Arlington House is an iconic part of Margate Leaseholder Freshwater wants to swap the sliding design of the current windows - which some residents say are draughty - to a ‘tilt-and-turn’ style ...

Arlington House in Margate was used in Tory campaign literature to represent Croydon leaving residents fuming. By Daniel Esson, Jon King 18:01, Tue, May 28, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:09, Tue, May 28, 2024 ...

The famous artist is among hundreds of people protesting against proposed changes to the 61-year-old Arlington House, which The Guardian reported had ‘long been considered a Brutalist masterpiece’.

Proposed renovations of a 1960s apartment block in the south of England have sparked widespread opposition. Arlington House in Margate is a renowned brutalist building located along the seafront. The ...

Ms Emin wrote on TDC’s planning portal: “Arlington House is a historic building in Margate. At the time of its construction, Margate was booming, and it was an emblem of the future.

"Arlington House, the arcade and associated car park are owned and managed by the leaseholder.” Tesco put plans in place to create a store on the site of the car park and dilapidated stores in 2011.

Landlord Freshwater says building the store would pay for the renovation of Arlington House flats. "We see this as part of the overall regeneration of Margate," said spokesman Philip Hughes.

One of those people is acclaimed artist Tracey Emin, who was recently at the head of a campaign to save Margate’s ‘brutalist masterpiece’, Arlington Tower.

One of those people is acclaimed artist Tracey Emin, who is currently at the head of a campaign to save Margate’s ‘brutalist masterpiece’, Arlington Tower.

John Moss, vice chairman of Arlington House Residents' Association, said it was surprising but good that Mr Pickles would make the final decision after everyone had sat through a planning inquiry.