In the papers due to go to City of London’s planning applications sub-committee next week, planning officers acknowledge the proposal would “entail the loss of significant historic fabric, causing harm to the station’s significance”.
However they conclude due to the improvements to accessibility, capacity and the wider environment around the station, the plans should be approved.
“Ultimately, the proposal would significantly upgrade Liverpool Street station and deliver density in a suitable and sustainable location; as such, it would advance the strategic and business objectives of the City, uniquely so in view of the transformational transport benefits flowing from the proposal,” they wrote.
“Whilst there would be numerous impacts, these have been clearly and convincingly justified, and would be of a lesser order of magnitude compared to the benefits.”
If approved, the plans will go to the London mayor and Communities Secretary Steve Reed before they can be officially rubber stamped.