Atenor : secures planning consent for sustainable retrofit of Fleethouse office in London

Designed by global architecture practice HOK, the project will see more than two thirds of the existing structure retained, thereby ensuring the retention of the existing embodied carbon and reducing the project's environment impact. The new sustainable office building, which is being designed to achieve a minimum of BREEAM Excellent (with BREEAM Outstanding subject to fit-out), will provide around 77,500 sq ft (7,200 sq m) of high-quality office space over eight storeys.

The City of London's planning sub-committee unanimously resolved to grant the scheme planning permission yesterday (31 January 2023), following the planning officer's recommendation for approval.

Atenor, which is listed on the Euronext Brussels market, has projects in ten European countries, comprising office, residential and mixed-use. Atenor is recognised as an industry leader for ESG and recently achieved a 5/5 Star GRESB rating, the global benchmark for ESG-compliant real estate. Fleet House is fully aligned with this approach, with the rejuvenated building being designed to prioritise the wellbeing of the building's users as well as the wider community with adherence to best-in-class WELL principles and biophilic design.

Features for those working at the building will include short and long stay cycling parking, high-quality end-of-trip facilities and four unique external terraces - most with spectacular views of St Paul's Cathedral. A range of new public amenities will also be created including a new pedestrian priority route connecting Bride Lane and Bridewell Place, an art wall, a new 1,300 sq ft (120 sq m) juice bar/café, double-height office lobby with green wall and plentiful natural light and a 4,000 sq ft (370 sq m) re-provided public house at ground-floor and part-basement level.