Comments on: The Gentle Author’s Verdict

By: Carole

Carole — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:08:10 +0000

Like many others who have commented on here , I am disgusted by the outcome and feel it reeks of skullduggery . We must put this to Sadiq Khan in the hope that he can intervene .

By: Achim

Achim — Thu, 12 May 2016 12:01:40 +0000

It’s indeed most annoying. But what can one do now??

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Persevero

Persevero — Thu, 12 May 2016 09:55:19 +0000

I think that this is extremely sad, but the judge can only go with the law as it stands and there seems to be nothing wrong with his finding that the planning rules were followed. The provision that allows the Mayor of London to take over the determination of planning applications is yet another alarming piece of secondary legislation that Parliament did not get the opportunity to scrutinise.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/580/contents/made

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 12 May 2016 06:12:52 +0000

A sad day for Norton Folgate and for local democracy.

By: Joanne Lukacher

Joanne Lukacher — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:45:03 +0000

Exactly how things go here in the U.S. , the judge weighs the evidence of the public and the experts, declares them credible and worthy and then decides in favor of the rich and powerful and selfish. Seems there are many grounds for appeal – a stall may provide time for politics or the economy to render the project unfeasible.

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 12 May 2016 00:28:16 +0000

Dark day indeed.I’m saddened by this news. Those buildings survived so much only to be brought down by London’s own .How very sad. Will Christ Church be next? Bow Cemetery? How about the guildhalls; will they raze those as well in a few years? Or maybe the Tower is in the way of the endless march of progress?

By: Joan Barleycorn

Joan Barleycorn — Wed, 11 May 2016 22:12:15 +0000

Not the verdict I wanted to read about and celebrate in my own little way. Corporate beats the neighbourhood. The rainbow in your photo makes me feel that Spitalfields will survive or maybe, just maybe Mayor Khan will pull something out of the bag, if it’s not too late.

By: Roger Bradbury

Roger Bradbury — Wed, 11 May 2016 20:49:42 +0000

I’m disappointed but not at all surprised. I like the idea of a petition and will gladly sign, but this corrupt decision needs the sterilising light of publicity shone upon it.

A petition on its own will be blatantly ignored, as were the wishes of the people who will have to live with the horrible results of this decision. But a petition can be the pivot around which a widely heard campaign can form.

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Wed, 11 May 2016 18:03:43 +0000

Disgraceful!! But we all know how this happens don’t we, it is not what you know in this country but who you know, and, I suspect who you shake hands with!!

By: Deby (from Canada)

Deby (from Canada) — Wed, 11 May 2016 17:50:47 +0000

sad…but not surprised
I so hope for the neighbourhood and people all over the world who love it
that a final appeal can be made
so much respect for all who worked tirelessly …
cheers
Deby