The Hyde Park Paddington Neighbourhood Forum has begun the process of developing the first draft of its Neighbourhood Plan which will guide development in the area until 2040. The Neighourhood Plan would cover the west side of Edgware Road, the Hyde Park Estate, the area around the new Paddington developments, Paddington station and Praed Street east of London Street. Marble Arch BID is represented on the Neighbourhood Forum.
The initial vision statement is used to gather feedback and form the basis of future planning policies within the draft Neighbourhood Plan. Consultation on the vision and objectives will run from 6 January until midnight on 28 February 2025.
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The consultation on the vision and objectives for the draft plan will run from 6 January until midnight on 28 February 2025. Below you can learn about our upcoming events with opportunities to meet the Forum to tell us what you think.
The proposed vision and objectives for the plan have been drawn up by the Forum’s steering group and agreed by the General Meeting of Forum members on 26 November 2024. Read the vision and objectives below and find out how you can tell us what you think.
The Mission
To provide a foundation for future development as an accessible, connected, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhood, by balancing heritage with innovation and growth, promoting environmental enhancement and ensuring the needs of the community are central.
Our Vision
A place where people want to live, work and visit for generations to come.
Objectives
- Improve accessibility and permeability for active travel, affording safe passage for pedestrians and reducing vehicle-based danger and pollution.
- Create a cleaner and greener neighbourhood, with a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Celebrate our rich culture and built heritage while ensuring it remains relevant for future generations, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
- Make our neighbourhood a safe and welcoming place for all, with a strong and positive focus on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Create vibrant local conditions that attract customers to our retail and commercial hubs and serve the needs of our community.
- Encourage development that is environmentally sustainable and resilient, while maintaining the area’s character and accommodating future growth and investment.
- Preserve and enhance our unique, biodiverse green and blue assets and valued public spaces.
Tell us what you think about the vision and objectives
We want to hear from you on what you believe the Neighbourhood Plan should deliver for development and growth in our area. You can let us know what you think about the vision and objectives using our online survey, accessible here.
The survey will be available until midnight on 28 February 2025.
We are also hosting two in-person events where you can meet members of the Neighbourhood Forum to discuss your thoughts on the vision and objectives.
- Wednesday 22 January, 3-7pm Unit 3 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
- Saturday 1 February, 10am-2pm 8 Porchester Place, London W2 2BS
Get in touch
You can also provide feedback to the consultation via email hpp@conciliocomms.com or through our freephone number 0800 193 0884.
