Cocks Crescent - New public square, pedestrian link, and pocket park planning application
Residents of New Malden are set to get a brand new public square and pocket park in the heart of their town as Kingston Council approves plans for the first phase of a significant regeneration scheme.
The Maldens and Coombe Planning Sub-Committee agreed proposals for the new community spaces, connected by a pedestrian link, on part of the former adult resource centre site in New Malden, which is currently vacant. This forms part of the initial phase of the wider Cocks Crescent redevelopment. Construction works for the square, pedestrian link, and pocket park will commence in summer 2021, and will be completed by early autumn.
The plans will see the reactivation of public space, providing a shared area where the community can come back together after lockdown. The council is working closely with community members to plan a series of events for the space once works have been completed. There will also be opportunities for markets and food and beverage retailers to use the site.
Design work and further consultation on the wider Cocks Crescent project will be progressing in autumn with an aim to have planning consent and start on site by summer 2023.
Councillor Edwards, Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Chair, said:
This new, innovative space will provide local communities and businesses with the opportunity to connect and have a space to call theirs. Community is more important than ever before and it’s fantastic we can offer a site for everyone to enjoy and use. We are working closely with community members and have some exciting plans in the coming months.