transport & access

In line with its aspiration to be a beacon of sustainability, the proposed scheme offers some real benefits for those using the site and living nearby.

It has excellent transport connections, making it extremely popular as an employment and residential location and providing those using the site with the opportunity to use means of transport other than a private car. Up to six buses per hour run during peak times along Clarence Road just 350 metres to the north of the site. Windsor & Eton Central Railway Station is located approximately 900 metres from the site and operates six trains per hour to and from Slough, whilst the slightly further Windsor & Eton Station runs four trains per hour to and from London Waterloo.

The location of the site and its proposed internal site layout also provides strong promotion of walking and cycling. An impressive boulevard through the centre of the site links external footways with the proposed development and Vansittart Park. A total of 242 secure cycle parking spaces (170 for the commercial and 72 for the residential) will be provided, with on site showers installed for those travelling to work by bike.

The facilities provided within the scheme such as cafes, restaurants, seating areas and access to the park also provide local residents and workers with new options for their meetings, break times and social periods, reducing the need to travel further afield. 

Approximately 400 parking spaces will be provided across the site, with a parking space provided for each residential unit plus additional visitor parking across the site and over 300 parking spaces for the office provision. Importantly, the commercial parking spaces will be largely available to the public during non-work hours such as weekends.

The proposed development will have two access points: via the current entrance on Alma Road (for the offices) and a new entrance on Vansittart Road (for offices and residential), which will help to disperse the traffic entering and exiting the site.

Prior to the redevelopment, transport assessments will take place regarding the capacity of local roads to cope with any change, but current research suggests that the current infrastructure is appropriate. The project team has been in ongoing discussion with the council, which is supportive of the parking provision and the likely trip generation.