Retail giant refused approval for flagship store demolition
31 July 2023
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) has weighed in on the UK Government’s decision to prevent the demolition of a major shopping outlet situated on London’s Oxford Street, saying the decision reveals “a total misunderstanding and implicit bias against demolition”.
A project to demolish and redevelop the multi-storey ‘Marble Arch’ department store, which is owned by retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S), had previously been given approval from both Westminster Council and the Greater London Authority (City Hall) more than a year ago.
However, shortly afterwards, the application was referred…
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