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The redevelopment plans for Liverpool Street station have once again been delayed as additional details were added to the application by the organization overseeing the project. The proposal by Network Rail involves partially demolishing the busiest station in Britain and constructing a multi-storey tower that extends over a Grade II* listed former hotel nearby. The decision on the project was initially expected to be made by the City of London Corporation by the year’s end.
Critics of the plan had previously labeled it as a “huge and unnecessary waste of resources” and raised concerns that it would likely be outdated upon completion. Despite the criticisms, Network Rail reiterated its commitment to the proposal and announced that further information would be made available for viewing on the planning register. The initial planning application was submitted in May 2023 but faced over 2,000 objections from the public, Westminster Council, and Historic England.
Following the objections, revised redevelopment plans were presented to the City of London Corporation in April. Some of the amendments included shrinking the size of the office block above the station, adjusting the building’s alignment to avoid encroaching on the Great Eastern Hotel site, and redesigning station entrances. Despite receiving more than 2,100 representations against the scheme, there were also over 1,000 submissions in support of the plans. Historic England, a major opponent to the original proposal, has softened its stance by acknowledging the revised plans as a “significant improvement” despite the anticipated “high level of harm”. Network Rail disclosed that additional information in their planning application involves a more in-depth analysis of transportation issues after consultations with Transport for London and the City of London’s highways team
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