Controversial Elephant & Castle towers get green light after knife-edge vote

By Tom Lowe2025-03-27T12:21:00

The proposals have been criticised for their impact on several neighbouring conservation areas and the demolition or part demolition of a number of historic buildings on the site

Southwark council has approved controversial plans by Berkeley to build three residential towers up to 44 storeys in height in south London after a knife-edge vote.

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