Mount Anvil has proposed a significant redevelopment of the former Bacton Low Rise estate, planning to build 447 new homes, nearly doubling the earlier approved figures. The redevelopment includes plans for two 26-storey towers. A recent meeting organized by the Bacton Tower Action group was attended by local residents but saw no representatives from Camden Council or Mount Anvil, raising community frustration about ongoing issues with local governance and development partnerships. Attendees expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity for dialogue, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in urban planning.
Billy Bryant, from the South End Close Residents Association, highlighted similar projects involving the council including Murphy's Yard - another high-rise scheme between Kentish Town and Gospel Oak - which was withdrawn after opposition from community groups. He added: "They're getting used to cozy relationships with the developer and think they can do the same again."
Jo Siedlecka said: "It's very cowardly of the council not to attend. We voted for them and they are not here."
Cllr Tom Simon, Liberal Democrat opposition leader, expressed disappointment about the absence of council and developer representatives at the meeting, saying it was a "real missed opportunity to hear the views of the community."
In correspondence with BTA, Mount Anvil said it would meet six community members for an "in-depth discussion" about redevelopment plans.
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