Design Code

Hawkins\Brown & Studio Egret West EC.PA.C July 2024

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are creating a place the world will watch with wonder, on London’s iconic site of human ingenuity.

rough our masterplan, we will reimagine the very fabric of living, working and urban wellbeing for London and future spaces.

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the world’s most inventive, imaginative and extraordinary minds.

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place is Earls Court.

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Culture

Neighbourhood

Foreword

After four years of deep consideration and collaboration with stakeholders and local people, The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) is delighted to present the ambitious future plans for this iconic Site.

We formed in 2021 during the lockdown imposed by the first global pandemic in a century, an era which was both disruptive and formative, demanding that we reflect and reassess how we will be living in the future. There could be no more engaging mission for a team specifically assembled to design a place fit for the 22nd century.

As a team, ECDC shares a passion for transformational inner-city projects, and collectively have wide-ranging experiences from diverse international projects. Together, we are driven to fulfil the opportunities of this complex strategic site for London and rightfully put Earls Court as a place back on the global map.

Our intent from the very beginning, was to take a different approach to community involvement in shaping design. Setting up as a local business and being right next to Site everyday, working closely with both local authorities, the Mayor’s office, local businesses and our neighbours has been fundamental in shaping our plans for the Site, which we believe are more relevant and exciting for it.

We have listened and taken huge inspiration from Earls Court’s heritage, as a place that dared — to showcase, to entertain and celebrate the spectacular. A place that was so clearly cherished for being bold and brave, welcoming people from across the globe.

Our plans retain that innovative spirit that embraces future thinking an approach we believe has become more important now than ever before. An approach that continues to drive

us to create a global exemplar of sustainability.

We understand our responsibility to deliver much needed homes and employment opportunities for London. Critical to achieving these aims is creating a place with personality, a place that once again becomes a destination with a broad cultural appeal and is fully inclusive to all that come to experience it.

The masterplan has been created to prioritise urban wellbeing and includes a network of Exhibition Gardens that will be open and accessible for everyone to enjoy. We’re creating a pedestrian-first environment alive with daytime and evening active uses. This generosity of open space is evident at key arrival points as well as the unique Table Park and Lillie Sidings.

Our commitment to create a better piece of city has been evidenced over the last three years as we have welcomed over 500,000 people back onto Site to enjoy a programme of events that nod to the past and point to the future of Earls Court.

ECDC began with a mantra ‘to make haste slowly’ and ensure we took the time to both listen and appreciate the world of Earls Court, which helped to establish the early vision to bring the wonder back to Earls Court.

Now, after over four years of consideration, we are proud to present our hybrid planning submission to the authorities for determination a key milestone to enable the future of Earls Court as a place, once again, to discover wonder.

Rob Heasman CEO e Earls Court Development Company

Acknowledgements

The Design Code for the Earls Court Site represents a collaborative process between both local boroughs, the GLA and four design review panels.

The co-author and experts on the National Model Design Code also carried out an extensive peer review with the following feedback:

As a panel of built environment experts, our peer review of the Earls Court Design Code aimed to ensure alignment with the National Model Design Code guidance and national best practice. The process has been highly collaborative with recommendations incorporated into this document. We will continue to monitor the delivery of the project and feel confident that this Design Code can become a benchmark for major brownfield developments in the future.

Matthew Carmona

Professor of Planning and Urban Design

The Bartlett School of Planning University College London

Vicky Payne

Co-author of the National Model Design Code

1.

Introduction [IN]

Introduction

This Design Code has been prepared by Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West and is submitted as part of two Hybrid Planning Applications, one submitted to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (‘LBHF’) and one submitted to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (‘RBKC’). The Proposed Development will form the new Earls Court Development. The Hybrid Planning Applications have been submitted on behalf of Earls Court Partnership Limited (‘ECPL’), (“The Applicant”).

The RBKC Hybrid Planning Application is formed of detailed development proposals in respect of Development Plots EC05 and EC06 for which no matters are reserved (“RBKC Detailed Component”), and outline development proposals for the remainder of the RBKC Site, with all matters reserved (“RBKC Outline Component”). The RBKC Detailed Component and RBKC Outline Component together are referred to as the “RBKC Proposed Development”.

The LBHF Hybrid Planning Application is formed of detailed development proposals in respect of Development Plots WB03, WB04 and WB05 for which no matters are reserved (“LBHF Detailed Component”), and outline development proposals for the remainder of the Site, with all matters reserved (“LBHF Outline Component”). LBHF Detailed Component

and LBHF Outline Component together are referred to as the “LBHF Proposed Development”.

Together the RBKC and LBHF Proposed Developments form the Earls Court Development which comprises the redevelopment of the Site. The Earls Court Development will provide residential dwellings, purpose-built student accommodation, assisted living, workspace, culture, community, retail and leisure facilities alongside high quality public realm and open spaces.

The purpose of the Design Code is to outline a set of illustrated design requirements that provide specific, detailed parameters for future development of public realm and built form within the Earls Court Development.

The Proposed Development is currently anticipated to be delivered in eight main phases and over an estimated programme of approximately 19 years. The eight main phases encompass the full build out of the Proposed Development. The indicative development programme is based on the assumption that planning permission is secured in Q3 2025. Elements of infrastructure works are expected to commence prior to Q3 2025. Where applicable, separate applications have already been submitted or may be submitted for these works as described

in chapter 5 and the Infrastructure Works section of the submitted Environmental Statement. The impacts of these works have been considered as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and in relevant planning application documents for completeness and robustness.

Therefore, for the purpose of the indicative development programme, the Proposed Development works are anticipated to be undertaken over 13 years for the Early Phases (completion targeted for Q2 2037) and 19 years for the All Phases (completion Q2 2043).

No significant delay is anticipated between the phases. However, realising vacant possession of the Lillie Bridge Depot is complex and whilst an indicative programme has been agreed with London Underground Limited (LUL), it is subject to ongoing review, detailed preparation and design, and additional consents. It may change and could delay vacant possession beyond the timescales currently anticipated.

Due to the above, the Hybrid Planning Applications consider and assess two different scenarios. These are:

1. All Phases: comprising the entirety of the Proposed Development. This is currently anticipated for completion by 2043.

2. Early Phases: Phases 1-4 (the ‘Early Phases’) are completed, but the Depot remains operational and is delivered to a different programme from that currently anticipated in the All Phases scenario.

This Design Code provides approved design guidance applicable to All Phases of the Development with mandatory and non-mandatory design principles that are applicable at every stage and in all phases as they are delivered. For further information in relation to phasing and development scenarios, refer to the submitted Planning Statement and Environmental Statement.

Format of the Application

The Hybrid Planning Application includes a large number of documents and drawings including:

Control Documents (for approval)

The Control Documents are those seeking approval from the local authorities on the character, appearance, quality and quantum of development. These include the Development Specification, the Parameter Plans, and the Design Code. The Design Code has been written to be read in conjunction with these other Control Documents.

Supporting Documents (for information)

The Supporting Documents are not for approval and include the Design and Access Statement, as well as all supporting statements and technical assessments which form part of the Environmental Impact Assessment.

The Design and Access Statement describes how the design has been developed and how it has responded to considerations, public and stakeholder consultation and other inputs to develop the principles for land-use, amount, scale, layout, landscape and an overarching approach to character and appearance.

An Illustrative Masterplan (as described within the Design and Access Statement) has been developed to show one way in which the Parameter Plans and Design Code can be interpreted.

Detailed Component Documents

The Hybrid Planning Application also comprises further applications which are submitted as Detailed Component.

Information for these components are not covered as part of this Design Code explicitly, but the Detailed Component conforms with the relevant sitewide design guidance.

OUTLINE

*Future RMAs will need to demonstrate compliance with the Control Documents.

HYBRID PLANNING APPLICATION

NPPF and NMDC

National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) establishes the requirements and guidance for the assessment and production of design codes. It states that deign codes should respond to local character and design context to produce frameworks for creating highquality places. It also identifies that the production of the codes should be developed following an approach that is consistent with the principles as set out in the National Model Design Code.

The National Model Design Code (2021), develops more detailed guidance for the production of design codes. This proposal provides a specific response for the Earls

Court Development in this national policy context. It tailors a response that is most appropriate to the specific characteristics and opportunity, and balances a level of prescriptive control and degree of variety and change over time to deliver design quality over the long-term.

Central to the national policy guidance are the principles identified as the 10 Characteristics of Well Designed Places (National Design Guide). These characteristics define the key topics that should be considered in the production of design codes (where appropriate).

An Integrated Approach

The Design Code for the Earls Court Development has developed an integrated approach that reconciles the 10 Characteristics into three clearly defined sections: Vision, Landscape, Built form.

By distilling the characteristics in to these three central themes, this Design Code is able to succinctly emphasise the overarching vision for the Site as

a response to the existing context and identity of the place. It then develops specific design guidance for both Landscape and Built form (at both a comprehensive sitewide scale and in response to more local Character Area conditions) to maximise a clarity in the design priorities and usability of the design guidance (whilst still reflecting the full range of policy characteristics).

Structure of the Document

The Design Code has been organised into the following chapters:

• Introduction (IN) - An introduction to the Hybrid Planning Application, related documents, and a guide to using the Design Code.

• Vision (VI) - A summary of the vision as described in the Design and Access Statement.

• Sitewide (SW) – Design codes applicable to all areas of the strategic

framework (both Landscape and Built form) to define coherent strategic design guidance and clarity of documentation.

• Character Areas (CA) - Design codes applicable to each specific area of the strategic framework (both Landscape and Built form) to reinforce specific characteristics, constraints and design aspirations of interpretation and control.

How to Read the Design Code

This Design Code is organised in to Sitewide and Character Area scales. This approach enables the document to provide design guidance that will ensure a coherence in strategic principles across the development as well as respond to distinctive design opportunities in response to more local conditions.

In order to use the Design Code in developing design responses for particular spaces or buildings within the development, it is therefore necessary to both read the Sitewide chapter and the relevant Character Area chapter (or chapters).

Sitewide codes apply to the whole Site and establish the general strategic principles and guidance that is relevant to all spaces, plots and buildings. These define the key principles for the development and provide guidance for both Landscape and Built form topics. These codes should be read first to understand the key principles for the development.

Character Area codes then provide further specific guidance for particular spaces or plots in response to the particular character of an area of the Site. This guidance again develops with Landscape and Built form topics and enables more specific and distinctive design guidance. Codes at this level could include topics such as more specific landscape requirements, urban character properties, building typologies and material appearance or composition etc. In addition, Character Area guidance also enables the sitewide principles to be further developed in response to the immediate neighbouring context.

For an understanding of guidance for a Plot or an area of public realm, both the Sitewide and relevant Character Area chapter should be read (see diagram on opposite page for Character Area extents). For Plots and areas of public realm on the edge of a Character Area, the neighbouring Character Area should be read for context.

EC01

Character Areas Key [TT] The Table [EP] Empress Place [WB] West Brompton [WC] Warwick Crescent [AG] Aisgill G ardens [LS] Lillie Sidings [WK] West Kensington Plot name (as defined by Parameter Plans)

Earls Court Development Character Areas

How to Use the Design Codes Terminology and Status

Codes are formed of 6 components that both articulate the specific approved guidance requirements as well as providing additional referencing information, rationale and illustrative material to support interpretation.

The boulevard must provide a central movement route for cyclists and pedestrians. The cycle route could be demarcated.

To connect into the sitewide cycle network and promote cyclist and pedestrian safety.

These components are identified below:

► refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Access and movement.

5 2 Reference Including Chapter [EP] - Empress Place

Spill-out

Designs should allow for spill-out space in front of active ground floor uses.

To allow space for active ground floor uses to spill-out into the street.

► refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space.

Planting

Planting and trees must be located on either side of the Empress Place Boulevard.

To create a two sided tree-lined street that references local street typologies and extends the character of Empress Place.

Section [L] - Landscape

Number [5]

Title

Summarising the key aspect of the code

Text with status identified in bold

Rationale (provides a summary of the purpose of the principle, identified in italic)

Cross-reference (cross-reference to other sections of the Design Code and other documents in the submission)

Supporting graphics (a range of forms of illustrative material and corresponding caption that help interpret the code)

The Design Code adopts a consistent hierarchy of status throughout that is emphasised in bold letters for each code. This is a critical component of the guidance - identifying the strength of the design guidance, level of commitment and the implications for how designers respond and future RMAs are assessed.

The approach taken is through the use of “must”, “should” and “could” statements. The specific definition of the respective code status is described in the diagram below:

Principles that are approved requirements for a compliant RMA

Principles that are strongly encouraged (but also allow for alternative scenarios to be proposed within a RMA submission that meet equivalent objectives)

Principles that are suggestions or workable options (to be explored, considered and tested through the RMA submission)

EP.L.5

EP.L.6

Approach to Design Code

The codes have been developed through close engagement with the relevant statutory bodies and technical consultant input to provide an effective basis for future design development. This process has ensured that they most accurately reflect the vision and ambition for the Earls Court Development.

The Design Code has considered four key strategic themes. These themes are set out below:

Access and inclusion

The ambition is for exemplary accessibility combined with social and economic inclusion to create a place that everyone, regardless of their age or disability, can enjoy and participate comfortably and independently.

Specialist access consultants David Bonnet Associates (DBA), have contributed to the Design Code to ensure that the Proposal’s ambitions are captured in the Control Documents. In addition, the Public Realm Inclusivity Panel (PRIP) have contributed to the Design Code, ensuring a variety of perspectives are captured.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and Movement. Specific codes can also be found through relevant sections and spaces.

► Refer to Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08) and other relevant documents.

Sustainability

Sustainability is central to the Earls Court Development, with an ambition to create a better piece of city for existing and future communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

The Design Code’s approach to sustainability establishes guidance and objectives emerging from the Sustainability Strategy to ensure that the documents remain relevant with changing policy and technology. Striking the balance between flexibility and commitment will foster creativity and innovation to allow the Earls Court Development to meet its ambition.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Sustainability. Specific codes can also be found through relevant sections and spaces.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Engagement

Extensive consultation has formed part of the design process. This has included a wide range of engagement with the public, Local Planning Authorities and other statutory bodies.

The Public Realm Inclusivity Panel (PRIP) have reviewed sections of the Design Code, providing detailed feedback to help ensure designs are ‘people-first’. The PRIP focused on the public realm sections of the Sitewide, West Brompton and Aisgill Gardens chapters.

In addition to the PRIP, feedback from public consultation events has also been incorporated into the Design Code and Illustrative Masterplan.

► Refer to Statement of Community Involvement (EC.PA.43) and other relevant documents.

Stewardship

Long term stewardship will be critical for the delivery and maintenance of Earls Court Development.

Maintenance of landscape and the public realm will ensure that plants, trees and green spaces thrive and continue to contribute to local biodiversity. The Estate Management Strategy outlines how Earls Court will be a clean, safe and secure environment for all users into the future.

In addition to stewardship of the Site, the Control Documents, including the Design Code, establishes objectives and in some cases, processes to ensure that guidance remains relevant in the future.

► Refer to Estate Management Framework (EC.PA.35), Indicative Phasing Strategy (EC.PA.48), Temporary Uses Strategy (EC.PA.49) and other relevant documents.

Public Realm Inclusivity Panel (PRIP) workshop

User Guidance

The Control Documents guide different parts of the design, as outlined below. The user guidance diagrams below represent a reference for clarity and are not for approval. This is supported by the Illustrative Masterplan, which is used throughout the Design Code to assist with interpretation of the Design Code.

Realm, Development Zones and Maximum Building Lines

• Definition of the public realm and Development Zone boundaries and Limits of Deviation.

• Definition of Maximum Building Lines (Maximum building footprint).

• Break down of the Development Zones into smaller units of development (Plots).

• Introduction of public routes through Development Zones and Limits of Deviation for these routes.

• Definition of the Maximum Heights for Development - with distinction between horizontal sloped planes - and resulting Maximum Envelope.

• Definition of areas where balconies can project beyond the Maximum Envelope.

• Definition of the Maximum Quantum of Development per Development Zone and per Land use.

• The Quantum of Development has been informed by an Illustrative Masterplan and for specific areas, it includes the ability to combine uses in more than one way.

• Consideration of a number of topics providing further definition and guidance to the detailed design and implementation of landscape and built form.

• Qualitative controls operate at both a Sitewide and Character Area scale - and range from mandatory requirements to design guidance.

• An illustration of one way in which the development could come forward following the Control Documents.

2. Vision [VI]

2.1 A Glob al Legacy

For 150 years Earls Court has been known as a global showcase for innovation, entertainment and excitement. A place known for wonder. A source of entertainment, employment and excitement, the Earls Court Exhibition Centres were alive with activity.

It started when a cabbage patch was transformed into the America Fair, a grand exhibition that brought the Wild West to West London. In the following decades the Exhibition Centres welcomed thousands to global exhibitions and fairs, held seminal rock concerts and global events, and twice played host to events for the Olympic Games.

Historical events and activities that were held at the Exhibition Centres

Historical events and activities that were held at the Exhibition Centres

2.2 How the Vision Has Developed

The vision has been informed by the requirements of the Planning Policy Framework, alongside a detailed character assessment and growth strategy for the Site, following the approach set out by the Characterisation and Growth LPG (2023) and as demonstrated in Chapter 3 of theDAS.

Through early engagement, an understanding of what the Earls Court Site and its history meant to people was established. The days of Buffalo Bill and the Great Wheel at the World Fair Exhibitions, and Pink Floyd at the Exhibition Centres have passed but the legacy and memories of those times live on.

Through a series of collaborative workshops with local residents, community organisations and amenity groups, alongside round-tables with arts, cultural and stakeholder groups—hundreds of people have shared their stories, recollections of the past, thoughts of the present and hopes for the future.

Photographs from masterplan workshops

2.2 How the Vision Has Developed

The overwhelming feedback was clear — that Earls Court had been a place of excitement, spontaneity and diversity. The myriad of shows and concerts at the Exhibition Centres brought a buzz to the area that is greatly missed. As important were the skills and training opportunities and the economic impact which the Exhibition Centres had on the local area.

For younger people, for whom the Exhibition Centres had not been part of their past, the conversations focused on what the Site could become in future.

One word came up again and again – wonder.

Community listening: Wonder emerges Responses gathered during the February and March 2022 masterplan workshops. Words have been scaled to be indicative of the level of importance given at the events.

2.3 The Vision: To Bring the Wonder Back

Reinstating the wonder Earls Court was known for will reflect its rich cultural heritage and the sense of excitement which so many experienced.

The vision to bring the wonder back is based on four priorities which emerged through early public consultation during 2021. These set out the ambition and helped shape the emerging masterplan approach.

Open up the former Exhibition Centres Site for the first time in 150 years — giving back to local communities.

2.4 The Four Place Pillars of Earls Court

Setting the standard for future urban development, Earls Court will re-emerge as London’s place to discover wonder.

During consultation, the question ‘why would you come here’ was repeatedly asked. This led to the evolution of four place pillars which will create the identity for Earls Court. These formed a core part of the consultation material since early 2023 and underpin a unique proposition for the future development.

A celebration of nature and its ability to connect and revive

The vision evolved into a masterplan based around four place pillars: A showcase for climate and clean innovation and skills

2.4 The Four Place Pillars of Earls Court

A celebration of nature’s ability to connect and revive

Nature presents untold benefits to the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our planet. Amplifying its presence and fostering better connections with nature is our golden thread - creating diverse and generous spaces to play, meet, relax and for sanctuary, whatever the season.

c. 20 acres of public realm and green space for all to enjoy

Over 1,000 new trees will be planted throughout the Site

Connecting biodiversity east-west and north-south for planting and wildlife

c. 2.75 acres of new play space for all ages

Climate resilient planting for all seasons in landscapes and buildings

Accessible landscapes to navigate the 8 metre level change

Reusing water to irrigate, interact and cool Includes a c. 4.5 acre urban park at the centre

Improved air quality within and around the Site

View of the Cascades linking the Table Park, Empress Place, Aisgill Gardens and Lillie Sidings

Place Pillar axonometric: A network of Exhibition Gardens

Lillie Road

2.4 The Four Place Pillars of Earls Court

A showcase for climate and clean innovation and skills

A new destination offering the scale, location and connectivity to create a home for a green economy, accelerating opportunities in a smart campus environment that supports start ups, scale ups and multi nationals to collaborate and tackle humanity’s challenges.

Co-working space enabling start up and scale up businesses

Up to 2.5 million sq ft of workspace across three locations

Working with partners to equip the next generation with vital skills bringing c. 12,000 jobs

A sustainable development improving air quality and water management on the site

Bespoke lab / office / research and development space, to meet high demand

Zero carbon low cost energy provided by the 5th generation energy sharing network

2.4 The Four Place Pillars of Earls Court

A cultural ecosystem for the future of talent

Earls Court is synonymous with the power of culture, creativity and performance with a magnificent heritage of spectacle dating back to the 19th Century. The spirit of delight and discovery is re-emerging as the site once again is proudly stitched back into London’s cultural map.

10 acres of outdoor space which can be transformed and used for seasonal events

3 main cultural venues, around which culture and creatives can cluster

2.4 The Four Place Pillars of Earls Court

An inspiring neighbourhood designed for all stages of life.

The future of city living, creating a new urban fabric, a place where people want to visit but also stay and grow, whether to live or work.

Reflecting the brilliance of London, Earls Court will be inclusive and accessible, allowing families, communities, businesses and social connections to take root and thrive.

Targeting 35% affordable homes across all tenures

Homes for sale, for rent, for older people, for students and for post-graduates

A new Community Hub and 8,000 sq ft of additional community and healthcare facilities

An 850m long active boulevard (the length of Regent Street, from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus)

c. 100 retail, dining and leisure spaces

Zero carbon, low cost energy for all homes

Lillie Sidings Square will form the heart of the neighbourhood to the north of the development

c. 4,000 new homes Up to 2 childcare facilities

Lively streets with local amenities for residents

2.5 A Commit ment to Design Excellence

Building on the place pillars, ECDC has set out design principles to guide the development of the first buildings and deliver on a commitment to design excellence.

ECDC is focussed on enabling future trends and delivering a positive legacy. The Design Team’s role is to design a solution for the Site which delivers a global exemplar of sustainable development.

The ambition is to create a place with personality which is accessible and welcome to all, a blueprint for future generations. This will be ensured by applying these design principles throughout the evolution of the development.

A New West Side Story

To celebrate the heritage of a place that has always embraced the opportunity to be different and made a strategic contribution to the future of this great city through innovation and entertainment; creating a new destination which puts Earls Court confidently back on the map and changes perceptions of West London.

Be Good Ancestors

Constantly thinking beyond today, working collaboratively to leave a better piece of city for existing and future communities, delivering the ambition to create the heritage of the future through exemplary design and sustainability.

An Earls Court for Everyone

The opportunity, privilege and responsibility of designing this new neighbourhood, one with people at its heart. A neighbourhood that brings people together, where they feel welcome, safe and included, a sense that this is truly for everyone.

2.6 The S ustainable Development Charter

ECDC is committed to delivering an exemplar development at Earls Court, a blueprint for future living, creating a resilient masterplan, considering the future, through sustainability and exceptional design. This means delivering innovative buildings and spaces, enhancing the environment, producing economic benefits for the widest number of people, and creating significant social and economic value for the local area. The development aspires to have a positive sustainable impact not just within the Proposed Development but beyond the boundaries of the Site.

The focus on sustainability has run through and informed all aspects of the development proposals and processes. From day-one to in use, across ECDC’s own internal operations to meanwhile uses, and the way in which the team works with all stakeholders – from suppliers and contractors, to tenants, occupiers, partners and neighbours. These are ECDC’s principles for future living: to be people-centric and planet-conscious.

The Sustainable Development Charter (SDC), ‘Principles for Future Living’ sets out goals and objectives for three focus areas: social value, economic inclusion and environmental wellbeing. The goals underpin the vision and key priorities. Each goal has a clear set of metrics and targets that will allow measurement of performance and support continuous improvement, all with the aim of driving the best sustainable outcomes for all.

The purpose of the Charter is to:

• Show how ECDC intends to build a sustainable Earls Court from meanwhile activities through development and during occupancy.

• Provide the basis for the way ECDC will measure and report on progress.

• As a result, establish the means to improve performance year-on-year for the good of the Earls Court community.

• Provide a mechanism by which those who live, work, and visit Earls Court can assess the extent to which ECDC has delivered.

It is not intended to be a ‘fixed‘ statement, but a Charter that will adapt and develop over time to suit the shifting programme of the development, and to better suit the changing needs of the communities and stakeholders.

The Sustainable Development Charter, ‘Principles for Future Living’

A Sustainability Charter for Earls Court

2.6 The Sustainable Development Charter

The generation of social value is, and will continue to be, a core driver in everything ECDC does. In the context of Earls Court, social value is defined as ‘the importance that people (and society) place on changes to their lives caused by the actions and activities of ECDC.’ The social value created will be measured and reported on a regular basis. This measurement will be governed by the 11 OECD Dimensions of Wellbeing, and the guidelines set out for Social Return on Investment.

Economic Inclusion

ECDC’s mission is to deliver the very highest standards of economic inclusivity, to involve and benefit the widest number of people and local communities in and around Earls Court who are directly and indirectly affected by the project throughout its lifetime. Economic inclusion will be achieved when the widest range of people benefit from the advantages created by the development. This commitment will apply during design and construction as well as in the longer-term; through postoccupation and operation.

Environmental Wellbeing

ECDC’s aim is clear – to ensure impacts are climate positive, to respect and live within collective environmental limits, now and for tomorrow. One of the goals is to go beyond net zero carbon: simply put, to remove more carbon emissions from the atmosphere over the lifetime of the development than are emitted during the design, construction and operation of the scheme.

To ensure this is verifiable, ECDC will measure progress against independent and internationally recognised environmental assessment methodologies to evidence and validate the outcome. For a first step ECDC has signed up to the UN Race to Zero campaign, aligned with Science Based Targets to guide and validate this ambition.

► For more information on the sustainability strategy refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21).

► For more information on sustainability within the Illustrative Masterplan refer to Design and Access Statement Volume 1: Outline Component / Spatial Strategies / Sustainability (EC.PA.08).

► For more information on the socials values of the project refer to Social Value Statement (EC.PA.45).

The goals are as follows:

A safe, inclusive and supportive place for everyone Involving local people A wonderful place to live, work and visit

Maximise appropriate economic growth in the local area

Provide access to economic opportunities for all

Create an affordable community

3. Sitewide

[SW]

Parameter Plans

The Design Code should be read in conjunction with the Parameter Plans and the Development Specification as the full suite of Control Documents.

In order to guide the interpretation of the Parameter Plans, this chapter sets out a number of detail codes devised to clarify the rationale behind key parameters and principles.

Development Zones, Maximum Building Lines and Public Realm

The proposed Development Zones, Maximum Building Lines and Public Realm Parameter Plan sets out the maximum extent of development, guiding the siting and alignment of built development against a minimum extent of public realm provision.

Minimum public realm extent

The minimum extent of the public realm is shown on the Parameter Plan. Development must deliver at least the minimum extent of public realm.

To ensure the minimum public realm quantum is delivered within the Planning Application Boundary.

Development Zones define the area for built development. Development must sit within Development Zones except where otherwise indicated on the Parameter Plan.

To respond to existing Site conditions, and constraints and to safeguard the minimum public realm provision across the Site.

Development Zone boundaries are fixed and must not deviate from their shown location, except if they are annotated with a limit of deviation.

To respond to Site conditions such as infrastructure and property boundaries, and proposed public realm.

Minimum dimensions of the Public Realm must be maintained as annotated on the Parameter Plan. This is shown between two Development Zone boundaries in blue.

If they are not identified on this Parameter Plan, additional information can be found in this Design Code in the section Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and Movement.

To safeguard the movement network, ensuring sufficient space is available to accommodate the movement network.

Development Zone boundaries annotated with a limit of deviation (+ outward / - inward) are flexible and could shift perpendicularly from the shown location by up to the distance indicated.

Shifted Development Zone boundaries must remain within the Planning Application boundaries.

To adapt to potentially unforeseen site conditions.

Minimum dimensions of the Public Realm must be maintained as annotated on the Parameter Plan. Where flexible Development Zone boundaries are relocated, the boundaries of adjacent Development Zones must move in parallel to preserve this minimum.

If they are not identified on this Parameter Plan, additional information can be found in this Design Code in the section Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and Movement.

To safeguard the movement network, ensuring sufficient space is available to accommodate the movement network.

Maximum Building Line

The Maximum Building Line defines the area within which buildings must sit. This is aligned with the Development Zone boundary in most, but not all, cases. When they coincide, the Maximum Building Line is shown within the Development Zone boundary.

To define the maximum extent of the built form.

Areas between Maximum Building Lines

Where more than one Maximum Building Line is shown within a Development Zone, this defines the area within which development must sit, and breaks in the massing are required.

To safeguard routes through development in relation to existing buildings.

Minimum widths of public realm

Minimum distances between maximum building lines are shown in orange and must be maintained as annotated on the Parameter Plan.

To safeguard routes through development in relation to existing buildings.

Maximum Building Line (Ground Floor)

The Maximum Building Line (Ground Floor) defines the area within which development must sit at Ground Floor only.

This Ground Floor condition only applies to Development Zones C and x in response to Ground Floor constraints.

To address specific conditions affecting development at ground level only, such as key infrastructure.

SW.P.9

SW.P.10

Flexibility for Pavilion location on Development Zones G and P

Development Zones G and P must be located within the area shown on the Parameter Plan.

To provide flexibility for the situation of a Pavilion with the landscape design.

Development Zone G and Borough boundary

The location of Development Zone G could result in it straddling the borough boundary, or sitting entirely within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

To assist the reading of the Parameter Plan.

Flexibility for Pavilion location on Development Zones G and P

Development Zone G/P (Refer to Development Zones and Public Realm Parameter Plan)

SW.P.13 Existing edge condition

Areas shown with no colour (white) on the PP consist of existing. Design must integrate the existing and proposed public realm.

To ensure a gentle transition between existing and new public realm.

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Proposed Plot Parameter Plan

The Proposed Plot Parameter Plan identifies the Development Plots within Development Zones, and the public routes through them.

Proposed Plot Parameter Plan

This image is for illustration purposes only.

Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

SW.P.14 Plots

Plots break down Development Zones and are defined through public routes within Development Zones or Plot boundaries.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Development Zone boundary

Indicative location of public route

Indicative location of Plot boundary

SW.P.15 Public routes within Development Zones

Where indicated - with a dashed line within a hatched area - a public route within Development Zones must be provided.

To create smaller parcels of development and a balanced movement network across the Site.

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Proposed public route

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Proposed public route

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Location of public routes within Development Zones

Public routes must be located within the hatched zones shown on the Parameter Plan. The locations of public routes shown on the Parameter Plan are indicative.

To define a balanced movement network across the Site.

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Plot boundary within Development Zones

Plot boundaries occur where indicated with a dotted line. The locations shown on the Parameter Plan are indicative.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Additional public routes within Development Zones

Additional public routes could be located within the Development Zone, but only when a route has been provided in the indicated location.

To define a balanced movement network across the Site.

