Weekly planning news from the Central London boroughs
City of London
Property Week reports that The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), developer FORE Partnership and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy have launched an initiative to turn the Grade II-listed One Poultry into a showcase for innovative retrofitting.
In City AM, The Leader of the Opposition speaks to City AM on what the Conservative Party would offer businesses in the City.
City of Westminster
BBC News reports that Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate have opened a public consultation on proposals to pedestrianise Regent Street St James’s, reimaging 18th century architect John Nash’s vision to connect St James’s Park to Regent’s Park.
Property Week reports that Berkeley Estate Asset Management (BEAM) has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of 33 Cavendish Square, proposing to provide more than 800,000 sq ft of office space through a combination of retrofit and new build.
Architects’ Journal reports that Foster + Partners will design the national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II in St James’s Park, celebrating her life and legacy. The full design will be unveiled in April 2026.
Estate’s Gazette reports that Landsec is selling a 100,000 sq ft government let office in Victoria, as it continues its disposal of London assets worth less the £100 million.