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Mount Pleasant development attacked over affordable housing

Boris Johnson has today approved a plan to build nearly 700 homes on the former Royal Mail site at Mount Pleasant in Islington.

The plans have been attacked by councillors after it was revealed that affordable rent levels for the development could be set at up to £2,800 per month.

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Boris Johnson approves Mount Pleasant scheme

Mayor Boris Johnson has approved a plan to build 700 homes on the site of the former Royal Mail sorting office at Mount Pleasant in Islington.

The plans have come under fire from councillors after a report was leaked showing that affordable rent levels could be set at as much as £2,800 per month.

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