Residential scheme by Fosters and Christian Candy鈥檚 CPC Group, set to start on site early next year

A 165 luxury apartment scheme in London designed by Foster + Partners for developer Christian Candy鈥檚 CPC Group is to start on site early next year after the project cleared a final hurdle.

The Sugar Quay development close to Tower Bridge on the Thames - seen as the last big residential development site in the square mile - was recently granted planning permission by the City of London.

However, it also depended on acquiring the freehold interest from the Fishmongers company, something CPC has now achieved.

The 拢400m development will also include a waterfront commercial unit and a mixed-use ground floor.

Other features include a restaurant and bar. Work is expected to finish in late 2016.

CPC Group also has consent for a 230,000 sq ft office redevelopment on the site. It previously developed the Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners-designed One Hyde Park, the most expensive residential scheme in the country.