Planning
Leegate: Student Planners Case Study Seminar
Student Planners from University College London will be using Leegate as a case study. Led by tutors they will be delivering a week of seminars and talks under the heading ‘London – Constructing Healthier Urbanisms’. Students will present their findings and proposals from 3.30pm on Friday 22 September in The Old Tiger’s Head. the local …
Lee Forum: Eyesore Properties
Councils have legal powers at their disposal to tackle eyesore properties. Read how Hastings council used the powers to change their high street for the better here. Because many people have told us they don’t like local eyesore properties Lee Forum has been urging Lewisham and Greenwich councils for some time to use their powers as Hastings …
New Leegate plans
Hello, If you didn’t manage to see the New Leegate plans over the weekend you can see them here. Please send St Modwen your feedback on these new plans, including details of design and landscaping you would like to see in the new public square, by 29th July. You can give your feedback here. Very best wishes …
Lewisham Gateway- Phase 2, public meeting.
Following a high level of response to the Lewisham Gateway planning application currently with the Council, a local Planning meeting has been arranged in accordance with the Council’s policy. Many local people have expressed concerns over the scale and mass of the proposed alterations to the second phase of Lewisham Gateway. Tuesday 15 November. 7 …
St Mungos hostel looking to expand- Consultation Event 8 Sept
The flagship St Mungo’s hostel for the homeless on Ennersdale Road is hosting a consultation event this week to allow local residents to find out more about their plans to expand the hostel and increase the number of beds and types of treatment they can offer on site. Currently there are beds for 60, this …
Lewisham Gateway Consultation update- 8 September
Lewisham Gateway will be hosting a fourth drop-in consultation event You can see the information boards from the event here and let us know your thoughts using our online feedback form on our updated website. Thursday 8 September 4-8pm at the Foyer of the Glass Mill Leisure Centre, 41 Loampit Vale, SE13 7FT If you have …
Leegate Development gets the go ahead.
7 Councillors attended Tuesday’s Strategic Committee Meeting. They listened to planning officers, St Modwen and community objectors to the plans. At the end of the meeting the plans were approved with councillors voting as follows. Cllr Amanda De Ryk (Blackheath) – approve Cllr Kevin Bonavia (Blackheath) – approve Cllr Joan Reid (Lewisham Central) – approve …
Planning: Still time to submit Leegate concerns
New documents have been published regarding St Modwen’s Leegate plans. Submissions You can resend a previous submission or send a new submission to planning@lewisham.gov.uk giving your name and address and quoting DC/14/090032 You can read the new documents here (scoll to the bottom) You can read our thoughts on the new documents below. Best wishes Sarah, …
HG homeowners wanted for Paid Focus Group Opportunity
Earlier this month the HGCA helped the London Sustainability Exchange (LSX) to find local homeowners interested in discussing energy efficiency and sustainability- and everyone walked away with £30! The LSX are now hosting a second focus group meeting in March. Those who attended last time are very welcome again. — Hither Green Community Association is …
Restoration Man in Hither Green!
The production company behind the new George Clarke television series is looking for period properties being renovated in Hither Green. Info from the show website. “George Clarke’s House Rules aims to prove it is possible to create a dream modern interior without ignoring a home’s history. The series will have bold ambitions, stunning reveals and …