City Hall approves plan for 1,500 new homes in Poplar after Tower Hamlets moved to block scheme
Permission has been granted for the construction of over 1,500 homes in east London, overturning the local council's rejection of the plans.
The decision to grant permission was made by Jules Pipe, London's deputy mayor for planning, who stated that the scheme would contribute to the city's housing targets.
The number of homes in the original proposal was slightly reduced due to a new fire safety measure banning buildings taller than 18 meters without a second staircase.