They say 'enough is enough'
The plans have prompted a wave of protest from locals, including dozens from those living in the neighbouring Whitehall Waterfront building and the West Point flats on the other side of the car park.
She said the small gap between her home and the new blocks, “will create a narrow little alley that will feel dark and deserted at night”. A new multi-storey car park could be built as part of the plans, but it’s feared that will be overwhelmed by the influx of people new offices and apartments will bring.
Selim Irez said he was particularly concerned about the difficulties emergency vehicles could have accessing the area. In response, a spokesperson for Town Centre Securities, the developer proposing to build the offices and the multi-storey car park, said: “The Whitehall Riverside site which is currently used as a temporary surface car park has long been proposed for redevelopment with various masterplans consented over the years.
The company added: “The proposed masterplan includes a new, landscaped riverside green which will be a significant enhancement for the benefit of all existing residents and the wider community.
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