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Public garden and café off Oxford Street to get 'much needed' refurbishment

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Vincent
Published date22 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
It is also applying to significantly re-landscape the deck area and add outdoor seating. Westminster City Council planning officers have welcomed the plans and expect the extended operating hours and larger café to add to the area

A council report read: "The proposals will see the addition of much needed landscaping across the terrace…While it is acknowledged that the proposals will result in a change to the appearance of the terrace, it has undergone several phases of development throughout its lifetime."

The proposed scheme will provide large, raised fibreglass planters for a variety of plants, including trees, to the public garden, which is privately owned. Timber benches will also be installed into the planters.

The café is tipped to receive a new roof and the structure will extend by 3.5m in length, allowing for an increase in customers dining indoors to 60 in total. The proposal includes glazed façades and double doors to keep in the noise.

The new roof, which will sit lower, is also expected to improve the visibility of...

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