Hammersmatch's Proposals for Churchgate Hammersmatch, the current leaseholder of the Churchgate shopping centre, has just published its proposals for its refurbishment and extension.  These provide an interesting and helpful counterpoint to the … [Read more...]

 Churchgate Liaison Forum (CLF) was convened again on January 9th almost 2 years after its last meeting. Simons’ representatives gave an account of their current proposals. An apparently able and articulate architect gave a very clear account of what … [Read more...]

Hitchin Committee met on January 8th and discussed the latest plans. They had received a special briefing from Simons and had received comments from their electorate. They reflected on the time that it has taken for Simons to make any progress, that … [Read more...]

Simons Proposals for Redevelopment of Churchgate & Surroundings The new proposals show that Simons have listened to the criticisms made 18 months ago.  It is however difficult to understand why in 18 months they have only produced such sketchy … [Read more...]

The exhibition put on by Simons from January 3rd - 5th was interesting. Nice to see them after such a long absence. Pleasant fellows, mostly, talking about the new proposals, well about the sketches they have drawn up in the past few weeks. Not much … [Read more...]

As we all know, following lengthy public consultation, the Council formally adopted the Churchgate Planning Brief in 2005. That Brief drew a distinction between development and enhancement allowing development on Areas 1, 2 and 3 (Churchgate, the … [Read more...]