English Heritage has written a supportive letter to Brighton and Hove City Council about the proposed King Alfred development and, in particular, believes it won't be too big for the site.
Implicit in its support is the fact no heritage assets in Hove are likely to suffer diminution.
This has been the belief of Hove Up from the start. Despite the poor images of the scheme, detailed study of the planning application should reassure most competent professionals in the field that:
* The site is a resource capable of taking the proposed development;
* The site and its environs needs a fundamental uplift;
* There is little in the way of heritage assets near the site and what there is will not be harmed;
* There is much to be gained from a world-class design of the sort potentially on offer.
No doubt English Heritage was shown better images than have been publicly available up to now.
Can we see the latest images to whet our appetites and to quell the doubters? It's time this scheme was visually promoted.
To join Hove Up, email me at hove@citydesigner.com or call me on 07770 608024.
-Richard Coleman convener, Hove Up
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