Go-ahead for Bishopsgate Goodsyard office scheme

Developers Ballymore and Hammerson have received approval on two Reserved Matters Applications (RMAs) from the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the redevelopment of Bishopsgate Goodsyard.

Located close to the City of London’s north-eastern boundary, the scheme will deliver new homes, retail and leisure, workspace and a new park built on the 4.5-hectare site. One of the main commercial buildings will be located above Shoreditch station.

Designed by Gensler and Buckley Gray Yeoman, the RMAs mark the next stage in the realisation of the approved scheme. The first RMA will provide 36,000m² of best-in-class workspace, including affordable space for small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, it will deliver 600m² of new retail space fronting Bethnal Green Road and Shoreditch High Street.

The Sclater Street RMA, designed by Chris Dyson Architects, includes the restoration of five derelict historic buildings on Sclater Street.

John Mulryan, Group Managing Director at Ballymore, said: “The office site presents a rare opportunity to create one of the most forward-thinking workspace environments in London. Our flexible, sustainable commercial spaces are specifically designed with the end user’s needs in mind for both functionality and wellbeing. The area will celebrate and expand on the ever-evolving creative vibe of Shoreditch.”