Richard Desmond’s masterplan for 1,358-home project approved
Tower Hamlets planning committee will consider the 1,358 home-scheme for the third time next week
The controversial scheme was dismissed by Michael Gove in 2021
Gove aide says no to 1,500-home scheme
The cabinet minister was ‘insistent’ on pushing through a decision on the £1bn development
The MP has come under fire after refusing to release documents surrounding the £1bn scheme
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick sent minister Christopher Pincher to face Labour questioning
Calls for scrutiny follow Robert Jenrick’s admission of ‘apparent bias’ in planning case
Lord Adonis contacted Metropolitan Police following Robert Jenrick’s approval of the £1bn scheme
Housing secretary accepts he showed “apparent bias” and that permission for scheme should be quashed
Mixed-use scheme will deliver 1,524 homes
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for revisions to Richard Desmond’s EIA application