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City planning boss prepares for Tulip controversy

A date has been set for a decision on whether the 305-metre tower gets the go-ahead

An artist’s impression of the proposed Tulip tower
An artist’s impression of the proposed Tulip tower Photo: DBOX for Foster + Partners

The man in charge of managing the Square Mile’s skyline has one big task left before stepping down from his role next month: leading the hotly anticipated debate over whether to grant planning permission to the Tulip.

“It’s certainly the most controversial application that I will have heard in my three years as chairman,” said Chris Hayward, who heads up the City of London Corporation’s planning and transportation committee.

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