Addison Lee drivers told to defy bus lane law (and to just say SMIDSY)

To the best of my knowledge the view to St Paul's is protected from all points, from as far afield as Richmond and Greenwich. Plenty buildings have been refused planning permission as they'd impede these ancient laws, so I'm surprised a view in the centre of town doesn't enjoy equal rights.

I's protected from *some *points. Not all. More info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_view

Speaking of such, is there's a reason to why London is getting more skyscraper? seemed to be building quite a handful of them already nowadays.

Money.