The LDDC was controversial; it was accused of favouring elitist luxury developments rather than affordable housing, and it was unpopular with the local communities, who felt that their needs were not being addressed. Nonetheless, the LDDC was central to a remarkable transformation in the area, although how far it was in control of events is debatable. It was wound up in 1998 when control of the Docklands area was handed back to the respective local authorities.
The LDDC was controversial; it was accused of favouring elitist luxury developments rather than affordable housing and it was unpopular with the local communities who felt that their needs were not being addressed Nonetheless the LDDC was central to a remarkable transformation in the area although how far it was in control of events is debatable It was wound up in 1998 when control of the Docklands area was handed back to the respective local authorities