Great Portland Estates secures planning permission from Westminster Council

(Sharecast News) - Property developer Great Portland Estates has secured planning permission from Westminster Council for its fully managed scheme at Gresse Street, West London. Great Portland Estates said on Monday that the permission was for the "high-quality refurbishment" of 15 Gresse Street and 12/13 Rathbone Place, W1, as part of its fully managed offering.

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, less than 200 metres from the Elizabeth line station at Tottenham Court Road, the scheme will provide 43,000 square feet of premium fully managed workspace across five floors.

Designed by dMFK Architects, proposals include the retention and refurbishment of the existing buildings, together with small extensions to the rear upper floors to create practical, "user-friendly floorplates" and a larger communal terrace for office customers.

Works were due to start early 2026, with completion targeted for early 2027.

GPE's Trevor Phyo said: "We are thrilled to have secured Westminster Council's resolution to grant planning permission for this project, enabling us to bring new life to this building, enhancing and elevating it for a new chapter in its history. We are excited to be delivering a best-in-class office in this prime location, and further our strengthening fully managed portfolio."







Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com