Archive for the ‘BHL sites’

  • Repeat after me: I am interested in Traffic management
    The September issue of the councils Blackhorse Lane redevelopment newsletter is out now. To view it as a PDF click here TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Yes we know X-Factor is back and then there’s Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 but Sky+ them both and instead spend your Saturday night reading through the councils freshly minted series of 8 PDF’s entitled “Blackhorse...
    by blackhorseroad at September 26th, 2008 at 09:09 pm
  • BAG September Newsletter
    Firstly apologies for originally posting the wrong date on the website but the bat walk was a great success. The evening was dry after a sunny day and 18 people turned up at the Coppermill Pub. We learned various details about bats and heard their noises on a “Bat detector” which was tuned into the appropriate bat frequency. We couldn’t see any bats...
    by blackhorseroad at September 26th, 2008 at 04:09 pm
  • Last chance to reply!
    Response to Blackhorse consultation The Council’s consultation on “Annexe to Planning Obligations – SPD Blackhorse Lane Planning Obligations Strategy” or in English, the Blackhorse Road development consultation closes Friday (8 August). You can read the document and electronically comment on the Blackhorse Lane Regeneration site. Please send your...
    by blackhorseroad at August 6th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
  • Thank you & keep the feedback coming
    A couple of hundred people, tv crews from BBC & ITV News, and lots of feedback from locals concerned about the glut of tower blocks planned for Walthamstow. Sunday’s demo (June 1st), organised by Fight The Height was a resounding success. With leaflets winging their way around the area, the first part of BAG’s campaign against the 23 storey (230ft high)...
    by blackhorseroad at June 3rd, 2008 at 06:06 pm
  • Ten tower blocks planned for Blackhorse Rd
    Do you want the future of Blackhorse Rd to be tonnes of high-rise concrete and more congestion? The 23-STOREY, 230 FEET HIGH BLOCK is part of a planned ‘super-density’ housing development near the station, with OVER 400 FLATS for up to 1,000 people in 10 TOWER BLOCKS, squeezed into only 1.7 hectares (thats less than two football pitches). The huge buildings are far...
    by blackhorseroad at May 31st, 2008 at 09:05 pm
  • BAG’s response to developers proposal for BHL2
    After the recent presentation of plans for the BHL2 section of Blackhorse Lane re-development, BAG has sent the official response of our residents group to Harry Hudson of Green Issues. We look forward to hearing their reply to residents concerns.  Download: Word doc: BAG’s response to developers proposal for BHL2   Feedback from the Blackhorse Action Group Following...
    by blackhorseroad at April 8th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
  • 7 million for Blackhorse Lane
    The Waltham Forest Guardian reports that the government is to fund redevelopment in the area to the tune of 7.6 million. Much of the grant (which has been previously announced) will go on 2 roads to access the industrial area behind Blackhorse Lane, and to bypass the main junction by the station. On the readers comments, Dave from Chingford amusingly enquires if they’re...
    by admin at April 7th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
  • 23 Storeys high
    The exhibition of plans for the Blackhorse area may be over but there’s still time to let the developers know your views. Visit their website to enter feedback and also join the debate here by adding a comment. Many residents have expressed horror at the high rise plans which include a 23 storey block of flats that the developers themselves boast “can be seen...
    by blackhorseroad at March 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 pm
  • Tell the developers what you want for Blackhorse Road
    Want to know what the developers have in mind for Blackhorse Road? The “revised” plans for the redevelopment are going on public display for three days only. If you have objections, opinions, or even just fancy a nose, this is your chance. Decisions on every aspect of Blackhorse Road’s future are being taken, from the number of storeys flats might have...
    by blackhorseroad at February 26th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
  • Consultation on the North London Waste Plan
    A member points out that the Community Council meeting on the 28 Jan coincides (coincidence?) with a NLWP consultation. Dear all In case you haven’t seen the latest copy of WFM, there will be a public workshop at EduAction Conference Centre, Queens Road, E17 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Monday 28th January about the North London Waste Plan. The purpose of the workshop...
    by blackhorseroad at January 21st, 2008 at 01:01 pm
  • Danger of incinerator in the BHL area
    Local residents are on high alert after the announcement that Waltham Forest will become home to three of six new waste processing plants planned for North London. The Walthamstow Guardian confirms that “the types of plants needed include a hazardous waste processing facility and an incinerator, as well as recycling centres.” [see article here] This is naturally...
    by blackhorseroad at November 30th, 2007 at 12:11 pm