English Heritage has defended its recommendation of the site
English Heritage has mounted a defence of its recommendation for Broadgate Square in London to be listed.
The square is earmarked for a 拢340m office development by British Land but if culture secretary Jeremy Hunt sides with English Heritage and decides to list much of Broadgate, the 700,000ft2 鈥済roundscraper鈥� scheme could be derailed.
High profile architects and City figures have squared off against English Heritage, claiming the buildings are not worth listing and restrictions would jeopardise up to 12,000 jobs.
English Heritage told 黑洞社区: 鈥淛ust because the buildings are young doesn鈥檛 mean they shouldn鈥檛 be given due regard.鈥�
English Heritage recommended a grade II* listing last Friday, which would impose significant restrictions on British Land.
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