To : TWBC Planning Department.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council,
Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS.
OR :
E-MAIL :
planning.policy@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
planningcomments@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Marked for the attention of: Mr. Jonathan MacDonald, Director.
copy to :
greg@gregclark.co.uk
THE TOWN HALL COMPLEX
Royal Tunbridge Wells
We object most strongly to the Council’s proposed redevelopment plans for this wonderful Grade II complex. It highlights an architectural period of between-the-wars quality, both inside and out, which must not be lost to future generations. Designed by the then RIBA president, we are fortunate that it retains all its original art deco and art nouveau features including its lights and finishes.
The Town Hall Complex is unique in that in one town centre location it houses the council function, the 1,000 seat excellent Assembly Theatre, the central library, the high quality museum, a purpose designed art gallery, the architecturally special Adult Education Centre (also Grade II listed), and the Police Station. The loss of these vital and excellent cultural and community amenities would be devastating to the town and local community. For example, it will mean the end of the wonderful RTW Symphony Orchestra and the other art and entertainment organisations based at the Assembly Hall.
If planning consent is approved for this redevelopment it will be a far-ranging disaster
affecting everyone who lives in the town and surrounding area. This is URGENT, must be received by 30TH AUGUST.
We the undersigned strongly object to these plans :
NAME: ADDRESS
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
It surely does need keeping, as John so rightly says, it is a very period building, and slap bang in the town centre too, this must not be allowed to happen.
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