HL Deb 06 August 1975 vol 363 cc1829-31WA
Lord HOUGHTON of SOWERBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What development is planned for the site of Abbey House, Victoria Street, SW1, which is now being demolished.

Baroness BIRK

A new Abbey House consisting of offices and shops is to be built on this site. The height and scale of the new building will be in keeping with surrounding developments. Because of the special character of this important site the developer's architects have paid particular attention to the design. Following public exhibition of the scheme, Westminster City Council granted the necessary planning permission. Construction is expected to take three years.