Tallest UK skyscraper outside London approved Property Plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London – which are backed by Hollywood legend Robert De Nero – have been given the green light. The Manchester city centre building will be developed by Salboy, which was co-founded by Betfred billionaire Fred Done, and will rise to 76 storeys. Land between [...]
Roman Basilica discovery forces new City skyscraper rethink Property Plans for a new skyscraper at 85 Gracechurch Street have been updated after the discovery of an “extraordinary” Roman Basilica at the site earlier this year. The proposed scheme now incorporates a public exhibition space in the 32-storey commercial building, which will celebrate the remains of the first Roman Basilica of London. The public immersive [...]
Tallest UK skyscraper outside London to be approved Property Plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London have been recommended for approval. Developer Salboy, which was co-founded by Betfred billionaire Fred Done, is behind the proposals which would see a 76-storey building constructed in Manchester city centre. The £360m project, known as Viadux 2, has been earmarked for land between [...]
Plans approved for £600m Euston Tower revamp March 21, 2025 British Land’s plans to strip and redevelop Euston Tower in a £600m project have been approved by Camden Council. The tower, which was originally built in 1970 and sits next to Euston station, will undergo a complete revamp with new office space, restaurants and terraces. “We are delighted to receive planning consent for this incredible [...]
Robert De Niro backs plans for tallest skyscraper outside London March 20, 2025 A company co-founded by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro has signed up to open a hotel, restaurant and residences in a planned skyscraper which would be the tallest building outside London. Nobu Hospitality has partnered with developer Salboy on the £360m scheme in Manchester city centre. The project, known as Viadux 2, has been earmarked [...]
31-story skyscraper on 130 Fenchurch Street inches towards a green light March 4, 2025 Proposals for a “showpiece office building” on 130 Fenchurch Street are open for further consultation ahead of an application for planning permission. Designs for the revamped building at the site of City AM’s former HQ Fountain House detail 31 storeys of office space, an improved streetscape and street-level amenities. “[The proposals] aim to create a [...]
The 13 skyscrapers set to redefine the City of London’s skyline March 4, 2025 The City of London Corporation has released new images visualising how the Square Mile’s skyline will look.
City of London approves major new skyscraper January 31, 2025 The City Corporation has approved a 54-storey skyscraper on the doorstep of UK’s busiest station as demand for office space continues to grow in the capital. The site at 99 Bishopsgate, which will become one of the tallest towers in the Square Mile, is set to provide a minimum of 1.2m sq metres of office [...]
City of London approves plans for new skyscraper near Walkie Talkie December 6, 2024 The City of London has approved plans to build a “landmark” 36-storey tower near Liverpool Street. The proposals for the £500m tower, located at 60 Gracechurch Street, were first put forward in April by the UK property developer behind The Shard, Sellar, and Japanese developer Obayashi. The developers had said the construction will start in [...]
Major change planned for tallest skyscraper outside London October 18, 2024 A proposed 76-storey tower planned for Manchester city centre, which would be the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside London, is in line for a major change. Developer Salboy, which was co-founded by Fred Done who set up Betfred with his brother Peter, is on the verge of resubmitting its plans for Viadux 2 to [...]