Plans for Las Vegas-style Sphere near West Ham stadium in London blocked amid fears of ‘excessive light pollution’

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has reportedly blocked an application for the construction of a London version of the Las Vegas Sphere.

Sphere Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Madison Square Garden Entertainment, opened the arena in September.

The 18,600-seat auditorium took five years to build at a cost of around £2billion and is now a magnificent feature of 'Sin City'.

Sphere provided a stunning backdrop for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the weekend with its LED screens lighting up the inaugural track.

Last year, the London Legacy Development Corporation approved plans for a similar structure to be built at Stratford in east London.

However, Mark Kleinman of Sky News reports that they have been blocked by Mayor Khan due to fears of 'excessive light pollution.'

A spokesperson said: “London is open to investment from around the world and Sadiq wants to see more world-class, ambitious, innovative entertainment venues in our city.

“But as part of looking at the planning application for the MSG Sphere, the Mayor has seen independent evidence that shows the current proposals would result in an unacceptable negative impact on local residents.”

The Olympic Park, where West Ham play their home games, was earmarked as the site on which the MSG Sphere would be built.

Designs from Architectural firm Populous, who also oversaw the Las Vegas version, include a seating capacity of 17,500 people.

The music and entertainment venue would also have featured an LED screen on its exterior with a pixel resolution of 19,000 x 13,500.

Plans also considered a club venue fit for 3,000 people, but it doesn't look as though London will welcome the Sphere anytime soon.

Rock band U2 have already held dates at the Las Vegas version and will continue until