Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton win battle to stop 29-storey block being built by Thames
Summary
Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, and other celebrities successfully stopped a plan to build a 29-storey tower next to Battersea Bridge on the River Thames. Local authorities and a planning inspector ruled that the building would harm the area’s character and skyline.Key Facts
- The planned tower was 29 storeys tall and would have been 100 meters high near Battersea Bridge in south-west London.
- The project was proposed by Rockwell Property and included flats, affordable homes, parking, and commercial spaces.
- Local council and the Greater London Authority rejected the plan due to the building’s excessive height and negative impact on the area.
- A planning inspector confirmed that the tower would spoil the skyline and look out of place.
- Celebrities Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Felicity Kendal, and Harry Hill opposed the development for two years.
- Jagger and Clapton warned that approving the tower would encourage more tall buildings along the river.
- Rockwell Property expressed disappointment and said they used top architects and made changes after public feedback.
- The decision came after an eight-day public hearing.
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