Maida Hill Market improvement works

We are undertaking a series of improvement works aimed at making the Maida Hill Market area safer, greener, and more welcoming for all residents, businesses and visitors. Most public space improvements were finished in 2024.

The final phase, including the new accessible toilet and the nearby planter will be completed in 2025. 

These changes are designed to enhance the overall functionality of the space, address anti-social behaviour, and create a vibrant community hub.

Designs have been produced in response to longstanding ideas and aspirations of local community groups and networks. 

This work forms part of our North Paddington Programme.

Below you can see a bird’s-eye view illustrating Maida Hill Market and the proposed toilet facilities:

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Improvement works

The improvements focus on creating an accessible, sustainable and community-focused space through several key features:

New public toilets

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A modern, fully accessible public toilet block will replace the current underground facilities, increasing the usable area of the square.

Located where the existing unit connects to services, the new ground-level facility will have three toilets, consisting of one fully accessible toilet and two additional units, responding directly to community feedback.

The building will feature reclaimed stone cladding to minimise embodied carbon.

Pedestrian-priority space

Creating a welcoming gateway through permanent pedestrianisation of Fernhead Road and Walterton Road, whilst maintaining essential access for emergency vehicles and businesses. A new north-south cycle lane is carefully integrated to prevent pedestrian conflicts.

Flexible community space

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The south side of the market will become a dynamic public square with dedicated market infrastructure and power supplies for events, supporting activities from casual meetups to organised events.

Safety and accessibility

Enhanced lighting, clear sightlines, and protective planting create a secure environment, complemented by new seating areas and removal of physical barriers.

Environmental improvements

• New in-ground planters with biodiverse, climate-resilient plants
• Sustainable drainage systems
• Preservation of existing trees
• Additional green infrastructure to soften the urban environment.

Project timeline

Most public realm improvements were completed in 2024, with the final phase, including a new accessible toilet facility and associated landscaping, scheduled for completion in 2025.

Key milestones 

2023  

• Completed construction works include the enabling works to fix the drainage issues 

2024

Completed construction works include: 

• New north-south cycle lane 
• Road closure to create dedicated pedestrian space 
• Flexible ‘town square’ hosting varied activity 
• The Grove’ new planting around trees with seating 
• Power to support events 
• Tables and chairs for dominoes or other uses 
• Market infrastructure within street for market pitches 
• Planting to provide protection from road 
• Planting to buffer space from residential areas 

2025

Future construction works include: 

• New public toilets, a modern, fully accessible public toilet block will replace the current underground facilities, increasing the usable area of the square.
• Proposed grille for access to UK Power Network’s below ground substation.
• Planter around the new public toilets, providing protection from the road.

Get involved

Officers will be at Maida Hill Market on Thursday 20 February from 1pm to 3pm to answer any questions you have about the next phase of work.

To register to receive construction updates please contact: maidahillmarket@wsp.com

The project is part-funded by the Mayor of London and UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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