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New Bodleian Library halted

Controversial plans for a new Bodleian Library in Oxford are now on hold because critics say the new scheme will spoil the city's world-famous skyline.

Fourteen councillors have successfully petitioned for the plans to be debated at a meeting next month.

The council's planning team originally voted in favour of the development, which will be in the Osney Mead area.
Read entire article at BBC