35 trees to be axed and replaced by 50 plus new ones in first phase of £65 million Station Quarter regeneration
More than 50 trees and shrubs will be planted and a rain garden and stone walls installed as part of plans to create the new pedestrian City Link route between Peterborough train station and Cowgate.
New details just released show that it is intended to plant 49 new trees to replace 35 trees that are earmarked to be axed on the eastern side of the railway to deliver the City Link improvements.
It will be a net gain of 14 trees but there are also plans to put in seven additional small trees and shrubs as well as the rain garden and Gabion walls.
Now Peterborough City Council is urging residents to voice their thoughts on the planned changes for City Link, which will be the first phase of the £65 million Station Quarter regeneration.
The consultation is now live and can be found by clicking here and will run until February 11.
The council says that all consultation responses will be reviewed before a final decision on any tree felling is made, which will be publicised.
Councillor Mohammed Farooq, the council’s cabinet member for growth and regeneration, said: “The Station Quarter project is going to be a real game-changer for our city and I'm excited to see work progressing on the scheme.
“Whilst the station is only a 10-minute walk away from the city centre, it’s very disconnected and not easy to navigate, with poorly lit pavements and walkways.
"City Link will transform this area into a much brighter, safer and accessible route.
“To achieve this, we are planning to fell some trees and it is only right that we ask the public for their views before any work takes place.
"Please have your say on these plans, it will only take a few minutes of your time, but your feedback is vitally important.”
The main construction works on City Link are due to start in the first few months of 2026 and will create a modern, welcoming gateway between the railway station and Cowgate.
This work will see the removal of the two subways that run underneath the Queensgate roundabout.
The landscape will also be enhanced, making the area feel safer and more attractive, whilst improving connectivity between the station and city centre.