Coal Drops Yard pavilion plans withdrawn

Plans for a pavilion at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross have been put on hold after objections from the local community about its impact on the area and its heritage. The scheme would have seen a single-storey pavilion providing flexible retail and commercial space. During a consultation on the project, the team behind it had said it would improve the dining and shopping experience and create new retail opportunities. David Partridge, chairman of Related Argent, development manager of the King’s Cross estate, said: “We are pausing the planning application for the proposed Coal Drops Yard Pavilion at King’s Cross to provide time to review the feedback we have received and then evolve the proposals. “Over the last four years, plans for a pavilion have evolved with the benefit of many rich conversations with visitors, workers, residents, and retailers. What we heard shaped the design of a structure that aimed to meet the evolving demands of our King’s Cross community and create a place for all to enjoy. “We will now continue our engagement locally to help us refine aspects of the design proposals and identify a solution that supports the vibrancy of the area and creates more reasons to visit, at the same time as continuing to respect heritage.” See property, land and ownership data for London King’s Cross >> Image © John Sturrock