Design is too boxy

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First published in oxford times

Sir – Firstly I must say how pleased I am with Oxford City Council planning department for listening to my objections regarding neighbouring developments.
Thanks to their efficiency one proposal was amended.
The other other proposal to build on to an historic Coach House in Magdalen Road has been thrown out altogether.
I, therefore, hope that this efficient planning department will take another look at the Westgate proposal.
The drawings looks absolutely hideous and are too square, modern and boxy looking.
It is hardly an improvement on the attractive gabled facade we have at the moment. Gabled roofs are found in most beautiful historic towns of medieval origin.
Therefore the current gabled facade is more appropriate for historic medieval Oxford.
I did suggest to the architect that the ugly square lines line could be broken up with a crenellated battlement design that would be in keeping with the nearby Castle.
The square box design urgently needs to be improved as Oxford is a very special city.
Susan Thomas, Oxford