§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is his policy regarding high buildings on the edge of Royal Parks; whether he has been consulted about the proposal to build a 180 feet high tower opposite Albert Gate; and what effect he expects this will have on Hyde Park.
§ Mr. John SilkinMy general policy is to oppose the erection of further high buildings around the edge of the Royal Parks where such buildings are likely to have an adverse impact on the amenities of the parks. My Department was consulted about the proposed development opposite Albert Gate. We told the local planning authority that the proposed building would, in our view, present a bulky appearance as seen from Hyde Park and would obtrude in a most undesirable way on views from the Park.