Dispute Over Sunlight Could Impede Plans for New London Apple Store

A dispute over sunlight could impede plans for an Apple Store in London's financial district, reports ifoAppleStore.

Apple is reportedly interested in leasing the ground floor of a proposed demolition and new 10-story office building at 100 Cheapside.

However, the project is currently in limbo on two fronts-first, the land is owned by the city of London, which is still looking for a buyer after one bidder dropper out. Second, plans for the building are being challenged by 13 neighbors, who say they were not consulted about the proposed building's height and bulk, and how it will block their sunlight. The neighbors' challenge is part of a nationwide effort to set a legal precedent on whether neighbors to a proposed project have a right in law to sunlight, or whether planning officials can approve buildings that reduce sight-lines to the sun.


Hit the link below to view the documents associated with the proposed development.

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