tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post6024924224786792578..comments2024-02-14T12:43:04.624+00:00Comments on Crosswhatfields?: Creekside East + Greenwich Creekside EastSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-24558129712543615102015-01-24T13:26:53.841+00:002015-01-24T13:26:53.841+00:00'I live next door' – from what you've ...'I live next door' – from what you've written below it seems you know an awful lot about what's going on in those retail units. The sort of info that might only be known by the Marketing Dept of a nearby proposed development...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-32296606152260753972015-01-23T18:36:05.808+00:002015-01-23T18:36:05.808+00:00It's not that your opinion is not welcomed, it...It's not that your opinion is not welcomed, it's that you suggested people with opinions different to YOUR own are "narrow-minded" and "not keen to embrace change". There are a great many reasons why A LOT of local people oppose such development. Building heights are just one of them. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-49075342594919339062015-01-23T18:26:22.159+00:002015-01-23T18:26:22.159+00:00It would be VERY difficult for retail to make a go...It would be VERY difficult for retail to make a go of it along there. Shops in Greenwich town centre find it difficult enough, and the footfall there is very high, but there's not many people wandering along the bleak, windy canyons looking to do a bit of retail therapy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366033667146064988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-54206047991167144222015-01-23T17:09:25.213+00:002015-01-23T17:09:25.213+00:00Sorry Sue - I didn't realise this blog was onl...Sorry Sue - I didn't realise this blog was only only for people who shared your views. I won't post again.I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-7556462527005378572015-01-23T16:40:40.168+00:002015-01-23T16:40:40.168+00:00It's OUR doorstep. WE are NOT Canary Wharf. Ge...It's OUR doorstep. WE are NOT Canary Wharf. Get your own blog.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-45059174339694424192015-01-23T16:13:45.861+00:002015-01-23T16:13:45.861+00:00I'm only saying I've heard the odd snippet...I'm only saying I've heard the odd snippet from other residents. Not all residents - I'd imagine the majority are either happy or would like them smaller, but I guess some people like the idea of living in a mini-Canary Wharf on their doorstep.<br /><br />Personally I have no problem with the height as they stand so I won't be asking for taller buildings in the vicinity, but Sue you really do need to stop jumping on anyone who dares have a different opinion to you :-)I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-55494430581041201052015-01-23T15:52:54.960+00:002015-01-23T15:52:54.960+00:00It seems to have collapsed over the planning restr...It seems to have collapsed over the planning restrictions on pizza ovens!<br /><br />https://www.tumblr.com/search/greenwich%20creekside<br /><br />re IT firm - it's quite a funky minimal office space that has been created. Not to everyone's taste I'm sure, but it looks quite clean and sharp. The office seems to house other companies they operate: http://www.timeslice.co.uk/index.php<br /><br /><br />I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-29456389048389390682015-01-23T15:43:04.749+00:002015-01-23T15:43:04.749+00:00Oh, that's a real shame about the deli. Would ...Oh, that's a real shame about the deli. Would love to know what prevented them opening...surely these units would be appropriate for food and drink? <br /><br />Minervia seen to be an IT company...strange place for the,to open in my opinion!<br /><br />I've just seen that there's a recent planning app in to do something to the units at Atrium heights although there is no detail except splitting the units into 6...maybe to make them more marketable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-34538248605651441812015-01-23T14:40:39.962+00:002015-01-23T14:40:39.962+00:00If you live facing Creek Road Anonymous you won...If you live facing Creek Road Anonymous you won't see much change in the traffic – the usual gridlock from 4pm every day. HGVs aren't allowed into Greenwich, so all construction traffic has to use Deptford Church St or Creekside to get to Blackheath Hill and the A2.<br /><br />If you live in Creekside, you will have a massive increase in noise and pollution from construction traffic for two years or more. FOUR new developments will be transporting construction materials to and from their sites on Copperas Street and Creekside. <br /><br />At least Bellway Homes and Faircharm have admitted how many HGVs they will be employing – together it's 95 lorries a day up and down Creekside. <br /><br />With Essential Living and Creekside East added into the mix it is likely to be well over double that. But all Essential Living say in their application is: "At this stage the level of traffic that is likely to be generated during the construction of the proposed development is not known. However the construction traffic impacts will be temporary..."<br /><br />Read our previous post on Kent Wharf (Bellway Homes) to get an idea of the impact of various aspects of building here.