tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post7454547949077496700..comments2024-03-29T14:51:09.514+00:00Comments on FTHN: From the Hornets Nest: FAIRHOLME'S 'WILD WEST' BASEMENT IN STANDARDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-21710678415343859792016-01-26T18:35:16.966+00:002016-01-26T18:35:16.966+00:00The issue is not simply Savills part in it, but a ...The issue is not simply Savills part in it, but a system that positively encourages private agreements between developers and officers. Will any officers be named and held to account over this disgraceful matter? Blueberrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-46677000400831042252016-01-26T18:10:46.097+00:002016-01-26T18:10:46.097+00:00Submitting false information to a public official ...Submitting false information to a public official is a criminal act. Mr. Stallwood needs to publicly commit to investigate what was submitted and by whom and to make the results of that available to the public. If the facts are as represented, either Mr. Fairholme, Savills or a planning officer must answer to the justice system. This is certainly not the only case where false information has been provided. No doubt there are a few builders and owners shaking in their boots right now. Thank you Mr. Fairholme for bringing this problem to the front and centre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-79317195153264049692016-01-26T17:53:00.897+00:002016-01-26T17:53:00.897+00:00This does not sound above board. To approve a base...This does not sound above board. To approve a basement retrospectively is a VERY big deal, if for no other reason that it is highly unusual. Approve this would have involved considerable time by officers, site visits and the direct involvement of Graham Stallwood. Are we really to believe no one noticed until hours before the planning meeting that the plans weren't accurate? Is it not the duty of officers to confirm whether information provided is accurate, particularly when neighbours have raised alarms? Feels there is more to this story than we are being led to believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-30325450185921896872016-01-26T17:24:32.854+00:002016-01-26T17:24:32.854+00:00When I was a boy Savills would never have been inv...When I was a boy Savills would never have been involved in this kind of thingLord Kensingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-2282329908631988472016-01-26T16:12:13.423+00:002016-01-26T16:12:13.423+00:00There must be some red faces over at Savills. Gett...There must be some red faces over at Savills. Getting close and personal with Officers in "fix it" meetings using dishonest plans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-31911054623536979492016-01-26T16:08:33.110+00:002016-01-26T16:08:33.110+00:00Fairholme needs to be MONSTEREDFairholme needs to be MONSTEREDPortnoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-87556068812680130012016-01-26T15:58:06.565+00:002016-01-26T15:58:06.565+00:00Thank goodness I do not live next door to Fairholm...Thank goodness I do not live next door to Fairholme. Sharing a Party Wall with this man must be a nightmare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-56680372737798183112016-01-26T15:55:59.241+00:002016-01-26T15:55:59.241+00:00Goes to show the power of the press. Story exposed...Goes to show the power of the press. Story exposed in the Evening Standard last night followed by collapse of the stout partyPip Pipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-30659801193194423762016-01-26T15:52:25.706+00:002016-01-26T15:52:25.706+00:00What is going on?What is going on?Neighbournoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-82019129802319132152016-01-26T15:51:18.405+00:002016-01-26T15:51:18.405+00:00Given the press interest in this story it is impor...Given the press interest in this story it is important for the Royal Borough to issue a press release immediately explaining why the retrospective planning application was withdrawn at the 11th hourWaspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-68173072474316444762016-01-26T15:33:07.469+00:002016-01-26T15:33:07.469+00:00It is essential in a democracy to get the facts on...It is essential in a democracy to get the facts on the public record. There is still no public record that Mr Fairholme's drawings are dishonest. It is essential for the Council to communicate this if the story is true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-83498052510074614942016-01-26T15:21:53.134+00:002016-01-26T15:21:53.134+00:00The police had to be called when Fairholme fired C...The police had to be called when Fairholme fired Cranbrook basements and locked the workers out of the site. Confiscating their tools and equipment. There was a near riot in the street, Abingdon VillasNeighbournoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-18727640620707608882016-01-26T15:18:15.294+00:002016-01-26T15:18:15.294+00:00The Council has an enforcement notice in operation...The Council has an enforcement notice in operation but digging has continued at a furious pace in recent weeks. A large skip was removed last week AND the week beforeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-52945906558527486412016-01-26T15:16:02.940+00:002016-01-26T15:16:02.940+00:00It is quite incredible that matters have reached t...It is quite incredible that matters have reached this advanced stage and NOT A SINGLE FINE or refused permission has occurred.