The redevelopment plans for London's Liverpool Street station have been met with controversy and protests from conservation groups and local residents.
The proposal includes building a 20-storey tower above the Grade II* listed station and an adjoining historic Victorian hotel, as well as a large entrance canopy that would obstruct the view of the station and hotel facades.
The plans also involve pedestrianising Liverpool Street itself. Critics argue that the development would significantly harm the historic character of the area and set a concerning precedent for other historic buildings in urban settings.
The decision on the plans will have implications for how historic buildings are treated in the future.