Henderson Global Investors has won planning permission from the City of London for the “Gotham City” scheme at 40 Leadenhall Street, EC3.
The scheme will vary in height between seven and 34 office storeys, and will include retail and restaurant space at ground floor level and a restaurant with roof terrace overlooking Fenchurch Street. The total size of the building is 910,000 sq ft, split between 890,000 sq ft of offices and 20,000 sq ft of retail.
A grade II-listed building at 19-21 Billiter Street , built in 1865, will be restored and integrated into the proposed scheme.
Nick Deacon, director of property, central London offices, Henderson Global Investors, said: “We are delighted to have achieved a resolution to grant planning permission for what will be a very exciting addition to the London skyline and a valuable contribution to the City’s ever-evolving tower cluster. We are committed to progressing the scheme and have begun to explore a number of options to achieve this.”
Geoff Harris, director of property development, Henderson Global Investors, said: “The completed scheme will fit in with the rich urban character of streets and spaces of EC3 with tall towers and lower-rise blocks, primary thoroughfares, hidden alleyways and discreet public spaces.”
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