British Land moves to reassure Hackney after council objects to 37-storey City tower

By Dave Rogers2021-02-02T06:00:00

Scheme at 2 Finsbury Avenue drawn up by Danish architect 3XN

The planning consultant working on British Land’s plan to build a 37-storey in the City of London has responded to objections raised by neighbouring council Hackney last month.

The east London council said the proposal at 2 Finsbury avenue would blight parts of the borough including the Sun Street conservation area, a grade II listed pub and locally listed buildings at 5-15 Sun Street.

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