Why throwing the Tulip out was the right decision

By Duncan Wilson 2021-11-18T06:01:00

Historic England chief executive Duncan Wilson explains why the government’s ruling should be welcomed

The decision to throw out plans for the Tulip tower in the City of London last week was a real win for the nation’s heritage. When the news appeared in my inbox last Thursday morning, I was both delighted and relieved.

At Historic England, we were always opposed the proposal, mainly because of the negative impact it would have had on the Tower of London. By rejecting plans for the 305m structure, the Department for Levelling Up, Communities & Housing has helped to protect one of the world’s great historic monuments, a place that has provided a stage for our shared history for over 900 years.

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