UPDATE!
Despite the developer bringing forward an alternative proposal for redevelopment of the Kennet Centre, they have decided to take this rejected application to the appeals court.
Personally I find this very disappointing and will look to provide any assistance I can to ensure the appeal looks at all the relevant facts.
Why did I vote against the Eagle quarter development at
District Planning
1)
Parking was a major issue from what I saw
presented. A lot of maybes about how
people live were used to say why it would work. That was to big a risk
to take
2)
No affordable housing – Given the proposal was
for 427 homes and they were all to be flats, then zero affordable homes made no sense.
3)
Height. The heights and associated massing would
fundamentally change the town. It did not comply with the latest NPPF and
associated Model Design Code
4)
Lack of community and personal space. The amount
being offered was far below the required standards.
On balance the negatives outweighed the benefits offered
which were speculative not guaranteed.