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Concerns about the Tower of London and its World Heritage status have contributed to the government's decision to delay the publication of a plan for the development of the Square Mile. City of London Corporation wants to publish its City Plan 2040, which aims to boost economic growth by adding offices, as well as culture, leisure and visitor attractions, and open spaces and green corridors. In a letter to inspectors, Matthew Pennycook, minister for housing and planning, said he wanted to seek reassurance the plan would do everything it could to protect sites like the Tower of London. The corporation said it "strongly disagreed" with the decision and considered further hearings unnecessary.