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Controversial housing scheme being reconsidered despite approval
['Fintan Mcguinness']
Watford Observer | News
The borough council’s planning committee previously voted to allow Anchor Homes’ redevelopment of the Kytes Drive estate, Garston, which would see 56 bungalows knocked down for 63 houses and a 71-apartment retirement home.
Following that decision in March, 26 more public objections came in and the plan has now been placed on a committee meeting's agenda next Tuesday (September 30).
It comes amid questions over the initial decision’s legality in terms of listed buildings and equalities legislation.
Existing bungalows at the site(Image: PRP / Watford Borough Council)Mr Graham feels the updated report does not give “enough weight to the negative aspects”, particularly the impact of demolishing existing homes instead of upgrading them so that residents would not have to move.
It also detailed how it will make sure residents' needs are met by the new properties, how it would limit disruption by moving residents on a phased basis to avoid temporary housing, and addressed several other “planning and procedural matters”.
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