Consulting on the development proposals for ‘Lots Road South’
Delivering for the Lots Road community and the Council
At the beginning of this year, Mount Anvil was selected by Kensington and Chelsea Council as development partner for Lots Road South. We, Mount Anvil, are incredibly proud to have been entrusted with this important part of the Lots Road neighbourhood, and throughout the rest of 2023 will be working hard alongside the Council to develop a design which delivers for both the borough and Lots Road community.
We’re at the beginning of this journey and want as many people as possible to be part of this process. We’ll be sharing regular updates on this website and in digital and printed newsletters to the local community.
Before Mount Anvil was brought onboard, Kensington and Chelsea Council spent some time consulting with the local community on its vision for the site and wider Lots Road area.
Take a look at the timeline to learn more about their activity and how we’ll be taking this forward together:
March to November 2021
Mapping and design workshops
Throughout 2021 the Council held 10 workshops with local residents, community groups, businesses and ward councillors. These captured ideas for how ‘Lots Road South’ could be developed to best meet the needs of the local community.
July 2022
Creating a Design Brief Supplementary Planning Document
Using this feedback, a design brief was created to provide a planning framework for what should be delivered as part of any future redevelopment. This included delivering affordable workspace; commercial space; affordable housing; extra care homes; public space and landscaping; and the reprovision of the Auction House.
February 2023
Kensington and Chelsea Council invites tenders and selects Mount Anvil as Development Partner
In late 2022, the Council set out to find the right development partner for the site, and after a rigorous tender process, which included input from local residents, Mount Anvil was selected in February 2023.
May/June 2023
Meet Mount Anvil
Having been appointed, we held some intro sessions with our project team on 31 May and 6 June 2023. At these, we heard that:
- The community wants to be kept up to date with the plans and be given different opportunities to have their say.
- People were interested in the commercial units and how these could help boost the local economy. There is a desire to see more green spaces and improve access to the Creek.
- The types of homes delivered here will be important, and more information is needed on the affordable homes.
- Building heights and any impact on light must be considered carefully.
- Minimising the amount of disruption during construction is a top priority.
July 2023
Our first design workshop was held where members of the public met with our architects to explore height and massing options for the site.
Download our feedback report from our first workshop here.
October 2023
Consultation on emerging proposals
At this consultation, we’re presenting detail of our emerging proposals for Lots Road South. We want to hear from the community about our early thoughts for the site – make sure to get involved and share your feedback with us!
Download the exhibition boards from our events here.
Download our feedback report from the consultation here.
We are here!
What’s to come
Autumn 2023 to Spring 2024
Workshops
We’re holding a series of workshops alongside our architects. These sessions are open to all and act as a forum where local people can talk directly to us in a really interactive way to shape the designs. For those who want to attend more simple drop-in exhibitions where you can feedback on the designs, we are hosting those too with the first in October 2023.
Each workshop will have a different theme and we’ll share the feedback we get on our website and via our mailing list.
The next workshop will be in Autumn 2023
Autumn 2023 to Spring 2024
Public consultation sessions
Alongside the workshops, we plan to hold a further 1 to 2 drop-in exhibitions. These will include public events about our plans and lots of images on how the designs are progressing. We’ll advertise these widely and they’ll be another opportunity for people to share their feedback. We’ll post all our materials and feedback surveys online and in hard copy on request so everyone who wants to can be involved.
