The application is for 66 flats and some non-residential building which will completely overwhelm this important conservation area.

Some of these flats would be five storeys in height (a similar height to the tall gantry on the quayside ) and would be the tallest (and ugliest) properties on the South Quay.

This building would dominate the vista from the Cut Bridge and from the Riverside Walk.

The building would be extremely intimidating, due to its sheer bulk and would detract from the historic listed buildings nearby, both in Nelson Street and on the South Quay.

This would have a negative impact on its surroundings and would leave the conservation area significantly harmed.

Many will remember viewing an exhibition of the proposals last year in the Green Quay and the numerous objections which ensued.

This “new” plan, although slightly scaled down, is very similar and totally out of keeping with this part of the town.

Another concern which many people have is that constructing such a large development on a soil of mud, silt and sand will mean piling to at least 60 feet.

This raises several concerns.

Will nearby ancient buildings suffer damage as a result?

Will this cause groundwater levels to be affected and will the drainage be adequate for such a large scheme?

I suspect that this time round, the developers and, dare I suggest it, the borough council hope to get this application through without too much opposition.

The developers are obviously intent on maximising their investment and do not care if they create an eyesore in a beautiful area.

This has happened in parts of Lynn in the past and those of us who really care about preserving the character of this town must oppose it.

There is still time to write with your views to the head of development services (Mr D. Parkin) at the borough council.

I hope many people will.

Robert D. Holmes, Nelson Street