THE SOUTH MOLTON TRIANGLE CONSULTATION PHASE 2 PACK www.southmoltontriangle.com Welcome to the second public consultation Last July, we hosted three public organised by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland drop-ins and showed you some of the for the South Molton Triangle. challenges that the West End is facing, the policy and planning response and Today, you will see the progress made since last July in our plans to transform the South Molton Triangle. introduced our initial masterplan for We believe this new part of Mayfair will be beneficial the South Molton Triangle. for residents, workers and visitors. We have received a lot of feedback through the consultation Please discuss any aspect of what you see with our team here today DURING THE CONSULTATION to date and these have contributed to our evolving plans. and again we would very much like to hear your comments, via: In this consultation, we share our emerging ideas for the streets • Talking to a member of the team and buildings. We hope that the images and accompanying film • Completing a feedback form will give you a feel of what the South Molton Triangle could be like. • Visiting the feedback section of our website – www.southmoltontriangle.com • Emailing us – [email protected] 86 Over 3,000 people attended visited the website We have received many comments and thank you to all that have done so. You can continue to leave comments via the feedback section of our website. www.southmoltontriangle.com 1 THE SOUTH MOLTON TRIANGLE CONSULTATION PHASE 2 PACK THE SOUTH MOLTON TRIANGLE CONSULTATION PHASE 2 PACK 2 What you have told us so far: Q How will the South Molton Triangle be serviced and deliveries managed? • You agree that the South Molton Triangle requires • You like that we have started to consult early in the process. A This is a crucial element of the planning and design of new places. investment to bring about much-needed improvement. We know that long term management has a key role and believe that our experience in piloting new management approaches, such as our You have also expressed support for: delivery and waste consolidation schemes, across the estate will prove invaluable in minimising the impact of the scheme for local people. • Prioritising pedestrians in the public spaces. • Improving the streets and public spaces, which are We have also successfully implemented management plans at • The proposed mix of uses, including food and drink at a currently seen as being poor, particularly South Molton Motcomb Street and Eccleston Yards that demonstrate how working in range of price points. Lane and Davies Mews. partnership with retailers and operators can ensure that the servicing • The priority being given to honouring Mayfair’s rich and • Making a positive contribution to the future of the West End, approach is effective and the impact of other activities are minimised. varied architectural character. particularly in light of the opening of the Elizabeth Line. We are still at the early stages of developing our Servicing Strategy • Retaining the use of Grays Antiques and the Running and you can see our initial thinking later in the display. Horse pub. Some of you raised particular questions, which we have Q How will additional visitors to the area be accommodated? responded to here, more details are shown in Section 2. A The opening of the Elizabeth Line will increase the number of visitors to this area. As we said in July, improving the streets and prioritising Q What is the construction programme and what pedestrians will mean that people will be able to enjoy Q What will the design of the new buildings be like? will be done to minimise any adverse impacts? spending some time in the South Molton Triangle before moving safely through the area. You can see more detailed designs in Section 2. A We are fully aware of the impact that construction Many people currently move through the area, especially How will the new buildings complement and A Q has on the lives of residents, workers and visitors. using South Molton Lane, which is not a pleasant route. respect the character and heritage of Mayfair? We now have considerable experience of managing Davies Mews is not pedestrian friendly with no pavements This is a priority for us, which is why we have chosen to the construction process within Mayfair and will use and delivery vehicles parking on both sides of the road. A that experience at the South Molton Triangle. work with Hopkins Architects. They are highly regarded The improvements that we propose will transform the designers and have considerable experience of similar We will work closely with the City Council and local pedestrian experience and encourage people into the area. residents to ensure that any adverse impacts are projects to the South Molton Triangle. We are also proposing a new pedestrian route at 10 kept to a minimum, that all the obligations of the What will this new part of Mayfair feel like and how can Hopkins are designing the new buildings to respect the South Molton Street to South Molton Lane, which will Q Considerate Constructor Scheme are adhered to it meet the needs of residents, workers and visitors? listed façades. For example, we have set back the new create another local connection. building on the north side of Davies Mews behind the and that there is a consistent flow of information A key aspect of our proposals is to improve the A original Blomfield façade and retained the Running and regular communication. We will set ambitious surrounding streets and public spaces that are Horse pub at 50 Davies Street. Our ambition is to design targets about reusing and recycling materials and currently very poor and uninviting. sustainable, beautiful buildings that are respectful of the we will make best use of consolidation centres to One of our key ambitions is to create a place that varied historical character of the area and showcase the avoid unnecessary traffic. people will enjoy being in and will want to visit. We listed buildings in and around the South Molton Triangle We will provide more detail about the construction believe this can be done by together identifying the whilst also embracing 21st century design. management plan at the next round of consultation. right mix of shops, restaurants and activities alongside high quality street design. 3 THE SOUTH MOLTON TRIANGLE CONSULTATION PHASE 2 PACK THE SOUTH MOLTON TRIANGLE CONSULTATION PHASE 2 PACK 4 New Bond Street Public realm improvements led by New West The South Molton Triangle will be an exciting and inviting The context for the End Company, together with Westminster City Council and Transport for London, with a funding contribution from Grosvenor. Phase 1 completed in 2018 and the project has transformed the new place, replacing the tired and underutilised area that experience for pedestrians while drastically South Molton Triangle calming traffic along the street. it is today. Oxford Street Hanover Westminster City Council published Square its latest proposals for Oxford Street There are new buildings being in November 2018. This includes Oxford Street built to the west of the Square plans to enhance the environment including Great Portland Estate’s TO DO THIS, OUR AMBITION IS TO CREATE A PLACE THAT: on Oxford Street the surrounding new 9 storey office building district to improve the pedestrian New Bond Street over the new Bond Street East experience. South Molton Triangle station’s eastern entrance and is included in these proposals and is Clivedale’s 11 storey apartments an important junction connecting South Molton Street for the Mandarin Oriental. to Oxford Street. Hanover Square Axonometric drawing showing DRAFT opportunities for new public spaces and water features recalling the Tyburn River Provides a mix of uses, including shops, 6 Complements and links to the surrounding area. restaurants and offices. 4 Bond Street West Station 3 5 1 Davies Street 2 New Elizabeth Line Station 2 3 Brown Hart Gardens 4 West One Shopping Centre 1 5 South Molton Lane 6 Stratford Place CABINET REPORT VERSION · 17.10.18 EXAMPLE SITES 93 Brown Hart Gardens Bond Street South Molton Combines an active all-day and evening economy West Station Street Welcomes all – whether residents, workers or visitors. The new Elizabeth Line Station will South Molton Street has been with attractive streets and public spaces. be opening in 2020. This station a special retail destination for will form part of a new office Avery Row many years offering independent building (65 Davies Street), which Claridge's boutiques. However, there are now is being developed by Grosvenor. a number of vacant shop units. Proposals are being drawn up to broaden the retail mix and improve the public space. Is respectful of the location and heritage; Creates much-needed new employment celebrating the varied character of Mayfair. space and a range of job opportunities. Grosvenor Square Brown Hart Gardens Completed in 2013, Grosvenor transformed an inaccessible deck into an elevated public Avery Row square, which offers a relaxing Avery Row is a pedestrianised WHILST... and contemplative environment lane with a variety of restaurants, away from the nearby crowds. cafes and independent shops. Moveable planters and furniture Key The course of the river Tyburn allow for a wide variety of uses continues down Avery Row from and the cafe means that it can Bond Street tube station be used all year round. South Molton Lane. Elizabeth Line Positively addressing some of the challenges Aligning with the planning and policy