Singaporean Developer Submits Plans for High Holborn Office Development

24/12/24

Singaporean developer Hoi Hup Realty have submitted a planning application to the City of London for a new office development on High Holborn.

Hoi Hup, in collaboration with Make Architects, Savills as development advisor and leasing agent, Gleeds as project managers and Gerald Eve as planning consultants, have submitted a planning application proposing the demolition of the existing properties and construction of a landmark office-led development.

The new development will provide about 370,000sqft of office accommodation with extensive terraces overlooking Central London and new retail offering.

The scheme will replace the existing Grade B accommodation, with the new development targeting ESG credentials including BREEAM 'Outstanding' and EPC 'A'. The development will offer improved public realm with a new public park at Southampton Building. It will also greatly improve ground level activation with the creation of a new street accessed multi-use auditorium and cultural spaces.

Felix Rabeneck, Director of Central London Investment at Savills, said: "This development will reinvigorate this part of High Holborn and set a new standard for office spaces in Central London. It is expected to attract global occupiers looking for a prestigious headquarters while undoubtedly making a valuable contribution to the local area."

Wong Swee Chun, Chairman of Hoi Hup Realty, added: "We are very excited to embark on this project, our maiden development in London. We see the potential of this strategic site in Midtown London and believe that our best-in-class landmark development will greatly reinvigorate the community and the neighbourhood."