Summary:
- Dominus Stratford Ltd has applied to demolish 302-312 Stratford High Street in Newham to develop a 692-room student accommodation complex featuring a part 10-, part 12-, and part 31-storey tower, including shared amenities and a new community-focused pub replacing The Builders Arms.
- The development plan excludes reprovision of existing vacant commercial and residential units, including the former West Ham Labour Party offices, and proposes facilities such as studios, flats with communal kitchens, common rooms, roof terraces, a gym, yoga room, laundry, media room, and extensive cycle parking.
- Dominus engaged in seven pre-application meetings with Newham Council and conducted public consultations addressing concerns about tower height and pub loss; the council has not yet set a decision date, with the application valid until October 3.
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