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Indicative public route

Proposed public route

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Development Zone boundary

Zone for public route

Proposed public route

Indicative location of plot boundary

Proposed public route

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Plot name

Plot names are shown with a four character code comprising of two letters followed by two numbers. For example this could be EC01. These are referenced in relation to Verified views.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Indicative public route

Proposed public route

Zone for public route

EC01

Development Zone name

Plot name

Proposed public route

Indicative public route

Zone for public route

Proposed public route

Development Zone boundary

Indicative location of public route

Indicative location of Plot boundary

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Plot alignment

Plot boundaries along key areas of public realm must keep alignment (see diagram for reference). In the event of one of the Plot boundaries being adjusted following the Limits of Deviation set out by the Development Zones, Maximum Building Lines and Public Realm Parameter Plan, the adjacent Plot boundaries must follow this re-alignment.

To define clear public realm edges.

EC01

Plot boundary that must be re-aligned (see control diagram) EC01

Re-alignment

Areas where Development Zones must be re-aligned if adjusted following the level of deviation set out in the Development Zones, Maximum Building Lines and Public Realm Parameter Plan.

Proposed Maximum Heights

The Proposed Maximum Heights Parameter Plan defines the Maximum Envelope within which development is permitted.

Proposed Maximum Heights Parameter Plan

This image is for illustration purposes only. Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

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Maximum heights

The Maximum Building Heights are set as a vertical extrusion of the Maximum Building Line, not the Development Zone boundary.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Development Zone boundary

Maximum Building Line

Maximum Building Height (AOD)

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Maximum height defined as by AOD (Above Ordnance Datum)

The Maximum Building Heights are set as distances Above ordnance Datum (AOD), the mean sea level defined by the ordnance Survey as ordnance Datum Newlyn. They are NoT set according to the local ground level.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Maximum Building Height (AOD)

Ground Level

Ordnance Datum Newlyn

Maximum Envelope

The Maximum Building Heights define the Maximum Envelope through a series of horizontal and sloped planes. Sloped planes provide flexibility within the parameter to step down massing.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Permanent features in relation to Maximum

Envelope

Elements such as communications aerials and flues could extend beyond the Maximum Envelope.

To limit the impact on surrounding buildings and townscape.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

SW.P.25 Interpreting a sloped Maximum Building Envelope

Where the Parameter Plan indicates a slope, the slope is established through a straight line connecting the indicated AoDs. Maximum Building Heights are expressed with blue and red text on the drawing. Shades of blue are only for illustrative visual reference.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to the following codes to understand how the massing should come forward within the slopes.

Projecting beyond the sloped Maximum Envelope

Where a Maximum Envelope is sloped, the built form must not project beyond the sloped envelope. With exclusions as defined by the code ‘Permanent Features in relation to Maximum Envelope’.

To ensure visibility, townscape and microclimate requirements are met.

Massing articulation within sloped Maximum Envelope

Where a Maximum Envelope is sloped, the built form should predominantly adopt an articulated massing of orthogonal planes.

To ensure the composition of the massing of the buildings forms a coherent whole.

Stepped massing adjacent to Eardley Crescent

The built form within the Maximum Envelope of Development Zone B could be sloped towards Eardley Crescent.

To address the grain created by existing buildings and mitigate impact of new buildings.

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Balconies projecting beyond the Maximum Envelope

Balconies must not project beyond the Maximum Envelope, except where indicated on the diagram below.

Balconies could project beyond the Maximum Parameter Envelope up to 2m

Balconies could project beyond the Maximum Parameter Envelope up to 2m, limited to 3.4m below Maximum Parameter Height.

To define a clear permissible limit for the oversailing of the public realm.

Control diagram is illustrative, refer to Proposed Maximum Heights Parameter Plan.

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Balcony minimum height from ground over public realm

Projecting balconies oversailing public realm should be at a sufficient height measured from the ground to the underside of soffit.

To avoid headroom conflict at the ground level and provide privacy to residents.

Balconies over adopted highway

Projecting balconies must not oversail any part of adopted highways.

To avoid creating conflicts with passage and use of adopted highways.

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Ancillary Building Structures subordinate to building lines

The grouping and detailing of Ancillary Building Structures should be subordinate to a building’s predominant mass, and not distract from it.

To ensure that the public realm is enclosed by the predominant face of buildings and not by Ancillary Building Structures.

Adopted highway

Balconies above public realm

Balconies above adopted highways

Proposed Public Realm Typologies

The Proposed Public Realm Typologies Parameter Plan defines the location of public realm typologies across the Site.

image is for illustration purposes only. Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

Public realm typologies

The public realm typologies in the Proposed Public Realm Typologies Plan are defined in the Design Code.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Public realm typology mix

Public realm typologies overlap in some locations.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spaces and routes.

Minimum size of Table Park

Design must achieve the minimum extents of the Table Park as shown on the Parameter Plan.

To ensure a minimum provision of a park in the public realm.

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Public Realm Typologies Plan (excerpt)

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Public Realm Typologies Plan (excerpt)

Proposed Access & Movement

The Proposed Access and Movement Parameter Plan shows the access points between the existing and proposed movement network. Key routes are shown within the Planning Application Boundary.

Proposed Access and Movement Parameter Plan

This image is for illustration purposes only.

Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

Location of access

Locations of access points into the Site are illustrated with a coloured circle. Their location is indicative only.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Location of routes within the Site

The location of movement routes within the Site is indicative only.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

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Service routes

vehicle routes can also accommodate servicing routes. Where Service route is shown, only service vehicles are permitted.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Cycle route/undercroft or below Ground Floor

vehicular route/undercroft or below Ground Floor (including service access)

Service route/undercroft or below Ground Floor

Pedestrian routes

Pedestrian access routes are not shown within the Planning Application Boundary.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

SW.P.40 Vehicular access to Detailed Components

Where shown on the Parameter Plan, vehicular access to the Detailed Components must be provided. This is shown up to the Detailed Component boundary, routes are not shown within Detailed Component boundaries. Further detail can be found in the Detailed Component of the Planning Application.

To ensure access to the Detailed Component of the Planning Application.

Cluny Mews

Design should include enhanced and/or focussed consultation with residential neighbours and/or St Cuthbert’s Church.

To pursue a connection between St Cuthbert’s Lane and Cluny Mews.

Cycle route/undercroft or below Ground Floor

vehicular route/undercroft or below Ground Floor (including service access)

Service route/undercroft or below Ground Floor

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Proposed Site Levels Ground Floor

The Proposed Site Levels Ground Floor Parameter Plan indicates proposed Site levels within the public realm.

Proposed Site Levels Ground Floor Parameter Plan This image is for illustration purposes only. Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

SW.P.42 Proposed Site levels in the public realm

Spot levels indicate Proposed Ground Finished Floor Levels (AoD) of the public realm, within a tolerance of +/1m.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Proposed Site Levels Below Ground Floor

The Proposed Site Levels Below Ground Floor Parameter Plan indicates proposed Site levels below Ground Floor, Development Zones at lower ground level and possible areas of basement.

Indicated level of Lower Ground and possible areas of basement

In the event of basement or lower Ground Floor development being provided within a Development Zone, then the spot levels indicated must be interpreted as Finished Floor Level (FFL). A further 1m of slab build up will exist below this level. Below Ground levels are fixed and no limit of deviation is possible.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

level = 1m below FFL (Finished floor level/FFL)

Proposed site level

Indicative break in Development Zone below Ground Floor

Where indicated, development at below Ground Floor level must provide breaks. This break must leave a distance of at least 15m where indicated with a dashed line, and within the hatched zone.

To safeguard environmental conditions, such as water infiltration.

SW.P.45 Change in level

A thin black line within a Development Zone indicates a change in the Finished Floor Level (FFL), such as shown in Development Zone K.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

SW.P.46 Development Zone O

Development Zone o is located below Ground Floor, and appears only on the Below Ground Floor Parameter Plans.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Proposed Land Use Below Ground Floor

The Proposed Land Use Below Ground Floor Parameter Plan indicates land use below Ground Floor.

drawings.

Development Zone below public realm

Development Zones B1 and B2 include the section highlighted. This sits beneath the public realm, and beneath the indicated location of Development Zone G.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

SW.P.48 Quantum of below ground development

The Parameter Plan indicates the areas where below Ground Floor development is allowed. However, the maximum extent of below Ground Floor development is smaller than the footprint shown and the quantum of development is controlled by the Development Specification.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Development Zone (below Ground Floor)

Indicative below Ground Floor development

SW.P.49 ‘Any permitted use’

When specified as ‘any permitted use’, further information is included in detail in the Development Specification. This document defines the maximum quantum per use per Development Zone.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Proposed Land Use Ground Level and Upper Levels

The Proposed Ground Floor and Upper Levels Land Use Parameter Plans indicate the predominant land use within Development Zone boundaries.

Predominant land use

The land use indicated within the Development Zone boundary shows the predominant land use.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

APredominant use

Other permitted uses along frontages at Ground Floor

Where indicated with a single thick line, active uses should be considered at ground level.

To animate the public realm.

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

Predominant use

Other uses permitted along frontages at ground level (see Development Specification for other use(s))

Cultural uses

Where indicated with a predominantly solid orange fill, cultural use must be provided and be the predominant use. This could be in combined with other uses.

To ensure alignment with the Cultural Strategy.

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

ASW.P.54 Flexibility for residential predominant uses

Residential uses could also incorporate alternative residential types such as Later living or CoLiving where permitted by the Development Specification use allocation.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

Predominantly Cultural use

Other uses permitted along frontages at ground level (see Development Specification for other use(s))

Flexibility for other predominant uses

Where indicated with a coloured square, there is flexibility for other predominant uses within the Development Zone where permitted by the Development Specification use allocation.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

Alternative use (see Development Specification for other use(s)) Predominant use

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

AAlternative use (see Development Specification for other use) Predominant use

SW.P.55 Flexibility for other predominant uses (Development Zones and Plots)

Where indicated with a coloured square next to a Development Zone name, the alternative uses apply to the Development Zone. Where indicated with a coloured square next to a Plot name, the alternative uses apply to the Plot.

Information for the use of the Parameter Plan.

► Refer to Development Specification (EC.PA.A).

Development Zone name

name Alternative use (Development Zone)

use (Plot) Predominant use

Urban Design Plan

The Urban Design Plan indicates different routes, areas of public realm and open space as well as key urban design principles (as described by Sitewide landscape and built form codes). Urban Design Plan. This image is for illustration purposes only. Please refer to updated, full scale Parameter Plan drawings.

Landscape

Overview

A celebration of nature’s ability to connect and revive. Inspired by Earls Court’s history of horticulture, pleasure gardens and showcase, a series of Exhibition Gardens creates a landscape full of discovery and surprise.

Each public open space has an important role to play within the landscaped network. Conceived as a series of Exhibition Gardens, the different spaces respond to their location and context, whilst allowing people to move through the Site intuitively. The unique character and identity of each space informs the approach to biodiversity but also demonstrates the numerous ways in which people and nature can coexist.

Illustrative landscape plan

Spaces and Routes

The design of the key open spaces forming the public realm must align with the typologies illustrated in the diagram below.

To ensure the public realm is diverse and legible.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on these spaces.

► Refer to Proposed Public Realm Typologies Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B)

The Table

The Table must create a multi-layered area of public realm, encouraging a variety of activities and comprised of different zones with their own unique characteristics.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of spaces with unique characteristics.

► Refer to The Table / Landscape.

Table Park

The Table Park is a component of the Table and must combine amenity for users with biodiverse green spaces.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of spaces with unique characteristics.

► Refer to The Table / Landscape.

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Illustrative view, Table Park

Illustrative view, the Table

Destination square

The destination square must provide a generous area with a flexible design suitable for events. It should offer a balance of hardscape with generous planting that incorporates play. It is a destination for visitors and is informed by its industrial heritage.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of spaces with unique characteristics.

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Landscape.

Community green

The community green must provide a welcoming space to the west of the Site. It is a community focused, richly planted, playful landscape.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of spaces with unique characteristics.

► Refer to Aisgill Gardens / Landscape.

The squares must create a sense of welcome and arrival. They should integrate and respond to the adjacent context.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of spaces with unique characteristics.

► Refer to West Brompton / Landscape.

The Bioline must provide a richly planted, biodiverse connection that prioritises nature.

To connect to existing areas of ecological value.

► Refer to The Table / Landscape.

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SW.L.7 The Bioline

Illustrative view, the Bioline

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens

Illustrative view, Warwick Square

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Square

Routes

The design of the streets forming the public realm must align with the typologies illustrated in the diagram below.

To ensure the public realm has a clear hierarchy that makes it diverse and legible.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets.

► Refer to Proposed Public Realm Typologies Parameter Plan (EC.PA.B).

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Boulevard

Boulevards must have pedestrian footpaths on either side of a central movement route, supported by planting on at least one side.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

Crescent (Street type 1)

Crescents must have pedestrian footpaths and planting on either side of a central movement route. It should be reflective of local traditional tree-lined streets.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

Lane (Street type 2)

Lanes must have a pedestrian footpath on at least one side of a central movement route. Lanes should have planting, where possible.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

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Passage (Street type 3)

Passages must have a pedestrian footpath on at least one side of a central movement route. The central movement route should enable access to adjacent plots. Passages should include planting, where possible.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

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Place

Places should maximise planting, include pedestrian footpath(s) and explore opportunities for play and habitat creation.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

Illustrative street section, Passage

Illustrative street section, Place

Walks must be vehicle-free, except for emergency vehicles, maintenance and controlled servicing. They must have space for pedestrians, cyclists and planting, where possible.

To support the public realm hierarchy and offer a variety of street types with unique characteristics.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on streets, including illustrative and control dimensions.

Illustrative street section, Walk Walks

Inclusivity and

Movement

Inclusive design

Design must be inclusive, placing people at the heart of the process, acknowledging diversity and difference and considering the needs of different groups, including older people, children or people who experience sensory/neurological processing differences.

To ensure the design is inclusive for all users.

Inclusive and navigable

The pedestrian network must be designed as inclusive as possible providing easy navigation throughout the Site, short and direct routes to facilities and services, and offering a sense of safety to all users of the public realm.

To ensure the Site is easily navigable for all users.

A focus on active travel

Design must prioritise active travel. Where different forms of movement -i.e. pedestrian, cycling and vehicular - coincide, priority should be given to pedestrians over cyclists and both over vehicles.

To create an environment that fosters active travel.

Maximise access

Design – including vertical circulation – must provide comfortable access to all parts of the Site, its facilities, and services for visitors, residents and other users with a wide range of different requirements, in accordance with best practice guidance for inclusive design.

To ensure that the Site is accessible to all.

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Catering for different needs

The public realm must provide a variety of spaces for rest, play, gathering or connecting with nature.

To ensure the public realm caters to a wide range of needs.

Meet standards and be responsive to evolving good practice

Design must ensure that required standards for accessibility are met and respond to the evolving good practice guidance and social expectations about meeting the needs of disabled people.

To ensure that the proposal meets today’s standards and is responsive to future good practice.

Provision of public toilet facilities

Public toilet facilities should be provided. These should be easily accessible from key areas of public realm.

To provide public toilet amenities and ensure it is accessible.

Use

Accessible connections must be provided between different levels in the public realm. These connections should include lifts. Lifts could be located as suggested by the diagram below.

To facilitate connection between the different levels.

► Refer to The Table / Landscape, The Table / Built form / Pavilion and Empress Place / Built form / Table Edge.

Indicative location of lifts including Detailed and outline Components

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of lifts in the public realm

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Key routes

The public realm must deliver the key routes and ensure they are legible.

To provide meaningful connections through and around the Site.

North - south route

The public realm must provide a clear and legible north-south route through Empress Place and the Table Character Areas linking with the east-west route at all phases of the development. Legibility and wayfinding across the different Character Areas could be achieved through design coherence, signage as well as hierarchies on building façades.

To connect West Brompton station and Lillie Road with the east-west route.

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East - west route

The public realm must provide a clear and legible east-west route through West Brompton, the Table and Aisgill Gardens Character Areas. Legibility and wayfinding across the different Character Areas could be achieved through design coherence, signage as well as hierarchies on building façades.

To connect Earls Court with West Kensington Estate and North End Road, via the Table.

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Illustrative view, the Cascades

Illustrative view, Empress Place Boulevard

Pedestrian network

The public realm must deliver the key pedestrian routes.

To create a connected pedestrian network.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08). SW.L.27 SW.L.28 Vehicle-free

vehicle-free routes must not support any vehicle access except emergency vehicles, maintenance and controlled servicing.

To ensure limited vehicles access Vehicle-free streets.

Pedestrian priority routes with vehicular access

Routes must prioritise pedestrians with comfortable, safe and green streets. vehicle movement is allowed but should be reduced where possible.

To ensure pedestrians are prioritised across the Site.

Pedestrian

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Pedestrian network

vehicle-free route

Comfortable pedestrian routes

Cycle network

The public realm must deliver the key cycle routes.

To create a connected cycle network.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Shared access roads

Cyclists must be able to ride safely on shared access roads. Types of delineation should be dictated by road safety considerations, such as signage or markings on central movement routes.

To prioritise cyclist safety.

Shared or demarcated cycle route

Routes must provide sufficient space for pedestrians and cyclists to move comfortably. Pedestrian safety must be ensured. Demarcation could be indicated for example by a change in material size or texture.

To provide a safe environment that prioritises pedestrian movement.

Key

Cyclists share access roads with vehicles

Cyclists on shared or demarcated cycle route (to be confirmed at detailed design)

Cyclists on pedestrian-priority public realm

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Cycle network

Bjørvika Masterplan and Urban Spaces, Oslo - SLA

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Cycle safety on shared access routes

Cyclist on shared cycle route

Cyclists on pedestrianpriority public realm

Where cycle routes are located on pedestrian-priority public realm, pedestrians must be prioritised. This could be achieved through the arrangement of planting and/or appropriate levels of lighting.

To encourage active travel throughout the public realm.

Cycle parking

Cycle parking in the public realm must be visible, conveniently located and minimise impact on pedestrian desire lines.

To create safe and convenient cycle parking.

Cycle-share parking

Where provided, cycle-share parking (such as Santander Cycles) in the public realm must be located at Site entrances and wellintegrated into the public realm. Locations could include Warwick Square, West Brompton Square and West Kensington. The arrangement and size of parking should minimise disruption to pedestrian flows.

To create safe and convenient cycle parking.

The public realm must deliver key private vehicle and taxi routes, beyond which there should be no private vehicle access.

To prioritise a people-first public realm.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

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Vehicle network

VIA Vika & Ruseløkkveien - SLA

Cyclists on pedestrian led public realm

Servicing and waste network

The public realm must deliver key servicing and waste routes beyond which there should be no servicing vehicle access.

To prioritise a people-first public realm.

Parking free areas

The location of parking must prioritise a vehicle-free public realm. Parking should be avoided where indicated in the diagram below.

To prioritise a people-first public realm.

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SW.L.38 Controlled access design

Controlled access, preventing unauthorised vehicle movement, must be integrated into the public realm.

To ensure a holistic landscape design including functional elements.

Slow-traffic measures

Slow-traffic measures, such as horizontal or vertical deflection (such as speed humps or sweeping layouts), could occur in the crescents or other streets, where appropriate.

To control vehicle speeds and reinforce pedestrian-priority places.

Accessible parking

A footpath must be provided adjacent to Blue Badge parking spaces.

To ensure safety in the use of accessible parking spaces.

Clustered parking spaces

Large clusters of parking and loading bays should be avoided on streets.

To manage impacts of parking in the public realm.

Location of on-street parking and loading bays

on-street parking and loading bays must be located to maximise planting zones and promote ease of pedestrian movement. This could be achieved between spaces or considering alignment to building entrances.

To prioritise a people-first public realm.

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Planting between parking bays

Illustrative landscape plan

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Spill-out Space

Spill-out zone beyond Development Zones

Spill-out zones could occur in the public realm, where appropriate.

To ensure the integrity of the public realm.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on spill-out spaces.

Welcoming and open

Spill-out space must be designed as an integral part of the public realm. This could be achieved through the use of permeable features and/or avoiding the use of barriers or fences.

To ensure spill-out feels inclusive and welcoming.

SW.L.45 Distinction of spill-out zones and footpaths

There should be a distinction between spill-out space and pedestrian zones. This could be achieved through materiality, planting, or lighting.

To ensure clear pedestrian zones and free movement of pedestrians.

Welcoming spill-out space

Defensible Space

Defensible space inside Development Zones

Habitable rooms located at grade must have defensible space. Defensible space should be located within the Development Zone. Where this is not possible, other solutions could be acceptable such as planting in the public realm, provided it is carefully coordinated and privacy is ensured.

To safeguard the public realm and provide amenity for Ground Floor residents.

Planting

Planting should form a part of defensible space, where there are suitable environmental conditions.

To maximise greening and reinforce the landscape led scheme.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Level changes

Level changes could be used to create defensible space. Access to primary entrances must be inclusive and accessible.

To provide a variety of solutions for the design of defensible space.

Edges of defensible space

Edges of defensible space should allow for passive surveillance of the public realm. Edges could be limited in height and not exceed 1.2m above ground.

To activate the public realm and encourage passive surveillance.

Well maintained

Defensible space must be accessible for maintenance. Defensible space could be maintained by residents to encourage a sense of ownership and community.

To ensure well maintained planted zones.

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Planting in defensible space

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Boundary Conditions

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Areas adjacent to existing highways

Landscape adjacent to existing public highways must consider and respond to the existing character, materiality, signage strategy, planting, etc. Appropriate responses could include extending the existing character or positively differentiating from it.

To ensure a carefully considered transition between existing and newly proposed landscape.

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Boundaries to existing houses

Any proposed treatment of boundary conditions adjacent to existing houses could include enhanced consultation with neighbours.

To facilitate consensus.

Aerial image of the existing Site condition

Areas adjacent to existing houses

Any proposed landscape adjacent to existing houses should include areas of planting.

To buffer noise to existing gardens or houses where possible.

Design could include enhanced consultation with residential neighbours and/or St Cuthbert’s Church, enabling level access connection.

To pursue a connection between St Cuthbert’s Lane and Cluny Mews.

Areas adjacent to Network Rail/LUL land

Landscape adjacent to Network Rail or London Underground Limited (LUL) land must follow Network Rail guidance and access requirements and/or LUL proximity obligations accordingly.

To ensure Network Rail and LUL requirements are met.

Areas adjacent to West Cromwell Road

Landscape adjacent to West Cromwell Road should enable future potential connections to the existing road. This could be achieved through the integration of levels or enabling connections through bridges or other light structures.

To safeguard potential future connections to the existing highway.

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Cluny Mews

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Sustainability

Landscape-led, enhancing nature

The design must promote the principles of a landscape-led proposal through metrics such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening Factor as well as inclusive access to nature for all.

To ensure a landscape-led proposal.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Healthy community

The design must support a healthy community with comfortable homes, a green, connected and activated public realm and a supporting mix of uses.

To support a healthy community.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Circular resource use

The principles of durability, disassembly, re-use and adaptability must be explored in designs.

To promote circular resource use in the proposal.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Air quality

The design must consider air quality and implement strategies for improving air quality for on-site and neighbours.

To ensure improvement of air quality is part of the design.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Energy and Net Zero

The design must implement strategies to align with Net Zero ambitions outlined in the Sustainability Strategy.

To reduce the upfront and ongoing impacts of the proposal.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

The design must include water management strategies for the capture, storage, use and generation of water.

To promote sustainable water management.

► Refer to Sustainability Strategy (EC.PA.21), Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12) and other relevant documents.

Green/blue Infrastructure

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy

The design must adopt an integrated approach to managing water across the Site. The description on how this could be achieved is outlined throughout this section.

To create a sustainable environment.

Reduce run-off and improve water quality

SuDS features must be incorporated within the public realm.

To reduce the quantity of water run-off and improve water quality.

Natural drainage features

SuDS, including rain gardens, detention ponds, retention ponds or swales, should be integrated into soft landscaping.

To improve water quality and reduce quantity of run-off.

Permeable surfaces

Permeable surfaces should be included as part of the drainage strategy.

To assist in managing rainwater and reducing the volume of run-off.

SuDS features

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SuDS integration

SuDS features could be integrated with other public realm strategies where they enhance the use of the landscape for play, sensory benefits, learning about nature, and social interaction.

To improve the quality of the public realm.

Biodiversity and habitat creation

Where natural drainage features are used, these must be designed to maximise biodiversity and habitat creation.

To encourage biodiversity and create varied habitats.

Maintenance

The design of SuDS features must take into account future maintenance needs. This could include access for servicing and repairs, or maintenance of planting.

To ensure they continue to function as designed and assist in accordance with the flood risk strategy.

Biodiversity strategy

The public realm must deliver a range of habitats as defined by the landscape characters described in the following codes.

To create a diverse, interconnected green network whilst providing habitat conditions to support life throughout all lifecycles.

► Refer to Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12).

Play space enhanced with SuDS

SuDS as a biodiversity asset

SuDS accessible for maintenance

Sitewide biodiversity

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SW.L.71 Urban Meadow

The Urban Meadow should maximise diversity of species that reflect a meadow character, amenity areas and surrounding patches of low flowering grass. Both should include a wide variety of trees. Meadow planting character could be created using wildflower meadow mixes with various management regimes, species rich grasses, and/or herbaceous planting.

To ensure there is ecological value year-round, creating undisturbed nature pockets in an otherwise highly active urban landscape, providing habitat structures for a range of speciesincluding foraging areas for insects (wildflowers) and roosting areas for nesting birds (trees).

SW.L.72 Example species

Planting design for the Urban Meadow should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Acer campestre - Field maple

• B etula pendula - Silver birch

• Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam

• Fagus sylvatica - Common beech

• Malus sylvestris - European crabapple

• Pinus sylvestris - Scots pine

• Prunus avium - Wild cherry

• Prunus padus - Bird cherry

• Quercus petraea - Sessile oak

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Sorbus aucuparia - Mountain ash

• Sorbus torminalis - Wild service tree

Shrubs

• Cornus sanguinea - Dogwood

• Crataegus laevigata - Midland hawthorn

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The Bioline must provide an area of biodiverse habitat of equal or greater value than the existing SINC. This could be created through a dense woodland corridor including deadwood.

To maintain and enhance a link with habitats along the rail line to the north and south (including to Brompton Cemetery).

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Planting design for The Bioline should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Acer campestre - Field maple

• Malus sylvestris - European crabapple

• Pinus sylvestris - Scots pine

• Crataegus monogyna - Hawthorn

• Euonymus europaeus - Spindle

• Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn

• viburnum lantana - Common wayfaring tree

Groundcovers

• Achillea fillipendulina - Yarrow

• Aster cordifolius - Common blue wood aster

• Astrantia major - Great masterwort

• Calamintha nepata - Lesser calamint

• Centranthus ruber ‘Albus’ - White valerian

• Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy hair-grass

• Echinacea purpurea - Purple coneflower

• Knautia arvensis - Field scabious

• Nepata faassenii - Catmint

• Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian sage

• Salvia nemorosa - Woodland sage

• Sesleria autumnalis - Autumn moor grass

• Prunus avium - Wild cherry

• Prunus padus - Bird cherry

• Quercus petraea - Sessile oak

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Sorbus aucuparia - Mountain ash

• Sorbus torminalis - Wild service tree

Shrubs

• Cornus sanguinea - Dogwood

• Crataegus laevigata - Midland hawthorn

• Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn

• Rhamnus cathartica - Purging buckthorn

• viburnum opulus - Guelder rose

Groundcovers

• Ajuga reptans - Bugle

• Brunnera macrophylla - Siberian bugloss

• Campanula latifolia ‘Alba’ - White giant bellflower

• Digitalis grandiflora - Yellow foxglove

• Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern

• Epimedium youngianum ‘Niveum’Snowy barrenwort

• Fragaria vesca - Wild strawberry

• G alium odoratum - Sweet woodruff

• Geranium magnificum - Purple cranesbill

• Polypodium vulgare - Common polypody

• Pulmonaria angustiflorum - Creeping comfrey

• Symphytum grandiflorum - Bigflower tellima

• Trachystemon orientalis - AbrahamIsaac-Jacob

• Liriope spicata - Creeping lilyturf

• Luzula nivea - Snowy wood-rush

• Luzula sylvatica - Greater wood-rush

Example species: Urban Meadow

Example species: The Bioline

SW.L.75 Post-industrial Remediation Gardens

Post-industrial Remediation Gardens should reflect the industrial character of the area. This could include species that can withstand high user activity and larger tree species with high canopy clearance.

To support a landscape in challenging conditions that celebrates the industrial character of the area.

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Planting design for Post-industrial Remediation Gardens should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• B etula pubescens - Downy birch

• B etula pendula - Silver birch

• Pinus sylvestris - Scots pine

• Populus tremula - Common aspen

• Prunus avium - Wild cherry

• Prunus cerasifera - Cherry plum

• Prunus mahaleb - Mahaleb cherry

• Prunus padus - Bird cherry

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Salix caprea - Goat willow

• Sorbus aucuparia- Rowan

Shrubs

• Crataegus monogyna - Common hawthorn

• Crataegus laevigata - Hawthorn

• Prunus spinosa - Sloe

Groundcovers

• Achillea millefolium - yarrow

• Ajuga reptans - Bugle

• Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine

SW.L.77 Climate Resilient Streetscapes

Climate resilient streetscapes should be tree-lined and include tall vegetation and nature-based solutions for rainwater management, with SUDS designed to support urban scrub habitats.

To create temporary wetland habitat during rainy seasons, which provides habitat and foraging places for local biodiversity.

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Planting design for Climate Resilient Streetscapes should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Artemisia absinthium - Common worm wood

• Artemisia ludoviciana - Silver worm wood

• Aster divaricatus - White wood aster

• Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy hairgrass

• Fragaria vesca - Wild strawberry

• Geranium cantabrigiense - Cranesbill

• Meconopsis cambrica - Welsh poppy

• origanum vulgare - origano

• Sesleria autumnalis - Autumn moor grass

• Sedum spurium ‘Album Superbum’White flowering spurium

• Thymus serpyllum - Breckland thyme

• verbascum thapsus - Common mullein

• viola odorata - Sweet violet

• Acer campestre - Field maple

• Acer platanoides - Norway maple

• Alnus g lutinosa - Common alder

• Alnus spaethii - Spaetha alder

• B etula pubescens - Downy birch

• Fraxinus pensylvanica - Green ash

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Salix alba - White willow

• Ulmus laevis - European white elm

Shrubs

• Cornus sanguinea - Common dogwood

• Euonymus europaeus - European spindle

• Ribes nigrum - Black currant

• viburnum opulus - Guelder rose

Groundcovers

• Alchemilla mollis - Lady’s mantle

• Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine

• Aster cordifolius ‘Little Carlow’Common blue wood aster

• Astrantia major - Great masterwort

• Bistorta officinalis - European bistort

• Calamagrostis acutiflora - Feather reed-grass

• Carex pendula - Pendulous sedge

• Deschampsia cespitosa - Tufted hair grass

• Filipendula vulgaris - Dropwort

• Geranium magnificum - Purple cranesbill

• Geranium sanguineum - Bloody cranesbill

• Iris sibirica - Siberian iris

• Phlomis russeliana - Jerusalem sage

• Primula florindae - Giant cowslip

• veronica spicata - Spiked speedwell

Example species: Post-industrial Remediation Gardens

Example species: Climate Resilient Streetscapes

SW.L.79 Community Orchard

The Community orchard should include fruiting species and areas with dense vegetation. other elements including dead wood, boulders and taller trees should be provided. The proposal could include open water features or rain gardens.

To create foraging habitat for, birds, bats and insects, refuge areas for small mammals and reptiles and nesting areas for insects and birds.

