PLP’s Savile Row rebuild plans set for refusal on heritage grounds

PLP Savile Row 4

Planning officers recommend scheme for refusal despite supporting demolition of site’s existing 1940s building and overwhelming local backing

PLP’s plans for an eight-storey office scheme in London’s West End which it described as an “homage to 1930s architecture” are set to be refused on heritage grounds.

The practice’s 27 Savile Row scheme for developer Henigman is likely to be given the boot at Westminster council’s planning committee next week following a recommendation for refusal from planning officers.

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