I have a number of concerns about the proposed development, but these could be addressed in ways explained in this response. believe that this could be a wonderful opportunity for the proposed development to reflect the Regency legacy of many of the properties in the immediate area, many of which are Grade 2 listed. I live in Maids Causeway and our house backs onto Salmon Lane, a narrow road serving the garages of the Maids Causeway houses.

I would become more supportive of the proposals if the residential development was sympathetic to the regency style of many of the houses and also if Salmon Lane was not used for access to such new properties. Salmon Lane should retain its current style and charm and not be widened to allow further vehicular access, so access to any new dwellings should be via the Grafton Centre not Salmon Lane.

The new development adjacent to Salmon Lane should not be greater than two storeys, as any higher development would overlook many of the gardens at the bottom of the lane and would also interfere with light.