Historic England, one of the key objectors to the original plans, has softened its stance, describing the application as a “significant improvement” despite an expected “high level of harm”.
The size of the tower above the station has been reduced to 19 storeys, realigning the building to avoid interfering with the Andaz Hotel, redesigning entrances, and landscaping and benches around the Kindertransport Statue.
A spokesperson for Network Rail said additional content on its planning application includes further analysis on transport matters following engagement with Transport for London and the City of London’s highways team.
It added that benefits would include a larger concourse to ease congestion, step-free access across the station and the installation of new lifts and escalators.
