Bit of news about the St George development by Kew Bridge..
The following text is from a leaflet currently being given out by members of Hounslows local community in advance of a planning application that will be put to Hounslow Council on behalf of the property developer St George on Wednesday 25th November. This is your chance if you want to save the land (and Kew Bridge Eco Village)..Does Brentford really need more luxury housing?Property developer St George will shortly be seeking planning permission for a nine-storey, 169-flat development with an underground car park.The proposed project will be sited:- next to Kew Bridge and the River Thames- near to Kew Gardens, a World Heritage Site- and it will also overshadow Strand on the Green, an area of local natural beautyLocal residents and amenity groups have pointed out that St George’s proposal shows no respect for the river and its environment, and will:- blot out the light and views of locals on the Green Dragon Lane housing co-operative- create increased pollution, traffic congestion and parking problems- destroy the natural habitat of the wild flowers and animals, including foxes and rare spiders- disturb a site of archaeological interest, as people have lived on the site since Neolithic timesIf you feel strongly about this proposed development, you can make a real difference by contacting your local councillor about it:Ruth Cadbury – 020 8583 6401 or ruth.cadbury@hounslow.gov.ukAndrew Dakers – 07788 116 159 or andrew.dakers@blueyonder.co.ukMatthew Harmer – 020 8560 7033 or matt.harmer@hounslow.gov.ukYou can also come and show your feelings, air your opinions or express your opposition at a public assembly outside the Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow on Wednesday 25th November 2009 at 7pm, followed by the council planning meeting at 7.30pm.Should you need further information, please contact: stopstgeorge@googlemail.com
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