Author: Bacton Towers Action

Sir Michael Palin has shared his frustrations with Mount Anvil’s proposed Bacton Towers development, citing the lack of affordable housing and the negative impact of the proposal on Gospel Oak’s ‘soul’ as key concerns. In an interview with Peeps, a joint initiative between the Camden New Journal and the Islington Tribune, Palin said “I do…

Residents from Gospel Oak, Queen’s Crescent and Kentish Town spoke out against Mount Anvil’s proposed Bacton Towers development at a series of local meetings, voicing their strong opposition to the current plans and their concern for the future of the local area. “[The plans] are out of proportion with the area. [Mount] Anvil are developers.…

Images provided by Mount Anvil: BTA model views showing the effect of the towers on the local community: Architectural drawings showing the shadow effect the proposed development will have on the community throughout the year:

Ahead of the next Bacton Towers Action open meeting (Thursday 20 February), campaign supporters were treated to Kipper Williams’ latest cartoon inspired by the Bacton Towers proposal. Cartoon by Kipper Williams

In preparation for our upcoming meeting (Thursday 20 February), Bacton Towers Action sent a letter to Mount Anvil, inviting them to attend. Mount Anvil initially agreed to attend the meeting, but have since reversed this position. They shared the below response with Bacton Towers Action: We still believe the most productive way to engage with…

In preparation for our upcoming meeting (Thursday 20 February), Bacton Towers Action sent a letter to Camden Council, inviting them to attend: Camden Council initially agreed to attend the meeting, but have since reversed this position: Thank you for your letter regarding the redevelopment of Bacton Phase 2 and for inviting a Cabinet member and…