Plans are under way for the hotel conversion of Custom House, an historic City of London office building most recently occupied by HM Revenue and Customs.
Environmental impact assessment paperwork lodged with the City of London Corporation by Montagu Evans on behalf of Jastar Capital says the redevelopment would seek a change of use from office to hotel for the 212,000 sq ft building.
The proposals would be for a 179-bedroom hotel including a spa, health centre and café as well as a gallery and exhibition space.
The Grade II* listed building, at 101 Lower Thames Street, EC3, was built in the early 19th century. HMRC vacated the building in 2021.
A consultation website for the project describes the building as “one of the most significant buildings in the City of London”.
“It is a beautiful example of Regency architecture that sits proudly on the River Thames,” it added. “However, over its 200-year life the building has gradually suffered from degradation and needs refurbishment.
“Today, the building and its scenic location provide an exciting opportunity for a new high-quality hotel and cultural offering that will allow for greater enjoyment and the creation of a new public space on the north bank of the Thames providing opportunity for gathering and dwelling and improving routes along the river.”
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