On the 19th January the LBTH Planning Committee met and voted unanimously to approve the Bow Common Gasworks development planning application as resubmitted in July. While we are pleased that the height of certain buildings was reduced, we're still disappointed that the changes have not been as significant as we'd have liked. As part of the planning agreement, the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park have been allocated some financial mitigation. The agreement notes that we are due to receive £375,000 over the course of the development (c. 12years) to help mitigate against the detrimental impacts of the development. We will make use of this money to enhance existing habitats and create alternative habitat provision in the Cemetery Park for those species that will be irrevocably harmed. We've also secured a written condition on the development which states that we are to be consulted on any proposed lighting for the gasworks buildings and site. This will allow us to work with St William to reduce the impacts of light pollution on the nocturnal environment of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park and its surroundings. We consider this a small win. We'd like to thank everyone who has supported our campaign and lots of thanks and appreciation to Liv, who supported Ken in the campaign. The work will continue for us over the coming months and years and we'll keep you posted!