Presentation by Sally Crew, Group Manager Policy and Programmes
This item will also include an update on the Camberwell Green consultation and the cycling superhighway.
Minutes:
Camberwell Pocket Spaces
Helen Fallon, Transport Planner, gave an update on the project:
· The project was one of five regeneration projects in the Camberwell regeneration programme
· Several roads and lane ways did not effectively function which creates redundant spaces
· Simple landscaping, seating, improved lighting and re-design of spaces could improve the situation
· The aim was for Camberwell to consist of a network of complementary public spaces that created a safe, attractive and inclusive public realm.
Extensive consultation had been carried out in the area earlier in the year. Out of the consultation, six pocket spaces had been identified to be progressed for further design. A letter drop was then carried out near the identified pocket spaces and residents and businesses were invited to attend a public workshop on the scheme.
The six spaces were:
· Artichoke Place
· Grove Lane
· Wren Road
· Coldharbour Place
· Datchelor Place
· Selbourne Road
The first two schemes Artichoke Place and Grove Lane were dependent on Transport for London’s (TFL) street projects and would have to be delivered in conjunction with that.
· Wren Road was not deliverable in this financial year.
· Coldharbour Place would link in with Lambeth’s street projects.
· Datchelor Place was currently being looked at for approval and implementation.
· Selbourne Road had some community interest issues.
The proposed plan for Datchelor Place was to close the road to traffic. The carriageway would then be raised to footway level. It would be fully pedestrianised with bespoke planters for community use. There would be an open area for the provision of temporary cafe seating and new lighting. If approved implementation should take place in 2014.
Helen explained that relevant information was available on the Southwark website:
www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200458/camberwell_regeneration
Camberwell Green
Helen explained that the Camberwell Green consultation had now finished and a list of issues had been raised. Those matters would be gone through which would lead to an updated design with estimated costs. The planning application would be submitted in early 2014, with implementation in September 2014 – March 2015.
Camberwell Streets
Helen explained that on the main roads modelling had been completed. Scenarios had been carried out and a report had gone to TfL for review and approval. It was an ongoing process. Once approval was given for network performance and junction capacity, options could be reported back to the community council.
Camberwell cycle superhighway 5
Helen explained that it was being implemented. The North-South cycle superhighway had been launched two weeks ago at which time TfL said they would review all cycle superhighways.
In response to a question regarding the library and concerns about Lomond House, Councillor Veronica Ward said she would look into the possibility of a pathway through and would write to the SE5 Forum to follow up on this.