Key Details

Overview

The Earnshaw on New Oxford Street is a mixed-use development in London WC1.

The scheme comprises two new buildings on the former Medius House and Castlewood House site. The first one consists of 18 residential apartments and the second is a 140,000 sq ft office building.

History

Medius House at 63-69 New Oxford Street and Castlewood House at 77-91 New Oxford Street are being redeveloped.

2021 March - Skanska is appointed as the main contractor.

2019 October - Demolition and groundworks commenced in October 2019.

2019 June - Internal demolition of Castlewood House. It is now vacant and in the process of being stripped out of all fixtures and fittings.

2017 - Planning permission granted for the demolition of the existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and the erection of an 11-storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two-storey roof extension including a private roof terrace, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 20 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level. Camden Council ref. no. 2017/0618/P.

Neighbouring Buildings

Centre Point west across Earnshaw Street
Central St Giles south across Bucknall Street
100 New Oxford Street north across New Oxford Street
55 New Oxford Street east across Dyott Street