"The future of a controversial housing development in north London appears to be in doubt as the developer has pulled out of the scheme. Dubbed Tesco Towers' by its critics, the plan for 504 homes in ten blocks up to 13-storeys was submitted to Harrow Council last year and was expected to come before the council's planning committee for a decision soon."
"A Change.org petition objecting to the proposals, submitted by campaign group No To Tesco Towers', during the initial consultation phase was signed by around 2,500 residents. The group raised concerns over the scale of the development, a lack of truly affordable housing, and the impact on local infrastructure, such as roads, public transport, schools and health services. Residents of a nearby retirement home described being literally scared for [their] lives over fears poor air quality and debris from the construction would further impact those with severe breathing difficulties."
Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) has stepped away from involvement in a proposed 504-home redevelopment of Station Road in north London, leaving the project's future uncertain. The scheme, to be called Greenmead Place and led alongside Tesco as landowner, would have demolished the existing Tesco superstore and replaced it with ten blocks ranging from four to 13 storeys plus a new supermarket. The proposal was submitted to Harrow Council and expected to reach the planning committee. Local opposition included a petition of around 2,500 signatures citing scale, lack of affordable housing, and infrastructure and health concerns. NHG cited a reduced development pipeline and a focus on existing housing stock.
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