FAQs
Find out answers to frequently asked questions on this page.
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- Why does Euston station need to be fully redeveloped?
- What is an Area Action Plan?
- What is the Euston Area Plan?
- What is the Growth Strategy for Euston?
- When are the Euston Area Plan and Growth Strategy being implemented?
- How does the Euston Area Plan affect me?
- What planning status does the Euston Area Plan have?
- What is the Euston Station Design Panel?
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Why does Euston station need to be fully redeveloped?
Euston station is ageing and passenger numbers are continuing to grow: it is no longer fit for purpose. There is a once in a lifetime opportunity to comprehensively redevelop Euston to unlock the delivery of much-needed new homes, more jobs and greater economic opportunity for local residents and businesses. We believe that anything other than the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing station will make it difficult to fully achieve the vision set out in the Euston Area Plan and would be a huge opportunity wasted.
Area Action Plans are comprehensive strategies for coordinated development and design, reflecting local aspirations for the area. They form part of Camden Council’s Local Plan for development. The Euston Area Plan is an Area Action Plan.
What is the Euston Area Plan?
The Euston Area Plan was prepared for the area around Euston station to help shape change in the area up to 2031. It was jointly prepared by Camden Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, and adopted as part of the Council’s Local Plan in 2015. The Euston Area Plan seeks to ensure that despite the Council’s longstanding opposition to HS2 during the parliamentary process, we get the best possible future for residents, businesses and visitors to Euston.
What is the Growth Strategy for Euston?
To unlock the major growth and regeneration potential at Euston, commitment and funding is required. The Growth Strategy for Euston sets out the case for this significant opportunity and how it can be achieved.
Camden Council, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and Network Rail prepared the Growth Strategy in close consultation with HS2 Ltd. All the partners embrace the ambition for Euston and are committed to realising this once in a lifetime opportunity. The Growth Strategy is endorsed by the Camden Business Board.
When are the Euston Area Plan and Growth Strategy for Euston being implemented?
The Euston Area Plan and the Growth Strategy for Euston are intended to help to shape change and guide development from now, and up to 2031.
How does the Euston Area Plan affect me?
The Euston Area Plan sets guidelines for new development in the Euston area, illustrating where new buildings could be built, particularly above and around the station, design guidelines for new buildings, and uses for the new buildings (homes, shops, employment and community facilities), and setting standards for new open space. It also highlights where there are opportunities for improvements to existing buildings and uses, such as shop fronts, parks and public spaces, streets, connections and facilities.
The Plan seeks to mitigate the potential impacts of HS2, through investigating locations for replacement homes and businesses that have been developed in consultation with those affected by HS2. It also complements and incorporates some shorter term strategies to minimise blight, where appropriate for a planning strategy document.
What planning status does the Euston Area Plan have?
The Euston Area Plan has been adopted to Camden Council’s Local Development Framework as a Local Plan, and to the London Plan as an Opportunity Area Planning Framework, a supplementary planning guidance document.