Skyscraper as tall as The Shard put on hold over impact on staff working nearby
Evening Standard|July 03, 2024
A DECISION to approve London’s largest skyscraper has been delayed amid fears the 74-storey building would “rob” office workers of vital outdoor space.
John Dunne
Skyscraper as tall as The Shard put on hold over impact on staff working nearby

The 1 Undershaft office tower scheme, which would be the tallest building in the City of London, had been expected to be rubber stamped when it went before planners yesterday.

But the decision was deferred by officials owing to a row over its impact on workers in the Square Mile.

Members instead voted to send it back to the applicant Stanhope to enable “minor adjustments” before returning to the committee.

Doubts about whether “minor” changes would address key concerns were raised by a handful of councillors.

It is not known how long it will take for any revisions to be made, though a City spokesperson said it is hoped the proposal will return “ASAP”.

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