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-12391378954363107052015-01-23T13:41:16.162+00:002015-01-23T13:41:16.162+00:00I'm genuinely interested in that claim - why w...I'm genuinely interested in that claim - why would people write to ask for taller buildings? I live next door toonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-5380217546572806152015-01-23T13:40:47.483+00:002015-01-23T13:40:47.483+00:00As far as I'm aware, the deli had planning iss...As far as I'm aware, the deli had planning issues preventing it from opening. The playhouse had a planning application in with Greenwich Council a few months back (at subsidised rent) and the next action on them is to raise money, or failing that the unit will go onto the market a full rental price. The unit next to the gym has been taken and is being kitted out for http://www.minervia.com/ That pretty much fills deals with two of the blocks. The other block - the pod hotel, is I believed owned by Criterion Capital. They applied to turn the retail into residential units, but their plans were not great. Given the other units are shifting they don't seem to be doing much with theirs - I'm guessing they probably have their heart set on converting them and as such are not really actively marketing them (just a guess). I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-52377510656188263912015-01-23T11:12:09.790+00:002015-01-23T11:12:09.790+00:00What is going on with the retail units at creeksid...What is going on with the retail units at creekside West? They all have 'sold' signs in them, so who's moving in? How comes the corner unit which was going to be a deli ended up being a chair shop? What happened to the Greenwich playhouse relocating after they'd been booted out of their home near the station? <br /><br />I spoke to a resident at the bus stop about18 months ago and he'd said that the resident committee had rejected a proposal to turn some of the units to residential...seems they're all keen for them to be filled with retail and businesses as promised. And I remember plans for a capsule hotel in one of the buildings which I think were rejected.<br /><br />Are these units suitable for creative industries? If so, there should be plenty of demand around, especially with faircharm about to be redeveloped.<br /><br />I just don't understand why their still empty after three years. Do any residents have any info from your general meetings that you'd care to share?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-22473239197509127222015-01-23T10:59:07.362+00:002015-01-23T10:59:07.362+00:00Where's the bridge that's meant to cross f...Where's the bridge that's meant to cross from behind the Laban to Norman road?? Is that the responsibility of the developers or someone else? Local council maybe? (Doubt it!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-91290276283593381302015-01-23T09:51:49.402+00:002015-01-23T09:51:49.402+00:00Thanks for the montage. I personally don't thi...Thanks for the montage. I personally don't think it looks bad.<br /><br />My only concern is how they protect the area from the noise and pollution of the road. Other than that I'm happy something is happening there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-62234659074154072252015-01-22T15:37:27.892+00:002015-01-22T15:37:27.892+00:00No, it's just my usual gripe about one person ...No, it's just my usual gripe about one person claiming to speak for everyone. You are of course entitled to your opinion and I enjoy reading it, but please don't assume you have all of the local support behind you. As for Creekside Village West, that is where I live (although have lived locally for years before) and when I moved I was fully aware of the plans for the surrounding area and that is partly why I decided to stay here. Pity other residents aren't so keen to embrace change.I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-64578567808333313242015-01-22T15:19:10.633+00:002015-01-22T15:19:10.633+00:00Oh gawd, the Marketing Dept is on it already! I...Oh gawd, the Marketing Dept is on it already! I'm pretty sure there are a quite a number of existing Creekside Village West residents who aren't at all happy about these plans. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-21892752799095699882015-01-22T15:16:13.060+00:002015-01-22T15:16:13.060+00:00They always make the trees big to make the buildin...They always make the trees big to make the buildings look smaller. Surely it takes 20 years or more for a tree to grow as high as 4 floors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-28342484683875975902015-01-22T15:13:41.867+00:002015-01-22T15:13:41.867+00:00Some locals may say that Sue, not all. I think you...Some locals may say that Sue, not all. I think you might be thinking of the narrow minded locals. Some of us are keen to see these buildings go up. Indeed I know some are even considering writing to say they think they could be taller. I live next doornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-48190954278103803882015-01-22T15:08:14.628+00:002015-01-22T15:08:14.628+00:00Thanks, Dame! Yes they do seem to be making it up ...Thanks, Dame! Yes they do seem to be making it up as they go along. I note Kitewood were previously calling their Creekside East development "Creekside Future East". Of course locals have alternative names for both of them – such as "more Shit" and "more Squires shit"... Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914930883748622529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-27197469497088194542015-01-22T14:37:39.250+00:002015-01-22T14:37:39.250+00:00Doh sorry I meant Greenwich Creekside East. They d...Doh sorry I meant Greenwich Creekside East. They do it on purpose to confuse us *confused face*Deptford Damenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129884466436576116.post-69277439056654440822015-01-22T14:15:36.261+00:002015-01-22T14:15:36.261+00:00The documents for Creekside Village East were put ...The documents for Creekside Village East were put up yesterday so are available now. There are more than 120 *rolls eyes*.Deptford Damenoreply@blogger.com