Topic ID 3571
I've just noticed that they've put the first artists impression up on the green hoardings by the canal. I hadn't realised, but the development is focused on four-storey blocks of flats that run right against the canal path. Just goes to show what happens when you're not paying attention. I think I thought they'd just 'infill' the land between the river and Mead Lane, not dominate the waterfront with another take on the 'Riviere' complex. Oh well. [:(]
Reply ID 52118
I can't believe that blocks of flats of this height are still being built. I grew up on 2 council estates where the blocks of flats were 4-6 storeys high. After a few years everyone hated living in them. Most of my mates' parents engineered a move away in one form or another (we managed a swap for a 3 bed mid-terraced house with a 100ft garden!). The buildings are imposing and the only positive thing you can say about them is that they are functional (to a degree).
Reply ID 52143
Aren't they called "Apartments" to make them sound more posh??
Reply ID 52163
Question is, who's going to buy them?
Reply ID 52169
[IMG]http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4951/westonji8.jpg[/IMG] And the new 6 inch wide path provides for plenty of tightrope fun. Of course it's probably a perspective thing ;-)
Reply ID 52173
They'll have a lovely view of the Dicker Mill industrial estate!
Reply ID 52176
quote:Lots of buy to let investors who still have money to spend. They will probably all get rented out to Tesco executives like the last lot
Originally posted by aubend
Question is, who's going to buy them?
Reply ID 52190
quote:Not all of them. The ones in the back corner will have their view of Dicker Mill obstructed....by the big electricity sub station on the river side [:)]
Originally posted by Steve
They'll have a lovely view of the Dicker Mill industrial estate!
Reply ID 52194
It's a shame that poor old Simon is no longer in this world. His music from his house boats would have been quite entertaining.[:)]
Reply ID 52196
quote:Tesco executives?
Originally posted by Kitty Katquote:Lots of buy to let investors who still have money to spend. They will probably all get rented out to Tesco executives like the last lot
Originally posted by aubend
Question is, who's going to buy them?
Reply ID 52199
I am sooo cross to see the removal of all the shrubs and trees next to the path. It might be nice for the lower floor residents view but about everyone else who uses the path ? The wildlife will be displaced (kingfishers), the fisherman will have no shade to hide etc...the whole feel of the riverside will be changed, it will be like a major city centre riverside development not a small county town.
Reply ID 52202
quote:Absolutely. It's horrible. What's to stop them building these things all the way along? Quite a few industrial units are empty I've noticed along there.
Originally posted by Frenchie
I am sooo cross to see the removal of all the shrubs and trees next to the path. It might be nice for the lower floor residents view but about everyone else who uses the path ? The wildlife will be displaced (kingfishers), the fisherman will have no shade to hide etc...the whole feel of the riverside will be changed, it will be like a major city centre riverside development not a small county town.
Reply ID 52203
True - Its appalling that planning permission was given without stipulating that the first 10 yards from the bank be left alone.
Reply ID 52204
This is the same development as discussed at... http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=2159 The old industrial units are going to be homes as well.
Reply ID 52205
quote:I see. Bought by blood sucking toads for blood sucking toads. Jolly good.
Originally posted by Kitty Katquote:Lots of buy to let investors who still have money to spend. They will probably all get rented out to Tesco executives like the last lot
Originally posted by aubend
Question is, who's going to buy them?
Reply ID 52209
Where better for toads to live, than by the river [:D]
Reply ID 52211
quote:Under a stone! [:)]
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
Where better for toads to live, than by the river [:D]
Reply ID 52451
Ooooh, I've been quoted in the press! http://www.herald24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestEHH&itemid=WEED15%20May%202008%2009%3A58%3A15%3A423
Reply ID 52454
Well done John! I love the 'an online forum' bit. The forum that dare not speak its name lest you find out something without having to buy a paper.
Reply ID 52457
quote:Oooh me too [:D]
Originally posted by JohnSmith
Ooooh, I've been quoted in the press! http://www.herald24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestEHH&itemid=WEED15%20May%202008%2009%3A58%3A15%3A423
Reply ID 52463
"East Herts District Council confirmed that it would be powerless to prevent buy-to-let investors hovering up the properties." I didn't realise they were built on thin air. Bit like the housing bubble really...
Reply ID 54561
I am concerned about lack of banks men at Weston Homes Site as I have had 2 near misses by lorries turning right out of here. Has anyone else encounterd this hazard ?
Reply ID 54970
quote:And the bin yard on the other side! I live on Marshgate Drive and the builders are making my life hell with their noise, dust and dirt. They spread mud along Mead Lane, which they don't clear up. They have erected barricades all around the site which make turning right into Dicker Mill and crossing Mead Lane (on Foot) extremely hazardous. They leave noisy plant running all night. They have helped themselves to the footpath, three of our residents parking bays and half of Spencer Street, which they dug up and didn't make good properly. They have displaced the bats that used to roost in the old buildings. If this is what "Consiserate Constructors" do I'd hate to see what inconsiderate ones do.
They'll have a lovely view of the Dicker Mill industrial estate!
Reply ID 54971
quote:Do they actually have the "Considerate Constructors" logos displayed? If so, then it might be worth making a complaint to them http://www.considerateconstructorsscheme.org.uk/htm-affected/index.html
Originally posted by Dillinquent If this is what "Consiserate Constructors" do I'd hate to see what inconsiderate ones do.
Reply ID 54972
quote:Yes they do. I have 'phoned a couple of times. Thanks for the link, I'll try that.
Do they actually have the "Considerate Constructors" logos displayed? If so, then it might be worth making a complaint to them
Reply ID 54975
quote:This will all be covered by conditions contained in their planning approval. Have a word with the Enforecment Office at the District Council on 01279 655261.
Originally posted by Dillinquentquote:Yes they do. I have 'phoned a couple of times. Thanks for the link, I'll try that.
Do they actually have the "Considerate Constructors" logos displayed? If so, then it might be worth making a complaint to them
Reply ID 57829
I notice they've closed down the sales office and reduced the development to 91 homes (was 130).
Reply ID 57834
I know the site office was open just for 2 weeks to gather initial deposits. A friend put a deposit down and said many flats had already been reserved by the time he got there on day 3.
Reply ID 70253
Just celebrating the removal of the crane - the freeview works consistently and I can resume listening to DAB radio - the only downside is looking at the eyesore called the Meads.
Reply ID 70254
quote:And then there's the eyesores that are the view. The north side overlooks Dicker Mill Industrial Estate and the south side overlooks the skip yard. Great. The development itself looks like a couple of aircraft hangars converted into offices.
Originally posted by Athome
Just celebrating the removal of the crane - the freeview works consistently and I can resume listening to DAB radio - the only downside is looking at the eyesore called the Meads.
quote:I should correct myself here. The number of homes IS 130, but 39 of them are housing association properties. The 91 are those being sold by Weston.
Originally posted by Steve
I notice they've closed down the sales office and reduced the development to 91 homes (was 130).
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