London’s Madison Square Garden Sphere gets planning approval

Proposals for an entertainment venue with the biggest LED screen in the world have been accepted despite opposition

An east London music venue as wide as the London Eye and as tall as Big Ben has been approved by planners, despite opposition from thousands of local people.

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) made the decision about the MSG Sphere, a live entertainment concept from New York's Madison Square Garden (MSG) company, on Tuesday night. It would be built on an empty spot of land between Stratford station and the Olympic Park, but has not yet been approved by the mayor.