[Brighton] HELP SAVE THE PRINCE ALBERT!!

[birthofanorange]

And then when the offices conveniently can't be filled and the application comes in to convert them for residential use?

This. ^

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

And then when the offices conveniently can't be filled and the application comes in to convert them for residential use?

You point back to the original decision stopping the usage becoming residential.

I get the argument that there is a risk the protection could be chipped away in the future, but don’t see the rationale as to why residential would be allowed and any subsequent noise complaints warranted based on the planning history that has been set out already?

N.B * Legally and impartially, I understand there is such a thing in life as malfeasance and corruption in public office

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

You point back to the original decision stopping the usage becoming residential.

I get the argument that there is a risk the protection could be chipped away in the future, but don’t see the rationale as to why residential would be allowed and any subsequent noise complaints warranted based on the planning history that has been set out already?

You just know the ultimate end game is residential use. These ****s are nothing if not persistent

 

[beorhthelm]

You just know the ultimate end game is residential use. These ****s are nothing if not persistent

we dont really know that.
maybe we should just leave the hulk of the old yard there until it collapses and takes down half the Albert?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

we dont really know that.
maybe we should just leave the hulk of the old yard there until it collapses and takes down half the Albert?

Post #140 spells out the game plan

 

[Triggaaar]

This looks like a positive result. Much better than a block of flats. The music can go on and the owners of the property don't lose out either.

It just seems sensible. Operating ours up until 8pm, at which point the music can continue. I saw some good bands there at the weekend.

 

[Triggaaar]

Plus a big ugly block of offices next to an old pub.

Because the current building is so attractive?

 

[Triggaaar]

Just spent a very pleasant afternoon in the Albert supping Estrella Galicia in the snug and sheltering from a downpour. Mood dampened by breaking news that the vile grasping ****s next door get to do their shitty little property development despite universal opposition by the community. Anyone else smell fish? ****s

No. I can't see what the problem is with the development?

 

[Triggaaar]

And then when the offices conveniently can't be filled and the application comes in to convert them for residential use?

Then everyone object. At the same time, we can offer to buy the premises. Pretty sure they'll be fillable at the right price.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

No. I can't see what the problem is with the development?

Just their end game - which is residential development

 

[The Clamp]

Because the current building is so attractive

Don’t worry, Trig. I’ve already rowed back on my comment

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

You just know the ultimate end game is residential use. These ****s are nothing if not persistent

Can’t rule it out, sadly there’s often an agenda.

Had wondered how robust the wording is on the appeal being granted for future change of usage viability (probably silent)

 

[Hugo Rune]

You just know the ultimate end game is residential use. These ****s are nothing if not persistent

FFS no wonder we can’t get anything built in this ****ing country!

Why does there always have to be a conspiracy theory?

The designs of the offices don’t lend themselves to residential use. The cost of conversion would be astronomical. It’s not going to happen!

 

[Triggaaar]

Just their end game - which is residential development

Says who?

 

[BN9 BHA]

I went on Google Street View to remind myself how minging the current building is, but I got distracted when I found a child who clocked the Google vehicle, and then ran after it giving it the finger. Ha ha!View attachment 195831

Trainee soap dodger

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

FFS no wonder we can’t get anything built in this ****ing country!

Why does there always have to be a conspiracy theory?

The designs of the offices don’t lend themselves to residential use. The cost of conversion would be astronomical. It’s not going to happen!

They've already had about three cracks at trying to make it residential use. They'll try again. Or sell the site on to somebody with more muscle to make it happen

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Says who?

Maybe you need a history lesson

 

[Weststander]

Just as long as there are no new restrictions on the venue, ever, I’m not angry about this. For now, is that the case?

 

[beorhthelm]

They've already had about three cracks at trying to make it residential use. They'll try again. Or sell the site on to somebody with more muscle to make it happen

have they? just been looking up on planning and there's 3 applications: the original build a 4 storey commercial, create a food market and amendment to that.
the building is up for sale for £1.5m, their endgame is to sell, with planning makes that easier, more valuable, or both.

seems to me the community could form a company raise some money, buy it and control future use. being in a conservation area, adjacent to a Grade II building so it's pretty unlikely to get change of use to residental.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Just as long as there are no new restrictions on the venue, ever, I’m not angry about this. For now, is that the case?

All the restrictions are on the proposed business premises next door.

Soundproofing along with not being able to operate after 8pm.