Gove’s M&S decision: how the industry reacted

By Tom Lowe2023-07-20T16:20:00

Move to block rebuild of flagship Oxford Street store broadly welcomed but retail body warns it could damage the West End

Michael Gove has refused Marks & Spencer’s plans to redevelop its flagship London store in a move which is expected to set a precedent for future demolish and rebuild projects.

The communities secretary ignored the advice of the planning inspector to recommend the Oxford Street scheme, designed by Pilbrow & Partners, which would have replaced the 1920s building with a 10-storey retail and office block.

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