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Canary Wharf giant drives plan for new 300m skyscraper in City of London

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Howie, M. (2026, October 17). Canary Wharf giant drives plan for new 300m skyscraper in City of London. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/exchequer-court-skyscraper-plan-sir-george-iacobescu-b1301249.html

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Property giant Sir George Iacobescu is overseeing plans for a 70-storey skyscraper near the Gherkin in the City of London. The proposed building would be approximately 300 metres tall and replace an existing structure at Exchequer Court owned by New York-based insurer AmTrust Financial Services. Public consultation on the project will begin later this month, with a planning application expected early next year. If approved, construction could start around 2033.

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Sir George Iacobescu, a prominent figure in London's property development, is leading plans for a 70-storey skyscraper in City of London that would stand at nearly 300 metres high. The proposed building will replace the current structure at Exchequer Court near the Gherkin and is expected to undergo public consultation later this month. AmTrust Financial Services, based in New York, owns the site and aims to submit a planning application to the City of London Corporation early next year. If approved, construction could begin with completion targeted for 2033. Chaya Cooperberg, AmTrust’s chief people and communications officer, stated that this project represents a long-term commitment to improving workspace in London.

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Plans are being drawn up for a 70-storey skyscraper in the City of London that would be nearly as tall as the Shard. asserted

that → draw → Shard

Property giant Sir George Iacobescu is overseeing the project which would see the building at Exchequer Court near the Gherkin replaced by a 300-metre-high tower, according to the site’s owner, New York-based insurer AmTrust Financial Services. uncertain

building → oversee → owner

The Exchequer Court plans will reportedly be put out for public consultation later this month. uncertain

plans → put → consultation

A planning application to the City of London Corporation is expected early next year. asserted

application → expect → Corporation

AmTrust hopes the tower will be completed by 2033 if the plans are approved. asserted

plans → hop → 2033

Romania-born Sir George is one of the giants of London’s property scene, having been one of the driving forces behind the transformation of Canary Wharf from an urban wasteland into a global financial powerhouse. asserted

George → bear → powerhouse

Chaya Cooperberg, AmTrust’s chief people and communications officer, said: “This is a long-term commitment to London we are making. “We think this project is going to help meet the city’s needs for more top-quality workspace.” asserted

project → say → workspace

Canary Wharf giant drives plan for new 300m skyscraper in City of London

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