I am delighted to report that the proposed Planning Application to demolish the victorian building at 33 Glebelands Road has been withdrawn.

Along with about 40 other residents I had opposed this development on the grounds of overdevelopment. The plans had proposed biulding 14 apartments on the site and a car park which would have seen the removal of protected trees as well.

I understand the application was withdrawn following concerns raised by the Planning Department about the height and scale of the building, tree removal and Highways concerns about the proposed access to the development.

I just hope that the developers go back to the drawing board and try and come up with something that would see this marvellous building in a popular area being preserved instead of being demolished. Buildings like this need to be preserved but more importantly utilised, the worst thing that could happen now is for the biulding to remain empty for many more years.

Well done to all who opposed this plan, however we must remain vigilant against further innapropriate proposed developments.