that M&S have elected to make internal alterations to an existing retail unit occupied by Curry's whose business model is moving away from large scale bricks and mortar.

Or does FHSoc hold a view that the area of Perry Vale, Bellingham and Lower Sydenham are not deserving of a new M&S outlet?
We would encourage retailed [sic] such as M&S Food to look for suitable locations close to Forest Hill and Sydenham Town Centres for new stores, which we are sure would be welcomed by residents.
FHSoc's Constitution makes provision for them to engage with incoming new businesses to our area. Perhaps someone needs to suggest directly to FHSoc about taking that simple, more positive, step and stop submitting negative commentary to our local council which might contribute to a rejection of the planning application being made on behalf of M&S and which has merit and enjoys widespread support in our patch.]]> no_email@example.com (JGD) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196257#p196257 Fri, 31 May 2024 15:54:13 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196257#p196257 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196259#p196259
Or does FHSoc hold a view that the area of Perry Vale, Bellingham and Lower Sydenham are not deserving of a new M&S outlet?
I believe so.

To object to creating jobs, with the cachet of an M&S in an area in need of regeneration is a bit fishy. FHSoc might be full of snobs.

It feels like another battle is required like the ones with the monstrosity and Nando’s]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196259#p196259 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:33:26 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196259#p196259 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by syd]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196260#p196260
stuart wrote: ↑31 May 2024 13:32
syd wrote: ↑31 May 2024 10:58 😦 that’s great! We’re on our way to a Waitrose 😂
Steady lad!
I’m a dreamer!]]> no_email@example.com (syd) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196260#p196260 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:46:31 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196260#p196260 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by broken_shaman]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196261#p196261

This retail park's days are numbered. The question is, do you want a load of high rise towers slapped on there or some sort of sensitive redevelopments with a village and a leisure centre and a transport hub etc...

It sounds as if it will be a windy, bleak set of towers (Lewisham Mk2) with not much in the way of shops if we let Lewisham decide.]]> no_email@example.com (broken_shaman) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196261#p196261 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:18:15 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196261#p196261 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by perryman]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196262#p196262
FHSoc do have a point that a shop like this on the local high streets would give all the stores a lift, but M&S would have done their homework - a newish unit, relatively easy to convert/fit-out with delivery space at the back and plenty of customer parking space outside is very attractive.

What it doesn't have is passing pedestrian trade - customers who express type shops are designed to target. But once these tower blocks have gone up, any store in the 'retail park' will have a captive market of 10,000 carless customers.

I think there will be a few express stores in the 'park' - definitely another sainsburys - for the reason above plus it is sensible/essential to keep people's living space off the ground floor, so they dont choke out on carcinogenic fumes.]]> no_email@example.com (perryman) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196262#p196262 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:31:22 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196262#p196262 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196266#p196266
The meeting is 11am on Saturday 8th June at the Sydenham Centre, next to the post office at 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Lewisham has let us down yet again. Having promised to notify residents of our meeting, they have now decided they won't. Plus, I have to pay £35 to hire the room, plus produce a certificate of public liability insurance. I'm OK about paying the hire fee if I know people are coming. I have publicised it, but don't have many rsvp.

Does anyone think this is OK? Does anyone know how to get the word out, or get public liability? Can you confirm you are coming? Email bellgreennf@gmail.com or dm me here.

Help!]]> no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196266#p196266 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:03:56 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196266#p196266 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by JGD]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196267#p196267
You can access the Lewisham Planning Portal directly and use an online form to make your comment.

This link can be used and if you use this online method you will have to login or register as a new user:

https://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online ... APR_122288

Double check that you are responding to application DC/24/134364 Insertion of a mezzanine floor in Unit 5B in connection with the sub-division of Unit 5, Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green SE26

Alternatively you can email planning@lewisham.gov.uk using the application reference "DC/24/134364 Insertion of a mezzanine floor in Unit 5B in connection with the sub-division of Unit 5, Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green SE26"

For both methods, it is possible to make as long or as short a comment as you choose and it is acceptable to make a simple statement such as "I Support the application" or "I object to the application".

In the online form the Council requests that you specifically record your "Stance" in terms of whether you Object, Support or are Neutral about the application and it may be worthwhile making a similar remark if you use the email method.

Good luck to those who elect to make a comment.]]> no_email@example.com (JGD) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196267#p196267 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:17:46 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196267#p196267 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: New Marks and Spencer at Bell Green :: Reply by JRW]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196274#p196274
The South Circular route was never going to be a local authority decision. It was decided at ministry level, or London level, but Lewisham Council would never have been allowed much of a say.

The fundamental problem with the South Circular is that it is much too close to central London. The North Circular was laid out as North London was built up, so had plenty of space. The South Circular should have run through Bromley, with its wider roads.

Plans for the south side of Ringway 2 were much disputed. For more info see
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Ringways]]> no_email@example.com (JRW) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196274#p196274 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:03:12 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22606&p=196274#p196274 <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Re: Venner Road :: Reply by alywin]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22598&p=196226#p196226
As for house prices, well, the fact is that certain local estate agents tend initially to overestimate what a house will fetch, hence the dropped prices. Venner has always been highly in demand because of its location between two different stations, and its general quietness. Not to mention that quite a few of the properties along there are rental of one sort or another, so it's relatively rare to have ones coming up for sale. Pre-pandemic, if you put a flat on the market you'd almost certainly have several offers within a matter of days: I know various people that has happened to.]]> no_email@example.com (alywin) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22598&p=196226#p196226 Fri, 17 May 2024 00:27:18 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22598&p=196226#p196226 <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Locksmith/gardener needed :: Author Shirty1980]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22599&p=196227#p196227
Any recommendations would be greatly received. Thanks!]]> no_email@example.com (Shirty1980) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22599&p=196227#p196227 Sun, 19 May 2024 11:09:15 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22599&p=196227#p196227 <![CDATA[Town Museum & Gallery :: Crystal palace main staircase :: Author Cpfc jim]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22600&p=196228#p196228 no_email@example.com (Cpfc jim) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22600&p=196228#p196228 Sun, 19 May 2024 15:43:46 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22600&p=196228#p196228 <![CDATA[Wanted :: Plumber wanted SE26 :: Author GFA]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22608&p=196270#p196270
Thank you]]> no_email@example.com (GFA) https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22608&p=196270#p196270 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:06:24 +0100 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22608&p=196270#p196270