tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post3202017895565992459..comments2023-12-31T08:43:31.253+00:00Comments on British Water Tower Appreciation Society: Horton Water Tower (Epsom): demolition applied forUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-55252196586609597952011-05-23T13:35:17.358+01:002011-05-23T13:35:17.358+01:00As residents we are not opposed to the tower becau...As residents we are not opposed to the tower because we think it is an eye sore but due to a number of valid reasons<br />1) Epsom & Ewell Borough council failed to have it integrated into a development and therefore no plans were made<br />2) It was built around and some houses are less than 10 ft away while a block of flats are only 2ft from the base floorplan of the tower.<br />3) The owners L&Q applied to build an additional tower on the existing tower in the attempt to sell off 4 luxury flats to recoup some money - this plan was rejected.<br />4) the original development paper clearly stated it would be demolished if no suitable use could be found for it.<br />5) Asbestos, maybe legionnaires and excessing pigeon droppings are all cause for concerns for residents due to the close proximity.<br />6) The local authority have never nor will they provide money for its upkeep or preservation.Make Do Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664054121622011335noreply@blogger.com