Lots Road open space
We’re planning a new green space on Lots Road, which will be open to visitors and local residents. The site won’t be a conventional park, as part of it sits on top of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, which will need clearing at times for tunnel maintenance.
The new space will have:
- planting, including seasonal plants beneficial for wildlife
- seating
- play
- drinking fountain
- ornamental entrance gates on Lots Road
Our selected design
First consultation
Our first consultation with residents and organisations in the Chelsea Riverside ward ended in April 2025. It led to a designer being selected to finalise a proposal.
Second consultation
We held a second consultation in June and July with residents. They helped to finalise the design by attending drop-in sessions.
The key themes from the second consultation were:
- support for more greening and planting
- additional seats and quiet areas
- shade and support for informal sports
The sports area is subject to land use agreements with Thames Water and may form phase 2 of the project.
All these elements were added to the updated design.
Planning application
The Planning permission for the new Lots Road Open Space, was approved at the end of April 2026. We estimate that works on site should commence in September 2026.
