M&S wants to demolish and rebuild the Oxford Street site
A row is building up over Marks & Spencer's plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship London store.
But that plan for the 100-year-old Art Deco store at Marble Arch ran into difficulties after Mr Gove stepped in. The letter was signed by Sir Peter Rogers, the chairman of the New West End Company, which represents retailers and hoteliers. It was also signed by property investors including Royal London Asset Management.Michael Gove ordered the planning inquiry after environmental concerns were raised
The retail giant also claimed the store is unattractive and does not offer a pleasant experience for customers or staff. He said that an independent assessment of the building's carbon impact across its whole lifecycle found that a new build offered higher sustainability benefits than a refit.The revamp had been approved by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Westminster City Council but plans were then put on hold.
Campaigners from Save Britain's Heritage and the Architect's Journal urged Mr Gove to launch a public inquiry into the scheme in another letter signed by top names in the industry.
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