The article discusses the impact of construction disturbances on residents of Harley Court in Wanstead, London. Specifically, it highlights the struggles of James, who, after moving into the block, faced severe health issues during construction of a new two-storey extension. The noise and dust from the building project exacerbated his difficulties and led to debates over housing policies initiated by the government to quickly increase housing availability, raising concerns about the balance between housing development and the well-being of current residents.
The noise felt the same way a dentist's drill feels inside your head.
We were trying to look at new properties, but couldn't quite move fast enough.
Her brother didn't want to be uprooted, and being out of work... he wasn't sure he would be able to secure another tenancy.
In the quest to hit housing targets there will be some disruption, but how much is too much for existing residents?
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