Lord Mayor of Chester tells hearing Garden Quarter is ‘drowning’ from studentification
A unique community with a thriving spirit is in danger of ‘slowly drowning’ because of studentification, according to the Lord Mayor of Chester in giving evidence at a planning inquiry.
Cllr Bob Rudd (Lab, Garden Quarter) was speaking as ward member against an appeal by Miller Developments after its plan for three managed student blocks at Tower Wharf was rejected by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s strategic planning committee …