M&S gearing up for start of High Court challenge on Oxford Street ruling

By Tom Lowe2024-02-12T07:00:00

Pilbrow & Partners' proposals for the Marble Arch branch of Marks & Spencer

Michael Gove’s rejection of plans to redevelop flagship store has made it “impossible” for developers to interpret planning policy, retailer claims

The long-running saga over Marks & Spencer’s plans to redevelop its flagship Oxford Street store will kick back into gear tomorrow when the landmark case heads to the High Court.

The retailer is having another roll of dice on the controversial Pilbrow & Partners-designed scheme six months after it was rejected by Michael Gove on environmental and heritage grounds following a closely watched public inquiry.

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