# Kentish Town’s Tower Plan Sparks Outcry

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-06-02T15:49:04+00:00
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A towering 13-story bedsit block is stirring up fury in Kentish Town, where neighbors call it a “monstrous” skyscraper that clashes with the area’s historic charm and scale. Once a site of smaller, more fitting developments, the new proposal—designed to house 200 people in co-living spaces—has sparked outrage over its height, potential view obstructions, and perceived profit-driven motives. A former National Portrait Gallery director joined the chorus, lamenting how the building dwarfs surrounding structures and threatens a historic chimney stack. Developers, citing local industrial heritage and backing from a top architectural firm, say they’ve scaled back to ground plus 10 floors after listening to feedback. Camden Council appears on board, praising the revised plan as a step toward quality housing and improved public space—but the battle over what this neighborhood should look like is far from over. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a9f2b993d6a3a98c

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