Author Archives: saveHOVE

About saveHOVE

Concerned with planning, development and the conservation of historic Hove, we actively seek to prevent inappropriate, negligent and abusive redevelopments!

27.7.23…..Covid after fracture, transplant failing…so much since the previous post about MODA at the Sackville Trading Estate. Its now half built but without the Retirement component. As I return rains have left Hove sodden and chill while fire consumes large … Continue reading →

Posted on July 27, 2023 by saveHOVE | Comments Off on I’m back! Maybe…

BH2019/03548 03.3.20…..Long time, no post!  Fractured pelvis….aaaand the rest.  But Sussex Radio called me to ask me to go on at 07:40 Weds am, after MP Peter Kyle posted his support for the scheme going for decision this week.  This … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2020 by saveHOVE | Comments Off on Sackville Trading Estate: MODA,Take 2, at Planning 4th March

11 October 19…..Last Wednesday morning, 2nd October, I met up with Rob Starr for a coffee at his invitation.  He wanted to update me on where things were in the wake of partners, Crest Nicholson, withdrawing in August from the … Continue reading →

Posted on October 11, 2019 by saveHOVE | Comments Off on King Alfred: Another one bites the dust (gets a shove out the door)

20.08.19…..Last Monday, on the Glorious 12th, a phone call out of the blue from Rob Starr informed me that a press release was to go out in a week’s time announcing that Crest could not proceed.  But…and there was an … Continue reading →

Posted on August 20, 2019 by saveHOVE | Comments Off on The Crest Nicholson withdrawal from King Alfred – keeping the record straight

18.07.19…..As many of you know my health is a big brake on keeping up and keeping this website useful.  Last summer’s torn shoulder is unrepairable and as I type on the laptop my arm gets weaker and weaker.  I have … Continue reading →

Posted on July 18, 2019 by saveHOVE | Comments Off on Grim redev attempt in a sensitive Brunswick & Adelaide Conservation Area