<br /><br />Truly the Wild West. If you have money in Kensington you can do anythingFly On The Wallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-20488943057009631712016-01-26T15:13:56.818+00:002016-01-26T15:13:56.818+00:00The site is riddled with illegal practices. Water ...The site is riddled with illegal practices. Water is being pumped illegally into the sewers because of the flooding and Thames Water has issued an enforcement notice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-72641396446759888532016-01-26T15:05:05.872+00:002016-01-26T15:05:05.872+00:00This sort of thing happens all the time, but witho...This sort of thing happens all the time, but without the publicity. <br /><br />Watch for immediate and strong RBKC enforcement against this illegitimate basement. If there's no sign of it, the scenario is likely to be the following:<br /><br />There will be another attempt to obtain planning permission. The best time will be over Easter or the summer holidays, when most of the current objectors are likely to be away. When this occurs, all concerned will do their best to avoid public objections. This is so the case can be "buried" by so-called delegated powers. In the event of RBKC receiving less than 3 objections to the next application, officers will be free to grant whatever planning permission they wish, no matter how dubious the application. <br /><br />If RBKC does act in the public interest in this case, it will be a sign that a corner has been turned. In that case, much of the thanks for such a change of policy will be due to the Dame.Blueberrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-67349551515410674802016-01-26T15:04:55.339+00:002016-01-26T15:04:55.339+00:00This is a serious error of political judgement by ...This is a serious error of political judgement by RBKC.<br /><br />The owner was scheduled to present his case tonight to the Planning Committee after objectors spoke against his retrospective basement application. And the press had arranged to attend.<br /><br />The owner should have been asked to explain the reason why he submitted dishonest plans for his basement and the Chairman would then have had two decision options:<br />(i) to refuse the application<br />(ii) to adjourn the case for further considerationRetired Chief Executivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-50561757146272636942016-01-26T14:55:22.456+00:002016-01-26T14:55:22.456+00:00We live in a World of make believeWe live in a World of make believeAlicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-25537262377467982102016-01-26T14:53:06.876+00:002016-01-26T14:53:06.876+00:00If there is a discrepancy between the plans given ...If there is a discrepancy between the plans given to the Council and what has actually been dug, then the solution is simple.<br /><br />No retrospective approval!<br /><br />What is this Council playing at? Who is taking back handers? Who is masterminding the cover up?Scribenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-44534871836569091902016-01-26T14:49:39.758+00:002016-01-26T14:49:39.758+00:00I am speechlessI am speechlessMuppetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-66229305465689710342016-01-26T14:48:29.031+00:002016-01-26T14:48:29.031+00:00This is WORSE THAN APPALLING. A cover up.
Does ...This is WORSE THAN APPALLING. A cover up.<br /><br />Does the Council not recognise that they cannot manipulate the system in this way? If there is a dishonest application then it should be exposed in the Committee and the consequences determined.<br /><br />In a democracy this kind of thing cannot just be removed to "behind closed doors"<br /><br />Heads must roll.Flabergastednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-48233954326385282362016-01-26T14:42:04.427+00:002016-01-26T14:42:04.427+00:00It was established by the Council this afternoon t...It was established by the Council this afternoon that there is a discrepancy between the plans presented to the Council by the owner and the actual size of the basement that has been dug. The Council is deciding what to do next.<br /><br />In the meantime it is not considered appropriate to present the Recommendation for Retrospective Approval to the Planning Committee tonight. Therefore the item has been withdrawn from the AgendaThe Dames Investigatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-44929433077150675652016-01-26T14:26:21.444+00:002016-01-26T14:26:21.444+00:00The retrospective planning application has been wi...The retrospective planning application has been withdrawn from the Planning Meeting tonight. No reason has been given.<br /><br />Dame, do you know what is going on??Hot Pressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-86252499478702531722016-01-26T14:24:30.585+00:002016-01-26T14:24:30.585+00:00Mr Fairholme's claim that he did not know what...Mr Fairholme's claim that he did not know what was going on is bullshit. He is a hands on owner who has made 23 planning applications trying to push the boundaries of his basement application.<br /><br />He knew EXACTLY what was going on.The Dames Investigatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-10116759547834384702016-01-26T11:46:55.761+00:002016-01-26T11:46:55.761+00:00Only if and when residents vote en masse for A.N. ...Only if and when residents vote en masse for A.N. Other.Residentnoreply@blogger.com