{"id":29555,"date":"2021-03-30T17:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T16:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29555"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:56:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:56:33","slug":"ihbc-features-heritage-from-the-doorstep-roman-quarter-refusal-put-the-knife-into-the-city-of-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29555","title":{"rendered":"IHBC features \u2018Heritage from the doorstep\u2019: Roman Quarter refusal\u2026 ‘put the knife into the city of York’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Horrible Histories author Terry Deary has slammed York Council for rejecting much-vaunted plans for a new Roman-themed tourism development in the city centre, reports The Yorkshire Post.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\u2026 hope they re-submit something much smaller\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

\u2026 opposed by the Council for British Archaeology, Historic England and the Ancient Monuments Society\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The Yorkshire Post <\/em>writes:<\/p>\n

The council\u2019s decision to reject plans for the huge Roman Quarter development have left the developers \u201cdisappointed\u201d, some supporters angry and critics relieved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The project featured a Roman visitor attraction and 10 storey building of 211 apartments and office space. It was turned down by a majority vote at a planning meeting on Wednesday due to concerns over a lack of affordable housing and quality job creation.<\/p>\n

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The developers – a partnership between York Archaeological Trust, North Star and Rougier Street Developments – could now appeal the decision to the planning inspector and submit a fresh application to York Council. A spokesperson for the developers said they are currently considering all options<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Supporters have shared their disappointment over the decision.<\/p>\n

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….Terry Deary, creator of the Horrible Histories books, has supported the scheme and told BBC York: \u201cIt\u2019s the most shameful and absurd decision any committee has ever made. They have put a knife into the city, they have deprived York of tourism, hospitality, employment, \u00a320million a year to the economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m absolutely shocked at the decision, it\u2019s disgraceful, but that\u2019s democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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…. But some residents are relieved by the decision to reject the plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One tweeted: \u201cGood decision by councillors. So-called \u2018Roman Quarter\u2019 just a smokescreen for massive overdevelopment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another wrote: \u201cIt\u2019s the size of the block that was the problem. I personally hope they re-submit something much smaller and still keep the Roman visitor attraction.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Facebook a reader said: \u201cWhile the area would benefit from some redevelopment this proposal was never right. Completely eradicating one of the main nightlife areas is a terrible idea for York and as pointed out, the promised music venue was missing. Hopefully any future proposals include a better commitment to preserving culture and a better fit architecturally.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The plans had also been opposed by the Council for British Archaeology, Historic England and the Ancient Monuments Society.<\/p>\n

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