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Developer facing 12-month delay on Woods Bagot’s City tower while dig investigates Roman ruins

By 2025-10-21T12:14:00

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Revised plans for 85 Gracechurch Street were approved this year following discovery of 1st century Roman basilica

The developer behind plans for a 30-storey tower in the City of London that was redesigned following the discovery of Roman ruins on the site is facing a delay of up to a year while an archeological dig takes place.

Planning documents reveal Hertshten Properties will need to wait at least 10-12 months before it can start work on its Woods Bagot-designed tower at 85 Gracechurch Street while the 1st century basilica is investigated by a team of specialists.

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