Southwark Cathedral's controversial plans for the redevelopment of the All Hallows church site in Copperfield Street have been turned down by Southwark Council.
The proposed 740ft skyscraper by Blackfriars Bridge has been praised by CABE as a "bold addition to London's skyline", but Westminster City Council is preparing to object to the scheme.
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