{"id":861232,"date":"2025-07-09T19:12:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T00:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/09\/plans-approved-for-two-city-of-london-office-towers\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T19:12:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T00:12:57","slug":"plans-approved-for-two-city-of-london-office-towers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/09\/plans-approved-for-two-city-of-london-office-towers\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans approved for two City of London office towers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The City of London Corporation has approved plans for two major office developments within the Square Mile\u2019s skyscraper cluster, including a 45-storey scheme at 63 St Mary\u2019s Axe and a 32-storey redevelopment at 85 Gracechurch Street on the site of Roman ruins.<\/p>\n

The Corporation\u2019s Planning Applications Sub-Committee resolved to grant permission for a scheme at 63 St Mary\u2019s Axe, while unanimously approving updated proposals for the redevelopment of 85 Gracechurch Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Together, the towers will deliver more than 110,000 square metres of Grade A office space, the Corporation said in a statement today (8 July).<\/p>\n

The 45-storey St Mary\u2019s Axe scheme is designed by Fletcher Priest Architects and \u00a0funded by AXA IM Alts for an estimated \u00a3500m. It includes 85,000 square metres of mixed-use space, supporting around 4,500 jobs.<\/p>\n

It will feature elevated walkways, a new public park named Camomile Park, and the restoration of a surviving section of the London Wall. Cultural and Social Enterprise Partners have been appointed to curate a visitor experience at ground level.<\/p>\n

The proposals also include 1,500 square metres of public space, two new pedestrian routes, and 76 trees as part of an urban greening programme.<\/p>\n

At 85 Gracechurch Street (pictured), client Hertshten Properties (UK) Limited has secured planning consent for a revised 32-storey scheme designed by Woods Bagot.<\/p>\n

The \u00a3400m development will provide 34,000 square metres of office space for around 2,200 workers. It will involve the partial demolition of an existing building.<\/p>\n

The redesign followed the discovery in February of a Roman forum and basilica dating from the 1st century AD during the site preparation phase.<\/p>\n

The updated scheme will feature an immersive public exhibition of the archaeological remains, along with a public hall connected to Leadenhall Market and a fifth-floor viewing terrace.<\/p>\n

The building will target BREEAM \u2018Outstanding\u2019, an EPC A rating and a minimum 5-star Nabers UK score. A total of 35,025 square metres of workspace is planned, including private terraces, a business lounge, auditorium and event space.<\/p>\n

Construction is scheduled to begin by late 2025 or early 2026, with completion expected in 2029 or 2030.<\/p>\n

Archaeological work has been overseen by Museum of London Archaeology and Historic England\u2019s Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service.<\/p>\n

Tom Sleigh, chairman of the City Corporation\u2019s Planning and Transportation Committee, said the schemes \u201cdeliver over 100,000 square metres of top-grade office space and thousands of new jobs,\u201d reinforcing London\u2019s position as a global business hub.<\/p>\n

Both schemes form part of the Corporation\u2019s Destination City growth strategy, aimed at enhancing the Square Mile\u2019s cultural and hospitality offer and increasing footfall during the working week and weekends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Ben Vogel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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