Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans to transform South Kensington Tube station, which will see the station upgraded and the surrounding land sensitively developed. For this project, Native Land was selected as the preferred joint venture partner to develop the land owned by TfL around the station. South Kensington Tube station is one of the busiest stations on the London Underground network, welcoming over 34 million District and Circle and Piccadilly line customers a year to London’s museum quarter.
Among other things, the project will provide step-free access to the District and Circle line platforms via a new entrance on Thurloe Street. The scheme will also improve access to the pedestrian subway leading to local destinations including the Science Museum, Imperial College, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject to planning permission, the development including step-free access to the District and Circle line, could be complete in 2022.
In January 2018, TfL was granted Listed Building Consent by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, for proposals to upgrade South Kensington station. Designed by architects Weston Williamson, the upgrade work will include rebuilding a new eastbound District and Circle line platform, and expanding the ticket hall and gate line to facilitate quicker, more pleasant journeys for customers using the station. This work is due to start in spring 2018.
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