Ellie Ames 26 November 2024

Rayner may intervene over plans for tower block near synagogue

Rayner may intervene over plans for tower block near synagogue image
Image: Karniewska / Shutterstock.com

The Government could step in amid a dispute over plans to build a 43-storey office block near Britain’s oldest synagogue in London.

In January, developer Welput submitted proposals to build the tower block about 25m away from the Grade I-listed Bevis Marks Synagogue in Aldgate.

Opponents of the plans say the building would block natural light, making some religious rituals at the synagogue, which was built in 1701, very difficult.

The City of London Corporation was due to make a decision next month, but several requests were made for the Government to call in the planning application.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has now issued a holding direction, which gives secretary of state Anegla Rayner time to consider these requests.

Develop Welput said it had ‘profound’ respect for the historic and cultural importance of the area and was sensitive to the concerns raised by Bevis Marks Synagogue.

Proposals for a 48-storey tower block at the site were rejected in 2021, partly on the grounds that it would adversely affect the setting of the synagogue.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Family Support Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 6 - £27,269 - £30,060 (Pay award pending)
Do you have a real passion for helping families to make positive changes for themselves and their children? This might be the right role for you!   WH Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Clerical Officer Receptionist

Durham County Council
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 Pro Rata to hours worked Pay award pending
WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking to appoint a part time Clerical officer/Receptionist within Business Services to provide a professional, effective a Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Administration Assistant

Durham County Council
£25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Administration Assistant Grade 5    £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31 December 2025 37 hours per week, Te Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Support Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,027 pro rata
Support Assistant Grade 1 £24,027 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31st October 2026 Part Time, 32.5 hours Mon - Fri 9am -4pm Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Lecturer in Foundation Learning -Maths, English and Digital

Durham County Council
Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata for part-time term time working PAY AWARD PENDING
The DurhamLearn Foundation Learning programme area delivers Digital Skills, English and Maths Functional Skills.   An opportunity has arisen for a Lec Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner