Wynyard Lane
Wynyard Lane connects Margaret Street with Wynyard Street, functioning primarily as a pedestrian access route and service street.
It supports building servicing and back-of-house operations, with a limited number of ground-level F&B operators such as Shell House and Scala Lane.
Anchored at the two ends by Shell House and Regiment cafe, Wynyard Lane plays a functional role rather than operating as a destination in its own right.
Close to Wynyard station but reads as a service lane. The way through works for those who know it.
Food and drink only at the ends, busy at lunch then fading. Long stretches give little reason to stay.
The life is at the two ends. About 40% glass, with the middle given over to building servicing rather than shops.
At 6 m the width handles both servicing and walking well. The width is right; shops are what is missing.
A plain high, medium or low read on each of the four. Read across the four to see where the lane is strong and where it falls short.
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