anonymous_third_part Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think everyone knew that the station was due to > be redeveloped though. The decision to redevelop > the station is no surprise to anyone. True. However Network Rail's decision to propose 6/7 storey blocks of flats alongside the station, to knock down the 30s art deco buildings on Blenheim Grove and to build "artisan" studios along all the arch frontages was a surprise to everyone, as they had not included all of that in their plans before and only snuck it in at the last minute. That's why it was helpful to have public consultation about it.