A transformation is set to take place in Queensway, London W2, as a £3bn vision for the future of the street has been unveiled, including Parisian-style street pavilions, significant greening, public realm improvements, a new retail strategy, a series of landmark developments and a new public entrance to Hyde Park.
The changes, to be delivered by the Queensway Joint Steering Committee in close consultation with Westminster City Council and TfL, will enable the creation of a new district for living, shopping, dining and leisure. Located between Hyde Park and Notting Hill, the major overhaul will deliver a blueprint for the future of London’s high streets and be bookmarked by landmark property developments including The Whiteley – the grand reimagining of London’s first department store, Whiteleys – and Park Modern – a premium development with world-class residences overlooking Hyde Park.
A new icon for the area will be a series of Parisian-style pavilions, which will transform under utilised side streets from crammed parking spots to new retail and dining experiences. The elegant glass pods, featuring copper frames and planting on top, will feature a destination café dining that will enable seating to expand onto new courtyard areas, bringing al fresco living to the west London location.
The redevelopment plans mark the biggest investment Queensway has ever seen. Of the eight retail parades located on Queensway, five will be comprehensively regenerated, reinvigorating the retail tone of the street.
Of the 550 apartments currently in the Bayswater pipeline, 70% are focussed on Queensway and will reposition the area as a prime address in line with the local neighbourhoods adjoining Hyde Park.
The Queensway regeneration project will deliver a bold mix of reuse, restoration, new building additions, and regreening. Not only delivering new buildings, the plans will also see the restoration of heritage buildings, support for existing businesses, the refurbishment of shop frontages, improved lighting, greening of rooftops, and improvements to both Queensway and Bayswater Underground stations.
Currently submitted for planning with Westminster Council, the project is scheduled to fully complete in 2026, and will deliver seven new buildings, over 350 new homes, 10,000 ft of new office space, 530 metres of refurbished shop fronts and 500 metres of new retail opportunities.
