Plans to create one of Europe's tallest buildings in London's City have been shattered due to fears the 74-storey structure could disrupt much-needed outdoor space for workers.
Developers aiming to create one of Western Europe's tallest buildings in London's City area have been forced to submit fresh plans due to fears that the towering 74-storey structure could rob nearby workers of much-needed outdoor space.
Originally aiming to soar 309 metres and impose itself alongside The Shard as the most prominent fixture in the iconic London skyline, the skyscraper would be located next to the Leadenhall building in the Square Mile's 'Eastern Cluster'. A busy meeting point during the day for City workers, the square remains one of the few places of outdoor refuge available, according to the Chair of Lloyd's of London Bruce Carnegie-Brown.
Councillors on the City of London Corporation's planning sub-committee voted down that initial proposal on a count of nine votes to six. Speaking on their submission of revised plans, developer firm Stanhope stated its aim to 'deliver an enhanced, accessible and active public realm, with Undershaft Square to the west of the building reimagined to establish a new public garden for people to enjoy'.
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