A proposed 29-storey, 100-metre tower planned for the River Thames near Battersea Bridge is not moving forward after a two-year planning dispute. Sources report that the developer, Rockwell Property, sought permission to build the tower on the south bank in south-west London, a site that would have affected views across the river and the wider skyline.
Multiple outlets say the case involved well-known figures including musician Mick Jagger, along with fellow entertainer Eric Clapton, actor Felicity Kendal and comedian Harry Hill. These opponents argued that the development would be damaging to local views of the Thames and surrounding landmarks.
The Guardian adds that a planning inspector supported the council’s rejection of the application. The inspector’s reasoning, as described by the outlet, is that the proposal did not meet the standard set for development and was characterized as being notable mainly for its height.
Overall, the reports agree that the inspector’s decision brings an end to the effort to secure approval for the tower at the Battersea Bridge location.
