Proposal to build Portside Apartments and Albion Apartments at 44 London Street Lyttelton

Abstract

The issue of development and/or protection of cultural heritage causes conflict. Lyttelton Township, which is well known for its quirky variety and style of buildings and strong heritage values, has to work through this issue at the moment with the proposal of two new apartment buildings in the zoned Town Centre. This article outlines the proposals and discusses some of the issues surrounding the development.