"The world-famous high street, that has appeared in hit films such as Notting Hill and Paddington, will have wider granite pavements, new lighting and greening after Kensington and Chelsea councillors approved the plans during a meeting on Tuesday night. Other improvements include more dropped kerbs for wheelchairs, more parking bays and replacing concrete anti-terror barriers with sliding bollards. Works are expected to begin in January 2027, according to the council."
"Lead member for Environment and Planning Johnny Thalassites said: The area will benefit greatly from more greenery, and addressing the flood risk is imperative to this area following devastating floods back in 2021 that damaged homes and property. We're trialling an innovative new system with underground tree pits which will slow water down from entering the drains. We will ensure as construction begins, we are doing all we can to mitigate and minimise disruption."
"The council ran a six-week public consultation late last year and received 246 response. The consultation asked for feedback on phase one of the project which is to improve the infrastructure of Portobello Road between Chepstow Villas and Westbourne Grove, including two junctions and the junction with Denbigh Terrace. Phase two looks at improvement between Westbourne Grove and Elgin Crescent. In August last year, residents on Portobello Road took legal action against the council for installing anti-terror barriers."
Kensington and Chelsea councillors approved a multi-phase upgrade for Portobello Road between Chepstow Villas and Westbourne Grove. Planned works include wider granite pavements, new lighting, increased greening, more dropped kerbs for wheelchairs, additional parking bays, and replacing concrete anti-terror barriers with sliding bollards. The council will trial Hydrorock, using underground tree pits and absorbable materials to hold water and slow its entry into drains, and will dig trial holes to test the system. A six-week public consultation received 246 response. Works are expected to begin in January 2027. Phase two will address improvements to Westbourne Grove and Elgin Crescent.
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