Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 516332)

Does anyone know precicely where in Stanhill this other application relates to
"2. Taylor Whimpy - seeking planning permission for gate access to a field off stanhill road"

Is it in connection with the building application under discussion - or maybe it portends access to yet another potential building site

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 516388)

Thanks for finding that info - my son and family live in Stanhill - I don't want the village to have urban sprawl.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 516407)

All good stuff Park.. :)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 516468)

Will be good when HBC are able to put up the actual plans, as Blackburn and Darwen .. instead of having to traipse down town

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 520085)

That chunk of land next to the Redcap isn't classed as green belt then? Seems sad that it will become a faceless business estate.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 528216)

Already entered on a thread that Rob249 started where he kindly pointed out the proposed Tesco development for the Fire Station in Ossie:-

http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/cu...08TO250108.pdf

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 528267)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 528270)

And they will .. just you wait. Wondered where your were ... :D

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 528267)

Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 528751)

There'll be no individual shops left in years to come. There'll be a Tesco in every town and then they'll be able to do what they like with their prices because there'll be no alternative. :(

Originally Posted by katex (Post 528216)

Sure you have noticed all the CCTV cameras .. particular interest to our Neil in Rhyddings, but presume he knows about this anyway, and to Gayle, one on the Straits

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 530437)

They're linked back to the station. From what I understand the one at Union Rd/Straits isn't looking down the Straits but covering Union Rd and the bottom of Rhyddings St.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 535535)

Yes, Park more flats !

(Mick can you not put the 'L' back in the thread title ? ..don't want folk to think have a speech impediment ... :D )

28 > 26 Burnley Road. 4 houses and 6 apartments. (Close to town again .. gotta be a good investment after proposed regeneration takes place)

311 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors and 313/315 ... 6 - 1 bedroomed apartments.. this answers the question of what may be happening to the Lamb Inn.

Church: 16 - 3 - storey dwellinghouses, Land bound by Church Street, Florence Street, Lion Street and Steiners Lane. eeew hek .. 3 storey .. wonder if the local residents will have the same opposition as Stanhill ?

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 535591)

Aye had noticed those, they will all get planning permission as well, you can bet.
But what of the comments made by Concillor Claire Prichard " we have enough little boxes and apartments in Hyndburn. The clayton-le-moors application is just that 6 x 1 bed apartments, why not 3x2 bed apartments, or is it another developer on the gravy train just out to make a quick killing.
The Church application I think the developer has already been in trouble with HBC for allowing the site to get in to a mess, not sure if they did'nt get fined, would seem that they did

Firm fined for neglecting land - News - Accrington Observer

The new 3 storey houses would look very well next to the rows of terraced houses
Note Councillor Clarke's comment "We want to make Hyndburn the place to be......" ;)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 535636)

Not sure re. 3 - 2 bedroomed flats ex. Lamb Inn .. they are very small properties, and maybe the living area that would be provided would not balance with 2 bedrooms for a family. ? Looks like the ground floor would be some sort of communal entrance feature. Can't blame them for profiteering on 1-bedroom flats though, that is what it is all about I suppose. Would be ok in a metropolitan area, whereby the second bedroom could be rented out to a flate mate, but Clayton is not that unfortunately. Main road too. So feel best decision for this developer.

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 535871)

I have seen here that some members don't like the idea of 1 bedroom apartments being built.

I live in one, and find that they are ideal housing for the elderly and will enable more of us to live independantly for longer.

Our population is changing to having a larger percentage of us 'oldies'. The developers have recognised this need and are attempting to meet it.

So why do you groan and say 'more 1 bedroomed apartments!'

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 530445)

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 535879)

They are wireless so only need an electrical supply.

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 535880)

I dont agree with converting existing housing into flats, because there are bound to be problems with noise. Such accommodation reminds me of the doss houses and student bedsits I visited when working for DHSS.

I can understand nearby residents being annoyed when a development like that gets planning permission in their area.

More purpose built 1 bed accommodation is needed, which would free up the 2 bed terraces for small families.

I know quite a few persons of my age group who feel burdened by their housing, which is now larger than their needs, is more expensive and tiring to maintain. They despair at the shortage of suitable accommodation, either to buy or rent.

