Vogue's former headquarters in Central London could soon be partially demolished to make way for Grade A office space and a new restaurant, according to plans before Westminster City Council.
Building owners Nautilina Limited said the proposal was a "once in a generation opportunity" to build best-in-class office space as it seeks to move into the iconic 1950s building.
According to its planning application, the international real estate company proposes replacing the seventh floor and building a new eighth floor and rooftop plant and garden. It has proposed 524sqm of additional retail space at the ground floor for a new restaurant.
The "deep retrofit" could see 62per cent of floor slabs retained and 92pc of frontages on Hanover Square and St George Street kept in place.
The proposed office space is to be designated as the global headquarters for Nautilina, an international group of real estate asset management and investment advisory companies operating across the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, according to the application.
Westminster City Council's planning team has backed the plans saying the redevelopment would create a "higher quality office environment" with its green roof and new cycle spaces.
They said the development's moderate degree of 'less than substantial harm' to grade I listed Church of St George and listed buildings on the western side of St George Street was outweighed by the modernisation and extension of prime office space.
They also said the new restaurant space would "enliven and provide visual interest" along St George Street, add 630 jobs and £1.9m of local spending during the 18 months of construction.
Once completed, the building is expected to provide 700 jobs and £2.5m per year from workers spending locally. Other benefits include new CCTV, street lights and pavements, a financial contribution of £141,350 towards local employment initiatives and a significant reduction in operational carbon.
The building is located at the south-east corner of Hanover Square and was purpose built for Vanity Fair and British Vogue founder Conde Nast in 1958. It was the fashion magazine's headquarters until their departure in 2024 to the Adelphi Building on the Strand.
Conde Nast, the company, sold the leasehold interest of 1 Hanover Square in 2024.
Westminster City Council's Planning Committee will review the application when they meet on Tuesday, July 22.
It is recommnended for approval by planning officers, subject to conditions including a secton 106 agreement
