Policy information sourced from Fitzrovia Area Action Plan

Central Cross and Hanway Street Character Area

Central Cross

Central Cross is a large 1970s modernist complex ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. The building has a variety of uses including office, retail, a cinema and housing. 6-17 Tottenham Court Road is a four storey 1990s development in retail and office use. Both buildings have a large footprint for the area. The site has the potential to provide a significantly improved frontage to Tottenham Court Road and possibly to create a new connection to Hanway Place.

Hanway Street and Hanway Place

The narrow, curving streets, tight grain and the intimate quiet feel of this area contrasts to the open planned grid to the north, and to the large Central Cross complex. Small shops, offices and restaurants are on located on the ground floor of Hanway Street with residential above. The cul-de-sac of Hanway Place is very quiet. Buildings are terraced properties of mixed age and style and are predominantly 3-4 storeys.

Opportunity Sites

9. Central Cross

10. 6-17 Tottenham Court Road

Character area principles

Refer to the master planning principles on page 133.

3.1 Tottenham Court Road Promenade

Remove clutter and add seating at the base of the street trees along Tottenham Court Road in front of Central Cross.

3.2 Gresse Street cycle stand plaza

The small space with a cycle stand on Gresse Street is on private land and lies just within the City of Westminster. Investigate the opportunity to add seating and planting to the space on Gresse Street near the cycle shelter.

3.3 Gresse Street / Stephen Street

Raise the carriageway at the junction of Gresse Street and Stephen Street to slow traffic and provide a safer environment for pedestrians.

For more information please see the Area Action Plan