Queen’s Park Family Hub : Planning Permission Granted

A new family hub shaped around landscape, mature trees and spaces for the community to come together.

We are delighted that planning permission has been granted for the new Queen’s Park Family Hub, alongside Queen’s Park Gardens.

Landscape has been central to the proposals from the outset. The design makes the most of the site’s mature tree canopy and its relationship with the adjoining park, creating a series of welcoming outdoor spaces that extend the life of the Family Hub beyond the building.

A central courtyard will form the social heart of the site, complemented by quieter garden spaces for reflection and respite, nature-based play for children and families, and accessible places to meet, sit and spend time outdoors.

The retention of the site’s mature trees, including its distinctive London planes, has strongly influenced the layout and character of the proposals. New trees and planting, biodiversity enhancements and sustainable drainage will build upon this established landscape, creating a greener and more resilient setting for the Hub.

Where change is necessary, we have also looked at how the landscape can carry the memory of the existing site forward. This includes exploring opportunities to reuse timber from a London plane that must be removed, allowing the tree to have a continuing presence within the new gardens and Family Hub.

The project will bring together health, family and wellbeing services in one accessible location, supporting families from pregnancy through to young adulthood. Consultation with local residents has also played an important role in shaping a place that responds to the needs of the surrounding community.

A fantastic milestone for the project, and we look forward to seeing this landscape-led vision for Queen’s Park move towards delivery.