Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan

4. Spatial Development Priorities: Victoria Opportunity Area

Development in the Victoria Opportunity Area will deliver the following priorities:

  • The achievement of the growth targets for the area of at least 1,000 new homes and 4,000 additional jobs identified in the London Plan.
  • Additional and enhanced social and community facilities.
  • Improved integration between public transport modes.
  • Inclusive and high-quality public realm that enhances sense of place and encourages dwelling.
  • Enhanced sustainable travel modes through improvements to the public realm and local environmental quality to strengthen the area’s capacity, legibility and permeability, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Support for the relocation of Victoria Coach Station.
  • The safeguarding of sites for Crossrail 2.
  • Enhanced routes and connections between visitor attractions.
  • The safeguarding and enhancement of heritage assets, particularly Westminster’s World Heritage Site.

For more information please see the City Plan