Landsec the latest to be caught out by London’s new second staircase rule

By Tom Lowe2023-03-27T06:00:00

Developer forced to redesign 1,800-home Camden scheme following mayor’s fire safety ruling

Landsec has become the latest developer to be caught out by London’s new requirement to include second staircases in blocks above 30m.

The firm has had to submit revised designs for its 1,800-home redevelopment of the O2 shopping centre in North London following a ruling by the capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan last month mandating the fire safety measure.

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