Rumour has it that Exmouth's long awaited seafront bowling alley has been inadequately piled. That is the cheap option was taken and the building is now twisted. If true, was that mentioned at the Gun Gardens meeting? It certainly didn't find its way into the Journal report at the time.
I understand also that the revised planning permission has been granted. Does this include specific clauses relating to the piling issues, a time limit on completion and adequate suitable vehicle access? I wonder.
In the time that this development has been a stagnant eyesore, of no use other than to obstruct the view, Weston Super Mare have managed to burn down and replace their pier! Yet they are in a town which has many more charity shops than Exmouth, which ought to be suggestive of decline. They have certainly done something right on this occasion and put East Devon's movers and shakers to shame.
I shall be contacting Ladbrokes for odds against Hastings rebuilding before Exmouth's alley is complete.
Good to see that Exmouth Town Council have robustly rejected the plans for the latest monstrosity near the docks. However, given EDDC's form with developers in general and Eagle One in particular, I am not confident that it will not be built. Look at the existing staircase maximising the use of the last bit of ground on the other side, and remembering that the purchasers of the original units were promised the whole development would be one size. Perhaps the 'magic sign' could help me fill my pockets here also.
Incidentally, has anyone got any occupancy figures for first and second homes in the existing units? Or even of the economic benefits to the town's shops and restaurants?
