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Harrow and Wealdstone station improvements blocked
IMPROVEMENTS to Harrow and Wealdstone station such as more security cameras, a better public announcement system and a refurbished ticket office, have been rejected by Harrow Council.
Transport for London (TfL) was refused planning permission for listed building consent to undertake the work, which also included new platform seats, special paving tiles for passengers with sight problems, and upgrading the staff accommodation.
A council planning officer turned down the application because "the proposal would not preserve the special architectural or historic character of this statutory listed building".
TfL was told its application lacked details such as the specification and location about all the materials and devices it wanted to introduce and that all the cabling needed for the CCTV (closed circuit television) and public address systems would create too much "clutter".
The station in The Bridge, Wealdstone, was built in 1875, altered in 1911 and given Grade II Listed status in 1988.
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There must be balance between providing commuters with a safe modern transport service and preserving aere architecural hertitage. I think Harrow Council has got this one wrong.
Harrow Wealdstone Station received significant government monies to install lifts and better weather protection for travellers. The question of public safety is high on residents minds and Harrow Council should respond to this.
By providing better CCTV this would bring about a reduction in the fear of crime at this important station for the whole of Harrow.
I agree with you Phillip, here the council can reject TFL, and in other areas,like Pinner Road, it advises that TFL's wish trumps local residents wishes.
Or is it that there is no one to grease the the right palm?
http://pinnerroad.blogspot.com