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Revised plans issued for east London Goodsyard

A joint venture between Hammerson and Ballymore has submitted revised plans to the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the regeneration of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard to create an exemplar 10-acre mixed-use scheme in the heart of Shoreditch, east London.

The plans, which have been submitted as an amendment to the existing planning application for the site, follow an extensive public consultation and constructive discussions between the joint venture, the GLA, Hackney Council, Tower Hamlets Council and other key local stakeholders.

Bishopsgate Goodsyard is part of Hammerson’s City Quarters concept which was announced in 2018 and will deliver vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods.

The revised plans provide for 500 homes, of which 50% will be affordable. This is an increase on the 15% of affordable homes previously proposed under the existing application, which was submitted in 2014.

The scheme will also provide 130,000m² of workspace in five buildings, including around 13,000m² of affordable space, which is said to be one of the largest single contributions of any development in London.

The development will also provide a public park sitting on top of the restored railway arches that will include a series of connected gardens, terraces and walkways, with a wide variety of biodiversity, including trees and planting.

Tony Coughlan, Development Manager at Hammerson, said: “We are excited to bring forward these revisions to our plans, which promote a more sensitive scale of development for this strategically important site. These revisions include a focus on the delivery of a wide range of new workspace opportunities, including one of the largest ever provisions of affordable workspace in London. Our revised proposals will generate thousands of jobs and support local economic growth, creating a vibrant urban quarter that respects the heritage of its location.”

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