Transport planner JMP has provided transport and highways expertise for the proposed redevelopment of a brownfield site on London’s Isle of Dogs into a hotel-led referable scheme of 305 boutique hotel suites, conference facilities, gymnasium, swimming pool, bars, restaurants, cafes and serviced offices.

The development at 40 Marsh Wall is highly sustainable as it is essentially car-free, with just one disabled car parking space at lower ground level for ease of access. Cycle parking for staff and visitors will also be provided and South Quay Docklands Light Railway Station, Canary Wharf Underground Station and local bus services are close by.

A planning application has now been lodged with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets by the developer, Marsh Wall Chelsea LLP. The architect is BUJ.

With the close proximity of Canary Wharf, hotels in the area primarily serve the business community. There is also a high tourist demand, particularly at weekends, given the close proximity to central London, the Thames Path and north Greenwich, including the Cutty Sark and Greenwich Park World Heritage Site.

JMP’s transport assessment report included a detailed multi-modal trip assessment of both the existing and proposed land uses, a detailed servicing trip assessment and identified the potential impact of the scheme, and other area schemes, on the local highway network. A draft workplace travel plan to promote and encourage the use of sustainable travel modes, particularly the very good transport accessibility, was also drawn up.

There was extensive liaison with Transport for London (TfL) and JMP’s draft travel plan was reviewed by TfL’s Smarter Travel Unit and considered to be of “excellent quality”.