The above was intended to be neutral facts. The discussion at the meeting focussed around the changing areas, where there was agreement that the current compromise seems acceptable.

More controversial was the new cube. There is definitely a view that the bulk of the plant and putting it at the front is unfortunate. The resultant block is both large and prominent, and sadly, the cafe terrace will be mainly North facing. There was a good deal of discussion about where or how the plant could be shrunk or moved, but in this matter, as in most others, it was clear that no major revisions would be undertaken prior to a planning application. There was some discussion of surface treatments of the new cube with white or coloured render, timber or terra cotta cladding. The mood appeared to be that a random pattern of terra cotta cladding was preferred. There was no consensus about signage: some people wanted no sign and others a more prominent one.

There was some disappointment that the coach pull in and other vehicle access on the East front have made it very difficult to achieve any kind of greening or planting of this area. There was also concern about the mixture of people and vehicles which could occur on this side from time to time.

There were concerns about the reduction int he amount of natural light coming through the roof: the size and number of rooflights has been reduced. The nice idea of a children's play area adjacent to the cafe terrace also appears to have been lost. Plans for the treatment fo the South return of the existing facade building do not seem to have been given much attention. Many people welcomed the loss of the glass porch on the East front (of the old building).