One London

Also known as 1 Undershaft. Formerly The Trellis, St Helen’s, Aviva Tower and Commercial Union Building.

St Helen’s, the former Aviva Tower, at 1 Undershaft between the Gherkin and the Cheesegrater, EC3A. Consented to be replaced by a ground plus 73 storey office tower; works expected to start in 2028 and finish in 2033.

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Height
309.6 m, basis not stated
Storeys
74 ground + 73
Use
Office
Stage
Consented
Works start
2028 expected
Completion
2033 expected

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Planning

31 applications at this site on the City of London register, grouped under the permission they belong to.

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History

Also known as 1 Undershaft. Formerly The Trellis, St Helen’s, Aviva Tower and Commercial Union Building.

  1. CompletionExpected
  2. Construction startsExpected
  3. Conditions clearedDemolition preparation
  4. Permission grantedWith a section 106 agreement
  5. New applicationRedesign, 23/01423/FULEIA
  6. First permissionThe Trellis design