Councillors strongly welcomed the affordable housing offer, which exceeds Westminster’s policy requirement, delivering 70% social rent and 30% intermediate homes in a fully tenure-blind design. They also praised the scheme’s sustainability credentials and welcomed that the design evolved to create a scheme that responds sensitively to Queensway’s unique character, complementing The Whiteley opposite – which we have supported for over a decade – and works with the high street’s ongoing regeneration to deliver lasting benefits for the community.

The committee agreed the proposals offer greater public benefit, improved housing, and a more sympathetic design than the previous consent.