Herne Hill Plans Unveiled

Really?

For starters, last time I looked Hog Hill didn't have a road circuit going over the roof of the building and the building was single storey.

Apart from the very large glazed areas* and the "riding on the roof" idea I like the plans in the main.

*Sport England has guidelines for the amount of glass in a sports building, bearing in mind safety and security of a south london venue largely used by children.

The bulding provides the same facilities with a similar floor area, sure it's two stories with a terrace. As far as sports pavillions go, this is quite basic.

Those Sport England guidelines do not *have *to be followed. I like the lot's of glazing it allows better views. At Hog Hill I'm always slightly annoyed at not being able to see much of the racing from the cafe.

I think the road circuit on the roof is one of those things that'll dissapear as the scheme develops.

I'd actually say why have a canopy on the terrace at all, if it's wet there's no racing to watch.

@ MrSmyth - "Where's the money coming from" = Daily Mail. Spending money is good.