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Streetscaping schemes
Kensington Park Road
We have now completed changes to this section of street which aim to support local businesses by making it a more attractive place in which to spend time.
The project was completed earlier this year (2026).
Improvements we have made:
- wider footways to give more space to pedestrians, and to facilitate ‘al fresco’ dining areas
- narrowed junctions at each end, to reinforce the existing restrictions on vehicle movements
- continuous, level footways, including over the junction with Kensington Park Mews to give pedestrians priority. The carriageway has been raised by 60mm to footway levels with demarcation and a slight kerb to identify parking and loading bays
- conversion of the mini-roundabout at the junction with Blenheim Crescent to a priority ‘give-way’ junction.
- new dropped kerbs and tactile paving introduced at the northern ends of this section of Kensington Park Road, for pedestrians travelling further north on Kensington Park Road, or east and west on Blenheim Crescent
- raised planter beds with trees and greenery, with some incorporating seating
- improvements in front of Notting Hill Community Church, with improved green infrastructure, seating and water bottle refilling fountain to create a place for people to meet and relax
- cycle parking stands provided at four locations: two at the southern end; one to the north of Kensington Park Mews; and one at the northern end.
- new short sections of marked cycle lane at each junction to assist contra-flow cyclists
Kensington Park Road: project background (drop down arrow)
How we got here
2023
We consulted on streetscape improvements to the section of Kensington Park Road, to understand whether there was support for its proposals and identify any changes that should be made.
One hundred and twenty-seven responses were received to the consultation.
Seventy-five per cent of respondents supported the proposals in full or in part, 24 per cent objected to the proposals and one per cent had no opinion.
You can still view the proposals and read the consultation summary online: Kensington Park Road Streetscape Scheme - Kensington and Chelsea's Consultation and Engagement Hub - Citizen Space
2025
After consideration of all responses to the consultation, the Council made an Executive Decision to implement the scheme with some amendments: a) to remove the proposed seating outside Notting Hill Community Church, b) to consider any impacts of the recent decision to open up the street to southbound traffic following statutory consultation may have on the original design of the scheme (4.4). c) to consider what more could be done to mitigate flood risk within the existing physical parameters of the scheme.
Gloucester Road (South)
We have now completed works to improve the public realm and make it more attractive and welcoming. We have made the following updates:
- new street lighting throughout
- new trees to add greenery and to help combat pollution
- sections of widened footway to provide more space for pedestrians and accommodate the new trees
- a widened pedestrian crossing outside the station, raised to footway level
- new loading bays to assist local businesses
- new feature paving with decorative banding in the plaza area outside the underground station
You can still view the proposals and consultation summary on our consultation hub: Gloucester Road Proposed Improvements - Kensington and Chelsea's Consultation and Engagement Hub - Citizen Space
Hogarth Road
Hogarth Road is one of the oldest parts of Earl’s Court. It is a pretty street with attractive shopfronts, the focal point of the kiosk and special alleyway through to Kenway Road with a variety of independent and useful businesses.
The scheme was completed in June 2025, including planting of the new flower beds under the Gingko tree. Cafés and restaurants on the street can now apply for a licence for tables and chairs on the wider pavements for visitors to enjoy outdoor hospitality.
A weekly Sunday food market now takes place on Hogarth Road.
How we got here
2023
We launched a six-week consultation on proposals for the area.
You can view the proposals and consultation summary on our consultation hub: Hogarth Road Public Realm Improvements - Kensington and Chelsea's Consultation and Engagement Hub - Citizen Space
Sloane Square
Cadogan funded improvements to the pedestrian experience on the square, with the Council delivering the works. You can still view the proposals and read the consultation feedback online: Sloane Square Pavement Scheme - Kensington and Chelsea's Consultation and Engagement Hub - Citizen Space
The scheme has delivered:
- wider pavements at busy pedestrian locations
- realigned pedestrian crossings
- reduced street clutter
- reused materials from the recent transformation of Sloane Street
- ensures traffic flow has not been impacted
Draycott Avenue
Draycott Avenue is part of the Brompton Cross District Centre.
We identified this as an opportunity area to act as a focal point for the neighbourhood and local community. We have created a new neighbourhood centre, with enhanced quality of the public realm, and which now better supports commercial and everyday activities.
The scheme was completed in March 2025.
You can see view the original proposals and read the consultation feedback online: Draycott Avenue Proposed Improvements - Kensington and Chelsea's Consultation and Engagement Hub - Citizen Space
The key features of the changes:
- closure of the northern section of Draycott Avenue to through traffic with access permitted only for refuse collection and for the emergency services, and with limited access for deliveries at certain times. Full access for pedestrians and cyclists would be maintained
- a continuous level footway and raised carriageway in natural stone paving at the junction of Draycott Avenue and Donne Place.
- improved crossing points to improve pedestrian access at Ixworth Place and Ives Street
- reduced vehicle parking, including the loss of three pay-by-phone bays and two residents’ bays. This is additional to the two residents’ bays and two pay by phone bays suspended to accommodate outdoor dining as part of Covid-19 relief measures
- new seating and cycle parking stands
- additional street tree and mixed herbaceous planting to improve air quality and biodiversity
- incorporation of sustainable drainage systems, where possible, to intercept storm water run off and to reduce any potential for flooding in periods of heavy rain
- spill out spaces for cafes and restaurants to cater for outdoor eating and drinking
- space to accommodate periodic events and markets