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Committee members who attended a public meeting on 17 December 2007 regarding the Skerne Road Power Station project had been greatly cheered by the suggestions for the development put forward by a newly appointed architect. Instead of the 16 storey monstrosity which had been the subject of discussions heretofore, a much more acceptable scheme half the maximum height of the old scheme was mooted.
Alas, we heaved a sigh of relief too soon. The chairman has now received notice from the Royal Borough that the developers, NHP Leisure Developments Ltd, have appealed against the refusal of permission for their original scheme and asked for an enquiry
Watch this space for developments.
The Tesco at Tolworth project was the subject of a workshop on 12 December 2007. Several block plans with alternative outlines were presented and there was a surprising unanimity about the preferred solution. Positive progress seems possible - but caution is advisable. Look at what has just happened regarding the Power-station site.
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Jennifer Butterworth
Chairman