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Permalink Reply by Joyce Rothwell on June 5, 2011 at 13:24

I'm sorry, Roland, very sophisticated concrete decking for acoustic separation and drainage is all very well (what ever that is!!), but it doesn't prevent me hearing every movement and noise on the roof above me - I believe I have the right to quiet enjoyment of my own residence ......  As usual, English Heritage (and a lot of other people) have no idea of what living in the real world is like.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on June 22, 2011 at 23:52

I had thought, at the moment, there was nothing 'green' on the roof garden in Great Arthur House, meaning no plant life!  It certainly sounds lovely when it had a fish pond.  I don't live in Great Arthur House, so it is entirely down to the residents there as to what they want, particularly the ones directly underneath.  After all, it is their space! 

However, I am very lucky in Crescent House to live next to a large open communal area, that was entirely empty when I first moved in.  Over the years, at my own expense, I have transformed the area into a tiny roof garden, that the residents really like.  I know that if I lived in Great Arthur House, I would feel very sad that a great space is not being used.  Surely, some keen residents could get together, and create a 'garden' themselves?  Obviously, respecting those residents living directly below, but, surely, they would love to have a 'little oasis' they could visit at their leisure? 

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Permalink Reply by James B on June 23, 2011 at 10:21

I'd be up for this

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on June 23, 2011 at 13:55

Hi James.  Good for you!!!

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