Object

Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD

Representation ID: 31455

Received: 17/10/2016

Respondent: Mrs Veronica Bennett

Representation Summary:

Why has the Barclays Bank site been identified as "a potential future opportunity for redevelopment"? The building may lack aesthetic appeal but it has an important asset - it is the only bank north of the river with a dedicated car park which customers such as the infirm and disabled and from as far afield as Milton can use. Take away the car park and personal banking for some will became an impossibility.

Full text:

1. The removal of the gyratory and the changes in road layout could impact negatively on the Citi8 bus route which at the moment uses the gyratory between Victoria Avenue and Victoria Road. If the new road layout causes greater delays to the Citi8 it is likely to be rerouted along Gilbert Road and one third of Histon Road and the whole of Victoria Road will lose their only bus service.

2. Why has the Barclays Bank site been identified as "a potential future opportunity for redevelopment"? The building may lack aesthetic appeal but it has an important asset - it is the only bank north of the river with a dedicated car park which customers such as the infirm and disabled and from as far afield as Milton can use. Take away the car park and personal banking for some will became an impossibility.

3. How many pedestrian and cyclist casualties have there been on the gyratory since it was created fifty years ago? This is surely the test that should be used in deciding whether it is dangerous and should be replaced. Perceptions of safety or danger are not good indicators as these are personal to the individual and will vary from person to person.