Green light for massive new office and shopping mall on Oxford Street
The plan to transform a key site on London’s Oxford Street will go ahead after receiving unanimous approval from Westminster City Council.
Designed by KPF for Berkeley Estate Asset Management, the redevelopment will offer large areas of office space, consumer retail, and cultural space in a redesigned building that features almost 23,000 square feet of terraces and panoramic views of London.
The site at 33 Cavendish Square was formerly occupied by the BHS and UAL College of Fashion, and more than half of the existing structure will be retained in accordance with Westminster City Council’s approach to retrofitting older buildings rather than replacing them.
The redeveloped 33 Cavendish Square will be fully electric and equipped with more than 1,000 bicycle parking spaces, and is designed to create a workplace environment that attracts top talent and supports sustainability.
It will feature 75,000 square metres of office space and 3,500 square metres of retail and cultural space.
KPF said the building is designed to resonate with the existing architecture on Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe.
It said that it carried out an extensive analysis of the existing buildings on the street to create a design that fits the composition of the area.
Works are expected to begin in 2029, with an estimated completion date of 2033.
“We are delighted to have received unanimous planning approval for 33 Cavendish Square,” said KPF Principal John Bushell.
“This development will be a distinctive expression of everything that makes the West End exceptional: world-class retail on one of the world’s most iconic shopping streets, cultural spaces designed to host events from major product launches to conferences, and contemporary workspaces that continue to attract and inspire leading businesses.”
“It will enhance the area’s long-standing reputation for creativity, commerce and culture, delivering lasting benefits for businesses, residents and visitors alike,” he said.
