Policy information sourced from Fitzrovia Area Action Plan

Howland Street Character Area

The area around Howland Street suffered extensive damage during the Second World War and as a result the area is predominantly developed with post-war steel and concrete buildings. The scale and grain is significantly larger than the rest of Fitzrovia, and building heights around 5-7 storeys.

Most properties in the area are in office use with business occupiers currently including Arup and Saatchi & Saatchi. The landmark BT Tower is located in this area.

Opportunity Sites

  • Bedford Passage Sites
    • Astor College
    • Middlesex Hospital Annex
    • Arthur Stanley House
    • Tottenham Mews Day Hospital
  • Other
    • 80 Charlotte Street
    • Network Building

Character Area Principles

Refer to the masterplanning principles on page 110.

Public realm opportunities

In this character area we do not propose to take forward any public realm opportunities identified by the Fitzrovia Open Space and Public Realm Study, but opportunity for a new public open space has been identified as part of the masterplanning principles

For more information please see the Area Action Plan