Residents of Treadaway Court are speaking out about 'stressful' experiences living in the building amid plans for a second-floor development.

Archgrove Limited Estates submitted an application to Buckinghamshire Council planning portal last year to construct a second floor, creating 5 one-bed and 2 two-bed new apartments. 

But residents of the building have spoken out about their current living conditions, expressing anger and concern at the prospect of a new development.

One person spoke to the Free Press about the condensation and dampness issues they had experienced in their flat.

They said: "There are problems with condensation in every flat. People have had damp patches on their ceilings and water dripping from the fixtures. It seems like there are multiple issues with the building's roofing but it just keeps getting patched over rather than being dealt with at its root cause.

"I've never been this stressed in my life. I have to wipe mould off the windows every morning, which is worrying because of the lasting effects exposure to mould can have on your health. It's really bad for your mental and physical wellbeing.

"I fear for the people who will move in if these new flats do go ahead."

On Buckinghamshire Council's planning portal, other residents also expressed concern about the pending development.

Daniel Lovegrove wrote: "Many of the occupants are young people in their first property, most of us used the Help to Buy scheme and feel that we have been taken for a ride. I'm at my wits end with the current issues, let alone further development."

Justyna Woods added: "Several issues have been identified including lack of opening windows, problems with water and plumbing and with electricity. The residents are extremely upset with the way these issues are being handled."

Plans for a second floor to the apartment building were rejected twice by Buckinghamshire Council, with a central concern being the availability of parking facilities. 

Archgrove Limited Estates had their application rejected in June 2022 after Bucks Council concluded the site would "fail to provide" adequate parking for new residents and would be "likely to lead" to additional cars on the street.

However, a comment from Highway Authority on the most recent planning proposal said they raised no objections to the development due to a commissioned survey finding that the necessary spaces could be safely accommodated within 200 metres of the site.

Archgrove Limited Estates has been contacted for comment.