I SAW the article about another student accommodation block in Percy’s Lane, behind Walmgate (The Press, June 15).
I am a regular volunteer at the next-door St Margaret’s Church, now the National Centre for Early Music, as I love the music and the historical aspect there.
The article mentions the conservation area – a nice plus for the developers – but doesn’t say that the 106-bedroom building will be a “key landmark” because it will dominate the church in height.
When I was last at the NCEM, I was also told that the builders have decided to re-draw their declared timetable and start “piling” foundation pillars into the ground in early July, just before the annual York Early Music Festival starts (July 7).
Noise and vibrations are just what music doesn’t need. The Festival is the highlight of the NCEM year, many concerts recorded by the BBC, and loved by local people and international audiences.
I believe the event has now run for 40 years – though I have only been attending since 1996.
It is hardly neighbourly or a good introduction to York’s community - can someone persuade the builders to wait till after the Festival ends?
Margaret Scott, New Walk Terrace, York
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