We all want to see the Regal restored to it’s former glory and operating as a heartbeat of the community.
But four years on from granting planning consent for a flawed scheme - which local Conservatives wanted deferred so the obvious problems could be addressed - the Labour-run council is talking to developers, behind closed doors, about a new planning application.
We have been told this might have more flats and more floors, taking it over the six stories which the current consent allows. There is real concern that without public consultation any future design may ignore the Highams Park Neighbourhood Plan. We’re calling for the Council to halt its discussions with the new owners until local people can have their say.