Woods Bagot lodges plans for 32-storey tower next to Leadenhall Market

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Developers say the “complementary extension” will drive footfall to historic market

An application has been submitted to the City of London outlining plans to build a mixed-use office tower and rejuvenate the iconic covered market which will lie in its shadow. 

Proposals for 85 Gracechurch Street, drawn up by Woods Bagot, will see 35,000sqm of grade A office space brought to market, as well as a large civic public hall at ground level. 

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