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Permalink Reply by Caroline Simpson on May 31, 2016 at 7:21

Personally I do not find this horrendous.

I think that Option 1 would look fine - even slightly improve the corner by a bit of balance with the others .  Certainly the renovation of that block would be very good indeed.

But a few years ago the local Cllrs were talking about a full redevelopment and improvement of that whole large corner block.  I wonder what happened to that idea.

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Permalink Reply by pat on May 31, 2016 at 13:47

 honestly what are these people doing to our building--have just looked at designs  I don't believe it-to put a hat onto an original deco  building -and stick on an ugly topfloor--not to mention ripping out' crittal' windows why are we allowing these people to destroy our area.

You are not over reacting -- ihave just sent my objection--I'm so cross-as 35 Maidstone  is also in the firing line- 

I have also heard that the large house next to Bet fred  is to be demolished and a block of flats put up. This has been kept quiet too.

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Permalink Reply by Kathie Burke on May 31, 2016 at 14:14

Hi

I've also had a look - I think it does look weird, although I also recognise that there is some attempt to blend the new bit in with the existing Art Deco style.  I agree that of the proposals, Option 1 is probably the least offensive.  But there's no getting away from the fact that it looks like what it is, an unnecessary and awkward addition.  While I would hate for the area to become darker and more oppressive, it would make more sense to build a whole new floor all the way along (but then I would REALLY object).

It's not as bad as 35 Maidstone, but it's still a shame that they can't just tidy that whole block up a bit.  I don't think you are over-reacting, if you hate the look of it you have every right to say so.

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