Mayor gives green light to controversial Kensington Forum development, again
London's Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe has approved controversial development plans by Queensgate and Rockwell Property for the Kensington Forum Hotel on Cromwell Road, despite vocal opposition from many locals and RBKC Council.
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