Controversial 46-storey Canary Wharf student tower approved after City Hall overrules council
Briefly

City Hall has approved plans to construct a 46-storey tower in Canary Wharf, set to provide nearly 1,000 student bedrooms. This development responds to urgent housing needs, offering a capacity equivalent to 364 homes. Sadiq Khan's planning deputy overruled the Tower Hamlets Council's previous decision against the project, identifying its potential contributions to London's economy and housing supply. The development includes 912 rooms, with 320 offered at affordable rates. The approval aligns with the Labour Government’s goal of creating 1.5 million new homes, and showcases the importance of student accommodations in addressing housing crises and supporting regional growth.
The approval of the 46-storey tower for student accommodation in Canary Wharf demonstrates a response to London’s housing crisis with an emphasis on meeting urgent housing demands.
Despite initial resistance from Tower Hamlets Council, City Hall has greenlit the plan, emphasizing the project’s potential to contribute to economic growth and housing supply.
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