Old Oak Common Station Urban Realm

HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, has revealed new plans for the urban realm around the new Old Oak Common Station and we are asking the local community and businesses for their feedback on the designs before an application for planning consent is submitted.

The urban realm will play a key role in creating a sense of place, underpinned by the cultural and ecological connections of the area. A place full of life and a vibrant mix of community uses and urban biodiversity.

Proposals include the creation of a new public parkland designed to benefit local residents, workers and rail users, and the facilities for people travelling to and from the station on foot or by bike, taxi, bus or car. The new park will be a destination for people to relax as well as a venue for events, and pop-up markets.

The park will also offer a wide range of seating, with disability access at the heart of the plans and proposals include step free access across the main paths in the park, resting spaces for wheelchair users and accessible seating across the area. There will also be provision for public art and visual installations.

A wetland common at the front of the station also forms part of the proposals, which will be an area rich in biodiversity, and be a pleasant, safe environment with a diverse range of planting species and mature trees, creating a unique place to be enjoyed all year round. The plans have been developed by HS2’s station construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA (BBVS JV) and their design contractor WSP.

As we develop designs for the public spaces around Old Oak Common Station, we would like to hear your views. We invite you to come and see our plans, ask questions and provide your feedback by completing our online questionnaire.

We will be holding two online information events in July 2021.Tickets are available via Eventbrite on the following dates:

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk