24/05/2017 by Buildington
Great Portland Estates is now exploring whether a more substantial redevelopment, including improving the quality and scale of the retail space, would add additional value given the strong demand for high-quality retail units at the eastern end of Oxford Street due to the opening of Crossrail in 2018.
GPE achieved planning approval in June 2016 for an 89,100 sq ft major mixed-use refurbishment at Oxford house. As part of the letting to Facebook at Rathbone Square, Facebook had a right of first offer to take all of the 55,700 sq ft of office space which they chose not to exercise.
Source: Great Portland Estates plc results for the year to 31 March 2017 24.05.2017 gpe.co.uk.