So bit by bit we are losing small business units. Commerce road is no longer for it's name - commerce.We cannot all work for GSK or at TVU or whatever it's called this month!It should be noted that several more recent local hi- rise developments have proved unsuitable for families and most are let. No community has developed as so many are short term company placements and, eye raisingly, more than a few are rented pads for mistresses of wealthy city men - With a few superinjunctions too, I hear!That aside, a town cannot function without space for businesses of all sizes and variety. Brentford is an industrial town still with the infrastructure for such.Whilst industry has evolved, the space is here, the use may change.We cannot keep allowing developers to push for fast buck inferior dwellings dressed up to look smart simply to make money, without full consideration for what to do for the quality of life for all. Schools, health, sewerage, water, and all other services are stretched to the limit already. Small older properties are way above their true values because they are still better to live in than much of the new stock. Try living in the riverside flats where you can hear the activities of not just your neighbours, but their neighbours!!THe very most the Reynard site should be is a housing development mirroring the houses in the vicinity - ordinary Family houses 2, 3 & 4 bed with no more than 3 floors, gardens and adequate parking. Good for the district, good for those who will live there but not good for the greedy profit ridden developers who no doubt have already been greasing the palms of the usual suspects.
Michael Brandt ● 5618d