Camden Council's Cabinet has approved an updated Euston Area Plan (EAP) for submission to the government for examination. The plan, which updates the original 2015 EAP, aims to guide the comprehensive redevelopment of the Euston Station area.
The updated EAP incorporates feedback from extensive consultations and addresses changes since 2015, including the HS2 Act and evolving local priorities. These changes include revising the evidence base to reflect the most up-to-date information, constraints, opportunities, and priorities. The EAP update also ensures consistency with the updated Local Plan and the latest government position on HS2 construction at Euston. Specific policy updates have been made to reflect changes in circumstances, including government announcements regarding HS2 and Euston, and to incorporate new site allocations and 'Development and Design Principles' for sites like 250 Euston Road and Euston Square Hotel. Modifications have also been proposed in response to consultation feedback, addressing concerns about heritage impact, open space, and site allocations. The plan has been updated to reflect the latest understanding of land enabled for development, particularly in the Camden Cutting, and to refine building height guidance. Additionally, there's a stronger emphasis on health and wellbeing, safety and security, and inclusive growth, reflecting updated Council priorities and community feedback.
It seeks to align development with Camden's We Make Camden
vision, which includes aspirations for Camden to be a 'strong, sustainable, and inclusive local economy,' 'safe, strong and open communities where everyone can contribute,' 'good health, wellbeing and connection for everyone,' and a 'green, clean, vibrant, accessible, and sustainable place with everyone empowered to contribute to tackling the climate emergency.'
In relation to housing, the EAP seeks to deliver more housing, including affordable homes, aligning with the ambition that 'Everyone in Camden should have a place they call home.' For economic growth, the plan promotes an inclusive economy, supporting new and existing businesses and securing new opportunities for local people, contributing to the ambition that 'Camden's local economy should be strong, sustainable, and inclusive.'
Environmental standards are addressed through policies on responding to the climate emergency, enhancing green infrastructure, promoting active travel, and delivering net-zero carbon development. These contribute to the ambition that 'Camden should be a green, clean, vibrant, accessible, and sustainable place with everyone empowered to contribute to tackling the climate emergency.'
Community well-being is addressed through policies on achieving design excellence, improving health and well-being, access for all, and the provision and protection of community and cultural facilities, aligning with the ambitions that 'Camden tackles injustice and inequality, creating safe, strong and open communities where everyone can contribute' and that 'Camden communities support good health, wellbeing and connection for everyone.' The EAP also supports the 'We Make Camden' missions of young people, food, and estates and neighbourhoods.
Councillor Nasrine Djemai, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment, declared an interest as a resident of the Euston area and left the room during the discussion of this item. Deputations were heard from Alice Brown of Climate Emergency Camden, Chris Roberts, and Dennis McNulty regarding the plan.
The Cabinet also recommended approval for delegated authority to the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity to make minor changes prior to submission and during the Examination in Public. These 'minor changes' are defined as 'factual updates, corrections and non-material wording changes and changes to reflect discussions with respondents.' The Executive Director has also been delegated authority to make 'appropriate changes to the Euston Area Plan Proposed Submission Draft, Policies Map and supporting documents during the Examination in Public, in response to objectors' submissions, national policy changes or requests from the Planning Inspector.'
The updated Euston Area Plan (EAP) will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination in Public. The Examination is expected to include public hearing sessions, which are anticipated to take place in 'early 2027.' Following the receipt of the Inspector's report, and consideration of any recommended amendments (which may include further consultation), the EAP update will be reported to Cabinet and Full Council for adoption.
The updated Euston Area Plan (EAP) aims to guide the comprehensive redevelopment of the Euston Station area and incorporates feedback from extensive consultations. It seeks to ensure development aligns with Camden's 'We Make Camden' vision, focusing on housing, economic growth, environmental standards, and community well-being. The plan includes policies on responding to the climate emergency, enhancing green infrastructure, promoting active travel, and achieving design excellence, which will shape the environment of the Euston area. Specific implications for existing residents and businesses regarding displacement or changes to their environment are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, beyond the general aim to deliver benefits for 'existing and new communities alike.' However, the extensive consultation process and the inclusion of policies aimed at community well-being and environmental standards suggest an intention to manage these changes.
Further details on the plan can be found in the Public reports pack: Public reports pack 08th-Sep-2026 19.00 Cabinet.pdf.
