Portchester Branch Labour Party has objected to part of a plan to re-develop the Trafalgar Wharf site in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth.
In the objection to Portsmouth City Council, Portchester Branch said:
“Although we support the redevelopment of this site and agree with residential and retail provision we object to the inclusion of the proposed 10 storey building. We believe that even though the plan has been amended to reduce the 12 storey building to 10 stories it would still be too high and out of character with the surrounding area. There is no other structure of this proposed height in either Paulsgrove or Portchester. This building would not be in keeping with the current street scene.
We also object on the grounds that the proposed 10 storey building would destroy the view of Portchester Castle which is an ancient monument. This proposed 10 storey building would be higher than the Castle and dominate the skyline. It would have a detrimental effect on the surrounding historic site and residential area.
We would urge you to refuse this application on the above grounds. However we feel sure that this plan could be amended to allow the developer to construct enough homes and retail outlets without the need for this very large structure.”