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Gove puts Populous’ controversial Sphere music venue plan on ice

By 2023-02-22T07:00:00

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Drawn up by Populous for US entertainment firm MSG, Stratford scheme has attracted hundreds of objectors

Michael Gove has thrown a spanner in the works for Populous’ MSG Sphere in Stratford, issuing a directive to temporarily pause the scheme’s planning progress. 

The move raises the prospect of a public inquiry into the controversial plans for a 90m-tall ball-shaped concert venue, which were approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) last March despite fierce opposition. 

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