In September 1948 the Trust decided to oppose the building of the station on the grounds of atmospheric pollution, traffic congestion and the spoiling of a riverside walk.

At a public meeting Major Farran suggested that Thorpe Marsh would be a better site. It was rejected on cost grounds and the Electricity Authority even suggested that Crimpsall would be improved in appearance by the power station. The Trust demanded a public enquiry and this was held in 1950. The Trust was represented by Turner using his scientific knowledge and skills to show why it should be refused. However it was approved and the Power Station was built.

Eventually it became clear that the points made by the Trust were all correct; a few years later it was decided that Thorpe Marsh was needed after all.

A report was prepared calling for the preservation of the buildings on South Parade.

The Trust suggests the town's northern approach be beautified by creating a linear park from St Mary's Bridge to Newton