Council’s plans for Trellick tower redevelopment abandoned

By Tom Lowe2021-12-13T06:00:00

Haworth Tompkins’ planning application for five new blocks at listed London estate pulled after resident revolt

Kensington and Chelsea council has withdrawn its controversial plans to redevelop the estate surrounding the grade II*-listed Trellick tower following a rowdy meeting between councillors and residents.

The Haworth Tompkins-designed proposals would have seen five additional blocks built on the Cheltenham Estate in Kensal Green, including a podium at the base of Erno Goldfinger’s 1970s tower.

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