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Thoughtless developments: send us your ruined view photos

The Shard lurks behind St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Shard lurks behind St Paul’s Cathedral. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters/Reuters

A much-loved view of St Paul’s Cathedral has been affected by a new development in east London.

Conservationists have complained to the London mayor Sadiq Khan over the misleadingly named Manhattan Loft Gardens, a 42-floor tower in Stratford, which they say compromises the view of Wren’s masterpiece from King Henry’s Mound in Richmond Park.

You can judge for yourself.

We’d like to see your photos of views that you think have been impacted by new developments. London and certain other cities have specific legal requirements to protect certain views and ‘corridors’, but we don’t mind where you are in the world, or whether you’re in the city, suburbs or countryside.

If you could provide “before” and “after” photos, so much the better. But the important thing is to see what the view looks like now, and why you think the view has changed for the worse.

How to contribute

Share your view related photos and stories by clicking on the blue “Contribute” button on this article. You can also use the Guardian app and search for “GuardianWitness assignments”. Or click here, if you prefer.

  • GuardianWitness is the home of readers’ content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others.
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