The £750 million London Royal Mint Court scheme has been approved, with developers Delancey and LRC Group set to start work on the 600,000 sq ft office scheme near the Tower of London.

The development will be situated just to the east of the Square Mile and will see the renovation of two listed buildings that were home to the Royal Mint for 150 years, meanwhile the three modern buildings on the existing site are set to be partially demolished and remodelled to clear the path for office buildings.

The offices can be configured both as large open plan spaces of up to 80,000 sq ft, or as smaller, dynamic floor spaces for the creative and start-up industries.

Architectural practice Sheppard Robson and architects Morrow & Lorraine have drawn up the new design plans for the grade II listed Johnson-Smirke building which is the core of the scheme.

The building will be refurbished to create a 23,500 sq ft office space above a bar and restaurant, while a roof terrace will offer panoramic views of the Tower of London.

Managing Director at Delancey, Paul Goswell, commented: “The scale of Royal Mint Court, coupled with its history and large area of amenity space, make it a one of a kind site in the City of London and we have sought to use this to create an inspirational working environment.”

Also included in the proposals is 1.8 acres of landscaped public realm and a new route that will connect St Katharine Docks with Aldgate and beyond, which will provide step free access from the Tower Hill Underground station.

Meanwhile, LRC Group said: “The striking design of the restored historic Johnson-Smirke, combined with the remodelled, modern architecture with adaptable modern infrastructure, will make Royal Mint Court an unrivalled destination for companies looking to make a bold move in the City.”