Plans to convert London’s BT Tower to a hotel that would open the lofty landmark to the public for the first time since a bombing forced its closure in 1971 have received the blessing of a national heritage group.
During public consultation for the project, which closed last week, Historic England regional director Tom Foxall supported MCR Hotels’ “thoughtful approach to reusing and revitalising the BT Tower”.
“The emerging scheme will reinforce the significance of the [heritage]-listed tower’s extraordinary architecture, ensuring its iconic presence remains on the London skyline, while also reconfiguring its internal spaces in ways that will bring both public enjoyment and economic growth,” he said.
