Plans for a 16-storey building to be built in Lawrence Hill have been met with opposition by neighbours who object to another high rise in a neighbourhood already dominated by tower blocks. But the community consultation on the bid has seen a mixed response with some locals welcoming the idea of new housing.
The Barrow Road development, if approved, will see a total of 340 new homes built on what was formerly Pure Gym (Mecca Bingo before that) and a car park. The housing will include a row of townhouses, and two residential buildings - one 10-storeys, one 16-storeys.
Now, one of the neighbours has set up a campaign on social media opposing to the plan, stating that the densely-populated area does not need another high-rise building. Eve Burgsoul created a Facebook group No to another Tower Block in Lawrence Hill/Barton Hill and has organised meetings with locals and set up a petition against the scheme.
