Any Dalintober developments must be sensitive

Regarding plans to demolish flats in a sensitive area of the town, as reported in last week's front page article ‘Have a say on planned Dalintober demolition’, these are iconic buildings in terms of the aesthetic value they bring to the town’s outstanding seafront location.

I fully understand the need to reduce housing stock, in line with a declining population, but previously demolished buildings in adjacent areas – Saddell Street and Queen Street – are now unsightly gap sites.

Local opinion is important, given what has happened in the wake of recent housing demolition. There is concern, often heard in local conversation and frequently discussed on Facebook, of what might happen in the latest round of town planning.

To be fair, plans are afoot to replace the same with modern housing – probably less stock to suit the demands that exist in the town at the moment – however, it is really important any proposed build be sensitive in design to suit this prime parkland location, an area fronting onto Kinloch Park and town’s seafront Esplanade.

I share this concern, given the results of previous demolition, but also hope any future plans will include thoughts to increase housing stock, this in line with greater employment opportunities and rising population levels.

Alex McKinven, Campbeltown.