Threat to Hampton Court view.

From: The Evening Standard (London, England) | Date: October 16, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: KATHARINE BARNEY

CAMPAIGNERS are protesting over plans for an office and housing scheme that will block fine views of Hampton Court Palace.

When the railway station serving the attraction was built, Engineers ensured visitors had a clear view of the palace. It has been largely unchanged since 1849.

Now it could be obstructed by five-storey buildings housing offices, shops, 130 homes and a hotel. The plan, by Network Rail and developer Gladedale, is opposed by Historic Royal Palaces, which manages Hampton Court.

The palace is a short walk from the station ...

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