Secretary of State approves redevelopment of Oxford Street Marks & Spencer following reconsideration after quashing of previous refusal

On 5th December 2024 The Secretary of State the Rt Honourable Angela Rayner accepted the recommendation of her Inspector David Nicholson RIBA IHBC and following a Reg 19 process decided to grant planning permission for the demolition and redevelopment of the Marks and Spencer store in Oxford Street London, England.

Russell Harris KC and Heather Sargent Appeared for the Applicant Marks & Spencer instructed by Roy Pinnock, Mel Blanchard and Megan Forbes at Dentons.

Matthew Fraser Appeared for the Rule 6(6) Party Save Britains Heritage instructed by Claire Saffer at Planet Law.