Farringdon western entrance development wins planning approval

Crossrail has been granted planning permission to proceed with a new office and commercial development above Farringdon station’s western entrance.

The site, which will cover more than 200,000 sq ft at the corner of Cowcross Street and Farringdon Road, will be spread over six storeys and feature office space and retail units.

Cardinal Lysander have worked alongside Crossrail to draw up the plans which make up around 3 million sq ft of land being developed around the capital as part of the project.

Both Farringdon’s western and eastern entrances will feature over-site developments.

Ian Lindsay, Crossrail land and property director, said: “By 2018 Farringdon will be one of Britain’s busiest rail stations, connecting Crossrail, Thameslink and London Underground services.

“The developments will accelerate the area’s regeneration, helping Farringdon re-emerge as a destination in its own right.”




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