tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post7422130832160648188..comments2024-03-13T10:28:38.211+00:00Comments on OPEN Dalston: Private developer would get a windfall benefit. Public body would get nothing.About OPEN Dalstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209133949209769082noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post-37370909032022887972012-03-27T22:18:47.621+01:002012-03-27T22:18:47.621+01:00As the editor of a news website that has been cove...As the editor of a news website that has been covering the application for a high-rise on the site next to Dalston Kingsland station, I have noticed great architectural literacy in readers’ comments.<br />Though Hackney council rejected the application, the property owner is, of course, likely to re-apply. <br />If I am correct in my belief that there is a lot of architectural expertise in Hackney, perhaps an alternative planning application could be made, one that would respect both the setting and the needs and wishes of local people.<br />This is what happened on the South Bank of London when a developer announced his intention to build Europe's tallest hotel and offices in Coin Street. Residents submitted their own people-before-profits plan. It led, after many years, to utter defeat for the Philistines.David Altheerhttp://lovingdalston.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post-74206967024637493952012-03-14T22:58:02.060+00:002012-03-14T22:58:02.060+00:00Benjamin @ 12:21 - OPEN Dalston's aims are exp...Benjamin @ 12:21 - OPEN Dalston's aims are explained on the side bar 'About OPEN Dalston'.OPEN Dalstonhttp://www.opendalston.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post-1623687432229065392012-03-14T13:50:39.748+00:002012-03-14T13:50:39.748+00:00The Railway pub on the north side of the station h...The Railway pub on the north side of the station has long since acquired rights of light to its windows, so if the station were to be developed then that would require negotiation. The point, it seems, is that Network Rail were allowing the developer to acquire something on the south side by defaultAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post-19190947164661323182012-03-14T07:21:36.987+00:002012-03-14T07:21:36.987+00:00Could OPENDalston explain in what context do they ...Could OPENDalston explain in what context do they mean they are an "environmental group"? Are they concerned with reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change?Benjaminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14932341.post-64137920148747117152012-03-13T17:59:07.780+00:002012-03-13T17:59:07.780+00:00Doesn't the existing building on the other sid...Doesn't the existing building on the other side of the station also have windows that overlook the station? And hasn't this already "compromised future development of the railway station"?Benjaminnoreply@blogger.com