Inspector sees no "compelling justification" for 24-storey building next to Tate Modern
A 24-storey scheme by architect Eric Parry next to the Tate Modern in London has once again been refused planning permission.
A planning inspector last week backed Southwark Council鈥檚 decision to not allow the scheme to proceed.
The three-building, mixed-use development for Duelguide Property Investments was first refused planning permission by Southwark Council last year.
The inspector assessing the case said there was no need for such a tall building. He said: 鈥淚 see no compelling justification in Urban Design terms for such a prominent landmark building in this location. The 24-storey tower would compete visually with the Tate Modern chimney, unbalancing the established townscape composition.鈥�
During the planning inquiry, which sat for five days at Southwark Cathedral in March, Duelguide claimed that the benefits of the scheme were overwhelming and the detriments almost non-existent. Its lawyer accused the council of 鈥渢aking a very precious attitude towards the Tate Modern."
Eric Parry Architects are currently on site with the restoration and redevelopment of the historic St Martin in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square.
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