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SAVE THE QUEENSBURY- DEMOLITION OF QUEENSBURY PUB AND DEVELOPMENT OF BLOCK OF FLATS

We the undersigned petition the council to Reject the proposed planning applications Nos: 12/2373 and 12/2374 OF 3rd October 2012 by Fairview New Homes Limited to create a new 2-10 storey building with 56 flats and basement car park.

THIS IS ON THE GROUNDS THAT:
• THE SCHEME COMPRISES OVER-DEVELOPMENT WITH AN EXCESSIVE RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT ON THE SITE OF A HISTORICAL HERITAGE BUILDING WHICH ENHANCES THE VISUAL ASPECT OF WALM LANE AND PROVIDES A “SENSE OF PLACE” IN THE HIGH STREET ENVIRONMENT.
WE DEPLORE:
• THE RESULTANT LOSS OF AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY AMENITY IN THE FORM OF THE QUEENSBURY PUBLIC HOUSE, RESTAURANT AND DELICATESSAN BEING ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN WILLESDEN GREEN PROVIDING A QUALITY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AGES (AND PARTICULARLY FAMILIES) TO MEET AND ENJOY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

• THE RESULTANT LOSS OF AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY AMENITY IN THE FORM OF PARENT AND BABY AND TODDLER DROP-IN GROUPS AND CLASSES PROVIDED IN THE QUEENSBURY PUBLIC HOUSE WHICH IS OF INESTIMABLE VALUE TO YOUNG FAMILIES IN THE AREA (PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE FAMILIES) GIVING THEM A SUPPORT NETWORK THROUGH SUCH FACILITIES.

Started by: Sharmine Chowdhury-Tse

This ePetition ran from 19/10/2012 to 19/01/2013 and has now finished.

601 people signed this ePetition.

 

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