Bowie house plan too big for street, locals say
Summary
People living near David Bowie's childhood home in southeast London have raised concerns about plans to turn the house into a visitor attraction expecting 20,000 visitors a year. They worry the project, including a new visitor centre and events, will disrupt their quiet street with issues like parking and noise.Key Facts
- David Bowie lived at 4 Plaistow Grove from age eight to 20.
- The Heritage of London Trust wants to restore the house and build a small visitor centre in the garden.
- Locals object to the expected high number of visitors and the impact on parking, noise, and access.
- The visitor centre would be 14 square meters and nearly a meter taller than the garden fence of a nearby neighbour.
- Planned entrance uses a rear alley shared by residents and a local pub, which currently has industrial bins not addressed in the plans.
- The trust says visitors will park elsewhere and be kept on site to limit disruption.
- Up to 10 evening events per year for about 45 people are requested for financial reasons.
- The council has received 58 objections and seven letters supporting the plan; a decision is expected in late September.
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