Greenwich Council's Planning Board rejected a proposal from YourTRIBE and Redington Capital to build two high-rise student accommodation towers after a site visit. Despite 294 supportive letters, objections from 251 residents influenced the decision. Key councilors raised concerns about the buildings' height, the loss of local character, and potential impacts on UNESCO world heritage views. Cllr David Gardner highlighted the need to adhere to local plans regarding tall buildings, warning that continual exceptions could jeopardize Greenwich's heritage status.
'I think it's too high for that side of Creek Road. I am concerned about the impact on the views from the National Maritime Museum, One Tree Hill and Lover's Walk.'
'If the council keeps bending its policies on tall buildings and granting permission to similar proposals, the culmination of different high-rise blocks would weaken the council's case if UNESCO were to review the world heritage status of Maritime Greenwich.'
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