City chiefs reveal how skyline will look in 2026

The City of London Corporation has released images of how the City cluster skyline will look in 2026 after all the consented buildings in the pipeline have been completed.

Five buildings over 30 storeys are currently under construction in the Square Mile, with a further five consented by planners.

Eric Parry’s 1 Undershaft would be the tallest building, standing 10m above PLP’s 22 Bishopsgate – which is under construction by Multiplex and due to finish this year.

It is unclear when 1 Undershaft, which received planning consent in 2016, will be built.

New in this year’s visualisation is SOM’s 100 Leadenhall which received planning permission in July and would stand 32m below 22 Bishopsgate.

Its developers say it will be take four years to build, with tenant leases on the existing building expiring in 2023 – but have vowed to begin whenever they achieve vacant possession.

The pictures come as the City of London consults on its 25-year local plan which would require new developments to contain a “greening element” such as a planted wall or sedum roof.

It is also looking at how to close the gap between the Walkie Talkie and the towers of the so-called eastern cluster. It will announce its decision in the spring.

The corporation is also consulting on a strategy to prioritise pedestrians and improve public realm in the Square Mile which will demand new walking routes through major developments to make the City more permeable.

Other ideas under review include the introduction of a 15mph speed limit and reduction of deliveries through outer-city consolidation centres.