Earl’s Court redevelopment approved despite backlash over ‘bland’ plans

The £10bn redevelopment plan for Earl's Court has been approved by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, despite local backlash over its "bland" design. The project includes 4,000 homes, 2.5 million sq ft of workspace, and cultural venues, with 35% affordable housing. It faced 581 objections but was praised by some councillors. The development, led by the Earls Court Development Company, aims to restore the area as a global destination and is expected to be completed by 2041.