I am dismayed by the planning application for demolition of the Victorian building at 33 Glebelands Road (the old doctor’s house) to be replaced by 4 storey’s of apartments.

I have today registered my objection to this development. Mature trees would be lost, properties on Orford Road would have the privacy of their gardens and bedrooms invaded by a property that would be taller than the existing property and neighbouring Highfield Court AND the site is on a sharp bend. The increased traffic generated would add to the danger to pedestrians and motorists alike many of whom are elderly.
I have also requested a site visit by the Planning Committee – so that they can see first hand what the impact would be on the area.

This building should have been part of the local conservation area from the start, then it could have been protected, I requested this as did other local councillors, but officers insisted that this was not possible in this case. It looks like that decision will have proven to be the death knell for 33 Glebelands Road. A crying shame.