| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | |
| Posted by: | Peter Evans | |
| Date/Time: | 17/01/20 01:59:00 |
| It was at least interesting to see actual plans and models of what they propose to build. One great improvement is we'll get a decent pavement up that side of Bollo Lane, but we're likely to lose most of the existing trees. The most irritating feature is that they justify the height of the tallest tower down by the level crossing by comparing it with the recently built Pocket Homes block, which in turn compared themselves with the taller than promised block over in the Business Park. And so it goes on, with a row of blocks that will all be substantially taller that the new Acton Gardens buildings opposite. The mock railway arches at the southern end were intriguing, but when we assumed they'd be cafes or bars, they became a bit evasive, mentioning 'small workshops'. Maybe there's some planning thing about discouraging licensed premises, for as another visitor to the exhibition pointed out, there's not a single place on the whole of the new Acton Gardens where you can sit down and have a drink of any kind, unless you get a six pack from Sainsbury's! |