While in principle we welcome the plans to invest in this iconic and important area we believe the proponents of this particular scheme need to address some issues in more detail. In particular:
- What impact will the proposed road closures have elsewhere in the network and what plans do BANES have for mitigating that impact?
- What will happen to the parking spaces around the square? If, as seem likely, parking space are to be lost are BANES intending to make alternative provision for residents?
- Queen square is a well used informal space. What reassurances can be offered to existing users that they will not be negatively impacted by an increase in formal events and the new focus on formal landscaping?