King’s Cross is the most significant development in central London.

Planning permission was granted in December 2006 and July 2008 for nearly 8 million sq ft of mixed use development.

The permission includes up to 25 large, new office buildings totalling some 4.9 million sq ft; 20 new streets; 10 new major public spaces; the restoration and refurbishment of 20 historic buildings and structures; and some 2,000 homes and serviced apartments.

King’s Cross is being developed by the King's Cross Central Limited Partnership, which brings together:

• Argent King's Cross Limited Partnership - backed by Argent Group PLC, one of the UK's best respected property development companies and Hermes Real Estate on behalf of the BT Pension Scheme. Argent is the Asset Manager for King’s Cross.
• London & Continental Railways Limited - delivered the award winning High Speed 1 railway, including the rebirth of St Pancras International, on time and to budget.
• DHL Supply Chain - a world-class provider of supply chain solutions.

The proposals also include:

• a new entrance to the London Underground;
• a bicycle interchange facility;
• options for Cross River Tram;
• space for a new western concourse for King's Cross Station;
• 3 new bridges over Regent's Canal;
• the refurbishment of 20 historic buildings/ structures, including four listed gas holder frames;
• 14 wind turbines, and other renewable energy methods;
• 20 new streets and 10 new public spaces; and
• streetscape improvements in the surrounding area.