Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan proposes Oxford Circus-style crossing
The 20-year framework includes 13 projects for streets, green spaces and public amenities in the area
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Residents in Notting Hill East will soon have the chance to shape the future of their neighbourhood under a new plan that sets out 13 projects for the area. The Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Forum released the Neighbourhood Plan this week, which includes a pedestrian crossing modelled on Oxford Circus, new trees, public art and improved green spaces. The plan covers the streets between Hereford Road, Westbourne Grove, Westbourne Park Road and Ledbury Road.
The forum said the plan provides a 20-year framework for planning, environment and amenities in the area. It follows years of consultation with local residents and businesses. Around 4,500 people live within the proposed boundary, according to the forum’s estimates.
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What the plan proposes
The most prominent proposal is a new crossing at Fiveways, designed to resemble the diagonal pedestrian crossing at Oxford Circus. The plan also includes improvements to pavements and traffic flow in the area. Other projects focus on revamping St Stephen’s Gardens to encourage social interaction and making entrances to Wessex Gardens more visible and pedestrian-friendly.
Additional measures include new pedestrian crossings on Talbot Road, Ledbury Road and Westbourne Park Road. The forum also proposes installing air quality monitoring devices, replacing street lamps with lower, heritage-style designs, and planting more trees. A drinking fountain would be installed following a design competition, and public art would be added in visible locations.
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The plan also includes a proposal to create a local brand identity to support businesses in the area. A design guide for Notting Hill East’s streets would be developed to ensure consistent planning decisions.
Our Neighbourhood Plan is a product of years of consultations with the community and gives all of us an opportunity to tailor the future of our area and realise its unique potential.
Penny Bagnall-Smith, Chair of Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Forum
What happens next
The Neighbourhood Plan is now open for public feedback. Residents and businesses in the area can share their views on the proposals before the forum finalises the document. Once the consultation is complete, the plan will be submitted to Kensington and Chelsea Council for approval.
If approved, the plan will become part of the statutory development plan for the area. This means future planning applications in Notting Hill East will need to align with its policies, as reported by MyLondon.
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+What is the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan?
The Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan is a 20-year framework for planning, environment and amenities in the area. It includes 13 projects, such as a new pedestrian crossing and improvements to green spaces, as reported by MyLondon.
+How many residents does the plan affect?
Around 4,500 residents live within the plan’s boundary, which covers streets between Hereford Road, Westbourne Grove, Westbourne Park Road and Ledbury Road. The forum developed the plan through community consultation.
+What happens next with the Neighbourhood Plan?
Residents can now share their views on the proposals. After the consultation, the plan will be submitted to Kensington and Chelsea Council for approval. If approved, it will guide future planning decisions in the area.
+What are the key projects in the plan?
Key projects include an Oxford Circus-style crossing at Fiveways, new pedestrian crossings, improvements to St Stephen’s Gardens, and the installation of public art and trees. The plan also proposes air quality monitoring and a drinking fountain.
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