My understanding is that Roz must live near the Horniman because her children go to Fairlawn school. I only know this because Roz has recently posted so. I appreciate that Roz is not objecting this time but I don't see how one could formally object to something if you don't live in the area affected but perhaps I am wrong on this.

I think it's a great development and I think it harsh to imply that the developer is not mindful of public opinion. He's a successful artist that flies the flag for Forest Hill and (with others) puts us on the map so I don't see how he could not be mindful of what locals think. Clearly he's an astute business man too and as far as I can see there’s nothing wrong with 'being commercial' if things are carried out in consultation. It's surely because the developer is commercially minded that he makes enough money to re-invest in the area. Considering the damning critique he got last time (by some people), I'm surprised he didn't go and spend his money elsewhere (which would have been a great shame for FH).

I hope the development goes ahead because the south side of the tracks could do some re-generation and I hope it kicks starts some general smartening up of the immediate area. And for the record, I do live in the area affected (confirmed by a letter in the post!).