Concern over 17-Storey Tower for old College Site

9.46.26pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 7th Sep 2007

Image from thisisswindon.co.uk: "Above, how a 17-storey tower block could look on the Regent Circus site, with the David Murray John Tower standing in."

RESIDENTS are worried that plans for a 17-storey skyscraper to replace Swindon College will overshadow their homes, according to the Swindon Advertiser, who continued:

The proposed tower will dominate the Swindon skyline, as it will be the same size as the nearby David Murray John building.

Lib Dem Councillor Dave Wood (Eastcott) was quoted as saying:

"I have heard reservations. A 17-storey tower has the potential to overshadow homes below and people are concerned about it.

"I will be at the planning meeting as will some residents to demand some answers. If the developers can't address the concerns satisfactorily, we hope the planning committee will ask them to rethink.

"We need to know how much of a shadow it will cast.

"I am in favour of the development, but we need to make sure it doesn't disadvantage those living around it."

Related Link:

Link to Swindon Advertiser article.