Letter rallies objections against town centre development

By Andy Morris Wednesday 04 June 2014 Updated: 04/06 16:16

An artists impression of the proposal for Caldecott Square, looking north towards St Andrews Church (s)

THE ARCHITECTS of a proposed town centre care home complex have defended the development after a letter raising concerns about the plans was sent to residents in the area.

The anonymous letter, sent to nearby residents last week, urged residents to object to Oak Retirement and Audley Holdings' 18m plan to build 73 extra care apartments in what would be known as Caldecott Square, on the site of the former Herbert Gray College behind St Andrew's Church.

The author requested English Heritage be re-consulted about the proximity of the flats to St Andrew's Church and its visual impact on Church Street and Regent Street.

We are sad to see that St Andrew's Church House will be lost, it read.

English Heritage were not prepared to list it as a building despite the fact it was unique to Rugby but not to our region.

We also have concerns about any future occupants residing at this location given its close proximity to an existing nightclub, the letter continued.

We believe this building should be set further back with high levels of sound insulation, and perhaps some amenity space and railings to separate it from the alleyways and service road.

But Rickett Architects, which is designing the development, has assured residents these matters had been taken into consideration.

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