Knowle relocation project: visual impact of the proposed development - Entrepreneur Generations

One of the main reasons for rejecting PegasusLife's application to develop Knowle was the visual impact:

The application was refused on the grounds that it was an overdevelopment of the site which would impact on neighbours and the character of the area;

9 December 2016 - East Devon’s Development Management Committee refuse permission to build 113-apartments at EDDC’s offices at Knowle in Sidmouth - East Devon
Appeal lodged against refusal of multi-million pound redevelopment plans for East Devon's HQ | Devon Live

The Devon Live website carries a picture of how the development would impact on Sidmouth, from the Bickwell Valley:

Retirement village plan for East Devon Council's Knowle HQ rejected | Devon Live

Other photo-montages were made at the time.

Here is a montage of the view from Alma Bridge: the outlines are not perfect but the heights are accurate as demonstrated by helium balloon last October: 

Here is the  current view with existing roof line for comparison:

See also:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: planning application to be considered by District Council: Tuesday 6th December >>> planning officers brush aside planning policies
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