Member

For the current proposal, the planning inspector considered a great deal of evidence from all sides and looked in detail at matters such as the impact on the gardens and on existing memorials. The planning inspector concluded that any harms to heritage assets were outweighed by the public benefit of the scheme. The planning inspector’s report still stands as a robust assessment of the proposals. Any further development in Victoria Tower Gardens would have to be permitted by the granting of planning permission, with all the detailed scrutiny and consultation that that would entail. I therefore respectfully request that noble Lords allow the planning system to do its job and that the noble Lord withdraw his amendment.