An 18-storey tower block earmarked for the mouth of the Ouseburn has been labelled a “monstrosity”, as opposition grows against the massive scheme.
Developers have put forward plans for a major apartment complex to be built on Malmo Quay, but there are fears that it would damage some of Newcastle’s most iconic scenery if given the green light by council chiefs.
The team at the Free Trade Inn fear the development would ruin the pub’s beloved view and have now issued a plea for locals to object to the proposal, which they claim would “dominate the Quayside, Ouseburn and East End”.
