Proposed highways improvements to Shepherd Market
Our aim is to enhance the overall experience for both residents and visitors, prioritising pedestrian access and reducing vehicle dominance while ensuring necessary access for residents and businesses
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Proposed highways improvements to Shepherd Market
Consultation description
We have developed proposals to improve the street environment around Shepherd Market including neighbouring streets of Shepherd Street, White Horse Street, Carrington Street and connecting junctions with Half Moon Street, Curzon Street and Piccadilly.
By upgrading the highway, we want to make Shepherd Market more accessible and to remain a vibrant and sought-after destination in Westminster.
Summary of proposed scheme
The scheme proposes the following improvements to the Market and surrounding streets:
- Create a new pedestrian Shepherd Market square for the community by relocating pay-by-phone parking spaces, limiting vehicle access, and removing unnecessary signposts. Bollards will be installed where necessary.
- Widen and re-pave footways with high-quality natural stone.
- Enhance pedestrian access towards the southern end of the market by connecting White Horse and Shepherd Streets.
- Introduce shorter step-free crossings to increase pedestrian comfort.
- Update existing lighting with wall-mounted streetlights.
- Work with landowners and stakeholders to develop and encourage improved waste management to prevent rubbish and waste piling including a review of collection routines, locations and timings.
- Plant new trees and introduce seating wherever possible.
- Explore opportunities for local public art in the new pedestrian square.
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/pdfpreview/141797-Scheme%20Layout_0.png?itok=9HOg8qUoScheme layout PDF, 6.98 MB, 3 pages
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Traffic and Parking Plan PDF, 4.48 MB, 1 page
Impacts to local traffic
Currently, there is two-way traffic flow between Trebeck and White Horse Street, allowing vehicles to access the Market Square and Carrington Street from the west and exit via Shepherd or White Horse Streets.
Under the proposed scheme, this section of Shepherd Street will be converted to one-way eastbound traffic flow. This change aims to discourage vehicles from waiting on Shepherd Street, as it currently obstructs pedestrian movement and access, impacting the quality of the public realm.
Proposed timeline
We have outlined a high-level timeframe for the proposal, subject to consultation feedback:
- Public consultation on initial designs: July 2023
- Cabinet Member Decision: late summer 2023
- Subject to Cabinet Member Approval, detailed designs: autumn 2023 to early 2024
- Consultation on Traffic Management Orders: autumn 2023
- Works commence: spring 2024
Subject to the outcome of the consultation, we will continue to develop and refine the proposals.
If you or anyone you know requires consultation materials in Braille, audio, large print, alternative languages, or any other format, please get in touch and we will do our best to assist you.
Thank you for your interest and involvement in this important process. We look forward to working with you to improve Shepherd Market’s public realm.
Contact information
If you have any further questions about the consultation:
- email ShepherdMarket@wsp.com
- Or call 020 7641 6000
Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions PDF, 136.48 KB, 4 pages
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