A resolution to grant planning permission has been granted by the Planning Committee of the City of London for the transformation of Liverpool Street station.

The £1.2bn project involves building a mixed-use 97-metre (318ft) tower block over the concourse of the UK's busiest railway station and it will have 88,013sqm of office space, 11,077sqm of retail space and a publicly accessible roof garden.

The station proposals will increase overall customer capacity by 76% and the lower concourse will be expanded by 23% to help create a fully connected, accessible transport hub for customers.

Ellie Burrows, Managing Director for Network Rail's Eastern region, said: "This decision represents a key step towards the transformation of Britain's busiest station and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Liverpool Street.

"Our plans focus on improving the everyday experience for passengers whilst respecting the station's unique heritage. With annual passenger numbers forecast to grow to 158 million, this approval ensures the station will be future proofed for decades to come.”

In addition to new landmark entrances on Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate and Exchange Square, there will be a greater variety of cafes, restaurants and shops, an increase in cycle storage with direct access to platforms and additional waiting lounges.

Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, said: “This redevelopment of Liverpool Street station is a major step forward for the Square Mile. It will support the City’s dynamic business ecosystem with state-of-the-art infrastructure, create new jobs and strengthen our position as a world‑leading destination, while ensuring that residents, workers and visitors all benefit from a modern, inclusive and future‑focused transport hub.”

The plans expect to increase jobs from 1,197 currently to over 6,000.