Monthly Archives: December 2017

Our Official Response to the New Local Plan: Direction of Travel

Posted on 22 December, 2017 by 1leytonmarshlover

Dear London Borough of Waltham Forest, We are writing in response to your ‘New Local Plan – Direction of Travel’ document and the response it has elicited from the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA). We have not read the … Continue reading →

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A personal response to the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s New Local Plan – Direction of Travel consultation

Posted on 13 December, 2017 by 1leytonmarshlover

A local plan is a plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the Local Planning Authority. It guides decisions on whether or not planning applications can be granted. It is, in other words, the thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Climate change, Green Spaces, housing, Local Plan, Residents, Trees, walthamstow | Leave a comment

Cow Bridge, Hackney Marshes: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

Posted on 10 December, 2017 by 1leytonmarshlover

Back in 2011/2012, before they were given permission to build the new pavilion at Hackney North Marsh, Hackney Council carried out two ‘risk assessments’ at Cow Bridge. In fact they only chose to assess the risk at the Millfields Road … Continue reading →