The scheme will involve the demolition of a 1980s block on the South Quay Plaza site on the Isle of Dogs to build  a 73-storey and 36-storey building.

The submission to Tower Hamlets Council follows a lengthy public consultation process, where plans for the creation of much needed new homes and over an acre of new public space were welcomed.

The proposals, designed by architects Foster + Partners, will deliver over 900 homes and ground floor retail across the two landmark buildings.

The slender main tower will have floor plate of two intersected squares.

Harry Lewis, Managing Director at Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd, said:”We are delighted to submit our plans for South Quay Plaza to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.”

“The proposals represent the culmination of over a year of hard work by the project team, which has included four public consultation events and numerous meetings with local stakeholders.”