Central London office development

Bishopsgate, London

From 2010, Jumani Holdings advised shareholders in a partially built Bishopsgate office site. Amended planning permission was obtained for a 150,000 sq ft office building; the site was sold to AXA in 2015 and the development completed in 2021.

SectorCentral London office development

Period2010–2021

Jumani roleShareholder advisory and planning strategy

Key fact150,000 sq ft office consent

THE OPPORTUNITY

Context and commercial challenge.

A partially built central-London site with multiple shareholders required a revised planning and commercial route capable of restoring momentum and attracting an institutional purchaser.

JUMANI'S ROLE

How the opportunity was progressed.

Jumani Holdings advised shareholders through the amended planning process and helped position the opportunity around a clearer office-development proposition.

Outcome

The site was sold to AXA in 2015 following the amended consent, and the development was completed in 2021.

WHY IT MATTERS

Experience applied to the next decision.

Every project is different, but the underlying disciplines remain consistent: test the commercial case, establish clear responsibility, align the structure and remain actively involved through the value-creation plan.

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March 28, 2025
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