Built Environment Networking Blog: London News

City of London Corporation approves 55 Bishopsgate scheme, the Square Mile’s third tallest tower

The City of London Corporation Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved planning permission for the 55 Bishopsgate scheme. The scheme comprises a 63 storey and 22 storey mixed-use buildings, that will feature a free to visit public roof top, with a biodiverse climate resilient garden for relaxation, events and educational opportunities. The scheme will also feature […]

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City of London Corporation approves new offices on Holborn Viaduct

The City of London Corporation has resolved to approve an architecturally designed office-led development which sits across two levels, on Holborn Viaduct and Farringdon Street. The Planning and Transportation Committee backed the plans for the scheme which will stand 10 floors tall on Holborn Viaduct and 12 floors on Farringdon Street. The site is located […]

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City of London Corporation Approves Plans for 1 Undershaft, Set to Become the Tallest Building in the City

The City of London Corporation has officially approved plans for 1 Undershaft, a 74-storey skyscraper that will rise 309.6 meters (1,015.8 feet), matching The Shard as the tallest building in the UK. The landmark project will add approximately 1.7 million square feet of prime office space to London’s financial district. 1 Undershaft will stand 309.6 […]

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City of London Corporation continues sustainable and heritage focused development drive with new planning approvals

The City of London Corporation has granted planning permission for a venture between Hobart Partners and PineBridge Benson Elliot, to develop ‘The Mark’, a new build sustainable, modern office in the City of London. Comprising 215,000 sq ft of much needed new office space, alongside 14,000 sq ft of cultural, food & beverage and retail […]

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Citygrove Secures Approval for 158-Home Residential Development in West Drayton

Approval has been granted for Citygrove’s West Drayton residential scheme, which will deliver around 158 new homes on the site of the former Morrisons in West Drayton, London. The project represents the latest stage in Citygrove’s ongoing portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments, with a focus on regeneration and housing delivery across the capital. The […]

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Civitas Social Housing is nearing a private acquisition deal

Civitas Social Housing PLC (LSE:CSH) has lowered the minimum shareholder voting threshold to facilitate the £485 million private acquisition bid from CK Asset Holding. The required percentage of voting rights has been decreased from 75% to 50%, essentially making the offer unconditional as CK Asset Holdings has already acquired over 60% of voting rights. Civitas […]

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Clearbell closes £150m investment programme

Clearbell UK Strategic Trust (CST), a Trust advised by Clearbell Capital, has announced that it is now fully invested, following the acquisition of 6-24 Britannia Street in Kings Cross for £13.5m. CST has acquired 20 assets over 12 separate transactions since November 2020, totalling more than £150m. The mixed-use portfolio has significant exposure to logistics, […]

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Cohort Capital £11 Million Loan for West London Life Sciences Hub

Cohort Capital has facilitated a £11 million loan for the refinance of The Life Science Park located in Sunbury-on-Thames, West London. The park, which is housed in a Grade II-listed Victorian pump house, underwent extensive conversion and restoration in 2022. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, the park comprises high-quality laboratory space. The loan, with a […]

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