One Bessborough Gardens is an extremely prominent city block to the north of Vauxhall Bridge, adjacent to the Thames. Although neoclassical in style, the building was delivered as part of a development by the Crown Estate in 1988 to reflect the built legacy of Pimlico’s famed architect and master builder, Thomas Cubitt, whose works can be seen all around this part of Westminster. Occupied by a government agency for 20years, the building is now undergoing an extensive refurbishment and repositioning at a scale much-sought after in Millbank. To unlock significant additional value on-site, a residential proposal has been prepared providing 60 high-quality rental apartments in the heart of Westminster, with outstanding resident facilities. The proposals to extend and modernise the building successfully achieved Consent in 2024.