Lots Road open space 

New open space

Lots Road is a proposed new open space, not currently open to visitors. 

We are planning a new green space on Lots Road with seating, planting and play space. The site will not be a conventional park but offer a new open space for residents in the area. The space will need to be flexible as part of it sits on top of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. This means it will need to be cleared at times so that the tunnel can be accessed to provide maintenance.

The new space will have:  

• planting, including seasonal plants beneficial for wildlife 
• seating 
• play and informal sports  
• drinking fountain 
• ornamental entrance gates on Lots Road 
• other options suitable for the space 

Choosing the design

We have shortlisted three experienced designers to help create proposals for the space. 

These designers have produced high-level outline proposals. As part of the tender for the final designer, residents of Chelsea Riverside Ward will choose their favourite design. These designs are indicative of what could happen in this space and are not the final designs. The final design and layouts will also be subject to consultation with Thames Tideway and Thames Water. This may result in changes being made and/or some areas being restricted from use.

The residents' choice will form 50 per cent of the tender evaluation score, which will also include assessments of the bidding designer's technical expertise by council officers.  

The winning designer will work with the community over the summer 2025 to create the final vision for the new green space which we plan to deliver in 2026.  

Drop-in events

We held two drop-in events with members of the Parks team to allow residents to get a better understanding of the options for the open space.

The events were:

• Wednesday 12 March 2025: Chelsea Theatre, 6pm to 7pm
• Saturday 5 April 2025: Cremorne Gardens, 11am to noon

Other spaces in the area

Given the unique nature of this new space, we will also look at what could be added to local parks at Westfield Park and Cremorne Gardens to further enhance residents’ opportunities to enjoy their local area. 

The River Wall and Thames Path

Before work to the new open space can begin, we need to carry out repairs to the river wall and pier. As part of this work we are also looking at options to extend the Thames Path. 

Further updates and a full timetable of works will be added to this page as the project progresses.  

Complete our survey

The survey ran from 24 February to 6 April 2025. The survey is now closed.