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Planting design for Community orchard should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Castanea sativa - Sweet chestnut

• Cydonia oblonga - Quince

• Jug lans ailanthifolia cordiformisHeart nut

• Jug lans nigra - Black walnut

• Jug lans regia - English walnut

• Malus domestica - Common apple tree

• Malus sylvestris - European crabapple

• Mespilus germanica - Common medlar

• Morus alba - White mulberry

• Morus nigra - Black mulberry

• Prunus avium - Wild cherry

• Prunus cerasus - Sour cherry

• Prunus domestica - Common plum

• Pyrus communis - Common pear

• Pyrus cordata - Plymouth pear

Shrubs

• Aronia melanocarpa - Black chokeberry

• Cornus mas - Cornelian cherry

Example species: Community orchard

• Corylus avellana - Hazelnut

• Elaeagnus umbellata - Autumn olive

• Prunus cerasifera - Cherry plum

• Ribes nigrum - Blackcurrant

• Ribes rubrum - Redcurrant

Groundcovers

• Agastache foeniculum - Anise hyssop

• Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy hairgrass

• Fragaria vesca - Wild strawberry

• Myrrhis odorata - Sweet cicely

• origanum vulgare - oregano

• Salvia nemorosa - Woodland sage

• Satureja montana - Winter savory

• Thymus vulgaris - Common thyme

• Pulmonaria officinalis - Blue lungwort

SW.L.81 The Flower Amphitheatre

The Flower Amphitheatre must be characterised by flower-rich species. This should include spring flowering shrubs and trees, late blooming herbs and night-flowering species.

To support pollinators, foraging birds and bats while creating a seasonal aesthetic experience at the station square.

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Planting design for the Flower Amphitheatre should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• B etula pendula - Silver birch

• B etula pubescens - Downy birch

• Malus sylvestris - European crabapple

• Pinus sylvestris - Scots pine

• Prunus avium - Sweet cherry

• Prunus mahaleb - Mahaleb cherry

• Prunus padus - Bird cherry

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Sorbus aucuparia - Mountain ash

Shrubs

• Crataegus monogyna - Common hawthorn

• Crataegus laevigata - Hawthorn

• Prunus spinosa - Sloe

Groundcovers

• Achillea millefolium - yarrow

• Achillea filipendulina - Fernleaf yarrow

• Artemisia ludoviciana - White sage

• Aster cordifolius - Common blue wood aster

• Aster divaricatus - White wood aster

• Calamagrostis acutiflora - Feather reed-grass

• Calamintha nepata - Lesser calamint

• Deschampsia cespitosa - Tufted hairgrass

• Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy hairgrass

• Echineacea purpurea - Purple coneflower

• Geranium renardii - Caucasian geranium

• Kalimeris incisa ‘Alba’ - Japanese aster

• Nepeta faassenii - Catmint

• Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian sage

• Phlomis russeliana - Turkish sage

• Salvia nemorosa - Woodland sage

• Sesleria autumnalis - Autumn moor grass

• Sesleria nitida - Shining moor grass

• veronica spicata - Spiked speedwell

Example species: The Flower Amphitheatre

SW.L.83 Ecological Stepping Stone

The Ecological Stepping Stone must utilise planting to create a vegetation barrier. variation of planting should be considered, including the height, width and porosity of the planting scheme.

To ensure a vegetation barrier facilitating the deposition of pollutant particles while also providing a range of habitats.

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Planting design for Ecological Stepping Stone should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Acer campestre - Field maple

• Acer platanoides - Norway maple

• Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore maple

• Alnus spaethii - Spaetha alder

• Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam

• Prunus avium - Wild cherry

• Quercus cerris - Turkey oak

• Quercus petraea - Sessile oak

• Quercus robur - English oak

• Salix alba - White willow

• Sorbus aria - Whitebeam

• Ulmus laevis - European white elm

Shrubs

• Crataegus laevigata - Hawthorn

• Prunus spinosa - Sloe

• Prunus incititia - Damson plum

Groundcovers

• Achillea filipendulina - Fernleaf yarrow

• Aster cordifolius ‘Little Carlow’Common blue wood aster

Example species: Ecological Stepping Stone

• Aster divaricatus - White wood aster

• Aster macrophyllus ‘Twilight’ - Big-leaf aster

• Astrantia major - Great masterwort

• Calamintha nepata - Lesser calamint

• Centranthus ruber ‘Albus’ - White valerian

• Deschampsia flexuosa - Wavy hairgrass

• Nepata faassenii - Catmint

• Salvia nemorosa - Woodland sage

• Sesleria autumnalis - Autumn moor grass

• Sesleria heufleriana - Blue moor grass

• Sesleria nitida - Shining moor grass

• verbena bonariensis - Purpletop vervain

SW.L.85 The Cascades

The Cascades should create a terraced terrain which include rainwater filtration pools. Plant selection should be resilient to both moist and drier seasons, and adapt to different climate conditions. Naturalistic water (non chlorinated) should be included within the design.

To provide open water features which are hotspots for biodiversity.

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Planting design for the Cascades should include some of the species outlined below:

Trees

• Alnus g lutinosa - Common alder

• Alnus incana - Grey alder

• B etula pendula - Silver birch

• B etula pebescens - Downy birch

• Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Green ash

• Pinus sylvestris - Scots pine

• Prunus padus - European birdcherry

• Salix caprea - Goat willow

• Sorbus aucuparia - Rowan

Shrubs

• Cornus sanguinea - Common dogwood

• Euonymus europaeus - Common spindle

• Ribes nigrum - Black currant

• Prunus padus - Bird cherry

• Sambucus nigra - Black elder

• viburnum opulus - Guelder rosebuckthorn

• Salix caprea - Goat willow

• Sambucus nigra - Elderberry

Groundcovers

• Alchemilla mollis - Lady’s mantle

• Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine

• Aster cordifolius - Common blue wood aster

• Astrantia major - Great masterwort

• Bistorta officinalis - European bistort

• Calamagrostis acutiflora - Feather reed-grass

• Carex pendula - Pendulous sedge

• Corydalis lutea - yellow fumitory

• Deschampsia cespitosa - Tufted hair grass

• Filipendula vulgaris - Dropwort

• Geranium magnificum - Purple cranesbill

• Iris pseudacorus - yellow iris

• Phlomis russeliana - Jerusalem sage

• Primula florindae - Giant cowslip

• veronica spicata - Spiked speedwell

Example species: the Cascades

Adjacent habitats

The public realm must include a range of habitat typologies drawing from nearby habitats.

To connect to existing habitats.

Linking habitats

Landscaped areas must link with habitats along the existing railway corridors, street trees and other existing vegetated areas.

To strengthen, maintain and create new green corridors across the Site and link to wider habitats beyond the Site boundary.

Railway lines running through the Site form a “Green Corridor”, connecting areas of ecological value. The design must provide equal or greater value than the existing Green Corridor. This could include native tree planting, scrub and wildflower planting.

To ensure the green corridor continues to provide routes along which wildlife can travel.

Existing habitats and trees

Existing habitats and trees should be retained and enhanced where possible, and dead wood must be retained on Site. Where this is not possible, replacement of similar or higher ecological value and trees of similar size should be made.

To comply with CIEEM guidance for mitigation: first avoid harm, then mitigate and lastly compensate negative impacts with enhancement as an additional step.

Planting should be included in early phases of the development, particularly for habitats which take longer to reach maturity such as trees.

To ensure the Site enhances biodiversity sooner, so that later phases of development are able to score higher in BNG assessments.

Support pollination

Landscape proposals should include fruiting species or other pollinator friendly plants.

To support foraging and nesting birds.

► Refer to RBKC’s Biodiversity Action Plan.

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Pollinator friendly plants

Native species

A wide range of native species should be prioritised in all planting mixes. The selection of plants should provide food resources throughout the year. This could include spring flowering shrubs and trees as well as late blooming herbs.

To support biodiversity throughout all seasons and halt extinction of rare and specialized species.

Invasive species

Invasive non-native species should be removed and appropriate ongoing management undertaken to improve the soil conditions of the Site.

To stop invasive species from spreading, and re-establish native plant species.

Green ladders

Balconies could integrate planting. This could be achieved with planter boxes on balconies, subject to fire safety.

For insects and birds to find and pollinate green terraces and roof gardens, creating a vertical corridor.

Landscape designs must provide wildlife refuges.

To ensure the ecological value of the existing local wildlife sites (SINC) partly incorporated into the project Site.

Night-flowering species

Night-flowering species should be included in the proposal.

To attract moths and in turn support foraging bats.

Features for insects

Landscape designs features of benefit to insects such as standing dead wood, metal features, insect homes and rock piles.

To ensure the creation of habitats for invertebrates and in turn provide food for small mammals and birds.

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Native species

Wildlife refuges

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Features for insects

Habitats for target species

Landscape designs must aim to create habitats for local target species in all habitat typologies, and in some cases on rooftops. This includes the following target species:

Common swift and peregrine falcon: undisturbed nesting places should be created on green rooftops in higher buildings.

House sparrows: Dense hedgerows and native scrub vegetation should be included in designs.

Stag beetles: Mixed woodland and rotting wood logs must be included in the designs.

Solitary bees: open spaces ranging from bare mineral soil to partly covered by vegetation must be provided. An accurate selection of native flowering plants should also be considered.

To contribute to biodiversity preservation efforts attracting target species.

Urban greening

Urban greening strategies must be provided in Development Zones and public realm to achieve the target for the Urban Greening Factor (UGF).

The diagram below is a demonstration of one way to achieve the overall Site UGF based on the Illustrative Masterplan. other opportunities to enhance the UGF should be explored.

To ensure sitewide UGF is achieved.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Intensive green roof

Flower-rich perennial planting

Residential podium intensive green roof (60% planted)

Commercial podium intensive green roof (60% planted)

Semi-natural vegetation

Climbing plants

Amenity grassland

Permeable paving

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Urban Greening Factor

Green roofs

Green and brown roofs (including Intensive Green Roofs) should be provided on buildings and maintained to support the long-term success of the roofing. Provision of green and brown roofs is subject to coordination with other sustainability, amenity and technical requirements.

To create varied growing conditions and visual interest.

Undulating soil depths

Where suitable, green roof substrate depth should be undulating in order to create varied growing conditions and visual interest.

To create varied growing conditions and visual interest.

Blue roofs

Blue roofs could be included, either as part of a green roof structure or as a standalone blue roof. Provision of green and brown roofs is subject to coordination with other sustainability, amenity and technical requirements.

To explore opportunities for the provision of blue roofs within the Earls Court Development.

Green roof maintenance

Green roofs must be adequately maintained throughout an establishment phase (5 years) and beyond.

To ensure ongoing quality and longevity of green roofs.

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Planting

Microclimate

The plant selection must be suitable for the specific microclimate of the areas in which species are located, such as shaded, sunnier and windier environments.

To ensure planting thrives in suitable conditions.

Climate resilience

The plant selection must consider the effects of climate change and favour climate resilient planting.

To enable planting to thrive in a changing climate.

Technical coordination

The detailed planting scheme must be developed with input from a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE).

To ensure resilient planting selection and that the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements are met.

Robust planting

Planting should be designed with consideration for maintenance and irrigation requirements.

To ensure design quality can be maintained over time.

Seasonality

The plant selection should provide year-round interest and consider seasonality.

To ensure interest is maintained throughout seasons.

Ground cover

Planting should include a ground cover layer with a mix of species.

To suppress weeds.

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Species mix in groundcover

Robust planting selection

Seasonality in tree species

Planting adjacent to Network Rail premises

Planting adjacent to Network Rail land must follow Network Rail guidance.

To ensure Network Rail requirements are met.

Trees defining Character Areas

Trees must contribute to distinct landscape Character Areas. Tree species selection must reflect the themes defined in the planting and biodiversity sitewide plan.

To create a character driven public realm.

Tree variety

A variety of tree sizes, forms and species must be used in each landscape Character Area to offer a variety of different colours, forms and seasonal interest.

To highlight seasonality and create visual interest.

Drainage layer

Tree planting must have a drainage layer.

To ensure trees thrive.

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Distinctive tree species

varied tree planting

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Planting on structure

Where practical, soil depth must be a minimum of 400mm below the FFL of the public realm. Mounded soil should be minimised.

To ensure all of the planting has an adequate soil depth.

Tree planting on structure

Where practical, large trees must be planted in a minimum soil depth of 1200mm. This applies for both planting on ground and on structure.

To enable trees to thrive and ensure their long term success.

Mounded soil

Where a minimum soil depth of 1200mm is not achievable for large tree planting, soil must be mounded or retained to reach a depth of 1200mm.

To enable trees to thrive and ensure their long term success.

Tree planting must ensure sufficient soil volume for plants to thrive. Tree pits could be connected to maximise soil volume.

To promote tree health and longevity.

Coordination of services and tree planting

Utility zones must be coordinated to allow for planted zones and trees and also reduce future maintenance requirements for proposed material surfaces.

To maximise planting and maximise potential growth of trees.

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Illustrative section of tree planting on structure

Illustrative section of tree planting with mounded soil

Illustrative section

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Microclimate

SW.L.120 Daylight/sunlight in the public realm - Uses

The distribution of spill-out areas should consider access to light throughout the year.

To support a comfortable public realm that encourages animation.

SW.L.122 Wind mitigation

Designs of the public realm must consider wind mitigation. This could include siting of trees and planting, or manipulation of topography.

To mitigate the impact of wind in to the public realm.

► Refer to Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12).

SW.L.121 Daylight/sunlight in the public realm - Planting

The distribution of planting in the public realm must consider access to light throughout the year and day to optimise comfort and usability. This could include arrangement of planting or selection of deciduous or evergreen tree species.

To support a comfortable public realm that encourages use of the outdoors throughout the year and day.

SW.L.123 Location of seating

The distribution of seating in the public realm must consider wind mitigation. This could include locating seating between trees or in areas suitable as identified in the Wind Microclimate Assessment.

To provide comfortable places to rest.

► Refer to Environmental Statement (EC.PA.12).

Materiality

SW.L.124 Coherence across different areas

The material palette of the public realm must prioritise simplicity and develop a clear strategic response across Character Areas to ensure a coherence and material quality across the Site.

To ensure clarity of wayfinding across the different Character Areas, and a design that will age well over time.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on spaces and streets.

Accessible and inclusive materials

Materials and design of surfaces must be accessible and comfortable for all users.

To ensure an equitable, inclusive and welcoming public realm.

Durability

Materials must be durable, robust and suitable for their intended use.

To minimise maintenance and remain attractive throughout the life of the public realm.

Local character

Materials should respond to materials used in the surrounding context and on the existing streets either by drawing from their palette or by positively differentiating from them.

To ensure that the public realm ties into local character.

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Inclusive

Durable

Variation in paving sizes

variation in paving sizes should be used to demarcate pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle zones.

To create a clear definition between surfaces for different users.

Squares - extent of material

The materiality of squares should appear as a consistent surface. The primary materiality of the Squares could extend up to the primary building line.

To define the extent of the Squares.

On-street parking and loading bays

Materiality of on-street parking and loading bays should be coherent with the material of the central movement route.

To ensure a continuous public realm.

Intersections & junctions

Paving and materiality must contribute to legibility and wayfinding, particularly at key intersections and junctions. The design of junctions and intersections should prioritise the safety and convenience of pedestrians and cyclists.

To ensure a people-first public realm.

Materiality of the Squares should respond to local character either by drawing from their palette or by positively differentiating from them.

To create a coherent public realm that ties into the local character.

The Squares could include shared surface materials for vehicular areas.

To ensure a people-first public realm within the Squares.

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Distinguishing use through paving

Parking bay surfaces

Materiality assisting safety

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Consistency of materiality in Squares

Contextual materials

Shared surface

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Street Furniture

Familiar design

Furniture within the public realm should be selected or designed to ensure a familiar design language within each Character Area.

To allow for cohesion of street furniture in the public realm.

Resting places

Furniture within streetscapes and pedestrian-priority routes should be designed to provide resting places along key desire lines. A diverse range of seating should be provided, for a wider range of users.

To align furniture placement with key desire lines.

Where street furniture is provided, it could tie into the local context. This could be achieved by drawing from existing borough guidance.

To stitch into the local context and provide familiar street furniture.

Seating should be provided at intervals no greater than 50m throughout public realm and on pedestrian routes.

To create a functional and comfortable public realm.

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Furniture materials

Resting places

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Seating distribution

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Seating and microclimate

Seating should be located to optimise their use throughout the year, considering sunlight and microclimate conditions.

To maximise comfort of users.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Microclimate.

Durability

Design or selection of furniture must consider its durability and maintenance requirements.

To maintain a comfortable and durable public realm.

Designed for a range of abilities

Seating areas should provide space for wheelchair users, prams or pushchairs to be positioned adjacent to seating. The design of a proportion of seating should allow wheelchair users to transfer onto seating, without impeding features such as armrests.

To ensure a wide range of users can comfortably rest in the public realm.

Material palette

Furniture within the public realm must have a simple and coherent material palette. This could include wood, metal, and concrete.

To ensure a cohesive material palette in the public realm.

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Accessibility provision

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Durable street furniture

Simple, coherent material palette

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Usable seating

Lighting

Accessible and inclusive lighting

The lighting strategy and design must create usable, comfortable environments for a wide range of end users.

To ensure an equitable and inclusive public realm, suitable for people with a range of abilities.

Safe and welcoming

Where external lighting is provided, it must be designed to help create a safe and welcoming environment. This could include vertical illumination.

To create a safe, welcoming public realm.

Enhance character

Where external lighting is provided, it must be used to enhance the character and quality of the public realm.

To create a high-quality public realm.

Lighting strategy and design should be utilised for wayfinding.

To strengthen the wayfinding strategy and improve wayfinding after dark.

The location of lighting should consider a human scale. This should include a consistent mounting height for pedestrian routes and could include integration of lighting in street furniture.

To support placemaking and a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Landmarks

Lighting to landmarks should be selective and consider human scale.

To aid wayfinding and overall legibility through highlighting critical vistas.

Ladegårdsparken - SLA

The Oasis at Roskilde Festival - SLA

The Social Spine - SLAA

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Characterful lighting

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Inclusive lighting

Welcoming lighting

Lighting supporting wayfinding

Pedestrian-focused lighting

Impacts on ecology

Where external lighting is provided, it should minimise impacts on biodiversity, particularly along the ecological corridors. Spill light into sensitive ecological areas should be limited.

To minimise impacts on biodiversity.

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Areas where users may conflict - such as vehicles, cyclists or pedestriansshould have an increased light uniformity.

To help increase visibility and safety for all.

Reducing glare and contrast

The design of lighting must minimise contrast and glare. This could include selection of luminaires with low glare, concealed light sources or the spacing of luminaires.

To maintain visibility and deliver a successful lit environment.

Landscape

lighting and glare

Fixtures located adjacent to landscape areas must minimise obtrusive light. This could be through fitted louvres, lenses or other glare control accessories.

To prevent direct views of the light sources.

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Colour temperature

The colour temperature along routes should be warm white.

To support wellbeing of people.

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Warm white colour temperature

Lighting minimising glare and contrast

Wayfinding

Accessible and inclusive signage

Where signage is provided, it must be inclusive, and considerate of the position, lighting, visual contrast and legibility.

To create a welcoming and inclusive public realm for all users.

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Signage must be highly legible and uncomplicated. Signage must use a consistent design language of materials, character and quality across the Site.

To create an cohesive, navigable public realm.

Durable and robust

Signage must be made of durable materials and designed to minimise the impacts of weathering and vandalism.

To ensure the quality of the public realm is maintained in the future.

Integrated signage

Signage could be incorporated into landscape elements such as paving, lighting columns and seating.

To reduce clutter in the public realm.

Local context

Signage should tie into the local context. This could include local street signs and the Legible London wayfinding totems.

To stitch into the local context and provide familiar wayfinding.

Habitat

and biodiversity awareness

Interpretation boards should be placed explaining the habitats present on Site and target species. This could be integrated with general wayfinding and directional signage.

To enable appreciation and understanding of nature.

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Legible signage

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Durable signage

Integrated signage

Wayfinding totem

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Pedestrian Streets and Søndertorv - SLA

Playground areas

Dedicated play areas must be located in the public realm. They should be accessible, welcoming and open. The diagram below illustrates indicative locations of dedicated playground areas within the Earls Court Development.

To create a connected, vibrant network of play space.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Key

Dedicated playground areas

Detailed Component

Nature play

Where play spaces are provided, they must facilitate opportunities for engagement with nature. This could include soft landscaping and planting within play areas.

To support the overall landscape strategy.

Inclusive play

Play spaces must offer appropriate, usable provision for a wide range of age groups and to meet the requirements of a diverse range of end users.

To ensure play is accessible and inclusive to all.

Sensory stimulation

The design of play spaces should provide sensory stimulation as part of the design using colour, texture, smell, animation etc.

To create a varied and interesting play experience.

Illustrative play strategy diagram

Silkeborg Pedestrian Streets and Søndertorv - SLA

Nature play

Silkeborg

Inclusive play spaces

Gellerup New Nature Park - SLA

Multi-sensory play

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Natural surveillance

Play spaces must have natural surveillance from buildings and movement routes.

To ensure safety and security.

Clear sight lines in play areas

Landscape design must facilitate visibility throughout play areas. This could be achieved through stem clearance of at least 2.5m, or arrangement and heights of lower planting.

To promote safety in play areas.

Carer provision

Play spaces must provide seating within view of play equipment for parents and carers to use.

To increase usability and comfort.

Materiality and play

Materials used within play space must be appropriate for safe play. These could be soft materials such as recycled rubber, sand and grass.

To create a safe environment for users of all ages.

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Natural surveillance

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Seating for carers

Recycled rubber used within a play space

Tree stem clearance to enable sight lines

Charlotte Garden - SLA

Køge Kyst Søndre Havn - SLA

Fredericia C - SLA

Ladegårdsparken - SLA

The Oasis at Roskilde Festival - SLA

The Social Spine - SLAA

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Public Art

Place-specific

Public art should be place-specific and enhance the overall place-making and public realm strategy.

To create a vibrant, place-specific public realm.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Opportunities for local engagement

Public art should provide opportunities for engagement with the local community. This could include consultation with the community or engagement of local artists.

To ensure public art has a distinct local character.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Accessible

Public art should be accessible to all users and consider the different needs of people when accessing and enjoying public art.

To ensure public art is accessible and inclusive to all.

Integrated

opportunities for the integration of public art with architecture should be explored.

To embed greater flexibility and creativity in the location and form of public art.

Weathering and durability

Public art must be suitable for exposure to the environment if located in the public realm. This should be through the use of durable materials.

To ensure the public realm is maintained in the future.

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Contextual public artwork

Public artwork

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Integrating public artworks

Durable public artwork

Communal Amenity

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Podiums and roof terraces

Podiums and roof terraces should be accessible and usable by residents, subject to coordination with other uses or requirements.

To maximise communal amenity for residents.

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Private amenity spaces including courtyards, usable rooftops and usable podiums must include areas of soft landscaping.

To maximise planting and biodiversity within plots.

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Courtyards

Where buildings are designed to have internal central courtyards they should be accessible and usable to residents, where possible.

To create spaces that serve as communal areas and contribute to the life of the neighbourhood.

Minimise compartmentalisation

Communal spaces should minimise compartmentalisation and be accessible and usable to residents.

To create shared generous communal spaces.

Doorstep play

The design and layout of residential courtyards and usable podium landscapes should include doorstep play.

To maximise play opportunities for resident children and contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Accessible roof terrace

Doorstep play

Soft landscaping

Useable, planted courtyards

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Built Form

Overview

Earls Court will be transformed into a landscape-led neighbourhood. It will include a diverse mix of spaces, buildings, and uses that holistically create a new vibrant part of West London, a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together.

Building Typologies

Building typologies

Design should align with the Building typologies described in the diagram below. A description of the contributing role of these typologies to the Earls Court Development is included on the following pages.

To balance a familiar approach to design with individual design expression.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on building typologies.

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Emerging from local context

The design must reflect the approach to heights and massing as described in the Design and Access Statement and summarised in the diagram below.

To facilitate a holistic approach to design across different buildings and typologies.

► Refer to Strategic Framework chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Mid-scale

• Transitions from the scale of the surrounding buildings

• Reinterprets characteristics of local typologies such as mansion blocks

• Adopts a materiality that responds to the local context

• Provides a façade rhythm and composition that reinforces a consistent character for the crescents

To frame West Brompton and Warwick Crescents and contribute to the West Kensington boulevard.

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Smaller-scale

• Defines the character of lanes

• Responds to neig hbouring scale and character

• Responds to the grain of the adjacent buildings

• Includes front doors or active entrances

To provide fine-grain residential and non-residential uses on lanes.

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Mid-scale block

Smaller-scale buildings

Illustrative diagram, Mid-scale

Illustrative diagram, Smaller-scale

Large-footprint

• Uses massing and architectural expression to create a sense of arrival into the Site

• Expresses use through the order and composition of façades

• Provides flexible, larger floorplates for a variety of nonresidential uses

• Activates the boulevards through visually permeable frontages

To frame West Kensington and Empress Place Boulevards.

Pivot

• Considers all façades given the increased visibility from all angles

• Integrates with the surrounding landscape

• Explores the importance of the relationship with the ground

• Considers greater design experimentation or uniqueness

To provide a marker building which can be viewed in the round and is strongly integrated with the landscape.

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Large-footprint building

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Pivot building

Illustrative diagram, Large-footprint

Illustrative diagram, Pivot

Common base

• Considers a distinctive base condition that responds to the character of the public realm

• Provides an open and visually connected façade

• Adopts a materiality that responds to the local context

• Creates opportunities for podiums to be accessible and usable

To create a common base or building that has multiple elements, creating a set piece.

Perimeter block

• Considers the immediate context of each side of the urban block and adopts a form, scale and character that responds to it

• Provides a well-defined and enclosed communal courtyard

• Creates a coherent and legible urban grain that responds to the local context

• Provides a degree of variation in the massing

To frame the edge of Lillie Sidings Square and provide a transition to the existing Estate.

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base

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Perimeter block

Illustrative diagram, Common base

Illustrative diagram, Perimeter block

• Defines the boulevard edges

• Establishes activated and visually permeable frontages to the boulevard

• Forms well-defined and enclosed communal courtyards

• Creates a degree of variation in the massing, with varying heights expressed

To create the curvature of the boulevard and transition between Lillie Sidings Square and West Kensington.

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• Considers all façades given the increased visibility from all angles

• Integrates with the surrounding landscape

• Considers greater design experimentation or uniqueness

• Considers the interfaces with adjacent boundaries including the rail corridor and West Cromwell Road

To provide a marker at the northern edge of the Site.

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Transition block

Transition block

Standalone

Standalone building

Illustrative diagram, Transition block

Illustrative diagram, Standalone

Table Edge

• Activates Empress Place with a visually permeable and engaging frontage

• Manages a level change

To frame and activate the eastern edge of Empress Place

• Integrates with the surrounding landscape

• Promotes visually permeable and welcoming frontages

• Explores massing and façades that activate the public realm

• Contributes to wayfinding

• opens the opportunity for architectural expression

To animate key public realm including Aisgill Gardens, the Table and Warwick Square.

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Pavilion

Pavilion

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Table Edge

Illustrative diagram, Table Edge

Illustrative diagram, Pavilion

Layout and Massing

Defining the edge of the public realm

Where indicated in the control diagram below, buildings must predominantly align to the Maximum Building Line.

To reinforce the edge of the public realm and frame key routes.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on frontages addressing key spaces.

SW.B.14 Hold corners

Building façades should avoid setting in at corners at upper levels on primary routes. Exceptions could include recessed entrances and/or setbacks at the top of buildings.

To reinforce the sense of enclosure on primary routes.

Meaningful steps in massing

Massing steps should be consolidated, avoiding steps of less than 2 storeys. Single storey massing steps could be acceptable on the top floor, provided there is a legible approach to the design.

To ensure clarity and hierarchy of massing.

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Massing could be split, for instance when land use changes result in less deep floorplates. All other guidance must be followed, such as façade hierarchies or appearance.

To retain the principles set out for the proposal whilst allowing flexibility.

Landing on ground

Different ground strategies are permitted depending on the character and context of the building. Building expression must contribute to the legibility of the massing through the ways in which each building lands onto the ground, in relation to its particular location and role in the proposal. The following codes outline three approaches.

To allow variety of expression whilst reinforcing the legibility of the proposal as a whole.

Block articulation

Massing within a Plot must be clearly articulated. This could be achieved through variation in heights, architectural expression, tone or materiality.

To encourage variety along the length of a building façades.

The building base or podium could read as continuous and take precedent over the buildings sitting ‘on top’.

This could include the Large-format and Common base building typologies.

To create a continuous street wall and unify the ground plane.

Massing breaks

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Building base

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Buildings to ground

Taller elements of buildings could be expressed as reaching the ground. This could be achieved through architectural expression including openings, tone or materiality.

This could include the Standalone building typology and sitewide key corners identified in Sitewide / Built form.

To express the verticality of taller building elements.

Combination of approaches

The previous two approaches to expression of building bases and vertical elements could be combined, where indicated in the control diagram.

This could include the Transition block and Perimeter block building typologies.

To create harmony in expression in specific parts of the proposal.

Parapet treatment to accessible podiums or terraces must read as integral to the façade. This could be achieved through extending the same treatment or through consistent tone or materiality.

To ensure parapet detailing is integrated into the façade.

Parapet treatment

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Parapet treatment integrated with façade

Frontages and Façades

Frontages and façade hierarchy

Building façades should respond to the façade hierarchy outlined in the control diagram below. The description of how this could be achieved is outlined throughout this section.

To reinforce the hierarchy of the public realm, with particular attention given to key routes and spaces.

Key

Façades addressing key routes and spaces

Façades addressing existing Estates

Detailed Component

SW.B.23 Building frontages

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Active frontages

Active uses, such as retail and food and beverage, must be predominantly concentrated on frontages addressing key routes and spaces.

To encourage an activated and vibrant public realm.

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Ground Floor permeability

Active uses addressing the public realm must contribute to its animation by maximising proportion of openings, transparency and visibility.

To maximise activation and animation of buildings addressing the public realm.

Permeable Ground Floor

Active frontage with food and beverage

Entrances

Building entrances should look to activate the public realm, particularly in locations where residential is the predominant or only use.

To animate the public realm.

Expression of façades addressing existing Estates

Façades addressing the existing Estates on the western edge of the Site, should carefully respond to their immediate context. This could be achieved through tone, materiality, grain and/or scale of their components (windows, recesses, etc.)

To ensure that the design of façades addressing the existing Estates consider their unique context.

Expression of façades addressing key routes and spaces

Façades addressing key routes and spaces should express a more formal approach. This could be achieved through detailing, façade expression, tone or materiality.

To reinforce the hierarchy of the public realm.

Expression of other façades

other façades could take a less formal approach than primary façades and be of smaller scale and grain.

To reinforce the hierarchy of the public realm.

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Entrance on public realm

Façades along main routes

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Illustrative view, architectural style reflecting finer scale and grain

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Smaller scale grain

Prominent corners front or terminate important routes and views within the proposal. They should be designed with particular importance and/or incorporate prominent features. other corners could also be considered.

To assist with legibility, orientation, wayfinding and spatial hierarchy.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on particularly prominent frontages.

