These changes reflect discussions with their planning departments based on the feedback received during their consultation process last year and the introduction of updated regulations around safety in new developments.
The changes include adding more detail to the proposed design of certain buildings and public spaces, more information on how we'll bring culture back to the area, strengthening the flexible nature of the proposals to allow for future trends and events, and introducing additional benefits such as providing more community use space. We are confident that the updated proposals strike the right balance between addressing local needs and Londonwide ambition.
We have set out within this newsletter the main amendments to the plans and remain on track for committee decisions before the end of the year. There is information on how to view the updated plans on page five.
Meanwhile, it's been a lively summer here on site. From the Young City Makers Awards and the COME ALIVE! Training Academy to
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September marks an important moment in the journey of our plans for Earls Court, with the submission of minor amendments to the Hybrid Planning Applications and a further round of statutory consultation by Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea councils.
Rebekah Paczek Director of Public Affairs, Social Impact and Community Engagement
welcoming local businesses at the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Chamber of Commerce summer event, ECDC has helped spark young people's imaginations for future career pathways, brought local businesses together to connect and thrive, and provided a packed programme of events at our Community Hub for everyone to get involved in.
As our latest Impact Report shows, our neighbourhood is full of inspiring organisations and individuals who give so much of their time and energy to improving the outcomes of those who live in and around Earls Court. We're proud to have played a role in supporting them, and are committed to doing so for many years to come.
As we begin to look from planning through to delivery, we take increasing pride in being part of this fantastic piece of London's future. Thank you, as ever, for your interest and involvement we look forward to the next chapter in the Earls Court story.
Best wishes,
Rebekah Paczek
FRONT COVER IMAGE: THE BOULEVARD
Our proposals for Earls Court
Earls Court has always been a place where big ideas take shape. From world-renowned exhibitions to cultural milestones, it has long been a stage for innovation, imagination, and possibility.
Our proposals for this iconic site will deliver a new neighbourhood rooted in sustainability, innovation, culture, and community; a destination that reflects the best of London bold, inclusive and innovative.
It will be a neighbourhood designed for all stages of life, bringing homes, workspace, culture, leisure, open space and community uses together within a landscape-led development.
The plans will deliver:
• 4.5-acre Table Park at the heart of the site, larger than Trafalgar Square
• c. 4,000 new homes, designed for all stages of life, targeting 35% affordable homes
• Up to 2.5m sq ft of workplace to create a hub for climate innovation and skills
• c. 12,000 jobs, plus c. 2,000 during construction
• 3 anchor cultural venues, at the heart of a dynamic creative ecosystem
• 20 acres of public realm and open space, creating a lush, biodiverse environment with 1,000+ new trees
AISGILL GARDENS
How we’ve refined the proposals
Last September, Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea councils invited residents and stakeholders to share their views on our planning application for the transformation of the Earls Court site. We also received feedback directly from the councils themselves.
We've listened carefully. The proposals now in the public domain take into consideration those conversations and, we believe, represent the strongest possible plan for Earls Court one that will bring jobs, homes, green spaces and opportunities to the local area and beyond.
What's new in our updated plans:
• Homes – On the Hammersmith and Fulham side of the site, we´ve increased the minimum number of new homes
• Regulatory changes – Since our planning submission last September, the government has introduced new regulations for fire safety, and we have updated our detailed design proposals
• Maximum development plot sizes We´ve made minor reductions to the maximum height of EC03 and minor changes to the maximum volume of WK02
• Transport improvements – Alternative provisions have been made for a cycle route connecting to the north west of the site in RBKC with the cycle lane previously proposed for a short stretch of Warwick Road removed from the application
• Community use spaces – In Kensington and Chelsea, we´re providing for a new community space and public toilet, to complement the Community Hub and Changing Places toilet to be built at Aisgill Gardens
• Better public spaces We've developed more detail on landscaping, retail, workspace and cultural uses to give a clearer picture of the experience across the site
This section has been updated as of 15th September 2025 to reflect the most recent information on our plans.
