The Bishopsgate Goodsyard in Shoreditch has been called one of the most controversial developments in recent history. The initial plans for the 46-storey building and luxury apartment block was put forward in 2014.
Hackney Council claim that they have been kept out of the loop since the then-mayor of London Boris Johnson took control of the project himself.
In April last year, developers Hammersons and Ballymore said they would revise their plans and resubmit them for the third time in order to gain council approval.
Since the plans were first submitted, London’s central government took over the project, meaning that the architects now only have to consult the Greater London Authority about the development – not Hackney Council.
The company are yet to submit their latest draft of the plans. Hammersons refused to comment on a date for the new plans, but did offer the following statement:
“We are re-visiting elements of the plans. As such, we are working with the GLA and remain committed to reaching a positive conclusion to regenerate this site, which has lain derelict for more than 50 years.”
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The Bishopsgate Goodsyard in Shoreditch has been called one of the most controversial developments in recent history. The initial plans for the 46-storey building and luxury apartment block was put forward in 2014.
Hackney Council claim that they have been kept out of the loop since the then-mayor of London Boris Johnson took control of the project himself.
In April last year, developers Hammersons and Ballymore said they would revise their plans and resubmit them for the third time in order to gain council approval.
Since the plans were first submitted, London’s central government took over the project, meaning that the architects now only have to consult the Greater London Authority about the development – not Hackney Council.
The company are yet to submit their latest draft of the plans. Hammersons refused to comment on a date for the new plans, but did offer the following statement:
“We are re-visiting elements of the plans. As such, we are working with the GLA and remain committed to reaching a positive conclusion to regenerate this site, which has lain derelict for more than 50 years.”
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