Renaissance Retirement finally backed down and the plans for that monstrous block are officially dead. We beat these greedy developers by refusing to let them trample our neighborhood plan. Keep your eyes open because we need to make sure they do not try this again.
November 15, 2017
Final supporters
AHA- Affordable Housing in Arundel
Invites your support to preserve Arundel.
In December 2016 'Renaissance Retirement' presented plans to build a complex of 49 luxury retirement flats in Fitzalan Road, rising approximately 15m in height and stretching about 90m in length. It is set only about 2m from the highway and has minimal landscaping around it. In August 2017 they submitted an almost identical scheme for 45 flats;
Many people object to this scheme and the current principle objections are:
Arundel's Neighbourhood Plan for 2014-19: supported by residents and the Town Council, it allows for 24 units on the site of which 30% should be affordable;
Impact on neighbours: the block will tower twice the height of neighbouring housing (in Queens Lane and Fitzalan Road), block light to houses and gardens, restrict views, and create an overbearing and oppressive loss of privacy and amenity;
Views from Arundel Conservation Area: the block will be highly visible and obstruct important views into and out of the Arundel Conservation Area. These views are protected pursuant to Area Policy 3 of the Arun District Council Local Plan;
Light and noise pollution: over 40 windows, 59 doors and 15 balconies are planned to face northwards, overlooking neighbours and facing towards the Conservation Area;
Insufficient Car parking: 34 car-park spaces are proposed for 45 luxury flats. Taking into account visiting family and staff such as cleaners, carers and maintenance people, there will be an overspill into the overcrowded surrounding streets;
Building too many units on the flood plain in proximity to a major drain: the site is identified by the Environment Agency as an area of high risk;
Demolition of Victorian buildings: the proposal includes the demolition of one of the few remaining Victorian industrial buildings relevant to Arundel’s industrial past; and,
Retirement housing: Five retirement blocks already exist within Arundel (with vacancies). AHA supports the construction of up to 24 cottages with private gardens and parking, sympathetically designed using quality materials. Up to 30% of the homes should be lower cost housing for younger families, which are so vital for the town’s future.
If you share one or more of the above concerns or wish to add further observations or would like to help this campaign, please sign this online petition and make objections directly to Arun District Council (http://www.arun.gov.uk/weekly-lists) by entering planning reference AB/77/17/PL; or contact AHA directly:
John Munro - Flat 11, Westbury Lodge, Queens lane, Arundel, BN18 9RZ
Adrian Burrows - Riverside House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Arundel, BN18 9JS
[email protected] / 07957 209107
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 28, 2017
August 12, 2017
Renaissance Retirement clearly thought they could steamroll us with their luxury disaster but this surge of support proves them dead wrong. Our momentum is forcing them to see that Arundel will not be intimidated by their greedy and oppressive building plans.
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2017
146 Comments
As a close resident to the site, whilst I accept some development is inevitable the scale of this proposal is wrong, from the traffic congestion it will bring to the inevitable pollution. What is the purpose of the neighbourhood plan if we ignore it?
Arundel is one of my most favourite places to visit because of its beauty and history. The view from the train station is stunning. It would be sacrilege to blight this fabulous view of the castle and cathedral with what seems like an over high and out of place roofscape.
As architect for the recent redevelopment of the 'Bevin & Bevin' site I understand the importance of retaining existing buildings and respecting the historic townscape. This application does neither and should not be allowed.
Over development of this site with unsuitable property - what Arundel really needs is affordable, reasonable sized housing for residents and their relatives - all ages! Let's stop putting retired people in these 'prison like' structures and integrate them with all age groups.
Arundel has a population of under 4000 we do not need any more retirement accommodation as we already have 5 blocks of retirement flats. 5/6 retirement bungalows and a home for those who need more care. What is needed is affordable one/two bedroom flats and houses.
Arundel is already turning into a retirement town, as a young family with a child under 2 im desperate to see more young families come to the area. We need affordable housing for families to attract them to the area, not more retirement homes bringing more old people to the area!
The building of starter homes is what is needed in Arundel not more homes for the elderly.
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Renaissance Retirement finally backed down and the plans for that monstrous block are officially dead. We beat these greedy developers by refusing to let them trample our neighborhood plan. Keep your eyes open because we need to make sure they do not try this again.
