City of London Corporation opposes government order for further hearings on tall buildings near Tower of London
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The City of London Corporation has responded to a government direction from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, which requires additional examination of the City Plan 2040 regarding tall buildings' impact on the Tower of London World Heritage Site. The Minister has requested further hearing sessions to consider an alternative approach before Planning Inspectors issue their final report. The Corporation strongly disagrees with this decision and considers further hearings unnecessary.
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bskyCity of London Corporation opposes government order for further hearings on tall buildings near Tower of Londonnews.cityoflondon.gov.ukKey quotes
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The direction concerns the assessment of tall buildings and their impact on the Tower of London World Heritage Site.
The Corporation strongly disagrees with the decision and considers further hearings unnecessary.
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