Philips House

hi peter
Cant get the plans to show, but i get the idea from the rest of your post.
I cant understand how this can happen, apart from the fact its SURREY, not Hants, seems one rule for them and another for us, re planning ect. No. of parking spaces needed for each home is a JOKE these days.
POP quiz time.
Say 1970, Famaly of 4 2 at 40's 1 at 20 and a teen of say 16
HOW MANY CARS would this family have OWNED/in drive way.
Now TODAY 2007 same as above 2 at 40's 1 at 20 and a teen 16
Now look at the number of cat parking places needed for a houses now (hahahahahahahahahahahaha). Also look at the PRIVATE drive way the 2000+ homes get compared to the homes of the 1950-80's. Just a joke. IT NEEDS LOOKING AT. the Huts is bad. It just going to get worse. And with councils saying things like 'there is a PUBLIC car park near by, no need for office/ shop staff parking space' it will get worse.
So lets say that after the 'tunnel' is built (hahahaha) and the A3 is closed (not a good idea in my books) and lets just say that Drummonds go and houses are built, how long would we, as a group of 'normal' people give it till the whole area past the lights are new houses. Barons can make a profit selling cars but if they own that land HOW much would they make. Then the Jet garage would go and what about the other shops. All the landlords seeing how much the LAND is worth. Crazy just plan crazy and whats worse is I bet Surrey will let it happen.
The old Post office on the corner, (no longer there) was it not LISTED.....
Chat later

Surely this is turning into the hot topic in Grayshott.

I will endeavour to ensure that all parties are given an opportunity to air their views on the website in the hope we can maintain an open and constructive discussion.

I'm sure Ferris will be monitoring this thread and can shed some light.

Peter Hatch
Webmaster www.grayshott.com

On the question of housing demand and supply there is a EHDC report being presented today on the availability of development land. This report says that in the EHDC area there is a surplus of development land and, effectively, that EHDC are likely to exceed the new house development targets they have by some 397 homes. Demand for housing in the District will therefore be addressed by the overall building activity expected. This is the link:
http://213.131.190.46/ehdc/committee2000.nsf/0/50A76EDD57531B528025729800489CAD/$File/DOMO6Z4G4P.doc

In light of this new housing, affordable housing provision should not used to justify tearing down 1 Beech Hangar End. We should upgrade the existing Philips House, preserve our historic buildings and apply the village design statement.

Stuart

Well done Ferris. In spite of the huge workload you now have as leader of our local council, you are obviously well in touch with the ward you represent. You've listened to the many views on this subject following a tentative proposal, taken them on board, and then spent what must have been a massive amount of time in trying to work out a reasonable solution for most parties. Including what must be the most important issue, that of the current residents of Philips House. Your presentation was first class last night, and I feel confident, working alongside the responsible parties involved, you've laid the foundation for a sensible solution.

There may be times when you cannot keep everyone happy (even me on ocassions!) but no-one can deny the energies you put into Grayshott to try and ensure it enjoys it's status as a thriving and enjoyable community.

I sincerely hope you will not be tempted to allow the occasional ill-founded criticism from some to dampen your enthusiasm.

Dick Smith

Hi Padawan.
Like you I have not seen much action or input on this subject.I know that the Grayshott Society and Phill Bates are keeping a close eye on developments.
Having looked at the photo of Beechhanger Cottages I would not like any of them to be destroyed. They remind me so much of the 30s architecture in Letchworth Garden City where I spent some time in the past.
May I draw all your attention to yet another billboard in Beacon Hill (SURREY) which I noticed today regarding land/property for sale. Will this mean more appartments/flats in the Grayshott area ? YET MORE PRESSURE ON SERVICES AND INFRASTUCTURE IN OUR VILLAGE!
Where else will the new residents go regarding services Grayshott cannot take any more, as much as we would like to welcome them.
Regards
Jack Gilbert

Message last edited by J Gilbert on Jun 02nd 2007 at 22:23.

Hi

Wow nearly a year since the meeting......

ANY NEWS.

Like the tree opposite the bank that needs to be cut down and is still standing

Should I have just sadi 'bump'

Hi all

Just had a realy nice chat with a customer today talking about alterative heating/water/energy costs and things.
Turns out that DEEP within the offices of Drum and other government organizations are people who are kept under lock and key. These people are hired to help build/design sustanable homes. They are a rare bread and only come out at night by all accounts

But they are there, and I think that as Grayshott is so on the map now. WE all should ask for them to look at the NEW builds by DRUM housing for MORE effort to be put in place for NEW homes to be more self surporting of heating/water/energy costs.
Read beds. WORK
Solar power WORKS
Bore Holes for water as well as hot water. WORK as long as it can be done.
Not a energy saver BUT under ground car parking. More space to build HOMES on so it must work out cheaper, it also means that the owners of the homes are safer, as no doubt in years to come car crime will increase.

And there are other means to collect and staore energy. Rain water can produce energy via the down pipes, so to can the soil pipes. enough said.

So please can one of these nice people be found.
Also can the Council not look at asking for these 'NEW' ideas to be part of planning aplication? With all that has been done so far this would surley put Grayshott on the map and EVEN a few awards

It must be doable and at lower costs if they are done at the BUILD stage not after.
AND the savings would come in stright way, and stay there. Maintancae is always needed and would hopfully be low.

I for one cant see why these cannot be used.

Hello All

Just had some sad news not naming names here but a great personal friend and fighter for the Philips house, and at least one other person, are making other arrangments for housing, all the stress of the 'New Philips House' the what will and what will not happen, as well as No communal room, no apparments (all falts), as well as other things, has got to much for them
All I can say is what a shame and they will be missed.
And I also hear that the flat/apartment will NOT be re let. So another empty room for 2 years at least.
This in its self is shameful but we can see why, not so many people to relocate when the time comes. Not thinking about people just the numbers.
Like the new P.H. No communal room, where weekly tea is served, amongst a lot of other 'group' activities, on a weekly basis. As well as a Christmas party and Birthday parties. And I did not know this but its also not going to be a Sheltered house either, due to would you believe it, Grants from the mighty Labour government. Come on. Grant for flats but no grant for Sheltered flats??? What the hell is going on here? Take away a Sheltered Home, build none sheltered flats. (screams) This is not the same (stops screaming) What a load of crock. This must be re looked into. Take away Sheltered housing from Grayshott and where can people go. Is there other sheltered housing in Grayshott the same as P.H? Not that I can think of.
I'm all for the rebuild, if it has the same features as the old one.
I asked about eco. energy and guess what the answer was. That would put 10% on the build costs. At least do it when its Built, saves money in the long run though....
Rant over
Fare well friend you shall be missed by me at least.