Most of those newbuild apartments are expensive and can only attract middle aged couples with no children, who have a 3 bed semi to sell. They are less likely to consider such 'downsizing' as an option.

Housing Associations should encouraged to build, readily be given planning consent, and even given financial incentives, to build 1 bedroomed accomodation, for rent.

Perhaps when those expensive flats get no buyers, they will be bought by a professional landlord, who will rent them out.

Meanwhile we are stuck with a housing stock which does not meet the needs of our changing population and is a source of misery for many.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 535881)

Actually got it wrong on the 1st floor .. is going to be accommodation .. sorry.

Parking ? Mmmm ... not sure if yellow lines there at the moment .. will take a nosey later, but could be a big stumbling block for the developer, although feel he may have looked into this. Certainly yellow lines on the block across the road, often wonder where they park.

Some people use the Oddfellow's car park but, of course, is theirs, and don't think much around the back.

Ya' never know Margaret .. may be aimed at us 'mature' citizens, who aren't expected to drive ..:rolleyes::D

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 536638)

It looks as though all I said about 'oldie friendly' property has been considered
Today's mail
Ministers want all new homes to be 'pensioner-friendly' - with downstairs bathrooms and wider doorways | the Daily Mail

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 535888)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 546689)

Suppose you noticed this plan has been passed. Objections by residents were mainly the parking problems, but developer put forward the theory not much worse than if they were converted into larger cottages. Has planned to have five parking spaces from the rear. Did take a look ... suppose is possible.

Originally Posted by panther (Post 548474)

just seen this in the telegraph, its about time something should be done:D
does this include the derelict buildings nr the P.O on market st, church, and the old warehouse behind?
i do hope so, it does look very gloomy over there:(

Originally Posted by katex (Post 548698)

Notice the Park Plan is getting a little further:-

Thumbs-up for park plan - News - Accrington Observer

Originally Posted by katex (Post 554763)

It could just work ya' now Park .. in fact, sure it would... not just a pipe dream.

Cannot see anything particularly interesting this month, can you ?

Originally Posted by Rob249 (Post 560140)

See barratt have put plans in for developement of 98 houses, on land and premises on exchange street, accrington, still can't believe councils website hasn't been updated!, pg 51 of observer top right corner.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 560177)

Gosh 98 houses on Exchange Street ? Didn't think enough room, will have to take a look.

Originally Posted by tosh (Post 560652)

glad to see that two shops at the bottom of burnley road and eastgate are being demolished to be re placed by four houses and a three storey block of flats,

Originally Posted by Rob249 (Post 560140)

See barratt have put plans in for developement of 98 houses, on land and premises on exchange street, accrington, still can't believe councils website hasn't been updated!, pg 51 of observer top right corner.

Originally Posted by mez (Post 563779)

oh my gosh , is that the old t.m.l. place they are thinking of, right accross from me.

Originally Posted by mez (Post 563779)

oh my gosh , is that the old t.m.l. place they are thinking of, right accross from me.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 563790)

I thought the flats would sell quite well Park, but obviously not then ?

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 563944)

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 563949)

The traffic is busy there now, what will it be like with 100 ish cars going to work in the morning?

Originally Posted by Rob249 (Post 564558)

Well i walked past there on my way into town today, and looked at both factorys, looking at the one facing the nursery, theres no way you could fit 98 houses on there, just doesn't seem possible, ive never really taken much notice of them before, didn't realise how big the other factory was, my gran also tells me that during the second world war they made munitions there, and they painted the roof green and brown to depict moorland, as nobody was allowed to have any lights on, and there was no street lights, so not to attract german bombers.

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 564637)

just chipping in here because I don't know your local regulations , but in my area where apartment/flats complexs are constructed the local planning department usually requires that there is at least one designated place for each unit and one visitor parking space for every two units , all these parking spots are off street , maybe something that could be incorporated into planning applications , just an idea.
thanks

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 571200)

I see from the HBC's latest list of planning applications that the old James street working men's club is the subject of a change of use, from WMC to Function rooms.

http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/cu...08TO040408.pdf

HBC are still way behind with the list of applications, they must be over worked :D

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 563775)

On the subject of Flats/Apartments, it would seem from the article in the LET that the experts feel that to many flats/apartments have been built, and that they will not sell. Investers wo have bought to let, are not able to let, and not able to sell.

