Museum of London set for demolition after Gove lifts holding directive

Museum of London set for demolition after Gove lifts holding directive

The secretary of state for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities informed the City of London today (17 May) that he would not call in the major redevelopment, which was backed by the... Read more »
Gove intervenes over Barbican demolition plans

Gove intervenes over Barbican demolition plans

The scheme drawn up by Sheppard Robson and Diller Scofidio + Renfro for the City of London – which includes demolition of the two 1970s landmarks – had been recommended to be... Read more »
Dorchester Road overpass demolition | CTV News

Dorchester Road overpass demolition | CTV News

The overpass at Dorchester Road has been demolished, and traffic is flowing freely on the 401. The road and off-ramps were open Sunday morning after work was done through the night Saturday.... Read more »
Gove rejects M&S Oxford Street demolition

Gove rejects M&S Oxford Street demolition

Setting out his decision for refusal in a letter, the levelling up, housing and communities secretary said the Pilbrow & Partners’ 10-storey replacement scheme conflicted with policies on heritage and design. He... Read more »
The Mailbox reacts after Haaland leads Manchester derby demolition

The Mailbox reacts after Haaland leads Manchester derby demolition

Some Manchester United fans in the Mailbox are content to reflect upon a reality check in the derby. Also: who replaces Klopp? Gerrard out; and the north London derby. Get your views... Read more »
Grade II-listing for Art Deco south London home saved from demolition

Grade II-listing for Art Deco south London home saved from demolition

A “remarkably well-preserved” Art Deco house in south London saved from demolition earlier this year has now been given Grade II-listed status. On the advice of Historic England, the government has added... Read more »
Sadiq Khan criticised for refusing to block demolition of Marble Arch M&S

Sadiq Khan criticised for refusing to block demolition of Marble Arch M&S

Mr Khan declined to intervene in the application to knock down the 100-year-old landmark store beside Selfridges, despite concerns about the amount of carbon emissions that would result from the project. This... Read more »
London Mayor to reconsider M&S Oxford St demolition plan

London Mayor to reconsider M&S Oxford St demolition plan

The AJ this morning (1 April) revealed a row over the Mayor’s waving-through of plans, drawn up by architect Pilbrow & Partners, to demolish and replace Marks & Spencer’s flagship 1930s store... Read more »
Demolition begins on iconic TJ Hughes department store in Liverpool

Demolition begins on iconic TJ Hughes department store in Liverpool

Demolition works have started on an iconic Liverpool building to make way for over 200 apartments. TJ Hughes has sat at the heart of London Road for almost 100 years, but changes... Read more »
Gove pledges ‘different approach’ as he apologises for Grenfell demolition leak

Gove pledges ‘different approach’ as he apologises for Grenfell demolition leak

T he Housing Secretary has apologised for leaked reports about Grenfell Tower being prepared for demolition, and vowed that the tragedy-hit community will be consulted about building’s future. The Sunday Times in... Read more »