A well-connected site nestled between Smithfield Market and the Barbican:
Local character
The site is located on Long Lane between Smithfield Market (to the west) and the Barbican (to the east). The site enjoys excellent public transport links, being next to the Barbican station and a five-minute walk from Farringdon station, which benefits from the arrival of the Elizabeth Line.
<br><br>Around 1-8 Long Lane, there is a mixed range of activities, including retail, offices, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. The site is also located in the Culture Mile BID area and is near a number of renowned cultural institutions such as the Barbican Centre and the Charterhouse.
In addition to this the area will be welcoming the Museum of London from 2026. The regeneration of the Smithfield General Market through the Museum of London’s relocation will further enhance the area’s cultural and leisure offering.
We aim to complement the unique nature of the area by bringing forward a boutique hotel with an exciting ground-floor offering that can benefit hotel guests, local residents, city workers and visitors of the Culture Mile BID
In addition to this the area will be welcoming the Museum of London from 2026. The regeneration of the Smithfield General Market through the Museum of London’s relocation will further enhance the area’s cultural and leisure offering.
We aim to complement the unique nature of the area by bringing forward a boutique hotel with an exciting ground-floor offering that can benefit hotel guests, local residents, city workers and visitors of the Culture Mile BID
Planning History
The existing buildings at 1-8 Long Lane are low grade 1960s / 1970s buildings with limited architectural merit. They are not able to provide the type of modern space that is required for their long-term success and so the buildings currently lie empty. In addition to this, they fail to meet modern EPC requirements and sustainability targets. Significant investment and change are therefore needed to ensure that the buildings does not remain empty in the long term.
The consented scheme encompasses both 1-8 and 9-12 Long Lane. This approved scheme, given consent in July 2021, included:
The redevelopment of the site is still needed to ensure that it can positively contribute to the surrounding area and its longevity.
The consented scheme encompasses both 1-8 and 9-12 Long Lane. This approved scheme, given consent in July 2021, included:
- Amalgamation of 1-5 Long Lane, 6-8 Long Lane and 9-12 Long Lane into a singular eight-storey building.
- Full redevelopment of the site to provide approximately 8,800sqm of office and retail space.
The redevelopment of the site is still needed to ensure that it can positively contribute to the surrounding area and its longevity.