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Comments: |
I am writing on behalf of the Horsham
Society to object to this application and to
say that the latest plans do not change our
view that it should be refused. Our
principal objections are: - the building is
still far too institutional in appearance. -
the height of the building is too great and
therefore far too imposing on the
surroundings and should be reduced by one
storey - a maximum of five storeys high. -
the general building design is too angular
and the elevations require softening to
enable the building to blend in with the
surroundings. - the elevation overlooking
Worthing Road is too severe and requires the
floors to be stepped away from the road, to
soften the appearance. - the canted detail
to the elevation overlooking Worthing Road
is inappropriate and more akin to a detail
used on a commercial building. - inspection
of the site plans indicate that the building
is sited too close to Worthing Road and the
River Arun. - the elevation overlooking the
River Arun does not seem appropriate is it
seems closely related to a hotel block,
which could be found in Spain. - materials
used on the elevations need reviewing.
Whilst there seems to be a greater use of
brick, which is good, the extent of render
etc should be reviewed. All in all a
complete rethink is needed to produce a
building that is acceptable and sits
comfortably in the surroundings. John Steele
Secretary, Planning Sub Committee |