Looking at the lastest planning applications on the BwD website it looks very much like the developers have thought about it, so the applications now are for affordable housing.............have the developers seen the light at last?

Originally Posted by katex (Post 574290)

Seems the flats near Scaitcliffe house are going on sale as from today at prices ranging from £ 89,950 >> £142,950. Three show apartments will be available to view from 10am >4pm. Will be interesting to see what interest they get.

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 575681)

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No I missed that kate, but would think that the application will get approval.
As far as the applications go HBC are still way behind on publishing them :confused:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 575759)

Someone mentioned the other day, that if Tesco got approval for the site in Accrington, they intended bringing in most of their supplies by rail. Not suggesting, this will have anything to do with any decisions like.

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 575792)

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 571897)

When arndale had the clock (attraction for the kids) and you could buy anything you wanted in town, there was no need for an asda, but accy got one anyway, I still say you could walk around the arndale shops as quick as you could walk around asda, and the bill at the end would be cheaper, the walk more interesting, and less stressful.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 577589)

Might just invite people to take an interest in the Town flats being built. ... people who work on higher salaries, and are a bit snobby about their supermarket. Trying to be careful how I word this .. but could invite other High Street shops to invest in our town.

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 577594)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 577607)

LOL .. ok, point taken, but they do have a better shopping centre !

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 577610)

The big supermarkets are not in serious competiton in my opinion, they have limits on price reductions, and rarely cut the same prices as each other, it looks to me like they have an 'understanding', how else could they compete properly and still make huge profits like they do?

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 577640)

Could it be their dabbling in all the none food things like, electrical goods, white goods, clothes, insurance, mobile phones, and all the many other items these "supermarkets" offer for sale on their web sites.
They all offer the internet shop from home, delivered to your door.

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 577642)

I dare say these items help, or they wouldnt sell them, but it is due to the massive profits they make that they have the financial clout to sell things like insurance and finance, they would be very happy if they managed to get all the small outlets closed, and just watch the prices rocket when they do, and again, it will be all of them raising the prices, they wont cut thier own throats, nor each others.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 580558)

Eeew hek ! had two lots of applications entered since 4th April !! Slight improvement.

One near you Margaret R .. Conversion of Hotel/House ? on Higher Heys to convert to 5 flats with a two storey rear.

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 580585)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 580765)

Yeh, they not going to go away are they.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 601015)

Well, Alleluia ..actually a few more applications on the web site.. still over a month behind though.. getting mad now and you don't want to see me when I am mad (do rather suit green though LOL).

http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/cu...08TO160508.pdf

All bit boring, gonna' pull down the Pioneer works 11/08/0142 (sob .. many memories of that back.. ;)) .. Eeew, guess what ? More flats !

Originally Posted by park381 (Post 601030)

Hven't they done well, applications up to 16/05/08 it's now 1st July...........Wow

The fist application reads well " Land between Edgar street & School street" erection of a 3 storey unit, ground floor retail, first floor leisure & office, third floor........wait for it more flats, least the residents would not have far to walk to catch the bus on crawshaw street.

Or could it be the owners of the property boosting the value of their holdings in readiness for the "New Bus Station" since the application is only an outline application

:130:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 601034)

Problem is Park, that properties do depreciate that are built around bus stations, so not very clever

Originally Posted by katex (Post 601015)

Well, Alleluia ..actually a few more applications on the web site.. still over a month behind though.. getting mad now and you don't want to see me when I am mad (do rather suit green though LOL).

http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/cu...08TO160508.pdf

All bit boring, gonna' pull down the Pioneer works 11/08/0142 (sob .. many memories of that back.. ;)) .. Eeew, guess what ? More flats !

Originally Posted by panther (Post 601238)

Just a question............Does anyone know whats going to happen to the old doctors peel house, on avenue parade?

Noticed some drunks hanging outside it, and swore i seen some dirty bitch peeing up the back near it...:eek:

some people have no self respect!

Originally Posted by katex (Post 601034)

... what ya' reckon 'leisure and office' means .