Mountford Pigott scheme rejected over fears of rowdy behaviour from kinky nightclub

Mountford Wapping 4

Wapping scheme included replacement premises for 1,600-capacity E1 nightclub which would stay open until 7.30am

A Mountford Pigott-designed mixed-use scheme has been rejected because of fears about rowdy behaviour spilling out from a kinky nightclub which formed part of the plans.

Tower Hamlets councillors said “disturbance and anti-social behaviour” outside the basement venue at the development in Wapping would cause serious harm to the living conditions and wellbeing of the scheme’s residents.

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