Conservative MP joins calls to save M&S’ Oxford Street store ahead of public inquiry

MandS Oxford St

Duncan Baker among string of supporters including author Bill Bryson who are backing Save Britain’s Heritage’s campaign to block Pilbrow & Partners’ demolish and rebuild plans for landmark 1920s building

A Conservative MP has joined a group of high-profile names backing a campaign led by Save Britain’s Heritage to stop Pilbrow & Partners’ proposals to tear down M&S’ Oxford Street store and replace it with a 10-storey office and retail block.

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who launched a parliamentary bill earlier this year which would limit embodied carbon emissions in projects, said the built environment must “do things differently” if it is to meet the government’s net zero targets.

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.