"It is regrettable when homes need to be demolished, but Annington's decision to redevelop the estate will see an increase in the number of homes by more than 100%, from 142 to 288, and the inclusion of 20% affordable homes will see a minimum of 59 created where there were none before.
The background to the affordable rent policy is a desire to build more homes for less public money.
It's only when you move out to places such as Thanet (£128 a week), Peterborough (£115) or Nottingham (£110) that rents start to become affordable.
The price is at the high end, so if you're seeking a more fast and affordable pit stop, head to Harvest Bakery, right next door, serving light food and coffees, and why not take a warm loaf for the road.
As New York's skyscrapers set new height records, mayor Bill de Blasio has also proposed building 80,000 units of affordable housing over the next 10 years, much of it accomplished by building higher.
Graduates who earn more will repay more each month, so the system is fair and affordable; and those who enter a more lucrative profession will pay a higher rate of interest, and ultimately contribute more to the cost of their university education.
"It is the state government's job to do this," he said, before adding quickly: "Not that we don't want affordable housing.
By owning your own property, you get a say in planning law too – your objection to that new tower block counts for far more than the indirect, dissipated unease of all the people hunting desperately for somewhere affordable in the vague vicinity of their work.
'You hear the phrase "social cleansing" being used – and that's exactly what this is' Now, they are talking about demolishing this estate and building a 25-storey tower, all private apartments, with 120 low-rise "affordable housing" units around it.
They say that, when the new estate is finally built, they will offer us first refusal, but we would all be scattered by then – and how much of it would be genuinely affordable?
In potentially the most significant announcement, Ed Davey, the energy secretary, said he expected to start talks next month with Tidal Lagoon Power, the company that is aiming to build the world's first tidal lagoon power plant in Swansea Bay, to see if the project is affordable and value for money for consumers.