Key Key vistas

Prominent corners

Detailed Component

Opportunity for specials

Façades addressing areas of destination public realm as highlighted below could include special features. Suggested features are outlined on the following page ‘Treatment of Specials’.

To define a clear spatial hierarchy around the destination public realm.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information on particularly prominent frontages.

Key

Façades addressing destination public realm

Detailed Component

vista façades and prominent corners

Façades addressing destination public realm

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Prominent corners

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Treatment of specials

Buildings facing key public open spaces as shown on the diagrams below could include special features, such as prominent Ground Floor entrances, special building tops or distinctive design in the middle.

To reinforce the spatial hierarchy highlighting the frontage to key open spaces.

Distinctive façade detail

Balance between sitewide familiarity and definition of Character Areas

Building façades should build on the identity of the Earls Court Development while defining the uniqueness of each Character Area.

To reinforce both the identity of the Earls Court Development and each Character Area.

► Refer to relevant Character Areas for additional information.

Expression of use

Building uses should be expressed and considered in the design. This could be achieved through details of variation such as transparency, size of apertures, colour, contrast, materiality or articulation.

To reinforce legibility, amplify activity and celebrate diversity of use.

Order in the composition

Buildings façades should have a considered approach to order in the composition. This could be achieved through vertical alignment in the overall composition.

To respond to local character and create a calm environment.

Service area treatment

Service areas must be integrated into the design of buildings façades. They should add visual interest to the streetscene.

To ensure good streetscape throughout the Site.

Service area extent

Service areas must be minimised on Ground Floor frontages addressing key routes and spaces. on all other frontages, they should be minimised to avoid large extents of inactive and blank frontages.

To minimise large extents of inactive and blank frontages.

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Use expressed through scale of openings

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Examples of different approaches to order in the composition

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Integrated service area

Tone and Materiality

Complementary materials

Care and consideration must be given to each building to ensure that chosen materials are complementary to but subtly different from the existing context and surrounding buildings.

To ensure a visually calm, coherent, yet characterful neighbourhood.

varied, yet complementary façade treatments, materiality and colour

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family of buildings

Buildings comprising a shared courtyard or shared base should read as a family of buildings with related materials and detailing.

To ensure a refined approach to material application and distribution across the Site.

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Buildings with related materials and detailing

SW.B.40 Familiarity through tone

Design responses must ensure a coherent response to tone that reinforces the identity of the Earls Court Development.

To ensure that future designs contribute to a coherent palette across the Site.

Primary material palette

Primary material selection across the Site should form a coherent and recognisable palette. (Adjacent precedents are an illustrative reference palette).

To respond and reinterpret to the materiality of the local context.

Secondary materials

Secondary or tertiary materials should contribute a sense of richness and depth to the palette.

To provide variety and visual interest to building façades.

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Illustrative reference palette

Robustness

Building materials and treatment must be robust and have enduring qualities.

To create durable buildings.

Reflective materials

Designs should avoid highly reflective materials.

To ensure designs and materiality respond to the local context and incorporate bird-friendly building design principles.

► Refer to Environmental Statement (EC. PA.12).

Materials that are prone to discolour, require frequent maintenance or weather poorly must not be used.

To retain the appearance and functionality of buildings.

Weathering

Robust building materials

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Tall Buildings

A distinct cluster

The tall building clusters as shown in the below diagram should form a distinct identity for Earls Court.

To make Earls Court recognisable from a distance and as a regionally important destination.

Cluster legibility

Tall buildings must be designed in relation to other tall buildings within the cluster, responding to their massing and architectural expression.

To create a harmonious and coherent cluster at Earls Court when seen in relation to existing townscape and its designated heritage assets.

Addressing 360 degrees

All façades should be designed so that they are considered attractive from all angles. Façades could differ as they must be informed by environmental performance requirements and orientation of the building fabric.

To ensure buildings are designed with consideration to all vantage points.

Relationship to Ground Floor

The design must contribute positively to its surroundings at street level. This could be achieved through integration with the landscape design or a high level of visual permeability.

To strengthen the Ground Floor experience.

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Illustrative view, the Cascades

The design of the top of a tall building must be clearly articulated, well considered and integrate rooftop elements into a coherent overall form. This could include tops that are lighter in tone.

To improve the impact on the skyline.

SW.B.52 Consideration of microclimate effects at Ground Floor

The design of tall buildings must consider the microclimate at Ground Floor, and incorporate massing strategies and design details to mitigate downdraught and wind funnelling.

To safeguard pedestrian comfort at street level.

Tripartite expression is not mandatory where good design is evident.

To allow for flexibility in the tall building form.

SW.B.53 Consideration of microclimate for amenity

The design of tall buildings must consider the microclimate of private and communal amenity.

To safeguard the comfort and use of private and communal amenity.

Tall building top design

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SW.B.51 Top, middle, base

Illustrative view, WB03 and WB04

Illustrative view, WB04

Heritage Assets

Preserving or enhancing designated heritage assets

Proposals seek to preserve or enhance the significance of heritage assets, in line with statutory and policy requirements, or to minimise or mitigate the potential for harm to their significance. The Design Code focuses on particular views for both boroughs as described in the ‘Impacts on heritage and townscape in RBKC/ LBHF’ sections and the corresponding Character Area chapters referred to for each view.

Non-designated heritage assets

The effect of the proposals also takes into consideration the significance of non-designated heritage assets.

Philbeach Gardens with St Cuthbert’s Church

Non-designated heritage assets

Impacts on Heritage and Townscape in RBKC

The following information, and codes, relate to selected heritage assets in RBKC which will experience setting change in specified views. There is further specific guidance on the management of these impacts in the accompanying Character Area chapters of the Design Code.

view 25 - Philbeach Gardens

Plot(s): WK08/09

Development Zone(s): T

Character Area(s): Lillie Sidings

view A14 - Philbeach Gardens

Plot(s): WK07/08/09, EC06

Development Zone(s): L, N, T

Character Area(s): Lillie Sidings

view 24 - Trebovir Road

Plot(s): WB04/06, EC04/05/06

Development Zone(s): H, K, L, N

Character Area(s): Warwick Crescent

RBKC key views

view A17 - Earl’s Court Square, North

Plot(s): WB03/04, EC03/10,

Development Zone(s): E, F, H

Character Area(s): West Brompton

view 29 - Penywern Road

Plot(s): EC03/04/05/09/10, WB03/04

Development Zone(s): E, F, H, K, L

Character Area(s): West Brompton, Warwick Crescent

view 8 - Brompton Cemetery

Plot(s): EC02/03/04/05/09/10, WB01/02/03/04/06/07

Development Zone(s): B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N

Character Area(s): Sitewide

Philbeach Gardens (View 25)

Plots WK08 and WK09

Development Zone T

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Philbeach Gardens (View A14)

Plots WK07, WK08, WK09, EC06

Development Zones L, N, T

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Trebovir Road (View 24)

Plots WB04, WB06, EC04, EC05, EC06

Development Zones H, K, L and N

► Refer to Warwick Crescent / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Earl’s Court Square North (View A17)

Plots WB03, WB04, EC03 and EC10

Development Zones E, F and H

► Refer to West Brompton / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Philbeach Gardens - view 25

Philbeach Gardens - view A14

Trebovir Road - view 24

Earl’s Court Square North - view A17

Penywern Road (View 29)

Plots EC03, EC04, EC05, EC09, EC10, WB03 and WB04

Development Zones E, F, H, K and L

► Refer to West Brompton / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape, and Warwick Crescent / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape

Brompton Cemetery (View 8)

Plots

EC02, EC03, EC04, EC05, EC09, EC10, WB01, WB02, WB03, WB04, WB06 and WB07

Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L and N

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Skyline

Buildings in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) must contribute to the formation of a clearly defined skyline. This could be achieved through varied architectural expression between plots, such as variety in colour or materiality.

To ensure an appreciation of depth in the massing and reduce its visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Calmed background

Buildings in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) should mitigate distraction from the setting and features of the historic cemetery.

To minimise the visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Expression of building top

Buildings tops in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) should be clearly legible. This could be achieved by introducing a different rhythm of composition, or changes in tone or materiality.

To create a clearly defined skyline which also minimises visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Tripart composition

Buildings in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) should be based on a tripart composition. This could be achieved through a clear top, middle and base which contribute to a sense of layering in the view.

To contribute to a sense of layering and legibility of the massing.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Buildings in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) should mediate between the existing context and taller proposed buildings behind. This could be achieved through vertical expression.

To minimise the perceived scale of the buildings.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Colour

Buildings in Plots

WB01/02/03/04/06/07/08, EC02/03/04/05/09/10, (Development Zones B1/B2, C, E, F, H, K, L, N) should have regard to the effect of colour (including tone and reflectivity) as seen in relation to the historic features in the view, and having regard to the earlier codes, for example layering.

To separate the foreground and background and contribute to a sense of layering.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

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Distinguishable from foreground

(EC09/10)

Buildings within Plots EC09/10 (Development Zone E) should be distinguishable from the foreground, contrasting the bell tower and safeguarding its legibility in the view. This could be achieved by using a darker tone that reads closer to the treeline, contrasting with the lighter stone of the cemetery.

To separate the foreground and background, contribute to a sense of layering and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to other references to view 8 within this section

Impacts on Heritage and Townscape in

The following information relates to key verified views in LBHF that building designs must respond to. Further information relating to key design considerations are discussed further in the relevant Character Area chapters.

view 39 - King’s Road

Plot(s): EC02/04/05/06, WB02/03/04/07/08

Development Zone(s): B1/B2, C, F, H, K, L

Character Area(s): West Brompton, Empress Place, Warwick Crescent

view 59 - ongar Road

Plot(s): EC05, WB01/02/03/04, WK07/08/09

Development Zone(s): C, H, T, W

Character Area(s): Empress Place, Lillie Sidings

view 47 - Comeragh Road

Plot(s): WK01/03/04/05

Development Zone(s): x, Z

Character Area(s): Lillie Sidings, West Kensington

view A30 - Charleville Road

Plot(s): WK07/08/11

Development Zone(s): U, T, W

Character Area(s): Lillie Sidings

view 45 - Talgarth Road

Plot(s): EC20, WK03/04/08

Development Zone(s): R, v1/ v2, x

Character Area(s): West Kensington

view 41 - Mornington Avenue

Plot(s): WK03/04 (WB03/04/05)

Development Zone(s): x (H)

Character Area(s): West Kensington

Kings Road (View 39)

Plots EC02, EC04, EC05, EC06, WB02, WB03, WB04, WB07, and WB08

Development Zones B1/B2, C, F, H, K, L

► Refer to Empress Place / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape, West Brompton / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape, and Warwick Crescent / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape

Ongar Road (View 59)

Plots EC05, WB01, WB02, WB03, WB04, WK07, WK08 and WK09

Development Zones C, H, L, T, W

► Refer to Empress Place / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Comeragh Road (View 47)

Plots WK01, WK03, WK04 and WK05.

Development Zones W, x and Z

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape, and West Kensington / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Charleville Road (View A30)

Plots WK07, WK08 and WK11

Development Zones U, T and W

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Talgarth Road (View 45)

Plots EC20, WK03, WK04 and WK08

Development Zones R, v1/ v2 and x

► Refer to West Kensington / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Mornington Avenue (View 41)

Plots WK03 and WK04 (and WB03/04/05)

Development Zone x (and Development Zone H)

► Refer to West Kensington / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Servicing and Maintenance

Integrated services

The location and integration of services, drainage and ventilation grilles and louvres must be carefully considered. Grilles and louvres should be treated as part of the overall façade composition. Where practical, they should be avoided on the primary façade.

To refine the appearance of the building addressing the public realm.

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Integrated plant

Rooftop plant and other services should read as an integral part of the design. This could be achieved through extending the façade or setting back plant so that it is not visible from the street.

To create ordered and considered roofscapes.

BMU storage location

Building Maintenance Units (BMU) in storage should be hidden from street view.

To improve the architectural quality and appearance of buildings.

Consideration must be given to the long term maintenance of building façades, and this must be considered early in the design stages.

To ensure architectural quality of buildings is retained and maintenance solutions are integrated within the design.

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Microclimate and Neighbourhood

Future RMAs will need to continue to respond to microclimate considerations. This section identifies some key considerations.

Impact on homes

Consideration of the daylight and sunlight amenity to homes.

To safeguard access to natural light and create comfortable homes.

Impact on public realm and private amenity

Consideration to daylight to the public realm and private amenity spaces including courtyards and podiums.

To maximise the quality of the public realm and private amenity.

Consideration of neighbours

Consideration of the daylight and sunlight amenity to existing buildings in the Site and existing properties adjoining the Site. The degree of impact should be appropriate to the context of a Site, in consideration of their proximity to a Site that is undergoing significant transformation.

To ensure the impact of existing neighbours is given due consideration in designs.

Microclimate mitigation

Where microclimate mitigation measures such as canopies are located on buildings, they must be carefully integrated with architecture.

To ensure that mitigation measures positively contribute to the architectural design.

► Refer to Environmental Statement (EC. PA.12).

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Building layout and air quality

Building layouts should be designed so that habitable rooms are located away from pollution sources.

Non-habitable rooms and less sensitive building uses could be located on façades nearest to pollution sources.

To reduce the impact of air pollution on habitable rooms.

Outdoor spaces and air quality

outdoor spaces such as balconies, gardens and playgrounds should be located away from pollution sources.

To reduce the impact of air pollution on outdoor spaces.

Passive ventilation for habitable rooms

There could be a passive ventilation strategy for habitable rooms.

To promote passive ventilation strategies for habitable rooms.

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orientation of internal layouts for air quality

Layout of amenity spaces with consideration of air quality

4. West Brompton [WB]

Overview

West Brompton is a lively quarter that connects Earl’s Court station to West Brompton station. It is anchored by a leafy crescent lined with shops, cafés and restaurants that ensure it is active during the day and into the evening.

Key principles that characterise West Brompton include:

• A tree-lined crescent that connects two stations and associated squares.

• Two inviting squares opposite each of the stations that stitch into the surrounding context.

• A mix of active uses at Ground Floor complemented by a mix of homes above.

• A pair of workspace buildings, responding to each other and the existing context, create a legible gateway into the Site.

• Building typologies that are contextual and accentuate the geometry of the crescent.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

Landscape Spaces

Squares

Warwick Square (1)

An inviting square opposite Earls Court Station, including a Flower Amphitheatre, space for gathering, pedestrian and vehicle movement and trees on its edges.

West Brompton Square (2)

A welcoming square opposite West Brompton Station where the Bioline and West Brompton Crescent meet, including space for gathering and sitting, planting and spill-out space in front of active frontages.

Crescent

West Brompton Crescent (3)

A lively retail street connecting Warwick and West Brompton Squares. It includes a tree-lined, pedestrian-first public realm and active frontages.

Place

West Brompton Place (4)

An intimate pocket space that blends the character of the crescent and the lane.

Lanes

West Brompton Lane (5)

A quiet residential street framed by townhouses and workspaces, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

A quiet landscaped street,

Illustrative

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Warwick Square

An inviting square opposite Earls Court Station, including a Flower Amphitheatre, space for gathering, pedestrian and vehicle movement and trees on its edges.

Framed by trees

Where loading restrictions allow, the design of Warwick Square must be framed by trees. If the loading constraints do not support sufficient soil depth for trees, other forms of soft landscaping should be used.

To create a planted edge to the square.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Defining the threshold and the edge to the road

The design of Warwick Square must have a clearly defined edge adjacent to Warwick Road.

To create a clear edge condition to Warwick Road and define a clear threshold into the Earls Court Development.

Permeability of the

edge

The design of the edge of Warwick Road must be permeable and inviting with clear spaces to walk through, responding to pedestrian desire lines such as the traffic crossing.

To welcome people into the Site.

Illustrative landscape plan

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Visual permeability of the edge

The design of the edge of Warwick Road must be visually permeable with planting and trees arranged to ensure a visual connection.

To welcome people into the square.

Permeability through the steps

The design of the steps should allow access for people to sit and walk through the Flower Amphitheatre habitat.

To provide seating and increase usability of the square.

Space for gathering

The design of Warwick Square must have a central gathering zone, free from seating and planting, and large enough for small scale events.

To encourage people to dwell in the square and to provide an area for programmed events.

Receiving steps

The design of Warwick Square should include concave steps to manage the level difference.

To provide a space for sitting and dwelling and create a sense of enclosure to the square.

Celebrate Site history

The design of the steps could draw inspiration from the steps of the former Exhibition Centres.

To celebrate the character of the Site.

The Flower Amphitheatre

The design of the steps must include flower-rich species, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and create a Flower Amphitheatre habitat on Warwick Square.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

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Illustrative view, Warwick Square

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Photograph of former Earls Court Exhibition Centres

Pedestrian access

The design of Warwick Square must provide usable, comfortable routes suitable for a range of user requirements and at least 3m wide through the square from Earl’s Court Station to West Brompton Crescent.

To ensure equity for all users at a key arrival space.

Vehicular routes

Vehicular movement must be kept to the edge of the square and provide vehicle access from Warwick Road to West Brompton Lane and Warwick Lane.

To ensure pedestrian priority space.

Planting must include flowering species. Species should include spring flowering shrubs and trees, late blooming herbs and night-flowering.

To reinforce the character of a flower display and to ensure suitable species for pollinators.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Planting for seasons

Planting list must prioritise a plant mix that can perform throughout all seasons, with species that blossom at different times of the year.

To maintain characteristic features during autumn and winter.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Reading as one space

The design and selection of materials should have a complementary and coherent approach between building façades.

To reinforce the legibility of the square as a single space

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Materiality.

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Flowering species

Flowering species included in planting

Flowering species

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Paving material extending to building façade

West Brompton Square

A welcoming square opposite West Brompton Station where the Bioline and West Brompton Crescent meet, including space for gathering and sitting, planting and spill-out space in front of active frontages.

Framing

Decking over the WLL poses an opportunity to create an active urban space defined by building frontages

Redefined square

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01. Identity and Character

A composite space

Big Moves A Framed Entrance into Earls Court

The design of West Brompton Square must include elements of the three overlapping functions - The Bioline, the crescent and activity space.

To address the different spaces and needs converging on this space

A key strategic location to bring together the ecological value of the Cemetery, railway SINC, the Table and Bioline. Focal A defined, routes creating and urban 1 2 3

Reading the square as a whole, overlapping with the Bioline to create a new, generous urban space Roads and Access

Biodiversity Convergence

Unified character

A station square framed by the existing Old Brompton Road that links to West Brompton Station, and an access road into the site, with the crescent and lane routes coming south.

1 2 3 WLL

The design of West Brompton Square should be clear and read as a single space, managing the three overlapping functions. This could be achieved through a consistent approach to materiality, planting and / or street furniture.

To create a unified character for the square.

Framing

Defining the edge

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The design of West Brompton Square must have a clearly defined edge adjacent to Old Brompton Road. The edge should be predominantly planting and allow for pedestrian permeability.

To create a clear edge condition to Old Brompton Road and define a clear entrance into the Site.

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Identity and Character

Creating Conversation Designing seating to pause, sit and stay

Green corridor

The design of West Brompton Square must support a green corridor from Brompton Cemetery to the Bioline. The character of the green corridor along the Bioline should be extended into the square. This could be achieved through an extension of the planting.

To ensure ecological connections are made to Brompton Cemetery and the railway SINC.

Fixed Individual Seating

Types of seating

Provide frequent opportunities for children and caregivers to sit pause along sidewalks and routes.

Fixed Social Seating

Seating

The design of planted zones should include fixed seating at the edges.

To create an intimate space fostering social interaction.

Flexible Seating: Social and Individual

• Ideal for larger pedestrian spaces where a mix of activities occur.

Individual seating is important for adolescents, who sometimes prefer more privacy, and new parents that need to feed an infant.

Extending tree-lined crescent

individual seating is a key element along day-to-day routes, while taking a phone call, waiting for somebody, eat your take sandwich.

The arrangement and selection of trees should extend the eastern edge of the crescent, adjacent to the carriageway.

To extend the character of a tree-lined crescent to Old Brompton Road.

• When placed to create corners, concave shapes, or small “rooms,” fixed seating can allow for larger groups of children or families to sit together or invite social interaction among strangers.

• Place social seating near key destinations with large groups of pedestrians

• Flexible configurations allow people to move and shift seating to suit their needs, accommodate groups or individuals, access sun or shade, and pick a viewpoint from which to observe other activities or watch kids playing.

The design of West Brompton Square must provide a central gathering zone, free from seating and planting and large enough for small scale events. This should read as a clearing.

To create an intimate space fostering social interaction.

• Provide seats for a variety of heights and sizes, to accommodate the needs of children of various ages.

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Planting to support enclosure

The design of planted zones should support a sense of enclosure and frame West Brompton Square. This could be achieved through undulating layouts where seating faces the centre of the square.

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FIXED INDIVIDUAL SEATING

Typically placed in a linear configuration in a sidewalk’s furniture zone, these seats should provide frequent opportunities for children and caregivers to sit and pause.

To create a well-defined and contained central space.

Individual seating is important for adolescents, who sometimes prefer more privacy, and new parents that need to feed an infant.

Fixed seating should not interfere with entrances to buildings, heavily used

FIXED SOCIAL SEATING

When placed to create corners, concave shapes, or small “rooms,” fixed seating can allow for larger groups of children or families to sit together or invite social interaction among strangers.

Place social seating near key destinations with large groups of pedestrians such as schools, parks, and hospitals. Install in the furniture zone of wide sidewalks, plazas, shared streets, and pedestrian

Spill-out

The design of West Brompton Square should provide spill-out spaces adjacent to Ground Floor active uses, in particular the zone in front of EC01.

To animate the public realm.

Flexible seating is ideal for larger pedestrian spaces, such as shared streets, pedestrian streets, and plazas, where a mix of activities occur. Flexible configurations allow people to move and shift seating to suit their needs, accommodate groups or individuals, access sun or shade, and pick a viewpoint from which to observe other activities or watch kids playing.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space.

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Space for gathering

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The design of planting and furniture should facilitate movement along desire lines.

To promote ease of pedestrian movement and access from West Brompton Station.

The design of West Brompton Square must create an Ecological Stepping Stone habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Pedestrian connections

The design of West Brompton Square must support pedestrian movement and contribute to the sitewide movement strategy.

To support a pedestrian-first public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

A vehicular route must be provided to the eastern edge of the square. This provides access from West Brompton Lane and controlled access from West Brompton Crescent.

To encourage a low-traffic neighbourhood.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

The design and material selection for the vehicle route should respond to the design of the crescent and lane.

To create a unified Character Area.

from the local context - the cemetery

The design of West Brompton Square should respond to the context of the cemetery, including its wall on to old Brompton Road. This could include material selection, tree species or planting.

To create ties with the surrounding context.

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Vehicle access

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Ecological Stepping Stone

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Planting selection to improve air quality

Treatment of vehicle route

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

Drawing

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old Brompton Road, Brompton Cemetery wall

Squares

The design of the squares must respond to existing local context and reference the RBKC Streetscape guidance.

To support continuity of local context in the public realm.

The design of the squares could include shared surface materials for vehicle routes. Shared surfaces should be recognisable. This could be achieved through tactile edges or a small upstand.

To ensure pedestrian priority within squares.

Improving air quality

The design of the squares should include plants and tree species that improve air quality.

To improve air quality on the edges of the Site.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Material loading

The design of the squares must demonstrate consideration of the loading limitations of below ground tunnels.

To ensure materials do not compromise below ground infrastructure.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Warwick Square and West Brompton Square.

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Indicative diagram showing considerations for soil depth.

Planting selection to improve air quality

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West Brompton Crescent

A lively retail street connecting Warwick and West Brompton Squares. It includes a tree-lined, pedestrian-first public realm and active frontages.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Spill-out zones

The design of West Brompton Crescent should allow for spill-out space in front of active Ground Floor uses. Spill-out zones should include breaks.

To animate the public realm and create a vibrant crescent.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space.

Footpaths

The design of West Brompton Crescent must provide a footpath on both sides of the central movement route.

To encourage pedestrian movement on both sides of the crescent.

Central movement route

The design of West Brompton Crescent must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclists and controlled access vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular and cyclist access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Radial grid

The design of planting and paving should be set out on a radial grid.

To match the setting out of the adjacent plots.

Planting

The design of West Brompton Crescent should provide planted zones on both sides of the crescent.

To create a tree-lined crescent that references local street typologies.

Arrangement of planting

The design of West Brompton Crescent should maximise planted zones. Planted zones should introduce breaks and not obstruct building entrances.

To allow clear access and visibility from the crescent to building entrance and to promote ease of pedestrian movement.

Parking / planting

The design of Warwick Crescent should accommodate planted zones in between car parking and/or loading bays. Car parking and/or loading bays should not be located in front of main building entrances.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting and does not obstruct entrances.

Cycle parking

The design of cycle parking should be distributed evenly along the crescent. Cycle parking should not be arranged in long rows to allow for ease of pedestrian movement.

To ensure that cycle stands do not obstruct building frontages or clutter the public realm.

Materiality

The design and selection of materials should demarcate pedestrian footpaths and the central movement route. This could be achieved through variation in paving size.

To create a clear definition between surfaces for different users.

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Treatment of vehicle route

West Brompton Place

intimate

Transition

The design of West Brompton Place must create a transition between the three adjacent spaces - the square, the crescent and the lane- by drawing key characteristics from each, such as the formal tree alignment of the crescent or material palettes.

To provide a continuous public realm experience.

Define areas of use from areas of movement

The design of West Brompton Place should contribute to the legibility of the use of each particular area. This could be achieved through selection of materiality or planting arrangement.

To create a legible and varied public realm.

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pocket space that blends the character of the crescent and the lane.

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Place

Illustrative landscape plan

West Brompton Lane

A quiet residential street framed by townhouses and workspaces, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

The design of West Brompton Lane must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclists and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular and cyclist access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

The design of West Brompton Lane must provide a footpath adjacent to the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

Parking / loading bays

The design of parking and/or loading bays should avoid locations in front of residential entrances.

To ensure car parking and loading bays do not obstruct access to homes.

The design of the threshold between the squares and the lane should create a sense of enclosure. This could be achieved through an arch or planting.

To reflect local style of mews lanes and reinforce change in nature of street.

Parking / planting

The design of West Brompton Lane should accommodate planted zones in between parking.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting.

Uniform materiality

The design and selection of paving must be uniform, avoiding contrasting materials. It should reflect the local character of similar streets.

To ensure that the lane reflects the local character and material palette of lanes.

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Sense of enclosure

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uniform materiality

Mews arch typology in RBKC

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Illustrative view, planted zone

West Brompton Lane West

A quiet landscaped street, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Central movement zone

The design of West Brompton Lane West must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclists and controlled access vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular and cyclist access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Footpath

The design of West Brompton Lane West must provide a footpath adjacent to the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

The design of West Brompton Lane West must provide a planted zone with trees on at least one side of the lane.

To maximise planting within the lanes.

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Built Form

Building Typologies

Mid-scale

(Development Zones A, E, F, M)

Mid-scale buildings frame West Brompton and Warwick Crescents. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

Smaller-scale

(Development Zone D)

Smaller-scale buildings are located on West Brompton Lane and define the street’s character, responding to its immediate context and scale.

Pavilion

(Development Zone J)

The Pavilion is located on the northern edge of Warwick Square. It provides active frontages which contribute to the animation of the square.

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Warwick Square

West Brompton Square

Table Park

Old Brompton Road

Warwick Road

Mid-scale

(Development Zones A, E, F, M)

Mid-scale buildings frame West Brompton and Warwick Crescents. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

Expressing curves

Building façades addressing the crescents should contribute to the legibility of the curve. Large facets should be avoided.

To reinforce the legibility, character and sweeping geometry of the crescents.

Continuity along the crescent

Building façades addressing the crescents should have a consistent approach to order in the composition. This could include horizontal expression or datums.

To reinforce the geometry of the crescent.

Consistent horizontal datum

Buildings façades addressing the crescents should maintain a consistent horizontal datum. This could be expressed through set backs, change of tone or materiality, or rhythm and composition

To reinforce the reading of the crescent form and safeguard a formal architectural expression.

Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

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The design of buildings along the crescent should provide harmonising architectural features to read the crescent as a continuous façade. This could be achieved through similar composition, architectural detailing or complementary materials.

To express buildings along the crescent as a set piece.

Balconies along the crescent

Balconies should not project beyond the maximum building line along West Brompton Crescent. If inset balconies are impractical in this location, projecting or semi-projecting balconies should not compromise the reading of the geometry and/or environmental conditions.

To reinforce the legibility of West Brompton Crescent as a shopping street typology.

Ground Floor datum

Ground Floor façades addressing the crescents should express a clearly defined horizontal datum.

To reinforce a Ground Floor horizontal datum and reflect local character.

Ground Floor façade rhythm

Ground Floor façades addressing the crescents should express a consistent vertical rhythm.

To reflect the rhythm, grain and expression of local, West London shopping street.

Façade articulation

Building façades must respond to the character of the local context. This could be achieved through the expression of architectural components, façade depths and hierarchy, detail, composition or contrast in materiality.

To integrate with the local character by interpreting architectural expression in a contemporary approach.

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Façade expression and material selection expressing grain

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Façade articulation in contemporary and local buildings

Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

Coherent architectural response

Where buildings with different uses face each other along West Brompton Crescent their architectural expression must establish a familiar design relationship to one another. For example through common horizontal datums, façade rhythms, tone or materials.

To create a harmonious streetscape.

Relationship between EC09 and EC16

Buildings on EC09 and EC16 should respond both to each other and to the existing context. This could be achieved through composition, tone or materiality, or consistent datums.

To reinforce the legibility of a gateway into the Site.

Familiarity through tone

The tone and materiality of the built form across the Character Area should draw from an earthy palette and be complementary to the local context.

To reinforce a cohesive and familiar palette.

Active frontages to the squares

Land use at Ground Floor should create active frontages facing the squares.

To animate the public realm.

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

Palette of materials with an earthy tone

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Illustrative view, Warwick Square

Smaller-scale

(Development Zone D)

Smaller-scale buildings are located on West Brompton Lane and defines a street character, responding to its immediate context and scale.

Articulation of the building line

Smaller-scale buildings must predominantly align to the maximum building line. designs could offset inwards from the building line within the lane.

To create flexibility for entrances and defensible space adjacent to the lane.

Activation of Warwick Square

Ground Floor frontages addressing Warwick Square should be visually connected and transparent, where possible.

To animate Warwick Square and to allow the building’s interior functions to foster a connection with the surroundings.

Illustrative view, West Brompton Lane

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Illustrative view, Warwick Square

Expressive roofscapes

Smaller-scale buildings could have an expressive roofscape. This could include a pitched roof or shaped parapet. Flat roofs are also acceptable.

To create a characterful roof form adjacent to existing neighbours.

Individual expression

Design of Smaller-scale buildings should express their individuality. This could be achieved through the rhythm and composition of the massing or façade, variances in tone and materiality or detail.

To reinforce the intimate scale of the lane, referencing local character.

Continuity along the lane

Building façades addressing the lane should have a consistent approach to order in the composition.

To reflect the order of local streets.

Relationship of public realm and private spaces

The design of Smaller-scale buildings, in particular residential habitable rooms at grade, must safeguard privacy. This could be achieved through detailing or arrangement of openings.

To safeguard privacy of Ground Floor units.

