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 »
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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 »
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South London estate tenants fear ‘nightmare’ demolition will destroy their community

Residents on an estate set to be flattened say they want it refurbished instead. Lambeth Council’s housing company, Homes for Lambeth, is planning to knock down 306 council homes on Cressingham Gardens,... Read more »
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Planning committee told to approve Goodmayes Tesco demolition for 23-storey tower despite 2k objections

Plans to demolish a Tesco Extra and construct 1,280 flats must be permitted despite 1000’s of objections, an East London Council has been told. An utility has been submitted to knock down... Read more »
Campaigners block demolition workers at estate in Lambeth – South London News

Campaigners block demolition workers at estate in Lambeth – South London News

The council’s housing company Homes for Lambeth plans to knock down mature trees and the four-storey building and replace it with a part five, part seven-storey block.   Truslove House The new build would be... Read more »