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West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead
have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. The only entrance to the narrow site is on West End Lane, between the LU and LO station entrances. The Bing views haven't been updated, which lets us see what the site looked like before the redevelopment; it looks it was a garage and some van parking: https://binged.it/2ij5NOV Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 The development will have four retailers on the little square facing West End Lane and six office units, but the other seven buildings crammed in behind are all flats, 198 of them. Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! For anyone who's tempted, prices range from about half a million for a studio flat, to two million quid for a three bedroom unit. |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
Richard J. wrote:
wrote on 22 Dec 2016 at 14:59 ... On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". For 'inspired' read 'constrained'. Yes, that would be the English translation from Estate Agentese. Why on earth name such a linear development as a Square? I suppose it sounds better than West Hampstead Strip/Sliver/Thorn? There will be a little square at the base of the triangle, at the entrance to the long, thin site. As far as I can tell, it will be the only open space in the site. The apartment blocks beyond it are built in close proximity to each other, so they're bound to be overlooked by the flats in the next domino. Although the entrance is very close to the three stations, it will actually be a bit of a hike to the last block, built at the apex of the long, thin triangle, close to where the six LU and Chiltern tracks cross over the NLL. |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote:
On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
e27002 aurora wrote on 23 Dec 2016 at 10:29 ...
On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. You can hardly blame Sadiq Khan (elected May 2016) for not blocking a development that has been under way for more than two years. -- Richard J. (to email me, swap 'uk' and 'yon' in address) |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On 23/12/2016 10:40, Richard J. wrote:
e27002 aurora wrote on 23 Dec 2016 at 10:29 ... On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. You can hardly blame Sadiq Khan (elected May 2016) for not blocking a development that has been under way for more than two years. I thought he was referring to Boris. -- Graeme Wall This account not read. |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:53:48 +0000, Graeme Wall
wrote: On 23/12/2016 10:40, Richard J. wrote: e27002 aurora wrote on 23 Dec 2016 at 10:29 ... On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. You can hardly blame Sadiq Khan (elected May 2016) for not blocking a development that has been under way for more than two years. I thought he was referring to Boris. I doubt it, as how could Boris have made threats to a non-existent president-elect back in April? |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:40:10 +0000, "Richard J."
wrote: e27002 aurora wrote on 23 Dec 2016 at 10:29 ... On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. You can hardly blame Sadiq Khan (elected May 2016) for not blocking a development that has been under way for more than two years. That's certainly true, but in any case, I can't see why a sane London mayor would want to slow down, and reduce the capacity, of the Chiltern line. Doing so would hurt every Chiltern line passenger, while attracting very few new passengers. The TOC's finances would also be damaged. Even if we had a mayor bonkers enough to want to do so, Chiltern and the DfT certainly wouldn't agree to the plan. And who would fund an expensive project that has no benefits? |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:40:10 +0000, "Richard J."
wrote: e27002 aurora wrote on 23 Dec 2016 at 10:29 ... On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:59:49 +0000, wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:26:42 +0000, Recliner wrote: People who use the Chiltern, LU or LO lines through West Hampstead have probably noticed a thicket of new buildings rising in the thin triangular sliver of land between the LU and LO tracks. Google is more up to date, and shows the construction underway: https://goo.gl/maps/eV5UiSkgQ1A2 And here are my pictures from this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/reclin...57674337762883 Reflecting the unmentioned adjacent railway lines, "the windows will be triple gazed with specialist anti-vibration plates on the foundation of the buildings. These are new and specialist building techniques that will ensure minimal noise when the doors and windows are closed. All flats will have comfort cooling which can be adjusted above and below the ambient temperature". From: http://www.paramount-properties.co.u...ead-square-faq This is what the developer has to say: http://www.westhampsteadsquare.com/about Note the absence of any mention of the railway lines that enclose the narrow, triangular site. It sounds positively bucolic! I suppose you have to do your own research after reading the line "The design is inspired by the linear patterns of the rail lines at West Hampstead stations ". I suspect they have sold as fast as they can build them to people who don't have the need to keep a car themselves nearby and the proximity of the stations will be advantageous to those who like the public transport network that London offers that means people don't have to. Intrigued by this line "But this typically English corner of London " , is this a veiled admission than some parts of London have become so overwhelmed by incomers that they no longer look part of an English City or even a thinly disguised "Foreigners, we can't stop you but we would rather you didn't consider moving here." IMHO it would have been better to have moved the Jubilee Line platforms to the west of West End Lane and added Chiltern platforms. Then the new development could, and should, have incorporated the entrance to a new interchange station. London's county "mayor" has time to make threats to a foreign president elect, but precious little to bother with local affairs of value. You can hardly blame Sadiq Khan (elected May 2016) for not blocking a development that has been under way for more than two years. I can blame the office. It should never have been created in the first place. The whole London structure is anti-competitive, and designed for petty people with political ambitions. |
West Hampstead SQ -- ideal for transpotters
On 2016\12\23 12:26, Recliner wrote:
And who would fund an expensive project that has no benefits? The Labour Party? |
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