Landsec secures planning for London Bankside office scheme

Landsec has received planning permission for the redevelopment of Red Lion Court, Bankside, part of its 1 million-square-foot development pipeline to create a green office cluster in the Southwark district of London.

The new Red Lion Court development will deliver 230,000 square feet of class A offices, retail and open public space on the banks of the River Thames, adjacent to Borough Yards. Floorplates at the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed scheme will range from 18,000 square feet to 26,600 square feet, with access to outdoor spaces on every floor, an extensive communal roof terrace and unfettered views over the river into the city.

In line with Landsec’s sustainability strategy, Red Lion Court has been designed to be net-zero in both construction and operation. By reusing part of the existing building and prioritizing low-carbon, recycled materials, Landsec will meet or exceed gross leasable area and Southwark policy in terms of sustainability, biodiversity and ener