Community Consultation on aspirations for the

Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington

We are delighted to present our latest proposals, discuss local aspirations for the centre and give you the chance to influence our plans.

Working with award-winning architects, Benoy, Areli Real Estate will undertake a multi-million-pound investment in Orpington Town Centre. This is a once in a generation opportunity to create a beautiful, vibrant and sustainable town centre.

Come and visit us at our public exhibition and have your say.

We are inviting you to have your say on our aspirations. There are many ways to participate, including:

Viewing our aspirations here on our website
Responding to our online survey
Considering our emerging proposals in person at the Walnuts
Writing to us via email or Freepost
Speaking to us on the telephone

See our latest consultation newsletter here.

Background

Tikehau Capital acquired Walnuts Shopping Centre in 2019,
and Areli Real Estate is leading the project on behalf of the owners.

In June 2020, Areli invited local residents and businesses to define their problems, dreams and solutions for Orpington Town Centre. Here is a snapshot of what you shared with us:

PROBLEMS

Poor quality retail
Absence of greenery
Lack of housing
Congestion
Not attractive to young people
Shortage of quality shops
Too many coffee shops and restaurants

DREAMS

Aspirational town centre
Pedestrianised high-street
New cycle lanes
Larger number of residents
More choice of shops
Additional greenery
Community hub for all ages
Better toilet facilities

SOLUTIONS

Rebuild the centre
Attract independents
Pedestrianise the high-street
Deliver more cycle lanes
Introduce greenery
Appeal to young people
Invest more money
Create a USP for Orpington

Now we have had the opportunity to consider your responses, we are excited to share our emerging proposals for the Walnuts Shopping Centre with you.

The vision

Aspirations

Have your say

News

Exhibition boards & feedback form

View our exhibition boards here :

Exhibition boards

Please give us your feedback :

Feedback form

Please click here to view our images of the proposals

The Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington

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