November 15, 2017
Final supporters
AHA- Affordable Housing in Arundel
Invites your support to preserve Arundel.
In December 2016 'Renaissance Retirement' presented plans to build a complex of 49 luxury retirement flats in Fitzalan Road, rising approximately 15m in height and stretching about 90m in length. It is set only about 2m from the highway and has minimal landscaping around it. In August 2017 they submitted an almost identical scheme for 45 flats;
Many people object to this scheme and the current principle objections are:
Arundel's Neighbourhood Plan for 2014-19: supported by residents and the Town Council, it allows for 24 units on the site of which 30% should be affordable;
Impact on neighbours: the block will tower twice the height of neighbouring housing (in Queens Lane and Fitzalan Road), block light to houses and gardens, restrict views, and create an overbearing and oppressive loss of privacy and amenity;
Views from Arundel Conservation Area: the block will be highly visible and obstruct important views into and out of the Arundel Conservation Area. These views are protected pursuant to Area Policy 3 of the Arun District Council Local Plan;
Light and noise pollution: over 40 windows, 59 doors and 15 balconies are planned to face northwards, overlooking neighbours and facing towards the Conservation Area;
Insufficient Car parking: 34 car-park spaces are proposed for 45 luxury flats. Taking into account visiting family and staff such as cleaners, carers and maintenance people, there will be an overspill into the overcrowded surrounding streets;
Building too many units on the flood plain in proximity to a major drain: the site is identified by the Environment Agency as an area of high risk;
Demolition of Victorian buildings: the proposal includes the demolition of one of the few remaining Victorian industrial buildings relevant to Arundel’s industrial past; and,
Retirement housing: Five retirement blocks already exist within Arundel (with vacancies). AHA supports the construction of up to 24 cottages with private gardens and parking, sympathetically designed using quality materials. Up to 30% of the homes should be lower cost housing for younger families, which are so vital for the town’s future.
If you share one or more of the above concerns or wish to add further observations or would like to help this campaign, please sign this online petition and make objections directly to Arun District Council (http://www.arun.gov.uk/weekly-lists) by entering planning reference AB/77/17/PL; or contact AHA directly:
John Munro - Flat 11, Westbury Lodge, Queens lane, Arundel, BN18 9RZ
Adrian Burrows - Riverside House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Arundel, BN18 9JS
[email protected] / 07957 209107
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 28, 2017
August 12, 2017
Renaissance Retirement clearly thought they could steamroll us with their luxury disaster but this surge of support proves them dead wrong. Our momentum is forcing them to see that Arundel will not be intimidated by their greedy and oppressive building plans.
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2017
146 Comments
I object to the proposed development due to (a) increased flood risk (b) increased traffic on already hazardous road (Queens Lane has had at least 4 RTCs in the past 3 years), and the fact that we don’t need more retirement housing but badly need affordable housing.
As a close resident to the site, whilst I accept some development is inevitable the scale of this proposal is wrong, from the traffic congestion it will bring to the inevitable pollution. What is the purpose of the neighbourhood plan if we ignore it?
Arundel is one of my most favourite places to visit because of its beauty and history. The view from the train station is stunning. It would be sacrilege to blight this fabulous view of the castle and cathedral with what seems like an over high and out of place roofscape.
As architect for the recent redevelopment of the 'Bevin & Bevin' site I understand the importance of retaining existing buildings and respecting the historic townscape. This application does neither and should not be allowed.
Over development of this site with unsuitable property - what Arundel really needs is affordable, reasonable sized housing for residents and their relatives - all ages! Let's stop putting retired people in these 'prison like' structures and integrate them with all age groups.
Arundel has a population of under 4000 we do not need any more retirement accommodation as we already have 5 blocks of retirement flats. 5/6 retirement bungalows and a home for those who need more care. What is needed is affordable one/two bedroom flats and houses.
Arundel is already turning into a retirement town, as a young family with a child under 2 im desperate to see more young families come to the area. We need affordable housing for families to attract them to the area, not more retirement homes bringing more old people to the area!
The building of starter homes is what is needed in Arundel not more homes for the elderly.
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I object to the proposed development due to (a) increased flood risk (b) increased traffic on already hazardous road (Queens Lane has had at least 4 RTCs in the past 3 years), and the fact that we don’t need more retirement housing but badly need affordable housing.