‘So don't make yourself look stupid by twisting my posts’What a charming reply. Thank you so much for that.Had you read my post without jumping in with a knee-jerk response, what I was actually saying (to Mr Iddon, I should add) was that there was no point in continuing with the ‘financial impropriety’ line; however peculiar matters may appear, there is no evidence to suggest that palms have been greased. Moreover, I have never pointed a finger, nor directly impugned the integrity of any individual - although plenty of others have. My post was intended to close down that line of discussion (albeit with tongue firmly in cheek), something you resolutely failed to recognise. Nul points to you, sir. Also, please don’t make the mistake of assuming that I’m some sort of jenny-come-lately. I have lived in this area for 50 years and have used and participated in NeighbourNet websites/forums for around 20 of those. I am extremely familiar with your posts. To remind you, the point of this thread is not about whether I, personally, object to the Morrisons site development (although my feelings are abundantly clear), but that L&Q has been reported to be having second thoughts regarding a number of sites slated for development. In case you don’t recall it, I’ll give you the quote again: -'In the light of reduced demand and increased costs, particularly for fire safety measures. L&Q are now reviewing their extensive portfolio of development sites'I found this rather interesting and thought I’d put in a word regarding a scheme which is exceptionally unpopular amongst Brentford residents. It’s a bad plan for a whole raft of reasons, not least that in the frenzied scrum to build on every last square metre of land in the area, little or no thought appears to have been given to the needs of the existing residents – and especially to the pupils and staff of St John’s Primary School. Please refer to the very beautiful, eloquent address given by the school’s headmaster a couple of years back (when Essential Living held the reins), regarding just how severely their quality of life will be impacted. I am not elderly, nor do I have issues with mobility. I can’t drive (and – obvs - don’t have a car) but can and do get on the bus to Chiswick or Shepherd’s Bush and shop for groceries (or, topically, pay a visit to the Post Office). I have the wherewithal to place an order for a supermarket home delivery, should I wish. (Although, is it not environmentally kinder to take a stroll across St Paul's Rec to the shops, rather than have a fume-belching lorry rock up outside your house?) Whichever way, many are not so fortunate. It’s these people who have been so very badly let down by this debacle – by, yes, the developers and the planners who, collectively, have not applied a modicum of common sense, vision or humanity to their decision-making processes.This is not a case of ‘not liking’ an answer you’ve provided. It’s about being dumbfounded that a bunch of educated, well-paid (incidentally - well done you!) professionals in their field should be so startlingly ignorant of the basic needs required for a community to function. If these concerns do not fall within their purview, then there is something truly rotten in the state of urban planning. So next time - please - take a moment and don’t make yourself look ‘stupid’.
Tracie Dudley Craig ● 2020d