Backers of ‘Save Air Studios’ Petition Drive Declare Victory in London

Backers of a petition drive to block renovations to a home in North London because it would threaten the livelihood of Air Studios next door (see 1506110018) declared victory Friday when they said the homeowners dropped their plans to build an underground swimming pool at the site. “Currently there is nothing to stop new applications of a similar nature but if they do we hope we can count on your future support if required!” said an open letter from Air Studios posted at the website of 38 Degrees, the advocacy group that organized the “Save Air Studios” petition drive two years ago. Beatles producer George Martin founded Air Studios in 1969 and sold it to two entrepreneurs when he retired in 2006. Backers describe Air Studios as Britain’s top movie-scoring facility and the recording home to high-profile commercial artists such as Coldplay and Paul McCartney.