Syrrey Quays Shopping Centre

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Landscape & public spaces

The proposal includes a landscaping and public realm strategy that will significantly improve the quality and experience of the environment surrounding the Shopping Centre.

Will there be changes to the setting of the Shopping Centre?

The proposals aim to make Surrey Quays Shopping Centre a destination to shop, meet and eat.

Currently the main frontage is devoted to roadways and car parking. The proposals will change this to create a new street that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists. The street will be uncluttered and have wide pavements made of high quality surface materials. Benches and art features will be provided to respond to the historic dockland context and create a dynamic and active environment. The environment around Canada Water will be enhanced, to create a place to rest and relax and enjoy the water front setting.

An area of public open spaces is being created by the Canada Water Basin. This will allow visitors and shoppers to enjoy the Basin in high quality surroundings.

Will there be any changes to the landscaping?

The reconfiguration will result in some tree loss, however the scheme proposes a greater number of trees of a comparable or higher quality than those lost. The southern boundary will be prioritised through new semi mature tree planting. Tree cover will then be extended north to connect through to Canada Water creating a green edge to the car park and the new street.

During the consultation, concerns were raised by the local community regarding the over use of London Plane and Cherry Trees in the area. In response to this, London Plane trees will only be planted to replace London Plane trees lost as part of development and will be focused on the southern boundary of the site along Redriff Road. Just a small number of white flowering Cherry Trees are proposed to the south west corner of Canada Water Basin to extend the walkway. The remainder of new trees will comprise a mix of Common Alder, Silver Birch, Scot’s Pine and Small Leaved Lime.

Will the proposal encourage biodiversity?

The proposals aim to enhance the existing ecology and habitats. New tree cover will help bridge bird and bat movements from Southwark Park to Canada Water, Greenland Dock and beyond to Russia Woodland. In addition, bird and bat boxes will be installed along with bee hives to enhance the overall biodiversity of the site and area.