Arsenal lose appeal over plans to build 25-storey tower block next to the Emirates



Arsenal have lost an Appeal Court bid to build a 25-storey tower next to its Emirates Stadium.

Three top judges unanimously rejected an appeal by its property arm Ashburton Trading Ltd. to build the tower in Hornsey Road, Islington.

A local government planning inspector originally approved consent for the tower, claiming it would not be out of scale with its surroundings.

Turned down: Arsenal wanted to build a 25-storey tower block adjacent to their Emirates Stadium but the plans have been shelved after a court refused their appeal

Out of place? Arsenal maintained the tower was not too tall and fitted in with the surrounding area

The Express revealed how Arsenal and Tottenham have sealed a deal for a groundshare at the Emirates

Unanimous: Three judges in the Appeal Court turned down Arsenal's bid on Monday morning, putting paid to the development

But last July, High Court judge David Mackie upheld the London Borough of Islington's appeal.

Arsenal, who claim the proposed tower is part of the regeneration of the area and would not be out of place, asked the Appeal Court to reinstate the original permission.

In dismissing the appeal Master of the Rolls Lord Dyson, sitting with Lord Justice Davis and Lady Justice Gloster, said the decision of the judge was 'unimpeachable.'