There’s a new planning notice up at the moment, giving details of changes the builders would like to make to the wall on Newland Road. Apparently structural problems mean these changes are needed, but the plan also involves lowering the wall to allow light in to the windows of the new house.

Overall the wall changes look reasonable, but the elevation shows quite how tall the new houses are going to be further up the hill – and also how they don’t appear to match the style of houses they adjoin. Like other new-build dwellings nearby, the brick is new and the windows are mean. I’m disappointed.

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