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High Court overturns decision to approve Fosters’ Whitechapel tower

By 2026-04-30T11:37:00

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Lipton Rogers scheme to head back to committee following successful judicial review launched by SAVE Britain’s Heritage

The High Court has overturned Tower Hamlets council’s decision to approve an 18-storey Foster + Partners office tower in Whitechapel following a campaign by SAVE Britain’s Heritage.

Lipton Rogers’ scheme at 101 Whitechapel High Street was approved in March last year but the outcome of SAVE’s judicial review means the planning decision will now be returned to the council for a second vote. 

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