GPE hoping for summer decision on 37-storey London Bridge tower at centre of planning wrangle

By Dave Rogers2023-05-24T11:13:00

New City Court - AHMM- View from Southwark Street

Source: AHMM

Developer also expecting verdict next month on proposals to overhaul 1980s Minerva House

Great Portland Estates said it is expecting a decision from the government this summer on its proposal to build a 37-storey tower a short distance away from Renzo Piano’s Shard.

The developer first lodged its New City Court scheme, drawn up by AHMM, in 2018. A trimmed down 26-storey version has also been proposed.

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