Hopefully it won't happen. The application still needs mayoral approval, and can be 'called-in' by the Secretary of State. Historic England (the government's expert national advisor on the historic environment) has objected to the development in the strongest possible terms. To support Save Ealing's Centre, the Ealing Civic Society, conservation area panels, residents' associations and many individuals who are fighting to stop this awful development, please email the Secretary of State via npcu@communities.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference LB Ealing P/2015/3479Keep up to date on:www.saveealingscentre.comThe problem in Ealing appears to be that the planning department is part of the 'Regeneration' directorate. Regeneration appears to trump planning concerns - and the views of residents. The question I'm always asked (obviously rhetorically!) is "who are the planning department/Labour controlled council working for - us, or property developers?" I wonder if senior council figures will give the ethics of this any thought when 'representing' Ealing at the international property show MIPIM in Cannes in a week or so. Costs met by a consortium of developers, including the applicants for this site...
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