A proposed skyscraper in the City of London, set to be as tall as The Shard, is nearing approval despite objections. Historic England has raised concerns that the development would 'seriously degrade the scale and character of the public realm around it.' Additionally, Lloyds of London has expressed that the skyscraper at Number 1 Undershaft would 'rob the City of a really important convening space.' The skyscraper would be surrounded by other tall buildings, further altering the city's skyline.
Not sure many people realise just how big the new skyscraper at Number 1 Undershaft would be. @joshckoliver @iankmsmith rpt here on concerns raised by Lloyds of London that it “would rob the City of a really important convening space" https://t.co/zFR3Ag1NOm https://t.co/pxM1Sn3NL9
Historic England had objected to the plans, saying the development would ‘seriously degrade the scale and character of the public realm around it’. The building… would be in the City of London… surrounded by other skyscrapers… https://t.co/X3Rdl0NJF7 https://t.co/5jWc13vlgW
Skyscraper as tall as The Shard set for approval https://t.co/5fqjVii9vk
What do you think of the proposed new building replacing the Odeon on #Oxford's George Street? One councillor described it as "ugly". ▶️ Read more: https://t.co/mWgfkB5BbR https://t.co/XaEsK4nLRD
Cinema replacement design 'ugly' - councillor https://t.co/0e0BOdYPfC #bbcsouthnews