General Discussion
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We really are going to need some strong district Councillors over the next few years who are fully prepared to stand up and speak out for Dawlish. Dear god, I hope this doesn't mean what I fear it means!
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And in 10 years time, the people living in the houses at Shutterton will be moaning about the houses being built on the green fields at Cofton, etc, etc, etc...
I found this website where you can view various historical maps side-by-side with the current Googlemap of the precise same area: This particular screenshot I've taken is of the Exeter Road up towards Shutterton. My how it's changed over the 100 years since the map was drawn. Would be interesting to see the same again in 20 years time.
Michael, thanks for responding to my concerns in a polite manner and for taking the time to explain the rationale behind some of the objections. I can't say that I've changed my opinion, as I personally loathe identikit soul-less housing estates such as Oaklands, but thats just my opinion. The Millin Way estate isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I really like it - likewise elements of the first ...
Dorian, it's clear that when Margaret said that planners and architects are always 20 years out of date, that she didn't mean "always"! It's obvious that she meant "sometimes"! Any responsible linguist would know that!
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Dorian, she's watched a couple of episodes of Grand Designs and therefore she must be an expert. Though the episodes might have been repeats from, oh, 20 years ago...