WB.B.19 Coherent architectural response

Where buildings with different uses face each other across the lane their architectural expression must establish a familiar design relationship. This could include common horizontal datums, façade rhythms or materials.

To create a harmonious streetscape.

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Expression of individual townhouses massing and form

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Lane

Privacy measures for windows addressing street

Illustrative view, West Brompton Lane

Pavilion

(Development Zone J)

The Pavilion is located on the northern edge of Warwick Square. It provides active frontages which contribute to the animation of the square.

Contribution

to the public realm

Ground Floor uses

to

This could include cafés, exhibition space or creative commercial spaces.

To create a vibrant and engaging environment.

WB.B.21 Permeable, open and welcoming frontages

Ground Floor façades should be visually connected and transparent, where possible.

To create a strong visual connection and activate the public realm.

WB.B.22 Integrated with landscape design

The design of the Pavilion could be integrated with the landscape. It could include planting within the architecture, or reference the landscape in the architectural expression.

To allow for integration of the landscape design within the architecture.

► Refer to West Brompton / Landscape.

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Architecture featuring planting

Glazing on Ground Floor façades to create transparency

Cafe encourages uses of the public realm

should contribute

the activation of the public realm.

Roof articulation

The Pavilion could have a distinct roof articulation.

To create visual interest and a distinct architectural character.

Playfulness

The Pavilion could explore opportunities for diverse architectural expression. This could be achieved through the use of colour or interactive elements.

To create a dynamic and engaging space that inspires creativity.

WB.B.25 Integration of art

The Pavilion could provide opportunities for integrated art. The artwork could be developed through consultation with the existing local community or engagement of a local artist.

To integrate the community’s identity with the architectural design.

► Refer to Spatial Strategies chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

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use of colour creates a sense of playfulness

Integration of art within the Pavilion

Impacts on Heritage and Townscape

Intermediate layering

Buildings within Plot EC02 (Development Zone F) should provide an intermediate layer between the existing buildings in the foreground, and the proposed taller buildings behind. This could be achieved through the use of colour, materiality, or architectural expression.

To minimise distraction and impact of the change in scale between the existing townscape in the foreground, and the proposed higher development.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Vertical expression

Buildings within Plot EC02 (Development Zone F) should mediate between the existing context and taller proposed building behind. This could be achieved through vertical expression.

To minimise the perceived scale of the buildings.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings within Plot EC02 (Development Zone F) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Building tops in Plots EC03/09/10 (Development Zones E and F) should be clearly legible. This could be achieved by introducing a different rhythm of composition, or changes in tone or materiality.

To create an appropriate relationship with the existing townscape, reducing impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Expression of building top

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Complement local character

Buildings within Plots EC09/10 (Development Zone E) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Intermediate layer of EC09/10

Buildings within Plots EC09/10 (Development Zone E) should provide an intermediate layer between the existing buildings in the foreground, and the proposed taller buildings behind.

To minimise distraction and impact of the change in scale between the existing townscape in the foreground, and the proposed higher development, and to avoid coalescence of massing.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings within Plots EC03/10 (Development Zones E and F), should be distinguishable from the foreground, other buildings, and each other. Their design should mediate between the foreground and the background, breaking down the massing and avoiding coalescence.

To create distinguishable buildings within a broader composition of new and old architecture.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

WB.B.33 Vertical expression of Plot EC10

Buildings within Plot EC10 (Development Zones E) should mediate between the existing context and taller proposed building behind. This could be achieved through vertical expression.

To minimise the perceived scale of the buildings.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Penywern Road - View 29

Penywern Road - View 29

Earl’s Court Square North - View A17

Earl’s Court Square North - View A17

Complement

Buildings within Plot EC10 (Development Zone E) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

5. Warwick Crescent [WC]

Overview

Warwick Crescent is a quiet and contemporary residential area centred around a landscaped crescent that draws on local character and prioritises pedestrians.

Key principles that characterise Warwick Crescent include:

• Creating a quiet residential area with a tree-lined crescent and lanes.

• Providing a range of housing typologies responding to the context of the local area.

• Developing a transition in scale from the edge of the Site to the Table.

• Creating a prescence along West Cromwell Road and a key access route to the Site.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, Warwick Crescent

Landscape Spaces

Warwick Crescent (1)

A tree-lined contemporary residential crescent.

Warwick Lane (2)

An intimate lane that runs along the Site’s edge to Philbeach Gardens, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Illustrative sketch showing Ground Floor cutaway

Cuthbert’s

Warwick Square

The Cascades Table Park

Warwick Crescent

A tree-lined contemporary residential crescent.

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Typical street section

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

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Footpaths

The design of Warwick Crescent must provide a footpath on both sides of the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

Illustrative view, Warwick Crescent

Central movement route

The design of Warwick Crescent must provide a central movement route, allowing for cycle and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide cycle and vehicle access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Parking

/ planting

The design of Warwick Crescent should accommodate planted zones in between parking.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting.

Radial grid

The design of planting and paving should be set out on a radial grid.

To match the setting out of the adjacent plots.

Alignment with lanes and walks

The design of parking and planted zones must not obstruct entrances to lanes and walks.

To allow clear access and visibility from the crescent to other routes.

Planting

The design of Warwick Crescent should provide planted zones on both sides of the crescent.

To create a tree-lined crescent that references local street typologies.

Alignment with main entrances

The design of car parking and planted zones should not be located in front of residential entrances.

To allow clear access and visibility from the crescent to building entrances.

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Warwick Lane

An intimate lane that runs along the Site’s edge to Philbeach Gardens, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Typical street section

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Footpaths

The design of Warwick Lane must provide a footpath on at least one side of the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

Illustrative view, Warwick Lane

Central movement route

The design of Warwick Lane must provide a central movement route, allowing for cycle and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide cycle and vehicle access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Parking / planting

The design of Warwick Lane should accommodate planted zones in between car parking. Loading bays should be avoided in front of residential entrances, where possible.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting.

Planting edge treatment

The design of Warwick Lane must provide a planted zone adjacent to the boundary adjoining Philbeach Gardens properties. This should be maximised inasmuch as other competing needs would allow.

To create an edge condition and create a buffer with neighbouring properties.

Neighbouring trees

The design of boundary treatments must minimise impact on existing trees in adjoining properties, such as potential negative impacts of wall treatment or lighting.

To promote retention of trees and minimise impact on adjoining properties.

The design of boundary treatments must respond to the outcomes of consultation with neighbours.

To foster the participation of the neighbouring communities.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

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Boundary treatment

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St Cuthbert’s Lane

An extension of Warwick Lane accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement and connecting the Site to the north.

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Consistency of character

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane and Warwick Lane should have a consistent character, movement and hierarchy. This could be achieved through the choice of materiality or planting.

To provide a consistent character of the lanes.

St Cuthbert’s Church setting

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must consider the adjacent St Cuthbert’s Church. This could be achieved through the arrangement of new planting or responding to materiality.

To celebrate local heritage and support the setting of Grade 1 listed St Cuthbert’s Church.

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must retain existing trees adjacent to St Cuthbert’s Church. If this is not possible, planting of equivalent character should be provided.

To frame the setting of the Church and promote retention of the Site’s natural assets.

► Refer to the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (EC.PA.09).

Illustrative view, St Cuthbert’s Lane

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Tree retention

St Cuthbert’s Lane, Philbeach Gardens

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Typical street section A - Adjacent to St Cuthbert’s Church

Typical street section B - Adjacent to EC19 WC.L.20

Footpath

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must provide a footpath on the southern-western side of the lane.

To encourage safe pedestrian movement.

Central movement route

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must provide a central movement route, allowing for vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicle access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Cycle route

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must provide a cycle route. It could be located on the north-eastern side of the lane. The cycle route could be demarcated.

To connect into the sitewide cycle network and promote cyclist and pedestrian safety.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Controlled access

Vehicular access to St Cuthbert’s Lane from the north and south must be controlled (extent of controlled access is indicated in the diagram).

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must give consideration to the current design and use of potential curtilage around the Church.

To have an integrated approach to landscape design that incorporates the neighbouring conditions.

Removal of acoustic barrier

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane should include the removal of the existing acoustic barrier.

To create a more permeable landscape design

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must enable a future connection to Cluny Mews. Any future proposals to be resolved at later stages of design, should be informed through consultation with neighbours including St Cuthbert’s Church.

To safeguard a potential future connection to Cluny Mews.

Access point for railway maintenance

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must ensure access points for railway maintenance. They should be integrated with the rest of the design.

To ensure railway maintenance functionality is retained.

The design of St Cuthbert’s Lane must ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing where the Northern Access Road continues alongside the rail corridor.

To ensure the continuity of safe pedestrian movement.

Cluny Mews access

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Interface with St Cuthbert’s Church

Planted buffer at rear of St Cuthbert’s Church

Safe pedestrian crossing

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Planting supporting wayfinding

The design of land south of EC19 must contribute to wayfinding directing movement from Warwick Lane on to St Cuthbert’s Lane - north and south. This could be achieved through denser planting or the use of level differentiation, making it clear where people should and shouldn’t walk.

To provide a clear design that contributes to wayfinding.

WC.L.31 Opportunities for additional nature-based landscaped areas

The design of land south of EC19 could be treated as a nature-based landscape or as additional amenity space for residents such as a community garden.

To explore opportunities to amplify nature.

Planting along railway

Planting adjacent to the railway corridor must be scrub habitat.

To provide a planted buffer between the railway corridor and the Site.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

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Illustrative view, St Cuthbert’s Lane

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Ørestad City - SLA (habitat types, crub and meadow)

Planted buffer of scrub habitat

Warwick Lane (East and West)

A quiet landscaped street, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

The design of Warwick Lane (East and West) must provide a footpath on both sides of the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement. Footpaths

Illustrative landscape plan

Central movement route

Warwick Lane (East and West) must provide a central movement route, allowing for cycle and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide cycle and vehicle access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Warwick Lane (East and West) should provide a planted zones on both sides of the central movement route.

To create a tree-lined lane.

Planting

Warwick

Place

The design of Warwick Place should terminate the route at the western end of the crescent. This could be achieved through a landscape or a building base creating a frontage on to the crescent.

To terminate the vista of the crescent.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spaces and routes.

If the design of Warwick Place includes a landscaped area, it should be inviting and contribute to creating a community feel and character

To invite the local community to use the space.

Termination of the Warwick Crescent Community feel Shared surface

The design of the carriageway at the end of the crescent could be treated as a shared surface with parking bays located outside of this zone.

To create the perception of a wider space and express the pedestrian priority.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

An intimate pocket space that terminates Warwick Crescent.

Illustrative landscape plan

Illustrative views, Warwick Crescent

Built Form Building

Typologies

Mid-scale

(Development Zone M)

Mid-scale buildings frame Warwick Crescent. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

Common base

(Development Zone K)

Common base combines taller elements to read as a set piece.

Smaller-scale

(Development Zone Q)

A Smaller-scale building is located on St Cuthbert’s Lane and defines the street character, responding to its immediate context and scale.

Standalone

(Development Zones R and S)

Standalone buildings create a presence along West Cromwell Road. The façades are designed in the round and assist with orientation and way finding.

Detailed Component

(Development Zone L)

These plots form part of the Detailed Component and will serve as a further level of resolution to communicate the quality and ambition of the later phases.

Warwick Square

Table Park

Warwick Road

Mid-scale

(Development Zone M)

Mid-scale buildings frame Warwick Crescent. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

Emerging from local typologies

Building façades must reflect and/or include contemporary interpretations of local mansion block typologies. This could be achieved through an ordered composition, massing variations, horizontal datums, or façade details.

To integrate with the local character by reinterpreting the architectural expression of a typical local typology.

Articulation of building line

Massing could introduce set backs or inset façades on Warwick Crescent.

To add variation and character that is typical to local typologies.

Illustrative view, Warwick Crescent

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Local mansion block, Nevern Mansions

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Articulated building line on Warwick Crescent

Articulation of building

Where the Maximum Building Envelope is sloped, the proposed massing response must not be sloped but should incorporate legible horizontal and vertical steps.

To ensure meaningful massing legibility, transition in scale and to minimise impact to the adjacent properties on Philbeach Gardens.

► Refer to Sitewide / Parameter Plan details.

Façade hierarchy

The treatment of façades facing onto Warwick Crescent should be broken down, introducing hierarchy and rhythm. This could be achieved through a change in façade composition or expression.

To reinforce façade hierarchy and create visual interest.

Meaningful stepping

Massing should be articulated to avoid abrupt set backs or tiered forms. Where possible, steps in massing greater than 2 storeys should be avoided.

To support the legibility and clarity of massing steps.

The overall composition of eastern elevations should include layering and reinforce legibility. This could be achieved through massing steps or façade articulation to define a bottom, middle and top.

To soften the development edge and aid the transition in scale.

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Façade hierarchy of local mansion block, Nevern Mansions

Layered composition of local mansion block, Nevern Mansions

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Horizontal expression

Building façades adjacent to Warwick Crescent could establish clear and identifiable horizontal expression. This could be achieved by articulation of the architectural elements to reinforce horizontal expression such as incorporating banding; or divisions through features such as string courses, cornices or balconies. Stepping out entrances from the primary building line can further emphasise the sense of horizontality.

To reinforce the geometry of the crescent and a human, residential scale.

Primary and secondary materials

Primary materials should be of a consistent tone. The tone of secondary components of the facade could be contrasting, to break up the primary façade, providing variation in the articulation of architectural elements such as window reveals and parapet details.

To reveal a contemporary interpretation of a West London mansion block.

Definition of a mid rise shoulder height

A mid rise shoulder height should be defined along the length of Warwick Crescent. This could also tie in with the mid rise datum defined by the buildings on the other side of the crescent. The shoulder height datum could be articulated through steps in the massing and further defined through differentiation in façade rhythm and composition.

To reinforce the reading of the crescent form along with a quiet residential character and street scale.

Material tonality

Tonality of materials should reflect the character and quality of the Philbeach conservation area. Material tones could reference gault brick, red brick, stucco, stone and stock brick. Some examples are shown in adjacent images.

To ensure a neighbourhood that is sensitive to local context.

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Illustrative view, Warwick Crescent

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use of secondary materials on lintels

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Existing material tonality in Philbeach conservation area

Activation of Warwick Crescent

homes located on Warwick Crescent could have individual front doors onto the street. The street could also be activated with residential amenity or shared residential entrances.

To create a quiet but active residential neighbourhood.

Activation of Warwick Lane

homes located on Warwick Lane could have individual front doors onto the lane. Alternatively, the Lane could be activated with residential amenity or shared residential entrances.

To create an intimate residential neighbourhood facing towards existing properties on Philbeach Gardens.

Termination of the Warwick Crescent

Design on Plot EC18 should terminate the route at the western end of the crescent. This could be achieved through a landscape or a building base creating a frontage on to the crescent.

To terminate the vista of the crescent.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spaces and routes.

A continuous horizontal datum should be expressed along Warwick Lane. This could be achieved through massing setbacks or building expression.

To create a uniform expression of scale on Warwick Lane that reflects its intimate character.

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Illustrative view, Warwick Crescent

Illustrative views, Warwick Crescent

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Entrances addressing the street

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Warwick Lane datum

Illustrative view, Warwick Lane

Common Base

(Development Zone K)

Common base combine taller elements that reads as a set piece.

Reference to Detailed Component design

Massing, articulation, architectural expression and façade rhythm must read coherently with the detailed design of the adjacent Plot (Development Zone L).

To ensure a harmonious streetscape.

► Refer to Detailed Component of the hybrid Planning Application.

Relationship to ground

Buildings should be expressed as ‘buildings to ground’, ‘building base’ or a ‘combined approach’, as described in the Sitewide chapter.

To have a well-defined public realm through a common base whilst reading as a street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

Integration of building base

Where buildings share a continuous frontage with a Detailed Component, there must be careful coordination of the Ground Floor plane and podium levels to maintain a well considered visual integration between plots.

To ensure integrated and visually connected building bases, regardless of phasing.

Illustrative view, Warwick Square towards West Brompton Crescent

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Illustrative view, From left, EC06, EC05 and EC04

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Visibility of active uses

The Ground Floor frontages addressing West Brompton Crescent must be designed to maximise visibility of the Ground Floor active uses. This could be achieved through signage, lighting or maximising permeability of the façade.

To ensure active uses in this location will be visible on the routes from Earl’s Court and West Brompton Stations.

Prominent corners

Prominent corners should be designed with particular importance and should be richer in detail. This could be achieved through chamfered or rounded corners.

To ensure the corner responds to its role from Earl’s Court station.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / frontages and façades.

Entrances for cultural uses

Entrances for cultural uses must be open, visible and welcoming. They could be double height or expressed with distinct architectural details.

To create welcoming entrances that create visual interest.

Coherent architectural response

Where buildings with different uses face each other across the crescent, their architectural expression must establish a familiar design relationship with one another. This could be achieved through horizontal datums, façade rhythms, tone or materials.

To ensure a harmonious streetscape.

Activation of the Table frontage

Frontages addressing the Table should be active.

To animate the public realm within the Table.

► Refer to The Table / Built form / Table frontages.

Integration of feature signage

Main building entrances, including for cultural uses, should explore the opportunity for feature signage which should be integrated into the architecture of the building.

To activate the façade along the route from Earl’s Court and West Brompton Stations and assist with wayfinding.

Illustrative view, Warwick Square towards West Brompton Crescent

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Illustrative view, West Brompton Crescent

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Smaller-scale

(Development Zone Q)

A Smaller-scale building is located on St Cuthbert’s Lane and defines the street character, responding to its immediate context and scale.

Responding to context

Façade expression should respond to the immediate context. This could include the industrial heritage of the railway and the Train Shed to the west or St. Cuthbert’s Church to the east.

To make reference to the building’s distinct location.

Building façades addressing St. Cuthbert’s Lane should contribute to and animate the streetscape. This could include balconies or residential amenity that address the lane.

To contribute to activating St Cuthbert’s Lane.

Illustrative view, St Cuthbert’s Lane

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Animation of St Cuthbert’s Lane

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St Cuthbert’s Lane, Philbeach Gardens

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Design and treatment of south-west facing façades should consider mitigation of noise and pollution from the rail corridor.

To address existing environmental conditions.

Ground Floor frontages onto St. Cuthbert’s Lane should be activated. This could be achieved through residential entrances, non-residential entrances or a visually permeable Ground Floor frontage.

To contribute to activating the public realm.

Ground Floor activation

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Entrances addressing the street

Standalone (S)

(Development Zone S)

Standalone buildings create a presence along West Cromwell Road. The façades are designed in the round and assist with orientation and way finding.

Access to Site from the north

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The design must safeguard the vehicular access route running under it from the north.

To ensure the building is designed in line with the sitewide inclusivity and movement strategy.

The design of the building should assist with wayfinding. this could be achieved through the use of distinct architectural features or selection of materials.

To mark the access route in and out of the Site via St. Cuthbert’s Lane.

Illustrative view, St Cuthbert’s Lane

Illustrative view, distinct materials to assist with wayfinding

North façade expression

North facing façades, onto West Cromwell Road could be expressive in relation to their setting along a main arterial route. This could be achieved through distinctive façade articulation or use of materials.

To create a marker building visible from West Cromwell Road.

North façade treatment

Design and treatment of north facing façades should consider mitigation of noise and pollution from West Cromwell Road. Particular consideration should be given to noise and vibration control.

To mitigate noise and air impacts from West Cromwell Road.

Access from West Cromwell Road

Building layout and design should enable a future pedestrian and/or cycle access from West Cromwell Road.

To enable the transformation of West Cromwell Road into a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment.

South façade

South facing façades should address the public realm west of St. Cuthbert’s Church.

To ensure sensitivity to the setting of Grade 1 listed St. Cuthbert’s Church.

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The expression of south facing façades could reference the rear elevation of the church.

To celebrate and enhance the setting of the Grade I listed building.

Relationship

Cuthbert’s Church

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St Cuthbert’s Church, Philbeach Gardens

Standalone (R)

(Development Zone R)

Standalone buildings create a presence along West Cromwell Road and the corner of Cluny Mews with Warwick Road. The façades are designed in the round and assist with orientation and way finding.

Entrance location

The positioning of building entrances should prioritise privacy and minimise impact to neighbouring residences.

To protect privacy to the homes backing on to Cluny Mews.

South façade treatment

The southern façade should adopt a residential scale. This could be achieved through the use of single storey openings and building elements.

To respect the residential setting of Cluny Mews.

North façade treatment

North facing façades, onto West Cromwell Road could be expressive in relation to its setting on a main arterial route. This could be achieved through distinctive façade articulation or innovative use of materials.

To create a distinct elevation, visible from West Cromwell Road.

Illustrative view, St Cuthbert’s Lane towards Warwick Lane

Illustrative view, West Cromwell Road

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Transition in scale

The massing should take into account the shift in scale as it transitions from West Cromwell Road to the residences along Philbeach Gardens.

To respect the residential setting of Cluny Mews.

Ground Floor frontages onto Cluny Mews and Warwick Road should be activated. This could be achieved through residential entrances, nonresidential entrances or a visually permeable Ground Floor frontage.

To contribute to activating the public realm.

Material selection and design of balconies should support privacy. This could include treatments with reduced permeability.

To allow for privacy for residents.

Recessive top

The expression of the building top must be recognisably different to the principal lower mass of the building and create a more recessive feel to the top floor and plant enclosure.

To reflect the adjacent building on West Cromwell Road, and mitigate impact on neighbouring properties along Philbeach Gardens.

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Illustrative view, West Cromwell Road

Illustrative view, Warwick Road

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Ground Floor activation

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Entrances addressing the street

Treatment to balconies

Treatment of balconies

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Impacts on Heritage and Townscape

Skyline

Buildings in Plots

EC04/05/06(Development Zones K, L and M) must contribute to the formation of a clearly defined skyline. This could be achieved through varied architectural expression between plots, variety in colour or materiality.

To ensure an appreciation of depth in the massing and reduce its visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and avoid coalescence of building massing and façades.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Complement local character

Buildings in Plots EC04/05 (in Development Zones K and L) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings in Plots EC04/05 (in Development Zones K and L) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and achieve a high standard of urban design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Calmed background

Buildings in Plots EC04/05/06 (in Development Zones K and L) should avoid distracting from the setting and features of the existing buildings in the foreground.

To minimise visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Trebovir Road - View 24

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Complement local character

Buildings in Plots EC04/05/06 (in Development Zones K and L) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings in Plots EC04/05/06 (in Development Zones K and L) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and achieve a high standard of urban design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Tripart composition

Buildings in Plots EC04/05/06 (in Development Zones K and L) should be based on a tripart composition. This could be achieved through a clear top, middle and base which contribute to a sense of layering in the view.

To contribute to a sense of layering and legibility of the massing.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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6. The Table [TT]

Overview

The Table is the centrepiece of the Site around which all the Character Areas converge. It contains the central public open space - the Table Park - and unfolds as a sequence of Exhibition Gardens that enhance biodiversity and showcase a variety of planting characters and outdoor uses.

Key principles that characterise the Table include:

• A destination public open space located at the confluence of key routes.

• An urban park with a variety of natural landscaped spaces and gardens.

• Framing the edges of the public realm with active frontages.

• A Pivot building strategically located for wayfinding.

• Embracing Site conditions and celebrating the level change through the landscape.

• Exploring opportunities to strengthen biodiversity links through the Site.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, the Table

Landscape Spaces

Central Zone (1)

A destination urban park defined as a recreational lawn. It is framed by a densely planted area along the western edge of the Table, and active frontages which spill out onto the public realm.

North of Table (2)

An open space with play space and community use.

The Cascades (3)

An accessible and inclusive landscape with water features that manage and celebrate the Site’s level change.

The Bioline (4)

The Bioline extends the Brompton Cemetery ecological habitats into the Site and helps create green areas along the West London Line Railway corridor.

Empress Place (5)

Codes related to Empress Place are located in the Empress Place Character Area. However, Empress Place is highlighted in the diagram due to spatial continuity.

Aisgill Gardens

Cascades

The Table

A multi layered public open space, inviting a variety of activities to happen at its heart. Comprised of four key spaces with their own unique characteristics.

Predominantly soft landscape

The Table must be predominantly soft landscape.

To reflect the role of the Table as a green centrepiece to the Site.

Landscape-led

The landscape design must reinforce the Table as the largest green, publicly accessible open space at the centre of the Site.

To ensure that designs contribute to the landscape-led vision for the Site.

Distinct zones

The Table must be composed of distinct zones, accommodating various activities and/or with different characters.

To provide a varied, thriving public realm.

Familiar design

The distinct zones of the Table must maintain a familiar design language. This could be achieved by materiality or selection of planting species.

To allow visual and functional cohesion in support of the Table’s character as a whole.

Skt Kjeld’s Square - SLA

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Illustrative landscape plan

Illustrative view, the Table

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Amenity and biodiversity

Design must seek a balance between amenity and biodiversity. This could be achieved through zoning or through overlapping uses where compatible.

To create a new public open space that contributes to both local amenity and biodiversity.

Design and microclimate

The designs must consider microclimate, in particular daylight/ sunlight exposure and overshadowing, when programming uses for the Table.

To promote a comfortable public realm.

Vehicle-free

The Table must be vehicle-free. Only emergency vehicle access and controlled servicing are permitted.

To support a vehicle-free public realm.

East-west route

The Table must form part of the eastwest route connecting Aisgill Gardens with Warwick Square. It must provide a clear and legible route through the Site.

To contribute to the sitewide inclusivity and movement strategy.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

The Table must provide a clear and legible north-south route through Empress Place and the Table Character Areas linking with the east-west route at all phases of the development. The north-south route connects to the Central Zone through the Cascades.

To connect West Brompton station and Lillie Road with the East-west route.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Balancing amenity and biodiversity

Designing with consideration for microclimate

SUND Nature Park - SLA

Pedestrian priority and cycle-friendly route

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North-south route

Interface with other Character Areas

Designs for the Table must be carefully integrated with adjacent Character Areas and their public realm. This should include interfaces of materials, planting and general arrangement of spaces.

To ensure that the Table fulfils its role at the centre of the Site and brings together the surrounding Character Areas.

► Refer to relevant adjacent Character Areas for additional information.

Pavilion location

In the event that a Pavilion is provided, it must be carefully integrated with the landscape. It should provide activation and shelter.

The location of the Pavilion should be easily accessible and should not adversely impact other uses such as play or informal sports.

To create a point of interest and gathering place within the Table.

► Refer to Sitewide / Parameter Plan details and The Table / Built form / Pavilion

Integration of lifts

The Table must contribute to the access and inclusion of the public realm and connect with ground level at Empress Place. If the Pavilion is located towards the centre of the park, lifts connecting to/from Empress Place must be integrated with other elements of the Table Edge design. These could include sheltering canopies or landscape.

To ensure all components have an integral approach to the design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement, and The Table / Built form / Pavilion.

Sheltered areas within the Table

Areas for shelter must be provided within the Table. These could include the Pavilion, standalone structures, awnings of adjacent buildings or tree canopies.

To provide comfort in adverse weather conditions.

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Shelters provided on edge of play areas

Retention of the Table structure

The Table Structure must be retained. Re-profiling the existing structure could be acceptable. Further studies will need to be undertaken to understand the degree and extent to which this is necessary.

To retain the Table structure as much as possible.

► Refer to Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B).

Aerial image of existing Site condition, including the Table structure

Materiality of secondary routes

Secondary routes within the Table should be semi-permeable. This could be achieved with materials such as resin-bonded gravel or semipermeable paving. Loose permeable materials such as wood chips should be avoided.

To create an accessible and durable public realm.

Materiality of primary routes and perimeter

Materiality of primary routes and spill-out zones adjacent to buildings should be hard wearing and attractive. This could be a natural material such as stone.

To create a durable and cohesive public realm.

Cycle parking must be provided, and it should be strategically located, such as at key entrances. Cycle parking should offer a range of options for different types. This could include micro-mobility such as reclined cycles, handcycles, and cycle trailers.

To encourage visiting cyclists to park and enter the Table on foot.

Stone paving on perimeter of public realm

Resin-bonded gravel on secondary route

Cycle parking

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Illustrative landscape design showing one possible arrangement of the Table components

1. Recreational lawn

2. Meadow planting on edges of recreational lawn

3. Opportunity for events, art and community

4. Indicative play areas

5. Areas that can accommodate spill-out spaces and pedestrian movement

6. Cyclists on shared or demarcated east-west cycle route

7. Green corridor, focus on biodiversity and planting

8. The Cascades, level change integrating water and flat plateaus

Central Zone

A destination urban garden defined as a recreational lawn. It is framed by a densely planted area along the western edge of the Table, and active frontages spill out onto the public realm.

Destination urban gardens

The design of the Central Zone must reflect its role as destination urban park, providing usable green areas, open to everyone.

To ensure that designs contribute to the landscape-led vision.

A variety of functions

The design of the Central Zone should accommodate a variety of uses including those shown on the diagram.

To provide a balanced range of open space types that support public use and biodiversity.

Key

Areas that can accommodate spill-out space and pedestrian movement

Recreational lawn, low-flowering grass mix planting

Meadow planting (indicative size and location)

Nature play (indicative size and location)

Focus on events, art and community (indicative size and location)

Zone for a dedicated E-W cycle lane

Zone for a dedicated cycle lane outside of Central Zone

Empress Place (not part of this Character Area)

Illustrative sketch, Central Zone

Illustrative view, Central Zone

Recreational lawn

The design of the Central Zone must provide an open lawn area. The recreational lawn should be the predominant treatment of the Central Zone and support spontaneous everyday use such as informal sports or picnicking.

To ensure a dedicated area for informal sports is provided in the Table.

► Refer to Estate Management Framework (EC.PA.35)

The design of the recreational lawn could allow space for small events and other temporary uses.

To provide an area within the Table that is to be used for events and other temporary uses such as markets.

Events space seating

Seating could be provided in proximity to event spaces. It should be arranged to enable viewing, resting and allow for temporary seating.

To support viewing and activation of events.

Meadow lawn

A meadow lawn must be provided. Meadow planting should be arranged on the perimeter of the recreational lawn. Meadow planting could include patches within the recreational lawn.

To provide alternative areas for recreation and increased biodiversity.

► Refer to Estate Management Strategy and biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Biodiversity contribution

The meadow must benefits of the Table. This could be through a concentration of diverse planting.

To maximise variation of planting attracting diverse types of insects and therefore pollinators.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

The design of the Central Zone should allow space for spill-out zones and pedestrian movement on the edges. It should be wide enough to enable emergency vehicle access.

To maximise green space in the centre of the Central Zone.

Recreational lawn area

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Edges of the Central Zone

Illustrative sections of edges of Central Zone

Cyclists on shared or demarcated cycle route

A shared or demarcated cycle route must be provided on the northern side of the Central Zone. This could be separated from the spill-out zone with a planted buffer.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Additional footpaths

The design of the Central Zone should provide additional footpaths to connect desire lines and spaces. The location of footpaths should not impact the function or use of spaces.

To provide additional pedestrian connections that do not impact on function of spaces.

Natural play

The design of the Central Zone should provide natural play. This could be achieved through choice of materials and play equipment such as logs, stepping stones and bespoke play equipment.

To contribute to the sitewide play strategy and provide variety in play types.

Silkeborg Pedestrian Streets and Søndertorv - SLA

Variety of trees

The tree planting within the Central Zone must be composed of trees which vary in maturity, size and species.

To create a rich and varied landscape that works for all seasons.

