Having moved from London to US SF. Residential buildings are very close, London is not spaced out from commercial settings like in the US. > "Those who support

Having moved from London to US SF. Residential buildings are very close, London is not spaced out from commercial settings like in the US. > "Those who support it, however, say it could be an incredible opportunity for the area. And could transform this underdeveloped site into a thriving destination in itself." Using the buzz-words in high profile planning applications: rejuvenating a under 'developed site'? We're talking about Stratford, houses London's BIGGEST shopping centre, it's not underdeveloped. > "Developers of the Sphere offered to give residents closest to the structure black-out window blinds as a compromise. Somehow this didn’t appease them." I can't imagine having a disco like effect of high powered LED lights whizzing past every few seconds some 50 or so meters away taller than most buildings. Just so we can consume more ads? This should not be allowed. I'm with the residents on this one, I imagine will be appealing the application.