Central News: 23.12.1985: House Repairs

Summary

Residents on the Falcon Lodge estate at Sutton Coldfield have been told by the council not to carry out renovations to the exterior of their houses without planning permission because they are spoiling the character of the area.

Year:

1985

Duration:

0:02:10

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

LTO6

Description

Tracking shot driving past council houses on the Falcon Lodge estate. Richard Lutz piece to camera. Birmingham City Council are asking residents to apply for planning permission prior to doing work on their exterior of their homes because they are not happy with the numbers applying stone cladding or porches. Views of houses with stone cladding, new windows and porch extensions. Interviews two residents, George Oliver and Trudy Aldridge who said that the work carried out by tenants had improved and added value to the properties on the estate. Interview with Councillor Andy Foster who says that the estate was built to look distinct you want to try to keep that look.


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