Canary Wharf: Cuba Street apartment block wins approval

A 52-floor tower block is set to be added to the Canary Wharf skyline after being approved by councillors. An application by developer Ballymore for the 174-metre high skyscraper, in Cuba Street, has been given the green light by Tower Hamlets Council's strategic development committee. The plans had been due for debate earlier this year but a decision was delayed after issues were raised by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The original proposals included only one fire escape staircase. In an updated consultation response, LFB said it "appreciated" the developer's amended design, "in particular the inclusion of two staircases". The proposal includes 421 flats, of which 100 are classed as "affordable". It features a new 1,630 square metre public park, which Ballymore claims would be the biggest open public space brought to the Docklands in 20 years. features a new 1,630 sq m public park, which Ballymore claims would be the biggest open public space brought to the Docklands in 20 years.

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