Mayor of London grants outline planning permission for UCL East

The Mayor of London has granted outline planning permission for UCL East - a key milestone in UCL's plans to create a vibrant new university campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Submitted at the end of May 2017 by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and UCL, the application followed consultation on UCL East from summer 2015 to winter 2016. At the end of 2017, there was a unanimous resolution from the LLDC Planning Decisions Committee to grant outline planning permission for UCL East, subject to finalisation of planning conditions. "UCL East is a key part of our long-term strategy to maintain our position in the world's top 10 research intensive universities and provide students with a world-class, research-based education. The project is being directed by academics for the benefit of our intellectual community and we are thrilled to celebrate this key milestone," said Professor Michael Arthur, UCL President & Provost. "We are a significant step closer to facilitating the pioneering, engaging and cross-disciplinary activity we have planned for the site, which has a strong focus on public access and engagement, and we are grateful to the Mayor's Office for their support in achieving this." UCL East is part of a major regeneration development that aims to transform the area and bring educational, cultural and economic benefits to local communities. As a founding partner of the cultural and education district (CED), UCL will be located alongside some of London's most prestigious institutions, including planned new spaces for the V&A, London College of Fashion (part of UAL) and Sadler's Wells.