Road users could see West Dulwich’s streets change dramatically as Lambeth Council asked for feedback on a series of proposals.
The introduction of a controlled parking zone (CPZ), road resurfacing, parklets, traffic filters, banned turns and an extended ‘Healthy Route’ down Rosendale Road are among the plans.
The proposals are part of Lambeth Council’s aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve road safety and efficiency and keep communities active.
If approved, the changes would be installed under an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) and last for eighteen months before being reviewed.
Street ‘Improvements’
Lambeth Council says streets coming off the A205 south circular often experience “high volumes of traffic” and that roads have been “designed without considering” non-drivers.
The local authority has proposed a series of changes including traffic filters, banned turns and one-way sections.
Lambeth Council has said this would mean “prohibiting external motor traffic cutting through the neighbourhood whilst ensuring all addresses remain accessible by car”.
This would include filters on Idmiston Road, Carson Road, Chestnut Road, and banned right turns coming out of Carson Road and Dalton Street.
Dropped curbs for better disabled access, increased cycle parking and parklets where communities can relax are also among the proposals.
A Controlled Parking Zone
Lambeth Council is proposing a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in West Dulwich arguing it is “the best way to manage the number of polluting vehicles”.
The measures would see restrictions on parking – giving priority to local residents, disabled people and businesses.
It would however mean drivers having to pay for parking permits which can cost between £39.90 and £340.73 annually depending on the vehicle’s carbon emissions.
While popular among some, CPZs have proved controversial in neighbouring Southwark – particularly Bermondsey’s CPZ G.
The Rosendale Road ‘Healthy Route’
Lambeth Council began work on a two-mile ‘Healthy Route’ between Brockwell Park and Gipsy Hill Station in 2021.
The council is now consulting on the third phase of the route which stretches along Rosendale Road.
The aim of the route is to make the roads more amenable to walking and cycling, while linking people with places like schools, workplaces, shops and public transport.
This is achieved by reducing traffic levels along the route and creating dedicated space for non-drivers.
To comment on all these proposals visit the West Dulwich commonplace page.