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1 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016 18 MAY 2016 South Kensington: Consultative Working Group 2 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016 Introduction Feedback from presentation at Christies Progress update: pre-application comments Progress


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1 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

South Kensington: Consultative Working Group

18 MAY 2016

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Introduction

Feedback from presentation at Christie’s Progress update: pre-application comments Progress update: concept design Next steps

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3 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

Feedback from presentation at Christie’s

Themes Initial response

Access to ticket hall Escalators not suitable for this location New entrance from Thurloe Street Canopy design Support for design approach but reflection of historical character needed to address RBKC comments. Customer demand and design Design for 2031+30% forecast demand Crossrail 2 not expected to impact demand Subway demand between 25% and 50% of passengers Emergency exit Proposed on Thurloe Square bridge. Required to meet LFB approval. Used only in an emergency. SFA proposal and timing SFA provided to all platforms. Coordinated with ASD for construction interfaces and funding availability. Disruption during construction Proposals to be developed as part of next design stage TfL are responding to the questions received and the report will be circulated

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4 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

Progress update: pre-application comments

Comments received from Royal Borough, highlighting importance of station heritage and design Meeting held with Cllr. Tim Coleridge and lead planning officer Sian Saadeh Encouraged to reflect existing historical elements within design of platform features Pastiche canopy design not under development Appointed Kit Webb, heritage consultant from Alan Baxter Associates, to develop response to comments

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5 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

Benefits of station upgrade

Quicker journey Greater accessibility Improved customer experience Renewed heritage features Increase capacity with new platform and bigger ticket hall New route to Eb District line Step-free access to all platforms New entrance from Thurloe Street New finishes and lighting Improved wayfinding Reflect heritage features in design Enhanced views of revetments

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Progress update: ticket hall

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Progress update: route to new eastbound platform

Note: Image contains proposals for step free access to be delivered in later phase of work

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8 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

Progress update: New platform and canopy

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Progress update: overbridge design

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10 SOUTH KENSINGTON CWG: 18 MAY 2016

Next Steps

May: continue design development May/June: further engagement with RBKC officers 15 June: scheduled CWG June: public drop-in session submit listed building consent application

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Questions?