Meyer Bergman and developer Sherwood Thames have been granted planning permission for a mixed-use redevelopment of the former wine tasting venue Vinopolis in Bankside, SE1.
The 197,786 redevelopment will see 111,610 sq ft of shops and 11,334 sq ft of leisure space in the railway arches and former Vinopolis building as well as a new 62,010 sq ft office building at Thames House.
The duo bought the long-leasehold of the site in February 2015 and have been working with freeholder Network Rail on the initial proposals.
Trevor Morriss, principal at SPPARC Architecture, said: “We are thrilled that Southwark Council has granted planning consent for what will be a superb addition to Bankside. The reinvention of the site to provide retail, leisure and office uses around a new network of pedestrian lanes will add a vibrant new dimension to this unique part of London. We have worked extensively with local stakeholders as well as Southwark Council to ensure that the proposals attracted strong support, and we are delighted that has been reflected in the unanimous planning decision.”
Deloitte advised on planning.
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