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Demolition of M&S Oxford St store put on hold by Gove
The bulldozing of the iconic Marks & Spencer building on Oxford St has been put on pause by the government.
According to a report by the BBC, Michael Gove asked Westminster council to press pause on a demolition application.
Under an Article 31 holding direction, a local authority cannot green light planning permission until ministers have scrutinised plans.
The supermarket is hoping to build a 10-store building, with office space and a gym, on the site of the current Art Deco store.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has previously given the council approval for the plans, however critics have said the proposal will see a historic building lost.