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Statutory Consultation for Proposed Improvements to Ferndale LTN

We are proposing changes to improve the Ferndale Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. These improvements aim to distribute traffic more evenly within the LTN.

Background:

Since the LTN was made permanent in August 2022, we have continued to monitor the performance of the road network as part of the Council’s ongoing monitoring strategy. Officers have also been working with the local community to identify opportunities to improve Ferndale LTN.

Traffic counts carried out in both October 2020 and November 2021 indicated there had been an increase in vehicles on Ferndale Road (West). This is likely because most traffic entering the southern half of the Ferndale LTN accesses via Ferndale Road (West). This increase in traffic has been supported by feedback received from residents who shared details on how this was impacting their lives.

Proposals:

To alleviate pressure on Ferndale Road and reduce the number of vehicles accessing the LTN via Ferndale Road (West), we are proposing the following changes;

Removal of the existing modal filter on Concanon Road.

An additional modal filter on Santley Street between Ducie Street and Concanon Road.

An additional modal filter on Ferndale Road between Ducie Street and Medwin Street.

The map below provides an overview of the Ferndale LTN configuration with the proposed additional filters in place.

The rationale for these proposals is to distribute traffic more evenly within the LTN by providing additional access routes to the southern part of Ferndale LTN. With the location of the additional filter on Santley Street, access to the south-east section of the LTN will provided via Concanon Road.

The Council is now carrying out a statutory consultation to introduce the two additional modal filters in Ferndale LTN. To view a copy of the decision report, and detailed plans of the proposals please visit our website https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8361.

How can I give my views?

A Notice of the Council’s intentions to introduce these measures will be published in a local newspaper (South London Press), the London Gazette and on the Council website.

A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for online at: www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Resident’s Services), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays). A copy of the Orders and the other documents are also available on request, by email to: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk or by telephoning 020 7926 0209 to arrange an inspection.

All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference Ferndale Road LTN), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, Parking and Enforcement Group (Resident Services), London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 734, Winchester, SO23 5DG or by email TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk by 21st April 2023. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

If you have any enquiries about this matter, please email the Low Traffic Neighbourhood inbox: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk

What happens next?

The feedback to the consultation along with officers’ recommendations will be presented in a report to the Cabinet Members for Sustainable Transport, Environment and Clean Air of the Council. Once a decision is made you will be informed accordingly.

Posted on 3rd April 2023

by Low Traffic Neighbourhoods