Tree planting on recreational lawn

Tree planting on the recreational lawn should be composed of deciduous species and should include trees of a range of species, sizes and maturity.

To ensure as much daylight as possible reaches the lawn.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Tree planting as markers

Where tree planting is used to mark significant locations, it could consist of standalone trees or groups of trees.

To create a visual hierarchy within the tree planting and assist with wayfinding.

Variation of tree species and form of trees

Standalone tree as marker of location

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North of Table

An open space with play space and community use.

Local play

The design of North of Table should provide local play.

To contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Sense of enclosure

The design of North of Table should contribute to a sense of enclosure. This could be achieved through the arrangement of street furniture, planting and materiality.

To frame the play area, define the extents of North of Table and to provide a more intimate character to support its use as a local play space.

Movement concentrated on edges

The design of North of Table should provide movement routes to the edges. Movement routes should consider spill-out spaces in front of buildings.

To concentrate local play at the centre of the space.

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Illustrative view, North of Table

TT.L.35 Edge of ‘North of Table’ treatment

Treatment of the edge of North of Table should be integrated into the public realm. This could include public art, a green wall, integration of play or visibility of the railway.

To incorporate existing structures into the public realm.

TT.L.36 Integration with Warwick Crescent Passage

The design of North of Table must be integrated with Warwick Walk. This should include integration of materiality.

To reinforce change of character between key public space and a passage.

Playful street furniture

The design of furniture must facilitate play. This could include furniture designed as much for lying, running, and climbing as it is for sitting.

To contribute to the character of North of Table as a local play space.

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Interactive playful elements as part of the street

The Cascades

An accessible and inclusive landscape with water features that mediate and celebrate the Site’s level change.

Celebrate the level changes

The design of the Cascades should celebrate the level change. This could be achieved through a terraced landscape or integrated cascading elements that naturally flow with the landscape.

To embrace Site conditions and contribute to the unique character of the Cascades.

Integrated with buildings

Landscape levels must align with building entrances. Interfaces should be carefully considered while ensuring spaces remain accessible to people of all abilities.

To ensure integration of the public realm with building entrances.

► Refer to The Table / Built form / Pivot.

Illustrative sketch, the Cascades

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Level changes celebrated with water element

Gellerup New Nature Park - SLA

Illustrative view, the Cascades

Pedestrian priority

The design of the Cascades must put pedestrians first. This could include design interventions to slow down cyclists while enabling step-free pedestrian access throughout.

To create a comfortable and safe environment for pedestrians.

North-south movement route

The Cascades must be designed as part of the north-south movement route, which is a key linkage within the Site and beyond.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and primary movement routes.

East-west movement route

The Cascades must be designed as part of the east-west movement route, which which is a key linkage within the Site and beyond.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and primary movement routes.

Pedestrian

and cycle connectivity

A shared path to be used by both cyclists and pedestrians must be provided. Shared paths should be wide enough to support all wheelusers, including prams, cargo bikes and children on bicycles.

To integrate connections across the Site whilst supporting a regulation of speed.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Accessible level change

The design of the Cascades must provide an accessible connection between the levels of the Table (+12.5m AOD), Empress Place (+8m AOD) and Aisgill Gardens (+4m AOD).

To ensure that the public realm is connected and accessible.

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TT.L.45 Interacting with water

The design of the Cascades must include water. This could be achieved through water play or water features. (Subject to future technical testing / design development)

To provide a public realm that contributes to the unique character of the Cascades.

TT.L.46 SuDS / Filtration pools

The design of the Cascades should include SuDS features. This could be achieved through a series of connected filtration pools. (Subject to future technical testing / design development)

To contribute to the sitewide SuDS strategy.

► Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Illustrative view of the Cascades

Illustrative view of the Cascades

Seating and furniture

The design of seating and furniture could be integrated into the level changes and planting beds.

To encourage people to dwell in the Cascades and use street furniture to contribute to its unique character.

TT.L.48 The Cascades habitat

The design of the Cascades must create the Cascades habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and provide a diverse and connected green network.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure. Planting selection suitable for Cascades habitat

Planting in wet and dry conditions

Planting selection must be suitable for the wet and dry conditions of the Cascades.

To ensure the planting within the Cascades can grow successfully in the micro-climatic conditions.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

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Planting in wet conditions

Illustrative view of the Cascades

The Bioline

The Bioline extends the Brompton Cemetery ecological habitats into the Site and helps create green areas along the West London Line Railway.

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Exploring options for development

The design of the Bioline must create habitat and biodiversity links through the Site.

Subject to agreement with third parties, the design should explore decking over the existing railway structure and providing nature-based zones. If decking over cannot be achieved, the existing SINC must be retained.

To contribute to biodiversity networks

Maximise biodiversity

The design of the Bioline must maximise biodiversity.

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, new habitat should be created to maximise biodiversity.

To contribute to the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Illustrative sketch, the Bioline

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Dense planting and natural features maximising biodiversity

Herlev Hospital - SLA

Soft landscape and planting

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, the predominant feature of the Bioline must be a central soft landscaped and planted zone.

To support a thriving ecological corridor.

Continuity of green environment

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, pedestrian connections through the soft landscape should allow continuous green corridors. This could be achieved through elevated walkways or discontinuous paths such as stepping stones.

To safeguard continuous green corridors for insects and species.

Access through soft landscape

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, pedestrian connections through the soft landscape could be included. They must not impact on minimum habitat areas.

To provide additional pedestrian connections contributing to a sense of safety whilst walking along the Bioline.

Planting for reduced disturbance

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, the design and selection of planting must allow for some areas of reduced disturbance by humans. This could be through a concentration of native thorny species, including hawthorn, blackthorn and bramble.

To support areas of refuge for local fauna and increase local scrub habitat.

Søndervold Nature Park in Fredericia - SLA

Dense planting for reduced disturbance

Stepping stones within planting

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Ørestad City - SLA (habitat types, crub and meadow)

Planting openings on edges

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, denser planting should be located along the centre with openings on the edges.

To promote a sense of safety by avoiding areas for people to hide.

Tree planting on The Bioline

If the design includes a structure decking over the existing railway, tree planting must be provided on the Bioline. This should include a range of tree sizes, species and maturity

To support the variety of planting on The Bioline.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Nature-based lighting

The design and selection of external lighting should minimise impact on flora and fauna. This could be through direction and distribution of lighting, colour temperature and light intensity.

The Bioline habitat

The design of the Bioline must create The Bioline habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and provide a diverse and connected green network.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Illustrative diagram demonstrating nature-based lighting principles

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Planting openings on edges

Example species: the Bioline

Built Form

Building Typologies

Pivot (Development Zone N)

The Pivot building marks the central node at the junction of the east-west and north-south routes.

Pavilion (Development Zone G)

The Pavilion has a flexible location within the Central Zone. It acts as a marker and meeting point and provides active, animated frontages.

Table facing frontages (Development Zone B, F, K, N)

NB. This section includes codes in relation to the frontages within Development Zones B, F , K and N. This codes only refer to the façades facing on to the Table.

For more codes in relation to these Development Zones in full, refer to ‘West Brompton’, ‘Warwick Crescent’ and ‘Empress Place’ design codes.

Aisgill Gardens

Cascades

Lillie Road

(Development Zone N)

The Pivot building marks the central node at the junction of the east-west and north-south routes.

Prominent corners should be designed with particular importance and should be richer in detail. This could be achieved by distinct balcony details or use of contrasting materials or textures to highlight corners along the length of the building’s façade.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Ground Floor frontages addressing areas of destination public realm should consider opportunities for special features. This could include façades designed with transparency providing a visual connection between the building uses and public realm.

To ensure façades are treated appropriately for their key location within the destination public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Ground Floor frontages addressing destination public realm Inviting after dark

Appearance of building façades should be considered at night. This could include the use of creative lighting designs to highlight architectural features or create a distinct ambiance.

To ensure an attractive and inviting destination, at different times of day.

Façades addressing destination public realm

Destination public realm

Detailed Component

Illustrative sketch, Pivot building

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Expression of Ground Floor

The building should be designed with architectural elements or features to give the impression of a light touch to the Ground Floor plane. This could be achieved through elevating the building with columns, allowing for a cantilever at Ground Floor or incorporating extensive glazing.

To foster a feeling of openness and connection with the adjacent public realm.

Integrated with landscape

Ground Floor layout and entrances must be integrated with the stepped landscape while ensuring spaces remain accessible to people of all abilities.

To ensure careful and considered integration of the public realm with the Ground Floor layout and maximise the feeling of a blurred threshold between interior / exterior.

► Refer to The Table / Landscape / The Cascades.

Access and entrances

Entrances must be located adjacent to the main public realm.

To ensure activation of the key façades facing destination public realm.

Servicing constraints

There will be a safeguarded service route running below the public realm and the building must allow for service access via the basement.

To enable maximisation of active frontages onto the primary route at Ground Floor and ensure a vehicle-free destination pubic realm.

► Refer to Detailed Component of the Hybrid Planning Application.

Illustrative view, Pivot building

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Illustrative plan, the Cascades and Pivot building

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(Development Zone G)

The Pavilion has a flexible location within the Central Zone. It acts as a marker and meeting point and provides active, animated frontages.

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Integration with Table Edge

Subject to its location, the Pavilion could be integrated with Table Edge. If so then the frontage facing onto the Empress Boulevard should take into consideration the rhythm, composition, architectural expression and treatment of the extent of the Table Edge.

To ensure the frontage is integrated with the extent of Table Edge.

► Refer to Empress Place / Built form / Table Edge.

If a Pavilion is provided, it must be located in the zone indicated by the Parameter Plan. The location of the Pavilion must not impact clear lines of sight along the key east-west route into the Table

To allow flexible location of a Pavilion in the Table.

► Refer to Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B). Pavilion location

The Pavilion should be easily identifiable from different routes. This could be achieved by bold forms, distinctive materials, vibrant colours, integrating signage or lighting.

To contribute to the identity and significance of the Pavilion and making it a key feature in the urban landscape.

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Lift access to/from Empress Place

If a lift is located within the Pavilion, as part of the lift access strategy to/from Empress Place, it should be integrated into the design of the Pavilion, be identifiable and provide weather protection.

To ensure that level changes are inclusive and accessible.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement, and The Table / Landscape

Illustrative view, Table Edge

Free standing in the Table

Subject to its final location, the Pavilion could be free standing within the Table. If so then all frontages must be designed in the round and take into consideration their prominent location within the destination public realm.

To ensure all frontages respond to the destination public realm.

Flexibility for uses

The internal layout of the Pavilion should allow for flexibility of uses.

An open plan layout could be used to create open, adaptable areas.

To encourage flexible uses to evolve over the building’s life span.

Playfulness

The Pavilion could explore opportunities for diverse architectural expression. This could be achieved through the use of colour or interactive elements.

To create a dynamic and engaging space that inspires creativity.

Integration of art

The Pavilion could provide opportunities for integrated art. The artwork could be developed through consultation with the existing local community or engagement of a local artist.

To integrate the community’s identity with the architectural design.

► Refer to Public Art Strategy.

The Pavilion could have a distinct roof articulation.

To create visual interest and a distinct architectural character.

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Roof articulation

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Use of colour creates a sense of playfulness

Integration of art within the Pavilion Pavilion with flexibility for uses

Table Frontages

NB. This section includes codes in relation to the frontages within Development Zones B, F, K and N that face onto the Table only.

► Refer to ‘West Brompton’, ‘Warwick Crescent’ and ‘Empress Place’ Character Areas for additional information on these Development Zones.

Ground Floor frontages should be designed to provide a visual connection to the public realm. This could be achieved through openings, transparency and active uses.

To contribute to the activity and the visual interest of the public realm.

Spill-out space

Designs should allow for spill-out space adjacent to Ground Floor active uses whilst always ensuring adequate space is provided for pedestrian movement.

To encourage activation of the Ground Floor frontages overlooking open space.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Spill-out space.

Ground Floor frontages could include elements such as canopies or awnings.

To provide shelter from the sun, rain or wind and allow people to enjoy the outdoor space in various weather conditions.

Visual connection to the public realm

Transparency of Ground Floor frontage

Awning provides weather protection

Illustrative sections of edges of Central Zone

Contribution to the public realm

Ground Floor uses should contribute to the activation of the public realm. These could include cafés, culture or community uses.

To create a vibrant and engaging environment.

Prominent corners

Prominent corners should be designed with particular importance and should be richer in detail. This could be achieved by distinct balcony details or use of contrasting materials or textures to highlight corners along the length of the building’s façade.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Key corners

Detailed Component

Safe and secure frontages

Ground Floor frontages facing onto the Table must be well lit, secure and offer uninterrupted visual connection between interior and exterior spaces.

To ensure a safe and secure neighbourhood.

Façades addressing destination public realm

Façades addressing the Table as a destination public realm should consider the opportunity for special features.

To frame destination public realm and create an opportunity for special features.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Façades addressing destination public realm

Destination public realm

Detailed Component

Frontages with lighting and visibility at night

Illustrative view, the Table

7.

Empress Place [EP]

Overview

Adjacent to West Brompton station, Empress Place is a key gateway to the Site and includes one of three innovation clusters, a cultural venue and a mix of new homes.

Key principles that characterise Empress Place include:

• Creating an innovation cluster with a new commercial address along Lillie Road.

• Extending a vehicle-free, landscaped boulevard with local character into the Site.

• Integrating old and new architectural elements creating a coherent and layered family of buildings.

• Locating a cultural venue with entrances from Empress Place and the Table Park and animating the public realm.

• Framing the boulevard with residential buildings that step up towards the centre of the Site.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, Empress Place Boulevard

Landscape Spaces

Boulevard (1)

Empress Place Boulevard

A landscaped, mixed-use street, creating a vibrant environment that accommodates pedestrian and cyclist movement.

Passage (2)

Empress Place Passage

Empress Place Passage allows for taxi drop-off and servicing whilst enabling safe movement of pedestrians.

Lillie Road Edge (3)

Lillie Road provides two access points to the site, with an enhanced pedestrian zone.

Aisgill Gardens

The Cascades

Empress Place Boulevard

A landscaped, mixed-use street, creating a vibrant environment that accommodates pedestrian and cyclist movement.

Contributing to the northsouth route

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must provide a clear and legible north-south route through Empress Place and the Table Character Areas linking with the east-west route at all phases of the development.

To connect West Brompton station and Lillie Road with the East-west route.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

EP.L.2 Vehicle-free

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must be vehicle-free, except for emergency vehicles, maintenance and controlled servicing.

To ensure a pedestrian-first public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Illustrative view, Empress Place

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Silkeborg Pedestrian Streets and Søndertorv - SLA

vehicle-free route

North-south route

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

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Cycle route

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must provide a central movement route for cyclists. The cycle route could be demarcated.

To connect into the sitewide cycle network and promote cyclist and pedestrian safety.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

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Spill-out

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should allow for spill-out space in front of active Ground Floor uses.

To allow space for active Ground Floor uses to spill-out into the street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space.

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Planting

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must provide planted zones and trees on either side of the Empress Place Boulevard.

To create a two sided tree-lined street that references local street typologies and extends the character of Empress Place.

Typical street section

Arrangement of planting

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should maximise planted zones. Planted zones should introduce breaks and not obstruct building entrances.

To allow clear access and visibility from the boulevard to building entrance and to promote ease of pedestrian movement.

SuDS features

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should incorporate SuDS features. They should be integrated in the planted zones.

To reduce the quantity of water run-off and improve water quality.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Existing street levels

The Proposed Site levels should align to existing levels where they meet.

To tie into retained elementsbuildings, façades and / or curtilage, and surrounding streets.

Curtilage Zone

The curtilage elements of the existing buildings - such as lightwells, railings and steps - contribute to the character of Empress Place. Design of the public realm should consider retention or re-purpose of these elements.

To retain the existing character of Empress Place without undermining a generous and accessible public realm.

Level change along Empress Place

Where changes in levels are required, these must be designed to as shallow a gradient as possible, with appropriate level landings throughout.

To ensure accessibility and continuity of the public realm.

Levels adjacent to the Table

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should be level for the section west of the Table.

To ensure a level interface with adjacent active Ground Floor uses and potential for spill-out.

EP.L.11

Illustrative view, Empress Place

EP.L.12

EP.L.10

Access to the Table

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should provide pedestrian access to the Table adjacent to the cultural venue in WB07.

To strengthen the connection of the cultural venue to the public realm.

Extending local character

The design of Empress Place Boulevard should consider materials that are sympathetic to the local context of LBHF and the existing street (Lillie Road).

To ensure that the public realm ties into local character.

Climate resilient streetscapes

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must create a climate resilient streetscape habitat, characterised by tree-lined streets and incorporating SuDS features, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and create a climate resilient streetscape habitat on the boulevard.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Integration with the Cascades

The design of Empress Place Boulevard must be carefully integrated with the Cascades. Materiality at thresholds should be continuous.

To support a transition between Character Areas and reinforce the legibility of the north-south route.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / The Cascades.

Illustrative view, Empress Place

EP.L.15

EP.L.16

Illustrative landscape plan

Example species: Climate Resilient Streetscapes

Empress Place Passage

Empress Place Passage allows for taxi drop-off and servicing whilst enabling safe movement of pedestrians.

Demarcating zones

The design and selection of materials should demarcate pedestrian and vehicle zones. This could be achieved through variation in paving size.

To create a clear definition between surfaces for different users.

The design of Empress Place Passage must provide vehicle access. The design should enable vehicles to turn around.

To allow for vehicle access to service key pedestrian priority spaces.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

The design of Empress Place Passage must provide a footpath on at least one side of the movement route.

To prioritise pedestrian safety in the public realm. Facilitate vehicle access

The design of Empress Place Passage must provide traffic control measures at the end of the street to limit access to Empress Place Boulevard.

To reinforce the pedestrian priority environment of Empress Place.

Illustrative landscape plan

Delineation through materiality for pedestrian safety

Lillie Road Edge

Lillie Road provides two access points to the site, with an enhanced pedestrian zone.

Materials

The design and selection of paving must integrate with both the existing materiality and guidance, and the newly proposed materials within the Site.

To ensure the emerging material palette integrates with existing or future highways works.

The design of Lillie Road Edge must prioritise the movement from West Brompton station to Empress Place Boulevard. This could include tone and materiality strategies, layout principles or signage.

To assist with orientation and wayfinding from the edges of the Site into the Earls Court Development.

The design of signage must be visible and legible, drawing pedestrians into Empress Place Boulevard.

To assist with orientation and wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Wayfinding.

The design of Lillie Road Edge could provide spill-out space, adjacent to active Ground Floor uses, where practical.

To allow space for active Ground Floor uses to spill-out into the street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space. Spill-out

The design of spill-out spaces must maintain usability of the public realm without unreasonable obstruction.

To safeguard the movement and use of the public realm.

Existing condition, Empress Place and Lillie Road

Existing condition, The Prince

Built Form Building Typologies

Large-footprint

(Development Zone B and C)

Located on either side of Empress Place Boulevard, Large-footprint buildings create a sense of arrival into the Site. A stepped massing, common datums as well as rhythm, composition and expression provide a familiar approach to other building typologies.

Table Edge

(Development Zone B)

The Table Edge addresses Empress Place Boulevard, providing active frontage and managing a level change to the Table.

Detailed Component

(Development Zone H)

These plots form part of the Detailed Component and will serve as a further level of resolution to communicate the quality and ambition of the later phases.

Aisgill Gardens

Large-footprint

(Development Zone B and C)

Located on either side of Empress Place Boulevard, Large-footprint buildings create a sense of arrival into the Site.

Existing buildings

The character of the existing buildings should be reflected and celebrated in the designs for Empress Place. This could include their character, scale, expression, materiality, detail and proportion.

To celebrate the existing character of Empress Place.

Illustrative image of Empress Place Boulevard

Existing condition of Empress Place

order, composition and scale of openings Materiality and ornamental details

Solid, continuous parapets

The design must prioritise the retention of existing buildings or façades and incorporate them into the proposal in a coherent approach.

There are other elements of the building that should not be considered suitable for retention, such as mansard roofs and alterations/extensions.

Where technical design development demonstrates that a retention option is not possible, then reduced retention or demolition are acceptable outcomes in the sequence identified in the adjacent diagram.

To retain and build on the Site history and architectural character of Empress Place. Partial

Enhancing active frontages

Extending the public realm to the front of the existing building line along Empress Place should be explored.

To enhance active frontages and interaction between internal and external spaces.

► Refer to Empress Place / Landscape.

Prioritising active frontages

Buildings must contribute to the activation of the public realm. Existing light wells could be either retained or covered.

To prioritise active frontages and interaction between internal and external spaces.

► Refer to Empress Place / Landscape.

Façade alteration to existing façades

Alterations to existing façades are acceptable, but they must retain a legible composition that relates to the original façade character. For example, existing window and door heights could be altered to provide level access and views from the inside.

To retain the recognisable character of the existing buildings

EP.B.3

EP.B.5

EP.B.4

Additional openings to existing façades

Additional or widened openings should be limited to ensure general composition and legibility of the existing façades.

To avoid erosion of the existing façade character legibility.

Legibility of the existing façades

The massing of proposed buildings must be set back or sloped so that they are subservient to the existing terraces. This does not include existing mansard roofs (as outlined in EP.B.2).

To reinforce a familiar street scale along Empress Place.

Integration of historic / proposed volumes

The volume of the historic building must be legible in the overall massing composition where integrated with a new building. a single floor with set back or mansard roof could be introduced if it does not compromise the legibility of the existing façade.

To build on the Site history by retaining the character the existing buildings.

EP.B.9 Integration of existing façades and new building

Where new buildings and spaces are proposed behind any retained façade, they should provide an appropriate transition in the scale and rhythm of the new elements when seen in relation to the existing condition.

To reinforce the integration of the historic elements into the new design and avoid retained façades reading as external planes.

EP.B.8

Existing condition, Empress Place

Define the edge of the boulevard

Large-footprint buildings must define the edge of the boulevard and predominantly align to the maximum building line or the existing building façade line.

To define the edge of a key route and align to existing street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

Integrated façades

Where façades are retained, façade design for the upper levels must consider their relationship with the retained elements of the existing buildings through tone, materiality, composition or other forms of expression.

To create a sense of coherence between existing and newly proposed buildings.

Vertical rhythm

The building façade should express a rhythm that responds to the proportions of the existing Empress Place terraces. This could be achieved through a regularity in vertical articulation or building element composition.

To create cohesive and familiar rhythm along Empress Place.

Coherent architecture

Large-footprint buildings should read coherently in relation to other Largefootprint and Smaller-scale buildings. This could be achieved through detailed articulation, consistent composition or associated datums.

To create cohesive and balanced architectural composition.

EP.B.10

Maximum Building Line

EP.B.11

EP.B.12

Illustrative view, Empress Place Boulevard

Existing condition, Empress Place

EP.B.13

Coherent architectural expression

A family of buildings

The design of Large-footprint buildings should provide harmonising architectural features to allow them to be read as part of the same cluster of buildings. This could be achieved through similar composition, architectural detailing or complementary materials.

To ensure buildings along Empress Place Boulevard are read as a cluster.

Lillie Road corners

Building corners addressing Lillie Road could consider chamfering to reflect the existing built form.

To highlight entrances to the Site and reflect existing buildings.

Prominent corners

Prominent corners are façades fronting or terminating important routes and views within Empress Place Boulevard. They should be designed with particular importance and incorporate prominent features.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Cultural venue

The design of WB07 should reflect the cultural use within the building. This should include an open and welcoming entrance which is integrated with the public realm.

To reflect the cultural use within the building and allow it to contribute to the public realm.

Entrances

The design of WB07 should provide a pedestrian entrance to the building from both boroughs.

To provide access to the cultural venue across both boroughs and different directions in the Site.

EP.B.14

EP.B.16

EP.B.17

EP.B.18

Illustrative view, WB07 from the Table

Addressing the Table

Where a building has an address on the Table, the design of the building must contribute to the experience of the destination public realm. This could be achieved through expressed entrances, animated façades or a change in expression.

To create an architectural composition that contributes to the public realm through transparency that integrates interior and exterior space, and general character.

EP.B.20 Relationship to ground

Large-footprint buildings should have a clear response to meeting the ground as a well-defined base. It could read as continuous and take precedent over the buildings sitting ‘on top’.

To create a continuous street frontage and unify the ground plane.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

The design of the base must respond to the heights established by the scale of the existing buildings on Empress Place.

To reinforce the existing datum levels and create a familiar street scale extending through the Site.

Expressed entrances

Entrances along Empress Place Boulevard should be clearly expressed and easily identifiable. This could be achieved through changes in tone or materiality or recessed entrances.

To create legibility in building façades and improve wayfinding.

Illustrative view, WB07 from the Table

Legibility of the base

EP.B.21

EP.B.22

Active frontages

Façades facing key routes should include active frontages. These could include doors and / or a degree of transparency.

To contribute to the animation of the public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Usable, green terraces

Set backs at upper levels could be used as terraces or include green roofs or accessible planted spaces.

To provide amenity for users and increase planting across the Site.

Parallel building lines

Proposed building façades addressing Empress Place Boulevard and Lillie Road should be arranged at upper levels to be predominantly parallel to the existing building façades and / or street edges line.

To reinforce the spatial condition of the existing streets.

Tone of new buildings

The tone of new building façades should be informed by the existing façades.

To reinforce a cohesive and familiar palette that responds to the predominant tone of the local context.

EP.B.23

EP.B.24

Active uses on the Ground Floor

EP.B.25

EP.B.26

Planted zones on accessible terrace

Tones informed by existing buildings

Tone of existing buildings on Empress Place

Materials showcasing innovation

Material choices should showcase innovation. This could include materials that incorporate technological advancements.

To create buildings that reflect the innovative nature of the uses and activities that happen inside them.

Façades facing the bus facility

Façades facing the bus facility are prominent and visible from Lillie Road. They should reflect their role as key frontages in the context of being seen from Lillie Road and addressing the bus facility.

To address the different streets buildings are facing.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

EP.B.28

EP.B.27

Innovative materials visible from street

Table Edge

(Development Zone B)

The Table Edge addresses Empress Place Boulevard, providing active frontage and managing a level change to the Table.

EP.B.29

Define the edge of the boulevard

The design of the Table Edge must define the edge of the boulevard and predominantly align to the maximum building line.

To define the edge of a key route and align to existing street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

EP.B.30

Extend the Table

The design of the Table Edge must extend the character of the Table over to the edge of Empress Place Boulevard.

To extend the Table and connect it to Empress Place.

Visual connection to the Table

The design of the Table Edge should provide a connection indicating that the Table is present and accessible above. This could be achieved through planting visible from the Ground Floor public realm.

To create a visual connection between Empress Place Boulevard and the Table.

Illustrative image of Empress Place Boulevard

arches used to define the edge of the boulevard

EP.B.31

Illustrative image of Empress Place Boulevard

Animate the public realm

Ground Floor frontages must be permeable and support visual connection with the public realm.

To animate the public realm.

Reference to Detailed Component design

Massing, articulation, architectural expression and façade rhythm should respond to the detailed design of the adjacent Plot (Development Zone H).

To ensure a harmonious streetscape.

► Refer to Detailed Component of the Hybrid Planning Application.

Vertical rhythm

The building façade must express a vertical rhythm that responds to the proportions of the existing Empress Place terrace buildings. This could be achieved through a regularity in vertical articulation or building element composition.

To create a cohesive and familiar rhythm along Empress Place Boulevard. Railway arches

Integration of buildings on the edge of the Table

Where buildings/structures are located on the edge of the Table, such as the Pavilion, the design of the Table Edge could be integrated with the design of those buildings.

To ensure that the relationship of the built form is considered.

► Refer to The Table / Built form / Pavilion.

Accessible connection between levels

A level access and lift connection must be provided between Empress Place Boulevard and the Table. This should be visible from key surrounding routes.

To provide an accessible and inclusive public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement, The Table / Landscape and The Table / Built form / Pavilion.

Unique typology

The design of the Table Edge must celebrate the unique typology and setting underneath the Table. This could be achieved through façade composition, entrances, tone or materiality.

To animate the public realm.

EP.B.33

EP.B.37

EP.B.35

EP.B.36

EP.B.38

Impacts on Heritage and Townscape

Intermediate layering

Buildings within Plots WB02, WB07/08 (Development Zones

B1,B2 and C) should provide an intermediate layer between the existing buildings in the foreground, and the proposed taller buildings behind. This could be achieved through the use of colour, materiality, or architectural expression.

To minimise distraction and impact of the change in scale between the existing townscape in the foreground, and the proposed higher development.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

EP.B.39

Vertical expression

Buildings within Plots WB02, WB07/08 (Development Zones

B1,B2 and C) should mediate between the existing context and taller proposed building behind. This could be achieved through vertical expression.

To minimise the perceived scale of the buildings.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings within Plots WB02, WB07/08 (Development Zones

B1,B2 and C) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Marker

Design of WB01/02 (Development Zone C) should appear as a marker. It should be distinguishable from other buildings in the view. This could be achieved through the use of colour, materiality, or architectural expression.

To reflect the role of the buildings as a marker.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

EP.B.40

EP.B.41

Greenery on terraces

Landscape could be introduced on south facing terraces of WB01/02 (Development Zone C).

To reinforce the stepping of the massing.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Expressing of stepping

Design or WB01/02 (Development Zone C) could incorporate variation in heights of set backs and proportions of different sections of the façade.

To reinforce a sense of layering, and reduce coalescence, and make the building distinguishable from the foreground.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Building design within Plots WB01/02 (Development Zone C) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and achieve a high standard of urban design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

EP.B.43

EP.B.44

8. Aisgill Gardens [AG]

Overview

Aisgill Gardens is a community green that includes amenities for all ages and connects to the neighbouring Gibbs Green and West Kensington Estates. It plays an important role as the primary arrival point from the west and as a destination play space.

Key principles that characterise Aisgill Gardens include:

• Creating a community green stitching together the adjacent residential Estates with the new community in an intimate, natural environment.

• Providing a destination play space with sensory landscapes and adventure play.

• Activating building frontages that spill-out into the landscape.

• Providing a community hall with animated frontages and community uses.

• Creating a prominent location along the key northsouth and east-west routes.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens

Landscape Spaces

Community green

Aisgill Gardens (1)

A generous, inclusive and communityoriented green open space that brings residents together and welcomes people into the Site.

Illustrative sketch showing Ground Floor cutaway

Aisgill Gardens

Aisgill Lane

Lillie Sidings Square

The Cascades Table Park

Aisgill Gardens

A generous, inclusive and communityoriented green open space that brings residents together and welcomes people into the Site.

Community green

The design of Aisgill Gardens should be a centre for the local community, and should have a distinctive identity.

To ensure Aisgill Gardens meets the needs and reflects the identity of the local community.

Complete at every stage

The design of Aisgill Gardens must ensure the public realm is usable and comfortable at every stage as the proposal comes forward.

To deliver a public realm that can be used at all stages of delivery.

Ensuring East-west connection

The design of Aisgill Gardens must ensure an east-west cycle and pedestrian connection at every delivery stage. The connection must tie into the wider Site cycle network.

To ensure there is east-west connectivity at all stages of delivery.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Illustrative landscape plan

AG.L.1

AG.L.2

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens

AG.L.3

Edge treatment

The design of the temporary edge treatment must be integrated with the public realm and contribute to the activation of the space. This could be achieved through interactive play elements or public art.

