It's only approval in principle, and no doubt the naysayers will still be hoping that there's a chance of Ken rejecting the proposals in the final analysis. Even if Islington Council approve the plans, they are of a scale such that the Mayor gets a veto. But this letter can only be good news for the club.

Arsenal still plan to submit revised plans in June, which the council would then decide on by the end of the year.

See this AfCi page for more.