Crossrail and development partner Grosvenor's plans for a major office development at 65 Davies Street in Mayfair have been approved by Westminster City Council.
The 65,000 sq ft development will be located above the western ticket hall for Crossrail's new Bond Street station and comprises six floors of office accommodation served by an entrance lobby on Davies Street.
Ian Morrison, London Estate Development Director, Grosvenor, said: "Westminster City Council's decision to award 65 Davies Street planning approval is a significant milestone for Grosvenor's 160,000 square foot office development pipeline in North Mayfair and reflects our commitment to the continual evolution of the area, where both classic and contemporary buildings sit side by side. We're working closely with Crossrail's team and PLP Architecture to deliver a striking new building that complements and enhances the urban form of North Mayfair and responds to the demand for office space with excellent design and sustainability credentials in this part of the capital."
Grosvenor will be responsible for delivering the scheme once the Crossrail station and ticket hall are completed in 2017. Crossrail will also deliver improvements to the surrounding public areas on Davies Street and Weighhouse Street.
Ian Lindsay, Crossrail's Land and Property Director, said: "Securing planning permission for this major new development is an important step towards boosting the West End's position as a thriving business, cultural and retail destination. Sites above Crossrail stations, including Bond Street, are being developed alongside major improvements to the surrounding public space. This will ensure we maximise the huge redevelopment opportunities Crossrail is bringing to all those who work, live in or visit London."
Over 155,000 passengers use Bond Street Tube station daily and passenger numbers are expected to increase to 225,000 when Crossrail services arrive in 2018 and in order to accommodate the increase in passenger numbers Crossrail is constructing two new ticket halls - a western ticket hall at Davies Street and an eastern ticket hall on the corner of Hanover Square.
