Documents prove Jenrick sped up Westferry appeal decision

By Joey Gardiner2020-06-25T13:38:00

PLP's Westferry Printworks scheme seen from the south-east, across Milwall Outer Dock

Files show Jenrick urged officials to ensure quick decision on 1,500-home scheme two days after meeting developer

Documents released by communities secretary Robert Jenrick regarding his decision to approve the £1bn Westferry printworks scheme clearly show he sped up the approval in order to help the developer avoid paying a local tariff of up to £50m.

The documents show that he signalled to officials to speed up the decision-making process on the 1,500-home application on November 20, two days after he was lobbied by the developer over the issue at a Tory fundraising dinner.

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