tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post885777282515204921..comments2024-03-28T11:12:21.572+00:00Comments on FTHN: From the Hornets Nest: VICTORIAN SOCIETY ATTACKS AFFINITY SUTTON PLAN TO DEMOLISH VICTORIAN MASTERPIECEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-64845585189623447692015-12-09T07:41:34.980+00:002015-12-09T07:41:34.980+00:00I used to work in the social housing sector and di...I used to work in the social housing sector and did so for around twenty years. <br /><br />In 2001, I visited the Sutton Estate in Chelsea regularly; not in connection with my duties in social housing. I find it hard to believe that these magnificent buildings are uneconomic to maintain and that decent homes standards cannot be achieved without massive upheaval or at the cost of an arm and a leg. <br /><br />There are a number of similar Sutton estates throughout London to the one in Chelsea. I would be surprised if Affinity Sutton would be comfortable arguing that as the Chelsea estate cannot be brought up to scratch, it logically follows that all of similar Sutton dwellings throughout London are not fit for purpose because decent homes standards cannot be achieved. <br /><br />Is Affinity Sutton, by implication, saying that all of its other estates throughout London are not fit for purpose with demolition being the only answer? <br /><br />Of course not. <br /><br />The truth is that Affinity Sutton is lured by the large sums it will achieve by selling the land to a developer. <br /><br />I was particularly struck by the sense of community on the Chelsea estate. It was spotlessly clean: there was no litter flying around any of the external areas on the estate which is in stark contrast to many Council estates in London. There was no household lumber piled up on the communal forecourt, something one sees far too often whenever visiting estates estates owned the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The internal communal areas of each block were well decorated, well lit and kept very clean. The residents took considerable pride in their flats.<br /><br />I am very upset and disappointed that the Sutton estate in Chelsea is destined for the bulldozer. This bulldozing is nothing more than urban destruction. <br /><br />Well done to The Victorian Society. Shanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-85241503455678550452015-12-07T17:27:16.150+00:002015-12-07T17:27:16.150+00:00Unfortunately The Chairman of The Chelsea Society ...Unfortunately The Chairman of The Chelsea Society faces an uphill struggle from those members who do not wish to see a mixed community living in Chelsea.<br /><br />Well done The Victorian Society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-12029613374497669932015-12-07T17:24:40.679+00:002015-12-07T17:24:40.679+00:00Damian Greenish is a man that supports mixed commu...Damian Greenish is a man that supports mixed communities and social housing.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-43343296550560966482015-12-07T17:22:47.486+00:002015-12-07T17:22:47.486+00:00The Chelsea Society are opposing the planning appl...The Chelsea Society are opposing the planning application.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-13731599195192317652015-12-07T16:19:31.855+00:002015-12-07T16:19:31.855+00:00Dunno saw him on telly trying to get the phene kno...Dunno saw him on telly trying to get the phene knocked downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-61835244519739194262015-12-07T16:14:46.147+00:002015-12-07T16:14:46.147+00:00Who's coleridgeWho's coleridge Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-42835819136688483812015-12-07T16:14:08.895+00:002015-12-07T16:14:08.895+00:00I've heard that tim coleridge or paul worrick ...I've heard that tim coleridge or paul worrick are having the four bed townhouses on the new estate. Could be a rumour but who knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-69573286198962027572015-12-07T16:13:40.815+00:002015-12-07T16:13:40.815+00:00I've heard that tim coleridge or paul worrick ...I've heard that tim coleridge or paul worrick are having the four bed townhouses on the new estate. Could be a rumour but who knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-26029362092620724972015-12-07T16:11:59.639+00:002015-12-07T16:11:59.639+00:00Because it is earmarked for luxury homes or Crossr...Because it is earmarked for luxury homes or Crossrail. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-16916058139423461762015-12-07T16:09:49.128+00:002015-12-07T16:09:49.128+00:00Yea -why don't they reopen the workhouse on Sy...Yea -why don't they reopen the workhouse on Sydney Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-1091336861991249582015-12-07T16:08:28.573+00:002015-12-07T16:08:28.573+00:00I have to say. The moves by Affinity Sutton and th...I have to say. The moves by Affinity Sutton and the council make me feel like I'm in Oliver Twist .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-28680981787302218742015-12-07T16:07:01.596+00:002015-12-07T16:07:01.596+00:00At last. Come on Councillors.Save the sutton and s...At last. Come on Councillors.Save the sutton and save RBKC. Prove that the council isn't corruptand make a move to secure social housing in Chelsea. The sutton estate were model dwellings.RBKC can lead the way in the UK and show that a council works for the electorte and not just property developers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-3561703200311815082015-12-07T16:02:27.568+00:002015-12-07T16:02:27.568+00:00Yea aaà. Are the Chelsea Society going to come out...Yea aaà. Are the Chelsea Society going to come out and do the same .They have had long enough to declare !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-78514741295858771342015-12-07T15:22:14.688+00:002015-12-07T15:22:14.688+00:00Try:
https://www.change.org/p/kensignton-and-che...Try: <br /><br />https://www.change.org/p/kensignton-and-chelsea-council-stop-demolishing-our-homes-and-forcing-us-outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-3549477572063222292015-12-07T14:58:53.808+00:002015-12-07T14:58:53.808+00:00Congratulations to the Victorian Society in opposi...Congratulations to the Victorian Society in opposing Affinity Sutton's plans to pull down these fantastic buildings to be replaced by a hideous block by a 3rd rate architect. Gregor Samsanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-11304450042062843822015-12-07T14:33:38.325+00:002015-12-07T14:33:38.325+00:00that link does not workthat link does not workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-42074460442086425612015-12-07T14:17:15.481+00:002015-12-07T14:17:15.481+00:00Wonderful !!!! they should leave The Sutton Dwelli...Wonderful !!!! they should leave The Sutton Dwellings alone.<br /><br />They are part of our heritage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-27114383548293374752015-12-07T12:57:54.059+00:002015-12-07T12:57:54.059+00:00Ruth angel and her team up to their old tricks aga...Ruth angel and her team up to their old tricks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-26617798487917781902015-12-07T12:47:06.687+00:002015-12-07T12:47:06.687+00:00This council is despicable. The residents on the S...This council is despicable. The residents on the Silchester Estate have just been informed by the Regeneration Team, RBKC that they will be displaced and their homes demolished and redeveloped by a private developer without due notice.<br /><br />https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#sent/1517c45f2bdd6c10<br /><br />Please read the tactics that this council is employing to destroy this borough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com