To support well integrated temporary edge treatments that contribute to the public realm.

Definition of the public realm

The design of Aisgill Gardens must include a permeable edge. This could be achieved through planting and landscape design, or include a Pavilion.

To provide a sense of enclosure on the western boundary.

► Refer to Aisgill Gardens / Built form / Pavilion (P).

Transition in character

The eastern boundary should define a notional boundary between Lillie Sidings Square and the Cascades with the community garden.

To provide a legible and varied public realm

Intimate spaces

The design of Aisgill Gardens should facilitate a sense of enclosure and intimacy. This could be achieved through the arrangement of street furniture, planting or materiality.

To frame and define the extent of Aisgill Gardens from adjacent key open spaces.

Variety of uses

The design of Aisgill Gardens should accommodate a variety of uses. These could include a sensory forest, picnic lawns, quiet spaces and nature trails.

To create a welcoming and varied public open space, designed around inclusivity and varied needs of different age groups and abilities.

Destination play space

The design of Aisgill Gardens must offer a destination play space.

To create a zone within Aisgill Gardens that plays a key role in promoting its playful and open character.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Play.

Edge treatment with integrated art, on Site

Planting

City Dune - SLA

Skt Kjeld’s Square - SLA

Public realm with a variety of uses including sitting and play

AG.L.7

AG.L.8

AG.L.9

The design of Aisgill Gardens must accommodate different types of play. This could include formal and informal play.

To create a welcoming and varied public open space, designed around inclusivity and varied needs of different age groups and abilities.

Adventure play

The design of Aisgill Gardens should provide adventure play. This could be through large scale climbing apparatus, tunnels, slides or water play.

To contribute towards establishing Aisgill Garden’s identity as a destination play space.

Spill-out zone

The design of Aisgill Gardens should have spill-out zones adjacent to buildings for active Ground Floor uses. They should not conflict with building entrances and movement routes.

To allow space for active Ground Floor uses to spill-out into Aisgill Gardens.

Vehicle-free

The design of Aisgill Gardens must be vehicle-free. Only emergency vehicle access is permitted.

To enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages.

Allowing pedestrian movement on the edges

The design of Aisgill Gardens should enable pedestrian movement along the edges. This should take into consideration spill-out spaces in front of buildings. Pedestrian movement could also be through the landscaped areas.

To safeguard space at the heart of the community green for the uses described.

Cycle movement

The design of Aisgill Gardens should provide a visible cycle route supporting an east-west connection. This could be located on the southern edge of Aisgill Gardens.

To contribute to the sitewide cycling strategy and connect into the local network.

Nature trails providing variety of play

AG.L.12

AG.L.13

AG.L.14

AG.L.15

The design of Aisgill Gardens should provide cycle parking adjacent to the cycle route through Aisgill Gardens. Cycle parking should be wellintegrated with the public realm.

To facilitate cycling and change of means between cycling and walking.

The design of street furniture could facilitate play. This could include furniture designed for play as well as sitting or include playful elements.

To contribute to the character of Aisgill Gardens as a play-led, community recreational space.

Integration of materials

The design and selection of materials should provide an appropriate interface with the neighbouring Estate and adjacent key spaces. This could be achieved by adopting particular characteristics of tone, or through either considered transition or differentiation of materials.

To create cohesion and legibility of way-finding across Site, whilst also knitting into its context.

The design of Aisgill Gardens must create a Community Orchard habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and provide a diverse and connected green network.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Planting supporting flowering & fruiting species

Plant species selection must include a selection of flowering and fruiting species.

To support the character of play and stay orchards.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Cycle parking

AG.L.19

AG.L.20

Playful street furniture

Interactive playful elements as part of the street

Community Orchard

Example species: Community Orchard

Flowering and fruiting species

Built Form

Building Typologies

Perimeter block façade

(Development Zone U)

NB. This section includes codes in relation to the southern façade along Aisgill Gardens only. For more detail on the treatment of regular perimeter blocks, refer to ‘Lillie Sidings, Built form’

Pavilion

(Development Zones I and P)

The Pavilions frame the western edge of Aisgill Gardens and provide active, animated frontages and communityfocused uses.

Detailed Component

(Development Zone H)

These plots form part of the Detailed Component and will serve as a further level of resolution to communicate the quality and ambition of the later phases.

Aisgill Gardens

Aisgill Lane

Lillie Sidings Square

The Cascades

Table Park

Illustrative

Perimeter Block

(Development Zone U)

Southern façades along Aisgill Gardens only.

Supporting a community ecosystem

Buildings should be designed to accommodate spill-out space to support community and cultural uses.

To create a vibrant community ecosystem supported by a variety of services.

Permeable Ground Floor frontages

Ground Floor façades facing onto Aisgill Gardens should be visually permeable, clearly legible and inviting.

To create a connection between exterior and interior spaces, encouraging people to engage with their surroundings and others, fostering a sense of community.

Rhythm and human scale

Façades should adopt a human scale. This could be achieved through grain, rhythm, differentiating lower levels, or façade articulation.

To enhance the pedestrian experience.

AG.B.1

AG.B.2

AG.B.3

Illustrative view, Aisgill Lane towards Development Zone U Supporting a community ecosystem

Prominent corners

Prominent corners should be designed with particular importance and should be richer in detail.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Integration of artwork

Façades facing onto Aisgill Gardens could provide opportunities for integrated community art. The artwork could be developed through consultation with the existing local community.

To integrate the architecture in the cultural identity of the local community and develop a distinct ‘local’ character to this area.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Public Art.

Reference to Detailed Component design

Massing, articulation, architectural expression and façade rhythm should respond to the detailed design of the adjacent Plot (Development Zone H), facing onto Aisgill Gardens.

To ensure a harmonious streetscape.

► Refer to Detailed Component of the Hybrid Planning Application.

Artwork integrated into the building façade

AG.B.6

Pavilions

(Development Zones I and P)

The Pavilions frame the western edge of Aisgill Gardens and provide active, animated frontages and communityfocused uses.

Contribution to the public realm

Ground Floor uses should contribute to the activation of the public realm. This could include cafés, culture or community uses.

To create a vibrant and engaging environment.

Permeable, open and welcoming frontages

Ground Floor façades should be visually connected and transparent, where possible.

To create a strong visual connection and activate the public realm.

AG.B.9 Integrated with landscape design

The design of the Pavilion must be integrated with the landscape. It could include referencing a similar material palette and integration of planting.

To allow for integration of the landscape design.

► Refer to Aisgill Gardens / Landscape.

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens towards Development Zone I

AG.B.7

AG.B.8

Cafe encourages uses of the public realm

Glazing on Ground Floor façades to create transparency

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens towards Development Zone I

Roof articulation

The design of the Pavilion could have a distinct roof articulation.

To create visual interest and a distinct architectural character.

Integration of art

The design of the Pavilion could provide opportunities for integrated art. The artwork could be developed through consultation with the existing local community or engagement of a local artist.

To integrate the community’s identity with the architectural design.

► Refer to Public Art Strategy.

Weather protection

The design of the Pavilion should provide areas for shelter from the weather. This could be achieved through incorporating elements such as canopies or awnings.

To provide comfort in adverse weather conditions.

Playfulness

The design of the Pavilion could explore opportunities for diverse architectural expression. This could be achieved through the use of colour or interactive elements.

To create a dynamic and engaging space that inspires creativity.

AG.B.10

Use of colour creates a sense of playfulness

Integration of art within the Pavilion

AG.B.11

Awning provides weather protection

AG.B.12

AG.B.13

Pavilion (I)

(Development Zone I)

The Pavilions frames the western edge of Aisgill Gardens and provide active, animated frontages and communityfocused uses.

AG.B.14

Reference to Detailed Component design

Massing, articulation, architectural expression and façade rhythm should respond to the detailed design of the adjacent Plot (Development Zone H).

To ensure a harmonious streetscape.

► Refer to Detailed Component of the Hybrid Planning Application.

AG.B.15

Responding to the public realm

The Pavilion should allow for flexible ground floor community uses and respond to the public realm as well allowing for improvements to the existing MUGA

To ensure the Pavilion and ground floor uses are integrated with the public realm of Aisgill Gardens.

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens towards Development Zone I

Illustrative view, Aisgill Avenue towards the Pavilion

Pavilion (P)

(Development Zone P)

The Pavilion frames the western edge of Aisgill Gardens and provide active, animated frontages and communityfocused uses.

Pavilion location

If a Pavilion is proposed, it must be located within the zone of allowable movement in Aisgill Gardens.

To allow flexible location of a Pavilion in Aisgill Gardens.

► Refer to Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B).

Pavilion within Aisgill Gardens

Design of Aisgill Gardens must include a permeable edge. This could be achieved through planting and landscape design, or include a Pavilion. The Pavilion should form one possible option of design exploration for defining the edge condition of Aisgill Gardens.

To create welcoming and identifiable points of entry to the Site and transition between the scale of the existing houses and street and that of the gardens and buildings defining it.

► Refer to Aisgill Gardens / Landscape.

Flexibility for uses

The internal layout of the Pavilion could allow for flexibility of uses. an open plan layout could be used to create open, adaptable areas.

To encourage flexible uses to evolve over the building’s life span.

AG.B.16

AG.B.17

AG.B.18

Pavilion with flexibility for uses

Illustrative view, Aisgill Gardens

9. Lillie Sidings [LS]

Overview

Lillie Sidings celebrates the Site’s industrial heritage with a new mixed- use destination square, framed by the reimagined Train Shed, hosting dining, events and cultural activities.

Key principles that characterise Lillie Sidings include:

• Creating a vehicle-free destination square at the centre connected by a network of lanes, walks and the boulevard.

• Exploring the creative reuse of the historic Lillie Bridge Depot (The Train Shed) with a cultural destination at Ground Floor.

• Allowing active uses to spill-out onto the square bringing the public realm to life.

• Stitching in and stepping down in scale to meet existing streets and the adjacent Estates.

• Creating a mix of housing typologies, catering for multi-generational living across multiple tenures.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Square

Landscape Spaces

Destination Square

Lillie Sidings Square (1)

A destination square, celebrating the Site’s industrial heritage and embedding flexibility for events.

Boulevard

West Kensington Boulevard Link (2)

West Kensington Boulevard Link connects the north-south route from Lillie Sidings Square toward West Kensington station with an active treelined pedestrian and cycle route.

Lane

Aisgill Lane (3)

Aisgill Lane provides a linear landscape on the edge of the Site and accommodates pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Lillie Sidings Lane (4)

Lillie Sidings Lane provides access and servicing alongside the railway.

Walk

Lillie Sidings South Walk and Lillie Sidings North Walk (5, 6)

The walks provide intimate, pedestrian priority connections that support a transition from destination public realm to quiet residential areas.

West Kensington Walk (7)

The walk provides a quiet, pedestrian priority connection.

WestKensingtonBoulevard

Illustrative sketch showing Ground Floor cutaway

Aisgill Gardens

Aisgill

Cuthbert’s Lane

Lillie Sidings Square

The Cascades

Lillie Sidings Square

A destination square, celebrating the Site’s industrial heritage and embedding flexibility for events.

Destination square

The design of Lillie Sidings Square should reflect its role as a destination square. This could be achieved through selection of materials, furniture, or lighting.

To align with the public realm hierarchy and reinforce the role of Lillie Sidings Square as a destination square.

The design of Lillie Sidings Square should celebrate the industrial heritage of the Site. This could be achieved through the re-use of industrial elements in the public realm or referencing industrial materials.

To celebrate the history and former uses of the Site.

Illustrative landscape plan

Celebrate industrial heritage

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Destination square

Celebrating existing industrial elements

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LS.L.3 Sense of enclosure

The design of Lillie Sidings Square must facilitate a sense of enclosure. This could be achieved through the visibility of the edges or the distribution of planting, street furniture and lighting.

To frame the square and define the extent of a key space.

Encourage spill-out

The design of Lillie Sidings Square must incorporate spill-out space. Spill-out space on the eastern edge adjacent to the Train Shed should be generous. This could enable activities such as outdoor seating for food & beverage.

To activate the square.

North-south route provision

The design of Lillie Sidings Square must provide a north-south pedestrian and cycle route. This should form part of the wider north-south route connecting West Brompton to West Kensington stations.

To connect the north-south route and reinforce the sitewide movement strategy.

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Trees adjacent to northsouth route

Tree planting must be aligned adjacent to the north-south route. Tree planting in other parts of the square should also be considered to further enhance the pedestrian routes.

To extend the boulevard character of the north-south route through the square.

LS.L.7 SuDS features

The design of Lillie Sidings Square should provide SuDS features such as rain gardens or bio-swales. They could be located adjacent to the north-south route.

To align with the Sitewide SuDS strategy and encourage SuDS features in the public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green and blue infrastructure.

Planting in the square

The design of plant beds could be arranged to align with the former railway tracks.

To celebrate the history and former uses of the Site through arrangement of planting and trees.

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Maximise flexibility

The design of Lillie Sidings Square should allow for areas that remain free of planting and furniture.

To create a square that supports events and other temporary uses.

Post-industrial Remediation Gardens

The design of Lillie Sidings Square must create Post-industrial Remediation Gardens habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and provide a diverse and connected green network.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Maturity of planting

Tree selection should include a variety of trees with a range of maturity.

To reflect the destination square character of Lillie Sidings Square.

Street furniture

The design of street furniture should celebrate the industrial heritage of the Character Area. This could be achieved through the choice of materiality and form.

To celebrate the history and former uses of the Site.

Re-use

of found objects or materials

The design of Lillie Sidings Square should explore the potential re-use of found objects, materials or signage, for example, former train tracks.

To build from the history of the Site.

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Street furniture with industrial heritage character

Found material on Earls Court Site

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Flexibility in the arrangement of planting

City Dune - SLA

A range of maturity of trees

Example species: Post-industrial Remediation Gardens

West Kensington Boulevard Link

West Kensington Boulevard Link connects the north-south route from Lillie Sidings Square toward West Kensington station with an active treelined pedestrian and cycle route.

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link must be vehiclefree, except for emergency vehicles, maintenance and controlled servicing.

To support a pedestrian-first public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Contributing to the northsouth route

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link must form part of the north-south route connecting West Brompton with West Kensington stations. It should be an extension of the boulevard and strengthen wayfinding.

To connect West Kensington station with West Brompton station and Lillie Road in a legible, north-south route.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Illustrative view, West Kensington Boulevard Link towards West Kensington

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Bjørvika Masterplan and Urban Spaces, Oslo - SLA

vehicle-free route

North-south route

Typical street section

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Cycle route

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link must provide a cycle route connecting West Kensington Boulevard to Lillie Sidings Square. The cycle route could be shared or demarcated.

To connect into the sitewide cycle network and promote cyclist and pedestrian safety.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Spill-out space location

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link could include spill-out space in front of active Ground Floor uses.

To allow space for active Ground Floor uses to spill-out into the street.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Spill-out space.

Planting

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link must provide a planted zone on at least one side of the cycle route.

To create a landscaped public realm.

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Arrangement of planting

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link should maximise planted zones. Planted zones should introduce breaks and not obstruct building entrances.

To allow clear access and visibility from the boulevard to building entrance and to promote ease of pedestrian movement.

Formal line of trees

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link should provide a formal line of trees on at least one side of the boulevard.

To enhance the character of the boulevard.

LS.L.22 Integration with West Kensington

The design of West Kensington Boulevard Link must be carefully integrated with West Kensington Boulevard. This should be through a continuation of materials and street furniture.

To create a continuous boulevard typology.

Transition into Lillie Sidings Square

The design and selection of materials at thresholds should provide a distinction between the boulevard and the square.

To support a transition between the boulevard and the square.

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Aisgill Lane

Aisgill Lane provides a linear landscape on the edge of the Site and accommodates pedestrian and vehicle movement.

LS.L.24 Interface with existing edge

The design of Aisgill Lane must consider the interface with the existing boundary edge.

To ensure sensitive integration of the new lane with the existing neighbourhood.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

LS.L.25 Alignment of levels

The design of Aisgill Lane should align proposed levels with the existing adjoining public realm, where practical.

To promote connectivity and access.

Illustrative view, Aisgill Lane

Illustrative street section

Permeable edge

The design of Aisgill Lane should explore increasing the permeability of the existing boundary condition. Proposals could include opening appropriate breaks through the existing wall, replacing it with a hedge or a planted linear landscape with SuDS feature.

The Design of boundary treatment should respond to the outcome of consultation with neighbours.

To provide a landscaped and wellintegrated edge to the Site and interface with neighbours.

Planting

The design of Aisgill Lane must provide generous planted zones with trees adjacent to the boundary.

To support biodiversity in the Site and green interface with adjoining properties.

Planting heights

The design of planting could allow for visual permeability across the edge condition.

To maintain lines of sight across the across the Site boundary.

Opportunity for SuDS

The design of planted zones should include SuDS features. This could include bio-swales and/or rain gardens.

To contribute to the Sitewide SuDS strategy.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/

infrastructure.

Sun tolerant plant selection

The plant selection should favour species that can tolerate exposure to sunlight.

To enable planting to thrive.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Planting.

Illustrative street section

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Illustrative street section

Planted zone

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blue

SuDS features along street

Silkeborg Pedestrian Streets and Søndertorv - SLA

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Sun tolerant planting selection

Vehicular route

The design of Aisgill Lane must provide vehicular and cycling access route to plots within Development Zone u.

To ensure functional requirements are met.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement and Lillie Sidings / Built form / Perimeter block.

The design of Aisgill Lane must provided traffic control measures at the end of the lane. They should be well-integrated with the public realm and landscape features.

To ensure pedestrian safety at the termination of the lane.

The design of Aisgill Lane must explore incidental play opportunities that are integrated into the public realm for all ages. This could include landscaping, furniture or play equipment.

To maximise opportunities for play in Lillie Sidings and contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Play on the way

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Incidental play opportunities along street

Landscape features used as traffic control measure

Lillie Sidings Lane

Lillie Sidings Lane provides access and servicing alongside the railway.

Landscape buffer

The design of Lillie Sidings Lane should include planting adjacent to the railway.

To create a landscape buffer for noise and improve air quality from the railway corridor.

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Where there is planting adjacent to the railway corridor, it must be seminatural vegetation. This could include woodland and flower-rich grassland.

To promote biodiversity in the Site and contribute to the sitewide UGF strategy.

Boundary with railway

The design of the boundary treatment adjacent to the rail corridor must be coordinated with Network Rail and follow Network Rail guidance.

To ensure the boundary with the railway is safe and secure.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

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Illustrative landscape plan

Semi-natural vegetation

Kanalbyen in Fredericia - SLA

Lillie Sidings

Walks (North & South)

The walks provide intimate, pedestrian priority connections that support a transition from destination public realm to quiet residential areas.

Intimate character

The design of Lillie Sidings Walks (North & South) must reflect their residential character. This could be achieved through arrangement and selection of planting, defensible space and shared surface.

To create a quiet, residential walk with amenity for residents.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Pedestrian priority

The design of Lillie Sidings Walks (North & South) should prioritise pedestrias. Controlled access points for vehicles could be provided at the south-western end of the walks.

To support a pedestrian-first public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

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Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Walk (South)

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Walk (South)

Planting

The design of Lillie Sidings Walks should provide planted zones adjacent to defensible space. Where there is no defensible space, it should be located adjacent to the building line.

To reinforce the intimate character of the walks.

Tree planting

Planting should include trees. Trees should not be planted in immediate proximity to projecting balconies or the building line. This could be through staggering planting or alternating planting with balconies.

To support the green and leafy character of the walks.

Defensible space

The design of Lillie Sidings Walks (North & South) should allow for planted defensible space adjacent to habitable rooms located at grade.

To create amenity and privacy for Ground Floor residents.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Defensible space.

Variation of tree planting

The selection of trees should provide variation of species and form. This could be achieved through a variety of single and multi-stemmed trees.

To reinforce the residential character of the walks.

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Planted zone with trees

variation of tree species and form of trees

Illustrative street section, planting

Illustrative street section, defensible space

West Kensington Walk

The walks provides intimate, pedestrian priority connection.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Vehicle-free

The design of West Kensington Walk should be vehicle-free. This includes private vehicles, servicing and waste collection.

To support a pedestrian-first public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Planted walk

The design of West Kensington Walk should include a zone for planting and trees.

To support the green and leafy character of West Kensington Walk.

Dwelling space

The design of West Kensington Walk should reinforce its character as a dwelling space. This could be achieved through arrangement of informal seating.

To support a comfortable dwelling space.

Typical

Planted zone in walk

Informal seating within planted areas

Pedestrian and cycle route

Budolfi Plads - SLA

VIA Vika & Ruseløkkveien - SLA

Built Form

Building Typologies

Common base

(Development Zone T)

Common base combines taller elements to read as a set piece. The design explores the retention and extension of the existing Train Shed and its industrial character.

Perimeter block

(Development Zone u)

Perimeter blocks are located on the western edge of Lillie Sidings Square. They consider their immediate context on each side of their block and adopt a form, scale and character that responds to it.

Transition block

(Development Zone u & W)

Transition blocks frame the edges of the boulevard link connecting Lillie Sidings Square with West Kensington Boulevard. They activate a key route and mediate the transition in scale and character.

Illustrative

Aisgill Gardens

WestKensingtonBoulevard

Aisgill

Lillie Sidings Square

The Cascades

Common Base

(Development Zone T)

Common base combines taller elements to read as a set piece. The design explores the retention and extension of the existing Train Shed and its industrial character.

Activation of Lillie Sidings Square

Ground Floor frontages facing Lillie Sidings Square should be designed to maximise opportunities for active and publicly accessible uses. This could be achieved by designing permeable façades, avoiding blank walls and enabling spill-out space.

To create dynamic Ground Floor uses that contribute towards activation of the destination square.

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Landscape / Lillie Sidings Square.

Distinct industrial identity

Buildings should have a distinct architectural identity, responding to their immediate context and history of the Site. This could include building expression, materiality and details responding to the industrial features of the historic Train Shed.

To contribute to the identity of Lillie Sidings Square as an important cultural destination.

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Walk towards Lillie Sidings Square

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Activation of square

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Square

A family of buildings

Buildings over the existing Train Shed should read as a set piece. This could be achieved through a common approach to façade expression including rhythm and composition, tone and materiality, and/or openings.

To reinforce the legibility of these buildings as a coherent set.

Extension of the existing Train Shed footprint

The design should explore extending the footprint of the existing Train Shed building southwards. The extension could respond to the existing rhythm, composition and materiality. however, the new element should be distinct in its appearance.

To frame Lillie Sidings Square and provide a sense of enclosure and contribute to retaining the industrial character of Lillie Sidings.

Design should seek to retain elements of the existing Train Shed and incorporate them into the new design through an integrated approach.

Where technical design development demonstrates that a retention option is not possible, reduced retention through to demolition are acceptable outcomes in the sequence identified in the adjacent diagram

To retain and build on the Site history and architectural character of the Train Shed.

The buildings fronting onto Lillie Sidings must make reference to the rhythm of bays of the existing Train Shed.

To evoke the memory of the historic Train Shed building.

Partial retention of Train Shed

Façade and structure partial retention

Façade partial retention

Existing condition of the Train Shed

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Façade rhythm of existing bays

Maximise internal flexibility

Where the existing structure is retained, interventions or reconfiguration to its internal fabric should be designed to allow for maximum internal flexibility.

To allow for the creative reuse of the existing Train Shed building for a range of culture and event spaces.

Residential entrances

Where residential entrances do not address Lillie Sidings Square, they must be visible, well lit, secure and provide a reasonable buffer from the railway.

To ensure a safe and secure residential neighbourhood.

Prominent corners

Prominent corners should be designed with particular consideration and should be richer in detail. The prominent corner should feature on the taller element.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding to create visual interest on the taller element.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Balcony fronts or balustrades should be permeable and constructed from lightweight industrial materials such as steel, or coated aluminium.

To make reference to the industrial character of Lillie Sidings.

Industrial materials

New building materials and features should respond to the Site’s industrial past as a railway depot. This could be achieved through material selection or tone or other references.

To make reference to the industrial character of Lillie Sidings.

Re-use of found objects or materials

Designs should explore the potential re-use of found objects, materials or signage.

To build from the history of the Site.

Flexibility in the adaptive re-use of existing structure

Residential entrance that is visible and secure

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Balcony expression

Balcony expression

Industrial materials on Earls Court Site

Found material on Earls Court Site

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Perimeter Block

(Development Zone u)

Perimeter blocks are located on the western edge of Lillie Sidings Square. They consider the immediate context on each side and adopt a form, scale and character that responds to it.

LS.B.13 Define the edge of the public realm

Perimeter blocks must define the edges of the public realm, including Lillie Sidings Square and Aisgill Gardens. They should predominantly align to the Maximum Building Line.

To define the edge of the public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

Responding to existing context

Perimeter blocks addressing Aisgill Lane should consider the context of the scale and grain of the facing buildings. This could be achieved through the stepping and/or articulation of the massing, or façade expression.

To ensure a scale that is responsive to the existing context.

Illustrative view, Aisgill Lane

Maximum Building Line

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Stepping of building massing

Urban grain

Perimeter blocks could be broken down as a series of individual buildings. This could be achieved through change in façade expression or tone and materiality.

To break down the overall massing of plots lending them a more comfortable, human scale sensitive to its context.

Active frontages

Ground Floor frontages onto Lillie Sidings Square must be active, welcoming and visible. This could involve using large areas of glazed façades. Back of house entrances should be avoided in this location.

To support the character of Lillie Sidings Square as a vibrant destination square.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Façades onto Lillie Sidings Square

Façades facing onto Lillie Sidings Square should have an industrial character that responds to the Train Shed. This could be achieved through material selection or tone or other references.

To build a character that responds to the existing industrial character.

Residential frontage on to Aisgill Lane

Where practical, the Ground Floor frontage addressing Aisgill Lane should maximise residential frontages with front doors to individual homes or shared entrances.

To provide individual homes that respond the grain and rhythm of West Kensington Estate.

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Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Walk South

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Square

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Active frontages along street

Residential entrances addressing the street

LS.B.20 Location of vehicular entrances of WK10

Location of vehicular entrances to WK10 from Aisgill Lane should be located as far north as practical.

To extend the landscape area with controlled vehicular access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement and Lillie Sidings / Landscape / Aisgill Lane.

Proposals should consider distances between balconies where they are positioned on both sides along Lillie Sidings Walks (North and South).

Balconies could explore options where they are staggered in plan to increase clearance distances.

Alternative options could explore combining projecting, with inset or partially inset balconies. Designs should consider daylight / sunlight levels to private amenity and north facing fully inset balconies should be avoided.

To increase clearance between balconies where they are positioned on both sides of the walks.

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Landscape / Lillie Sidings Walks (North and South).

Balconies along Lillie Sidings Walks (North and South)

Balconies staggered in plan

Partially inset balconies

Balconies inset on one side

Treatment to balconies onto destination public realm

Where balconies are projecting onto Lillie Sidings Square and Aisgill Gardens, the balustrades should be permeable.

To animate the public realm.

A family of buildings

The design of perimeter blocks should provide some harmonising architectural features to allow them to be read as part of the same cluster of buildings. The harmony could be reflected through similar composition, architectural detailing or complementary materials.

To ensure coherence between adjacent buildings.

Treatment to other balconies

Material selection and design of balconies not addressing destination public realm including Lillie Sidings Walks and internal courtyards should support privacy. This could include treatments with reduced permeability.

To allow for privacy for residents.

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Treatment of balconies

Treatment of balconies

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A family of buildings

Transition Block

(Development Zone u & W)

Transition blocks frame the edges of the boulevard link connecting Lillie Sidings Square with West Kensington Boulevard. They activate a key route and mediate the transition in scale and character.

Define the edge of the public realm

Transition blocks must define the edge of West Kensington Boulevard Link. They should predominantly align to the Maximum Building Line.

To define the edge of the public realm.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Layout and massing.

Activation of the northsouth route

Ground Floor frontages facing onto West Kensington Boulevard Link should be open, active and inviting.

To activate the north-south route to West Kensington Boulevard Link.

Prominent corners

Prominent corners should be designed with particular importance and should be richer in detail.

To reinforce spatial hierarchy and assist with wayfinding.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Frontages and façades.

Maximum Building Line

Illustrative view, Lillie Sidings Square towards West Kensington

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Treatment of northern façades

Design and treatment of north facing façades should consider mitigation of environmental conditions from West Cromwell Road and the railway lines.

To mitigate noise and air impacts from West Cromwell Road.

Predominant residential use

The following codes expand on the design of transition blocks with a predominant residential use.

Expression of Ground Floor frontages

Ground Floor frontages along the West Kensington Boulevard Link should establish a compatible rhythm and expression.

To reinforce the continuous curve and rhythm of the crescent forming the route to West Kensington station.

A family of buildings

Transition blocks should provide harmonising architectural features. This could be achieved through composition, architectural detailing or complementary materials.

To ensure coherence between adjacent buildings and to allow them to be read as part of a cluster of buildings.

A residential scale

Massing should be broken down into clear, legible volumes. This could include a series of volumes arranged around a central courtyard.

To ensure a scale suitable for a residential typology.

Fine urban grain for residential use

The articulation of each building volume should contribute to the reading of the massing as a series of individual volumes. This could be achieved through changes in façade treatment or subtle variation of tonality.

To ensure the urban grain is of a human scale suited to residential typology.

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urban grain

Northern façades

Illustrative view, WK07

Treatment of internal façades

The treatment of internal (courtyard facing) façades should be considered for visibility from Lillie Sidings Square.

To ensure all façades are treated appropriately to their visibility from key open spaces.

Predominant commercial use

The following codes expand on the design of transition blocks with a predominant non-residential use.

Articulation of building base, for commercial use

Building expression should contribute to the legibility of the building base along West Kensington Boulevard link. This could be achieved through set backs or facade expression.

To reinforce a datum fronting onto the Boulevard Link.

Vertical expression, for commercial use

Façade design could emphasise verticality. This could be achieved through slimmer proportions of fenestrations or diminishing patterns of decreasing scale of façade elements towards the top of the building.

To make the building appear slender and create the impression of lightness.

Distinctive

top, for commercial use

Building tops should be distinct. This could be achieved through materiality or articulation.

To draw create the feeling of a more slender silhouette.

Visible entrances, for commercial uses

Ground Floor entrances must be open, visible and welcoming. Entrances could be double height or expressed with distinct architectural details. Signage and lighting could be used to ensure the entrance is prominent and well lit.

To create welcoming entrances, inviting public use of the Ground Floor spaces.

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vertical façade expression

Distinctive building top

Articulation of building base

Internal façades visible from Lillie Sidings Square

Impacts on Heritage and Townscape

Buildings tops in Plots WK07/08/09 (Development Zones T and W) should be clearly legible. This could be achieved by introducing a different rhythm of composition, or changes in tone or materiality.

To create an appropriate relationship with the existing townscape, reducing impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape. Expression

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings within Plots WK08/09 (Development Zone T) should be distinguishable from the existing buildings in the foreground, safeguarding their legibility in the view. This could be achieved through the use of colour, materials and architectural expression.

To separate foreground and background and contribute to a sense of layering and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Visual richness

The façade design of buildings in Plots WK08/09 (Development Zone T) should include enhanced visual richness. This could be achieved by contrasting tones between building components, or adding detailing.

