I wholly concur with your reader (letters August 24) about the hideous building under construction at No 43 The Avenue, Hitchin. It is so out of keeping with the conservation area that residents are guessing as to its final intended use; a chapel, council

I wholly concur with your reader (letters August 24) about the hideous building under construction at No 43 The Avenue, Hitchin. It is so out of keeping with the conservation area that residents are guessing as to its final intended use; a chapel, council offices or fire station perhaps?

Surely no-one would choose to live in such an eyesore, maybe the planners have granted permission for an offender's institute to be built in our midst? Is there any chance that someone can enlighten us.

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