Thousands object to Brick Lane brewery development prompting delay Proposals to redevelop the brewery were first submitted last year. Pic: Samuel Regan-Asante Redevelopment plans for the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane have been delayed after more than seven thousand objections, forcing developers to redraw their plans. Proposals to transform the Truman Brewery into retail and office space has come under fire by local residents sparking a record number of 7,051 council complaints. With just 79 letters in support of the build, plans for the remodel have now been deferred until June this year. This is to ensure that consultation exercises with local businesses can be carried out to take account for any concerns.