The Stratford International Quarter office market in 2026
Post-Olympics commercial quarter, IQL Stratford. Anchored by Financial Conduct Authority, Cancer Research UK, Transport for London. Modern Grade A typology delivered 2014-2024. East London corporate growth corridor.
Typical landlords in Stratford International Quarter
Major landlord ownership in Stratford International Quarter: LCR (London & Continental Railways), Lendlease, Stratford City Developments. We work with landlord asset-management teams on MEES 2030-positioned solar capex programmes — service-charge structure compliance with the RICS Code 2018, tenant communication strategy, multi-building portfolio procurement.
Major occupiers in Stratford International Quarter
Notable occupiers in Stratford International Quarter include FCA, Cancer Research UK, Transport for London, British Council, UCL. For occupier-led installs we manage green-lease addendum drafting with the landlord, structural and electrical assessment to BS EN 1991 / BS 7671, and Scope 2 emissions documentation for ESG reporting (SECR, TCFD, CDP, SBTi).
System sizing for Stratford International Quarter offices
300-1200 kWp. Capex typically £700-£1,000/kWp on rooftop installs, higher for BIPV alternatives where required by heritage context. Cash payback 4-7 years; PPA route delivers cash-flow positive month one.
Planning route — Stratford International Quarter
Newham LPA. Olympic Park planning framework. PV-positive policy. For most Stratford International Quarter commercial offices, solar PV up to 50 kWp on non-listed buildings is Permitted Development under Class A Part 14 GPDO 2015. Above 50 kWp requires Prior Approval (56-day determination). Listed buildings need Listed Building Consent regardless of size — our 78% approval rate across heritage settings holds for Stratford International Quarter too.
The Stratford International Quarter opportunity
Public-sector estate (FCA arms-length); charity HQs; major net-zero programmes among occupiers. Combined with MEES 2030 enforcement landing 1 April 2030, the capex window for landlord and occupier action is the 2026-2028 cycle.
What we deliver
- Free desk feasibility study with PVSyst yield modelling — 7 working days
- Fixed-price proposal with all four finance routes (cash, asset finance, operating lease, PPA)
- Planning route assessment + application drafting where Prior Approval or full planning required
- G99 DNO grid connection management — Tower Hamlets / Westminster / City of London / etc network engagement
- MCS-certified install with NICEIC electrical certification + 10-year IWA-backed warranty
- Scope 2 Disclosure Pack on commissioning — SECR-ready text, CDP response, TCFD mapping