Georgina Makin-Smith ESG Coordinator at ECDC
How
you can comment on proposals
You can view the proposals on the councils' planning portals and submit comments through them or by email. The application references are LBHF: 2024/01942/ COMB and RBKC: PP/24/05187.
All documents are also available at www.earlscourt.com/planning or scan the QR code above.
Team voices
What is your role, and what does a typical day look like?
I coordinate how we measure, report and deliver our environment, social value and governance strategies. My days involve preparing reports, analysing data, researching best practice, and working with colleagues, partners and consultants to meet our ESG goals.
What is the most challenging part of your work?
The field changes fast, with constant new research and technologies. My challenge is cutting through the noise to stay focused on what matters: our commitment to people and the environment.
A surprising fact about the development?
Homes will have low heating and cooling bills thanks to a low-carbon energy transfer network and highly energy-efficient Passivhaus design. Heat captured from cooling buildings plus air and ground sources via heat pumps is transferred to homes that need warmth, and the system reverses in summer to provide cooling. This protects residents from gas price spikes and cuts carbon emissions.
What are you most excited about?
The landscaping. We're adding over a thousand new trees, large planting areas, and water features like The Cascades for children to play in. These shaded, green spaces will help counter London's Urban Heat Island effect, keeping the area cooler and more pleasant.
LILLIE SIDINGS
What’s happening on site?
Talking to local businesses
The Prince pub was packed out for the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Chamber of Commerce's summer drinks in July, held with Opportunity Kensington. The event allowed local businesses to network, discuss opportunities arising from the Earls Court development, and raised £1,300 through a raffle in aid of the Kensington and
COME ALIVE! Training Academy gives young West Londoners a backstage pass
Over the summer, young people from across West London took part in the COME ALIVE! Training Academy, a free programme delivered in partnership with ECDC, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, introducing young people to the world of theatre production.
Courses offered hands-on insight into the staging, marketing and technical operations behind COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular. The initiative is part of ECDC's commitment to supporting local talent and opening up careers for young people in the arts.
Chelsea Foundation. The new neighbourhood will support local business growth with an estimated £75 million local spending increase each year.
If you are a local business and want to know more about the benefits and opportunities, please get in touch at info@earlscourtdevco.com
Young City Makers Awards: playful visions for the city of tomorrow
In July, ECDC hosted Open City's Young City Makers Awards at the Empress Museum. The Young City Makers programme connects primary schools with built environment professionals to inspire students and deepen their understanding of the city around them.
Over several weeks, pupils from RBKC and LBHF schools worked with ECDC and its architects, and engineers to reimagine the Earls Court site for play, proposing ideas like sensory gardens, sound walls, ziplines, vibrating walkways, and even a shark pool! Their ideas will help shape the future design of the site's landscape and public realm.
Step behind the hoardings – free Earls Court site tours
New activities at the Community Hub
This autumn, the Community Hub is holding two new activities for local people.
Earl's Court Community Chess, run by RBKC Chess Club, will take place every Monday from 16:30 18:00, offering friendly games, mentorship and skill-building for all ages and abilities.
We're also welcoming Bridging the Gap with Funpact, an interactive course for young people in Years 79 and their parents, helping them explore the social, emotional, financial, and practical aspects of growing independence, while building stronger family connections along the way.
Full details of all activities taking place at the Community Hub and how to get involved can be found on the back cover.
ECDC is offering tours of the Earls Court site, a unique chance to see what's happening behind the hoardings on your doorstep.
Over 75 minutes, you'll be guided across the site, take in panoramic views from The Table, a striking deck spanning the West London line, and hear first-hand from members of the team working on the project.
It's a great opportunity to find out more about the plans, understand how the site is being prepared for the future, and have your questions answered.
Community
Hub Autumn Timetable September 8 – December 19 2025
