55 Bishopsgate

{{Short description|Approved skyscraper in the City of London}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}

{{Use British English|date=July 2023}}

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| address = 55 Bishopsgate, City of London, United Kingdom

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| owner = Schroders

| height = {{convert|269|m|abbr=on}}

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| architecture_firm = Arney Fender Katsalidis

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55 Bishopsgate is an approved skyscraper in the City of London. Plans were submitted in 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.twinfm.com/article/schroders-submits-planning-application-for-55-bishopsgate-redevelopment |title=Schroders Submits Planning Application for 55 Bishopsgate |author= |date=8 November 2022 |website=twinfm.com |publisher=This Week in FM |access-date=18 July 2023 |language=en}} If built, at {{convert|269|m}} it would be the second-tallest building in the City of London, and the third-tallest in Greater London after The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate.{{cite web |url=https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/afk-skyscraper-tipped-for-approval-despite-viewing-deck-fears |title=AFK skyscraper tipped for approval despite viewing deck fears |last=Jessel |first=Ella |date=18 July 2023 |website=architectsjournal.co.uk |publisher=The Architects' Journal |access-date=18 July 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://www.building.co.uk/news/latest-bishopsgate-tower-set-for-green-light/5124175.article |title=Latest Bishopsgate tower set for green light |last=Dunton |first=Jim |date=17 July 2023 |website=building.co.uk |publisher=Building |access-date=18 July 2023 |language=en}} The building will consist of 63 storeys. It was designed by architectural firm Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK), and is being funded by the investment firm Schroders. Despite objections from Historic England, the scheme is currently recommended for approval from city planners.{{cite web |url=https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/afks-63-storey-bishopsgate-tower-set-for-green-light/5124171.article |title=AFK's 63-storey Bishopsgate tower set for green light |last=Dunton |first=Jim |date=18 July 2023 |website=bdonline.co.uk |publisher=Building Design |access-date=18 July 2023 |language=en}}

Planning permission was approved on 21 July 2023.{{cite web |url=https://londonist.com/london/news/55-bishopsgate-skyscraper-city-of-london |title=55: Bishopsgate: Green Light City's Third-Tallest Skyscraper |last=Noble |first=Will |date=21 July 2023 |website=londonist.com |publisher=Londonist |access-date=21 July 2023 |language=en}} The scheme also includes an accompanying 22-storey building.{{cite web |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/07/21/go-ahead-for-63-storey-bishopsgate-scheme/ |title=Go-ahead for 63-storey Bishopsgate scheme |last=Prior |first=Grant |date=21 July 2023 |website=constructionenquirer.com |publisher=Construction Enquirer |access-date=21 July 2023 |language=en-GB}}