RSHP’s £400m British Library extension approved

RSHP British Library 1

Camden council passes controversial proposals with no votes against

RSHP’s highly controversial plans for an extension to the British Library were given the go ahead last night.

Camden council voted seven in favour with one abstention to approve the £400m plans for a 100,000sq m office and library block neighbouring Colin St John Wilson’s grade I-listed landmark.

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