To retrofit or knock-down and start anew: What next for the building demolition debate?

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The row over the future of Marks & Spencer's Oxford Street store could mark a watershed in how we think about delivering a modern, net zero building stock in the UK, Jacob Loftus, CEO at real estate developer General Projects

Last month saw a landmark decision by Michael Gove to refuse planning permission for Marks & Spencer's proposed new flagship store on Oxford Street. It's not often that planning issues make national headlines,...

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