Aviva Investors has submitted a detailed planning application to the City of London Corporation for the redevelopment of 130 Fenchurch Street.
Under the plans, the currently vacant scheme would be replaced by a 34-storey commercial building providing 31 storeys of office space and a dedicated exhibition space in the middle of the building.
Designed by Wilkinson Eyre, the proposed development will also feature improvements to the surrounding public spaces, including the provision of nearly 4,000 sq ft of retail and hospitality facilities. Aviva is targeting BREEAM, NABERS and WELL certifications for the project.
Ben Littman, head of development, real estate, at Aviva Investors, said: “These proposals aim to deliver a showpiece tower in the Square Mile which can support the City of London’s ambitious City Plan 2040, creating a truly flagship location with the potential to attract world-leading businesses. We believe our plans will provide a dynamic building which complements the surrounding area, whilst creating a scheme that helps the City get ready for the future by incorporating modern technologies and targeting best-in-class standards of energy efficiency.”
Stephen Black, director at CO-RE, which has been appointed to develop the building, added: “130 Fenchurch Street has been expertly designed by Wilkinson Eyre to delicately align with the existing and evolving Eastern cluster, enrich the public realm and connect the site to the Fenchurch Street area. Partnering with Aviva Investors, we are bringing forward a sustainable scheme that offers world-class space to meet the needs of the Square Mile whilst putting the wellbeing of tenants first.”
