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Support for towers

Series: Property Week ; 66(20) 18 May 2001, 1(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Mayor Ken Livingstone has pledged support for tall buildings in return for planning gain, although he has admitted that he is prepared to negotiate on the controversial demands for 50% affordable housing in new developments. He remains, however, committed to obtaining as much planning gain from developers as is possible without putting schemes in jeopardy.

Mayor Ken Livingstone has pledged support for tall buildings in return for planning gain, although he has admitted that he is prepared to negotiate on the controversial demands for 50% affordable housing in new developments. He remains, however, committed to obtaining as much planning gain from developers as is possible without putting schemes in jeopardy.