To distinguish from the existing buildings at the foreground of the view.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Breaks or steps in massing

Massing of buildings within Plots WK08/09 (Development Zone T) should be distinguishable in this view. This could be achieved by breaks or stepping in the massing.

To avoid coalescence.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Philbeach Gardens - view 25

Philbeach Gardens - view 25

Philbeach Gardens - view A14

Philbeach Gardens - view A14

Philbeach Gardens - view 25

Complement local character

Building design within Plot WK11 (Development Zone u) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings seen from Charleville Road. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings within Plots WK07/08 (Development Zones T and W) should be distinguishable from the existing buildings in the foreground. This could be achieved through a distinctive rhythm and composition, the use of colour, materials or architectural expression.

To separate foreground and background and contribute to a sense of layering and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Complement local character

Buildings in Plots WK07/08/09 (Development Zones T and W) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Complement local character

Buildings in Plots WK05 (Development Zone W) should reflect and complement the grain and typologies of existing buildings in the foreground. They should avoid creating a visual distraction and mediate between shorter buildings in the foreground, and taller buildings behind.

To complement the existing grain and typologies.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Charleville Road - view A30

Charleville Road - view A30

Comeragh Road - view

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings in Plots WK05 (Development Zone W) should be distinguishable from the existing buildings in the foreground. This could be achieved through a distinctive rhythm and composition, the use of colour, materials or architectural expression.

To separate foreground and background and contribute to a sense of layering and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Calmed background

Buildings in Plot WK05 (Development Zone W) should avoid distracting from the setting and features of Comeragh Road.

To minimise visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Buildings tops in Plot WK05 (Development Zone W) should be clearly legible. This could be achieved by introducing a different rhythm of composition, or changes in tone or materiality.

To create an appropriate relationship with the existing townscape, reducing impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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10. West Kensington [WK]

Overview

The West Kensington Character Area helps open up the Site and extends the neighbourhood towards West Cromwell Road. Its proximity to the station and key arterial road offer the opportunity for a new workspace cluster, that forms a gateway along the route into central London.

Key principles that characterise West Kensington include:

• Creating a gateway to the Earls Court Site from West Kensington station.

• Extending B eaumont Avenue into a tree-lined Boulevard.

• Generous landscaping of the boulevard as an extension of the Exhibition Garden concept.

• Using a range of commercial typologies that support an ecosystem of innovative uses.

• Integrating a mix of cafés, shops and workspaces that create an active street.

► Refer to Illustrative Masterplan chapter in the Design and Access Statement: Masterplan (EC.PA.08).

Illustrative view, West Kensington Boulevard

Landscape Spaces

Boulevard

West Kensington Boulevard (1)

A landscaped, mixed-use street, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Walk

Gibbs Walk (2)

A pedestrian-only, intimate planted walk with a connection to Gibbs Green Close.

Passage

West Kensington Passage West (3)

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

West Kensington Passage East (4)

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

Place

West Kensington Place North (5)

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

West Kensington Place South (6)

A pocket of landscaped open space, providing opportunities for play.

Other

West Kensington Deck-over (7)

An area of public realm, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle access.

West Cromwell Road Interface (8)

Safeguarded areas for public realm and potential future provision of pedestrian access at the interface with West Cromwell Road.

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West Kensington Boulevard

A landscaped, mixed-use street, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle movement.

Contributing to the northsouth route

the design of West Kensington Boulevard must form part of the north-south route connecting West Brompton with West Kensington stations. It should be an extension of the boulevard and strengthen wayfinding.

To connect West Kensington station with West Brompton station and Lillie Road in a legible, north-south route.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Extending nature

the design of West Kensington Boulevard should extend nature along the north-south route and should include tree-lined streets, biodiverse planting strategies and SuDS features.

To promote biodiversity and extend nature along the north-south route.

Illustrative view, West Kensington Boulevard

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Planted zone with biodiverse planting and SuDS features

North-south route

Typical street section A - Adjacent to WK02 and WK03

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

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Typical street section C - Adjacent to WK02 and Kensington Hall Gardens

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

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Footpaths

the design of West Kensington Boulevard must provide a footpath on both sides of the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

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Central movement route

the design of West Kensington Boulevard must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclist and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular and cyclist access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Parking / planting

the design of West Kensington Boulevard should accommodate planted zones in between parking.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting.

Planting / entrances

the design of planting in the public realm adjacent to Development Zones must allow access to building entrances.

To encourage planting in the public realm that does not impact building access.

No through road for vehicles

the design of the eastern end of West Kensington Boulevard must include provision for vehicle turning.

To create a vehicle-free public realm along the extent of the West Kensington Boulevard Link and beyond.

Pedestrian-priority design

the design of the eastern end of West Kensington Boulevard must put people first. This should be achieved by a raised street surface or other layout configurations and material treatment that signals the end of a carriageway and space that is shared.

To create a people-first public realm.

Climate Resilient Streetscapes

the design of the end of West Kensington Boulevard must create Climate Resilient Streetscapes habitat, as described in the sitewide biodiversity strategy.

To align with the sitewide biodiversity strategy and provide a diverse and connected green network.

► Refer to biodiversity strategy within Sitewide / Landscape / Green/blue infrastructure.

Illustrative landscape plan

Illustrative view, West Kensington Boulevard

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Example species: Climate Resilient Streetscapes

Play on the way

the design of West Kensington Boulevard should include incidental play opportunities that are integrated into the public realm for all ages. this could include landscaping, furniture or play equipment.

To maximise opportunities for play in West Kensington and contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Integration with Beaumont Avenue

the design of West Kensington Boulevard must be carefully integrated with the existing Beaumont Avenue. Materiality at thresholds should be continuous.

To support a transition between the existing Beaumont Avenue and the Boulevard.

Integration with West Kensington Boulevard Link

the design of West Kensington Boulevard must be carefully integrated with West Kensington Boulevard Link. this should be through a continuation of paving materials and street furniture.

To create a continuous boulevard typology.

► Refer to Lillie Sidings / Landscape / West Kensington Boulevard Link.

the design and selection of materials should integrate with both the existing and emerging character of North End Road and Beaumont Avenue.

To ensure that the new public realm ties into existing local character.

Where building façades are set back from the primary building line, materials should be continuous.

To provide uniformity and to support the flow of movement.

SuDS features along street

Existing condition of Beaumont Avenue

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Footpath materiality extending beyond colonnade

Integration with West Kensington Boulevard Link

Integration with Beaumont Avenue

Gibbs Walk

A pedestrian-only, intimate planted walk with a connection to Gibbs Green Close.

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the interface with Gibbs Green Close in Development Zone Z must be safeguarded as a future potential pedestrian access route.

To support future provision for pedestrian access and future connections to Gibbs Green Close.

► Refer to Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B).

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Intimate character

the design of Gibbs Walk must reflect its residential character. this could be achieved through arrangement and selection of planting, defensible space and materials.

To create a quiet, residential walk with amenity for residents.

Typical street section

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Illustrative street section, West Kensington Boulevard towards Gibbs Walk

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Animation of the public realm

the design of Gibbs Walk should encourage animation of the public realm. this could be achieved through provision of front doors, spill-out or public art.

To support an activate and animated walk.

► Refer to West Kensington / Built form / Mid-scale (Z).

the design of Gibbs Walk should include a zone for planting and trees.

To support the green and leafy character of Gibbs Walk.

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Planted zone on pedestrianised route

Illustrative landscape plan

West Kensington Passage West

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

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Servicing access to WK02

the design of West Kensington Passage West must enable servicing access to WK02. the materiality should be a shared surface that prioritises pedestrian movement.

To ensure service access requirements for plots minimise impact on a pedestrian-first public realm.

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Safeguarding for future station capacity enhancement

the design of West Kensington Passage West must safeguard sufficient space for a potential entrance to West Kensington Station. Should the new station entrance come forward, the character of the passage could reflect that of a station square.

To ensure an adaptable public realm should a new station entrance come forward in future proposals.

Illustrative landscape plan

West Kensington Place North

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

Footpaths

the design of West Kensington Place North must provide a footpath adjacent to the Maximum Building Line on both sides of the Place.

To encourage pedestrian movement on both sides of the boulevard.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

Central movement route

the design of West Kensington Place North must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclist and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide vehicular and cyclist access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Parking

Where parking is provided, it should be located on the western edge of the central movement route.

To ensure parking is not located adjacent to play, where practical.

Opportunities for play

the design of West Kensington Place North should include opportunities for play. this should be located in the planted zone.

To maximise play opportunities and contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Planting

the design of West Kensington Place North should provide a generous planted zone.

To encourage planting and amenity in the public realm.

Playful street furniture

the design of street furniture could facilitate play. this could include furniture designed for play as well as sitting or include playful elements.

To contribute to the character of West Kensington Place as a local play space.

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Play feature within planted zone

Street furniture which enables incidental play

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A pocket of landscaped open space, providing opportunities for play.

Densely planted

the design of West Kensington Place South must be densely planted and reflect a forested character.

To maximise planting along the northsouth route and provide a buffer to the Estate edge.

Opportunities for play

the design of West Kensington Place South must include opportunities for play.

To maximise play opportunities and contribute to the sitewide play strategy.

Illustrative landscape plan

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Dense planted zone with trees

Playful elements within the planted zones

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Naturalistic play equipment

the design of play equipment should contribute to the naturalistic character of West Kensington Place South. this could include logs, stepping stones and bespoke play equipment.

To support the forested, naturalistic character of West Kensington.

Opportunity for SuDS

the design of West Kensington Place South should incorporate SuDS features. they should be integrated in the planted zones. the design should explore the opportunities to link the SuDS with the continuous zone of SuDS along the southern edge of the West Kensington Boulevard.

To create a continuous zone of SuDS in West Kensington.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

Safe and protected play spaces

Where play space is provided, it should be protected from the service routes along West Kensington Boulevard and be located along the eastern edge of the place. this could include implementing traffic control measure to create a separation.

To ensure play space is safe and protected from vehicle movement.

Landscape buffer

the design of West Kensington Place South must provide a buffer to the existing residential properties along Gibbs Green Close.

To minimise the impact to neighbouring properties.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

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SuDS features along street

Planted buffer

West Kensington Passage East

A landscaped open space, accommodating vehicle access to plots and pedestrian movement.

Spatial arrangement, setting out and key dimensions for this typical street section are set out in the diagram below.

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Footpaths

the design of West Kensington Passage East must provide a footpath on both sides of the central movement route.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement.

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Central movement route

the design of West Kensington Passage East must provide a central movement route, allowing for cyclist and vehicle movement.

To contribute to the sitewide movement strategy and provide access.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Inclusivity and movement.

Parking / planting

the design of West Kensington Passage East should accommodate planted zones in between parking.

To ensure parking is integrated within planting.

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An area of public realm, accommodating pedestrian and vehicle access.

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Vehicle-free

the design of West Kensington Deckover should safeguard vehicle-free areas, where access is not required.

To provide a pedestrian-first public realm that provides meaningful amenity for residents.

Service access

the design of West Kensington Deck-over must provide service and emergency vehicle access to Development Zone v1/ v2. this could be on the eastern side away from the public realm connection.

To align with the sitewide movement strategy and ensure access and servicing requirement to the Development Zone.

Illustrative landscape plan

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Landscaped public realm

Preservation of existing trees and vegetation

Existing trees and vegetation in this area should be preserved, where possible.

To support protection of the SINC.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

Deck edge treatment

the design of fall protection measures and treatment to the deck edges should be well integrated into the public realm. this could include integration of artwork, a green wall, or integration of play.

To ensure safe and animated public realm.

Landscape buffer

the design of West Kensington Deckover must consider planting adjacent to the railway.

To create a landscape buffer for noise and to improve air quality from the railway corridor.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Boundary conditions.

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Aerial photography of existing condition

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Interface with West Cromwell Road

the existing area to the south of West Cromwell Road is not required for access to building entrances to support the framework plan proposals.

Should traffic calming and highway improvements to West Cromwell Road come forward in the future, this area has the potential to be developed to provide a pedestrianised interface accessible from the main public realm.

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the area interfacing with West Cromwell Road in Development Zone X must be safeguarded as a future potential pedestrian access route.

To support future provision for pedestrian access and future connections should improvement works to West Cromwell Road come forward.

► Refer to Parameter Plans (EC.PA.B).

Integration with existing pathway on West Cromwell Road

Should a new pedestrianised route come forward in this location, then it must be integrated with the levels of the existing pedestrian footway along the southern side of West Cromwell Road.

To ensure new proposals are integrated with existing public realm.

Preservation of existing trees and vegetation

Existing trees and vegetation in this area should be preserved, where possible.

To support protection of the SINC.

Existing condition of West Cromwell Road

Built Form

Building Typologies

Large-footprint

(Development Zone X)

Located on West Kensington Boulevard, Large-footprint buildings create a sense of arrival into the Site. A stepped massing, common datums as well as rhythm, composition and expression provide a familiar approach to other building typologies.

Mid-scale

(Development Zones X and Z)

Mid-scale buildings frame West Kensington Boulevard. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

(Development Zone v)

A Standalone building creates a presence along West Cromwell Road. the façades are designed in the round and assist with orientation and way finding.

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Large-footprint

(Development Zone X)

Located on West Kensington Boulevard, Large-footprint buildings create a sense of arrival into the Site. A stepped massing, common datums as well as rhythm, composition and expression provide a familiar approach to other building typologies.

Express uses

Building uses should be visible from primary frontages. this could be achieved through providing glazing at street level. Consideration of programming to locate a diverse range of uses towards the front of the building could also contribute to active and interesting frontages.

To amplify activity and celebrate diversity of uses.

Visible entrances

Ground Floor entrances must be open, visible and welcoming. Entrances could be double height or expressed with distinct architectural details. Signage and lighting could be used to ensure the entrance is prominent and well lit.

To create welcoming entrances, inviting public use of the Ground Floor spaces.

Location of entrances

Primary Ground Floor entrances could be located on prominent parts of the façade such as building corners. Entrances could be set back from the main route and protected by a colonnade structure.

To create open and welcoming Ground Floor commercial frontages with visible entrances.

Location of back of house entrances

Entrances to back of house areas should be located on rear or side elevations.

To reduce areas of inactive frontage on primary façades.

Expression of uses on the Ground Floor

high level of transparency on the Ground Floor

Entrance located on primary frontage

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Set back Ground Floor frontages

Ground Floor frontages could consider set backs from the primary building line. this could be achieved with the introduction of a colonnade where the Ground Floor frontage is set back to create a sheltered walkway in front of building entrances.

To maximise pedestrian movement and ensure buildings work with the public realm to create a sense of place.

Vertical expression

Façade design could emphasise verticality. this could be achieved through the use of slimmer proportions of fenestrations or cladding elements. Façade composition could also use variations in rhythm and composition towards the top of the building.

To make the building appear slender and create the impression of lightness.

Articulation of building base

Façade treatment should be used to reinforce legibility of a horizontal datum along West Kensington Boulevard. this could include setting back the massing or through subtle differentiated expression.

To reinforce a continuous 2 storey datum.

Façade composition

Façade design could introduce breaks to interrupt a regular façade rhythm such as larger aperture sizes and windows with deeper reveals.

To break up and mitigate the width of the massing.

Colonnade and sheltered walkway

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Façade composition with a regular façade rhythm

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Expression of corners

Façade design could explore expression of corners. this could include creating projections, or a change in the facade rhythm, composition or expression.

To break up and mitigate the width and perceived flatness of the façade.

Alignment addressing townscape view from Mornington Avenue

A visual separation between the buildings in Development Zone X should be clearly legible from Mornington Avenue to avoid coalescence. Consideration of the building alignment is essential paying particular attention to the view from Mornington Avenue.

To reinforce the continuation of Mornington Avenue as a visual link.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts to heritage and townspace in LBhF.

Façades facing onto West Cromwell Road

Façades design facing north towards West Cromwell Road should consider environmental conditionssuch as access to light or mitigation to noise or air pollution- as well as the visibility and expression of the façade. this could be achieved through massing articulation, façade composition and openings, or changes in materiality.

To consider the particular environmental conditions whilst creating visual interest on to West Cromwell Road as a key gateway.

Articulation of a continuous intermediate datum

Building articulation should contribute towards the reading of a continuous intermediate datum along the length of West Kensington Boulevard.

To establish an intermediate scale responding to local context and providing a sense of balance and proportion to larger blocks.

Expression of corner on primary route

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Alignment addressing townscape view

A distinctive building top

Building tops should be distinct. this could be achieved through materiality or articulation.

To draw create the feeling of a more slender silhouette.

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Material choices should showcase innovation. this could include materials that incorporate technological advancements.

To create buildings that reflect the innovative nature of the uses and activities that happen inside them.

roof to intermediate set backs

Where possible, set backs at roof level should consider the location of a green roof or green accessible rooftop.

To contribute to amplifying nature and biodiversity.

► Refer to Sitewide / Landscape / Green/ blue infrastructure.

A family of buildings

the design should provide some harmonising architectural features to allow them to be read as part of the same cluster of buildings. this could be achieved through composition, architectural detailing or complementary materials.

To ensure coherence between adjacent buildings.

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Planted zones on accessible terrace

Distinctive building top

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Mid-scale (X)

(Development Zone X)

Mid-scale buildings frame West Kensington Boulevard. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

Articulation of building base

Façade treatment should be used to reinforce legibility of a horizontal datum along West Kensington Boulevard. this could include setting back the massing or through subtle differentiated expression.

To reinforce a continuous 2 storey datum.

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Façade onto Beaumont Avenue

the façade design could introduce a rhythm and / or introduce breaks.

To create visual interest on to the streetscape.

Façades facing onto West Cromwell Road

Façades design facing north towards West Cromwell Road should consider environmental conditionssuch as access to light or mitigation to noise or air pollution- as well as the visibility and expression of the façade. this could be achieved through massing articulation, façade composition and openings, or changes in materiality.

To consider the particular environmental conditions whilst creating visual interest on to West Cromwell Road as a key gateway.

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Illustrative view, West Cromwell Road

Façades addressing Beaumont Avenue

Location of entrances

Primary Ground Floor entrances should be visible. they could be set back from the main route and protected by a colonnade structure, or introduce a change of tonality or material.

To create open and welcoming Ground Floor commercial frontages with visible entrances.

Safeguarding for future station capacity enhancement

the design must safeguard a step free access route to the northern edge for the West Kensington station enhancement works. Improvements to the existing entrance should be considered where practical.

To ensure the building design is responsive should a new station entrance come forward in future proposals.

► Refer to West Kensington / Landscape / West Kensington Passage West.

Safeguarding access to existing TfL assets

If a second station entrance is required, the Plot design should allow for retention of and access to the existing tfL outbuildings including the Connect hub and tfL substation. the tfL Welfare Facility could be relocated to benefit the building layout. Engagement with tfL will be necessary to agree access and relocation requirements.

To ensure safeguarding of access to and retention of TfL assets.

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Mid-scale (Z)

(Development Zone Z)

Mid-scale buildings frame West Kensington Boulevard. Buildings adopt a massing, layout, composition and materiality that is informed by the local character and local typologies.

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Emerging from local typologies

Building façades must reflect and/or include contemporary interpretations of local mansion block typologies, in particular those of Kensington hall Gardens along Beaumont Avenue. this could be achieved through an ordered composition, massing variations, horizontal datums, or façade details.

To integrate with the local character by reinterpreting the architectural expression of a typical local typology.

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Expression of entrances

Entrances should be clear and legible. Architectural expression such as high contrasting materials could be used to frame the entrances.

To reference the clarity of entrances and framing seen in the existing mansion blocks along Beaumont Avenue.

Illustrative view, West Kensington Boulevard

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A layered composition

Façade composition of the northern elevation should include layering and reinforce legibility. this could be achieved through massing steps or façade articulation to define a bottom, middle and top.

To soften the development edge and aid the transition in scale.

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Façades facing the Gibbs Green Estate

Façades facing Gibbs Green Close should not be considered back of house, but be designed in the round.

To contribute positively to the neighbouring Estate.

Extending existing datums

Façade expression should contribute towards the reading of a continuous intermediate datum established by the mansion blocks at Kensington Hall g ardens. This could be defined in the massing steps or a clear datum established in the façade treatment.

To establish an intermediate scale responding to local context and providing a sense of balance and proportion along the length of the Boulevard.

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Façades facing Gibbs Walk

Façades facing the walk should incorporate front doors, habitable rooms and active frontage. If back of house uses are to be accommodated onto the Ground Floor frontage, consideration should be given to their clustering.

To contribute to the streetscape of the connection from the Gibbs Green Estate and avoid long blank façades.

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Standalone

(Development Zone v)

A Standalone building creates a presence along West Cromwell Road. the façades are designed in the round and assist with orientation and way finding.

North façade treatment

North facing façades, onto West Cromwell Road could be expressive in relation to its setting on a main arterial route. this could be through distinctive façade articulation or use of materials.

To create a marker building visible from West Cromwell Road.

Safeguarding Road to Rail vehicle access

Access to a Road to Rail Facility which is required for service access to tfL assets must be safeguarded for and integrated into the design of this Plot.

To ensure access to TfL assets is retained.

► Refer to EC.PA.44 - LBD Preliminary Relocation Station.

Addressing the public realm

West facing frontages should address the new public realm. Back of house entrances should not be located on west facing frontages.

To ensure west facing frontages respond to and are integrated with the public realm.

North and south building façades should be designed to assist with wayfinding. This could be achieved by using distinct architectural features or applying experimental materials or colours to the façade.

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Response to existing and emerging character of West Cromwell Road

Building treatment could respond to the character of emerging proposals along West Cromwell Road.

To create proposals with a relationship to existing and emerging character.

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Expressive façade through selection of materials

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Impacts on Heritage and Townscape

Buildings within Plots WK01/03/04 (Development Zones X and Z) visible along Comeragh Road must form a clearly defined and articulated skyline, and contain differentiation.

To avoid coalescence of building massing and façade, and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting along Comeragh Road.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Buildings in plots WK01/03/04 (Development Zones X and Z) should be distinguishable from the existing buildings in the foreground, safeguarding their legibility in the view. this could be achieved through the use of colour, materials and architectural expression.

To separate foreground and background and contribute to a sense of layering and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Distinguishable from one another

Buildings in plots WK01, WK03 and WK04 (Development Zones Z and X) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and achieve a high standard of urban design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Façade breaks

Expression within Plot WK04 (Development Zone X) could express a regular grain, broken down with features such as double height openings, and/or materiality.

To break up the width of the massing, and reinforce the grain established by the existing buildings in the foreground, thereby minimising distraction from the existing buildings in the foreground.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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Meaningful stepping

Façade expression within Plots WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should contain meaningful stepping of 2 storeys or more.

To ensure clarity and hierarchy of massing, and provide a mediation in scale from Mornington Avenue

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Façade breaks

Façade expression within Plots WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should express a regular grain, broken down with features such as double height openings, and/or materiality.

To break up the width of the massing, and mitigate the scale of buildings as seen from a distance.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Distinguishable from foreground

Design of buildings within Plots WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should have a distinctive rhythm and composition that differ from other buildings in the view.

To avoid coalescence in the massing and reduce visual impact on heritage assets and their setting, and achieve a high standard of urban design.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Meaningful stepping

Façade expression within Plots WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should contain massing steps of 2 storeys or more.

To ensure clarity and hierarchy of massing, and provide a mediation in scale from the A4/Talgarth Road.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Expression for speed

Expression within Plots WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should allow for façades to be read from a walking pace, to that of a moving vehicle.

To recognise the range of speeds at which these façades will be viewed along a prominent route in and out of London.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

Design of WK03/04 (Development Zone X) should appear as a marker. they should be distinguishable from other buildings in the view. this could be achieved through the use of colour, materiality, or architectural expression.

To reflect the role of the buildings as a gateway marker.

► Refer to Sitewide / Built form / Impacts on heritage and townscape.

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29 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

35 the Architects’ Journal

35 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

35 SLA / Mikkel Eye

Sitewide Landscape

114 hawkins\Brown

116 hawkins\Brown

121 Alamy Stock Photo

121 Studio Egret West

123 SLA / Øystein haara

123 Alamy Stock Photo

124 SLA

124 Alamy Stock Photo

128 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

129 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

130 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

134 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

134 hawkins\Brown

135 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

143 Studio Egret West (multiple)

144 SLA / Mikkel Eye

144 SLA (multiple)

146 SLA

146 SLA / Sigrid Bjorbekkmo

146 Studio Egret West

147 SLA / Sigrid Bjorbekkmo (multiple)

147 SLA

148 SLA / Magnus Klitten

148 SLA / Mikkel Eye

148 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

149 SLA / Jon Bjarni hjartarson

149 SLA / Aspelin Ramm and Åasmund holien Mo

150 SLA / Mikkel Eye

150 SLA (multiple)

151 SLA / Jon Bjarni hjartarson

151 SLA / Sigrid Bjorbekkmo (multiple)

152 SLA / Sigrid Bjorbekkmo (multiple)

152 SLA / Jens Lindhe

153 SLA

153 SLA / Mikkel Eye

153 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

154 Studio Egret West

155 SLA / Laura Stamer

156 Studio Egret West

157 SLA / Mikkel Eye

157 SLA

157 SLA / Laura Stamer

160 Alamy Stock Photo

161 Alamy Stock Photo

162 Maccreanor Lavington / David Grandorge

163 SLA

163 SLA / Mikkel Eye

164 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

164 Studio Egret West

171 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

171 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

172 Maccreanor Lavington / Alex Upton

172 Alamy Stock Photo

172 Studio Egret West

173 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

173 SLA / Mikkel Eye

174 hawkins\Brown

175 Studio Egret West

175 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

176 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

177 Studio Egret West

177 Alamy Stock Photo

178 Speirs Major (multiple)

178 SLA

179 Speirs Major (multiple)

180 Speirs Major

181 Speirs Major (multiple)

182 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

183 haworth tompkins / Fred howarth

183 Alamy Stock Photo

185 SLA / Mikkel Eye (multiple)

185 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

186 Studio Egret West

186 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

187 SLA

188 Studio Egret West

188 Alamy Stock Photo

189 hawkins\Brown

189 Alamy Stock Photo

190 Studio Egret West

190 hawkins\Brown

191 Studio Egret West

191 hawkins\Brown Built form

197 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

201 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

204 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

205 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

211 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

213 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

213 hawkins\Brown

214 hawkins\Brown

214 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

215 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

220 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker (multiple)

220 hawkins\Brown

221 Studio Egret West

222 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

222 haworth tompkins / Fred howarth

222 Alamy Stock Photo

223 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

224 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

224 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker (multiple)

224 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

224 Maccreanor Lavington / John Sturrock

226 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

250 Studio Egret West

250 Maccreanor Lavington / David Grandorge

254 haworth tompkins / Fred howarth

254 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

West Brompton Landscape

265 Alamy Stock Photo

266 SLA

267 SLA /Sigrid Bjorbekkmo

267 Alamy Stock Photo

273 SLA / Laura Stamer

273 SLA /Sigrid Bjorbekkmo

274 SLA / Mikkel Eye

275 SLA

279 SLA / Øystein haara

285 SLA / Mikkel Eye

Built form

292 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

292 Alamy Stock Photo

293 Maccreanor Lavington / John Sturrock

298 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

299 hawkins\Brown

300 Alamy Stock Photo

301 hawkins\Brown

301 Alamy Stock Photo

302 Alamy Stock Photo

303 Alamy Stock Photo

Warwick Crescent

Landscape

329 hawkins\Brown

333 SLA / Mikkel Eye

Built form

347 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

349 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

353 haworth tompkins / Philip vile

356 hawkins\Brown

364 hawkins\Brown

364 Maccreanor Lavington / Alex Upton

The Table

Landscape

376 SLA

376 Alamy Stock Photo

376 Studio Egret West

378 Studio Egret West (multiple)

378 SLA / Emilie Koefod

380 Alamy Stock Photo

381 Alamy Stock Photo

382 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona Smallshaw Fenman

383 Studio Egret West

388 Studio Egret West

389 Studio Egret West (multiple)

391 SLA / Mikkel Eye

392 Studio Egret West (multiple)

397 Alamy Stock Photo

399 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

404 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

404 Studio Egret West

407 SLA / Laura Stamer

409 SLA

409 SLA / Mikkel Eye

410 SLA / Sigrid Bjorbekkmo (multiple)

410 SLA

411 SLA

Built form

420 Alamy Stock Photo

421 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

422 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

423 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

424 hawkins\Brown

Empress Place

Landscape

433 SLA / Mikkel Eye

438 SLA / Jon Bjarni hjartarson

438 SLA / Aspelin Ramm and Åasmund holien Mo

438 SLA

440 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

441 SLA / Øystein haara

442 Alamy Stock Photo

443 Unknown

Built form

453 hawkins\Brown

454 Alamy Stock Photo

458 hawkins\Brown

459 Studio Egret West

459 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

460 Alamy Stock Photo

463 Alamy Stock Photo

464 Alamy Stock Photo

Aisgill Gardens

Landscape

478 Alamy Stock Photo

479 SLA / Mikkel Eye

479 SLA

479 SLA / Jens Lindhe

479 Studio Egret West

480 SLA / Mikkel Eye

480 Studio Egret West

482 Alamy Stock Photo

482 Studio Egret West

483 SLA / Mikkel Eye

483 SLA (multiple)

Built form

487 hawkins\Brown

488 hawkins\Brown

491 Alamy Stock Photo

491 hawkins\Brown

492 Alamy Stock Photo

493 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

497 Alamy Stock Photo

Lillie Sidings

Landscape

505 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

508 SLA / Mikkel Eye

508 SLA / Magnus Klitten

508 SLA / Rasmus hjortshøj

508 SLA / Jens Lindhe

509 Studio Egret West

511 SLA / Øystein haara

518 Studio Egret West

519 SLA / Mikkel Eye

519 Studio Egret West

520 Studio Egret West

521 SLA / Mikkel Eye

522 Studio Egret West

523 SLA / Mikkel Eye

527 hawkins\Brown & Studio Egret West

527 Studio Egret West

529 SLA / Mikkel Eye

529 SLA (multiple)

Built form

533 Alamy Stock Photo

536 Alamy Stock Photo

536 hawkins\Brown

537 hawkins\Brown

537 Studio Egret West

539 haworth tompkins / Philip vile

541 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker (multiple)

544 Maccreanor Lavington / Fiona

Smallshaw Fenman

544 Maccreanor Lavington / Alex Upton

545 Maccreanor Lavington / tim Crocker

548 haworth tompkins / Fred howarth

549 Studio Egret West

551 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

West Kensington

Landscape

565 SLA

571 SLA / Aspelin Ramm and Åasmund holien Mo

572 SLA

572 Alamy Stock Photo

573 Alamy Stock Photo

576 hawkins\Brown

583 SLA / Mikkel Eye

583 Alamy Stock Photo

585 Studio Egret West

585 SLA / Mikkel Eye

586 SLA / Mikkel Eye

587 SLA / Mikkel Eye

587 Studio Egret West

591 SLA / Jens Lindhe

592 Studio Egret West

Built form

598 hawkins\Brown

599 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

600 Alamy Stock Photo

601 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

602 hawkins\Brown (multiple)

604 hawkins\Brown

604 Studio Egret West

605 Alamy Stock Photo (multiple)

611 Kinleigh Folkard & hayward

612 Kinleigh Folkard & hayward

615 Studio Egret West

Hawkins\Brown & Studio Egret West EC.PA.C July 2024 Thank you