The neighbours surrounding the Old Observer building are concerned about the public awareness of the proposal to built five new floors on top of it.
Flint Development Group unveiled revised plans to provide accommodation for 230 students, an art-house cinema and a shop/restaurant at Cambridge Road site in December.
But after planning notices were sent out on Friday (February 5), some residents are worried not enough people who will be affected by the proposal know about it.
“We’re not opposed to the idea of student accommodation itself, it’s just a gross over-development as it’s too high,” he said.
“Everyone thinks its going to be a community asset but the bulk of the development is the student housing and I don’t think enough people realise.
“So few people know about it when it will be a huge blot on our landscape.”
There have only been four public comments on the application, with three negative and all concerned about the height of the proposal.
The notice says the deadline for comments is in 21 days, so February 26.
To view the application visit: www.hastings.gov.uk/planning.
Read more: http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/concern-over-old-observer-building-proposal-awareness-1-7204040#ixzz3zgFYrZ4E
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