Kilburn Arches

We manage arches under the railway east and west of Kilburn station. The arches require investment to make them suitable to let to small and medium businesses.

We want to continue to provide space for small businesses while also making sure the arches better contribute to Kilburn and the High Road.

Following extensive engagement with former arch customers, local groups and the wider community, we submitted a planning application to improve Kilburn Mews, the 11 arches in close proximity to Kilburn London Underground station.

If you would like to learn more about this project, please get in touch at kilburnarches@tfl.gov.uk

Next Steps

I am pleased to confirm that following engagement with the local community and submission of our planning application in September 2022, we have now received permission to proceed with the improvement of Kilburn Mews from Camden Council. We plan to invest in the Mews, restoring many arches to a usable condition while bringing in a range of different business uses and improving the public realm.

You can access the planning application at https://accountforms.camden.gov.uk/planning-search/ inputting Application Number 2022/3578/P.

We will continue to work with the local community throughout the project and into the future.

The history of Kilburn Arches

Kilburn station was opened in 1879 as Kilburn & Brondesbury station on the then Metropolitan Railway. The station is above ground and the tracks run along a viaduct supported by railway arches.

The legacy of the Metropolitan Railway can still be seen on the bridges outside Kilburn station crossing over the High Road, even though the station is served by the Jubilee line.

Kilburn Arches later became home to local businesses. Over 93 per cent of businesses in our arches across London are small businesses.