Between 12 June and 14 July 2017, we consulted on proposed changes to the road layout and amendments to red line controls along the A22 Godstone Road from Foxley Hill Road to Old Barn Lane in the London Borough of Croydon.
Our proposals included: changes to double and single red lines and red route clearway controls; changes to bus stop facilities: improved zebra crossings; and, changes to road layouts at some side road and designated parking areas.
Conclusion
We received 114 responses to the consultation (including 18 responses from stakeholders), of which:
Following careful consideration of the consultation responses received, we have decided to proceed with the scheme as proposed, with the following alterations:
For further details, please view our consultation report and response to issues raised documents below.
Consultation Report (PDF 3.55MB)
Response to Issues Raised (PDF 1.44MB)
Next steps
We expect to proceed with our plans for Godstone Road based on the following indicative timetable:
Early 2019
Late 2019 to early 2020
Thanks to all those who provided their views – we appreciate your patience in waiting for our reply.
Having taken into account all the comments received during consultation, we are continuing to explore potential options for proposed changes to the road layout and red route controls on A22 Godstone Road.
We aim to release our consultation report, our response to the main issues raised during consultation and our decision as to how we will proceed later this year.
We would like to thank interested parties for their continued patience whilst we continue to review our findings.
We are responsible for the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) – also known as 'red routes' because of the painted red lines. The TLRN keeps traffic moving safely by not permitting vehicles to stop or park at locations where it will be dangerous or disruptive.
We are proposing changes to the road layout, and amendments to single and double red line controls along the A22 Godstone Road from Foxley Hill Road to Old Barn Lane in the London Borough of Croydon. This section of Godstone Road forms part of the TLRN.
Our proposals involve the introduction of new double red lines along some sections of the road. Where these are proposed, parking would no longer be possible.
Our proposals fall into four categories:
Changes to red route controls – including the introduction of new sections of red line to enhance safety, the conversion of some single red lines into double red lines, and the introduction of new double red lines within current red route controls.
Changes to bus stops – including the relocation of two bus stops and changes in kerb heights to make it easier to get on and off the bus
Upgrades to four zebra crossings – including wider crossings to make these a more prominent feature of the road and create a safer place to cross
Changes to the road layout – including new paving and some resurfacing, a kerb build out at Station Road to increase visibility when exiting the junction, and the provision of a new red route parking bay near to Old Barn Lane
To describe our proposals in more detail, we have separated Godstone Road between Foxley Hill Road and Old Barn Lane into 14 sections. These are shown on the 'Key to Drawings' below.
We would encourage anyone currently using these sections of Godstone Road for parking and/or loading to view our proposals in more detail.
Click here for a larger version of the above image (PDF)
Please select on the section(s) you wish to look at more closely using the following links:
Section 1
Sections 2 and 3
Section 4
Sections 5 and 6
Section 7
Sections 8 and 9
Section 10
Section 11
Sections 12 and 13
Section 14
Our proposals seek to address issues highlighted to us by local residents, where inconsiderate and in some cases illegal parking is occurring very close to side road entry and exit points, and on the pavement along Godstone Road.
Our proposals are designed to improve sight lines to make it easier for cyclists, motorists and pedestrians to see each other and hence improve road safety. We also want to make clear where parking is allowed and help promote a good through-put of vehicles accessing local businesses.
A reduction in poor and inconsiderate parking and improved visibility would lead to a safer road environment, reduced congestion and improved journey times. This would help to reduce collisions and conflict, and keep traffic flowing along this strategically important section of the TLRN.
Changes to red route controls
The absence of signs and lines along some sections of the road is creating difficulty at a number of locations, and in particular where vehicles park too close to side roads or on pavements. This makes it difficult for road users to see each other and dangerous for pedestrians trying to cross the road.
We are also aware that the same vehicles often stay in parking bays longer than they should. This results in fewer shoppers having access to businesses in the area.
To address these issues, we propose to protect legitimate parking and clarify red line controls where parking is not permitted for safety reasons by:
- the extension of double red lines by Station Road, Waterbourne Way and Old Barn Lane to prevent parking too close to the junction and increase visibility junction (see drawing sections 7, 9 and 14)
- the introduction of double red lines along Godstone Road from Waterbourne Way to Garston Lane and on the approach to Old Barn Lane (see drawing sections 9, 10, 11 and 14)
Changes to road crossing and bus stop facilities
We want to provide pedestrians with safer and more visible points to cross the road. We have also reviewed the positioning of some of the bus stops and consider that these could be improved. We propose:
- Kenley Treatment Works bus stop D would be repositioned away from the side road entry to no’s 33-73 Godstone Road. A proposed extension of footway would improve bus stop accessibility (see drawing section 10)
- Garston Lane bus stop E would move further along Godstone Road to accommodate proposed widening of the zebra crossing (see drawing section 11)
- The bus stop south of Old Barn Lane (outside the waste handling site) would be relocated north of Old Barn Lane, towards Devon Close. Here, a new pedestrian crossing island is also proposed. This would improve access to the bus stop, make it easier to cross the road and prevent other vehicles from over-taking the bus when it is at the stop (see drawing section 14)
Changes to road layouts and pavement, and resurfacing
We are proposing minor changes to the layout of the road, pavement resurfacing and new paving at various points. New paving and a contrasting road surface within the parking bays at Kenley Parade and Norfolk Terrace would clearly define where parking is permitted, and help to create a smarter and lighter environment. Our proposals in more detail:
Our package of measures
As part of these proposals our package of measures would also include:
Your views are important to us
The responses to this consultation will help inform our decision making as to whether we go ahead with the changes as proposed or make changes to our designs. Our highway works contractor would then develop detailed designs.
Subject to the outcome of this consultation, confirmation of funding and coordination with any other roadworks in the area, we would like to make changes to signs and lines in late 2017, and start constructing the new road layout during 2018. Updates would be provided nearer the time and in advance of any works.
We would like to know what you think about our proposals for the A22 Godstone Road.
Please give us your views by completing the online survey below by Friday 14 July 2017.
Alternatively, you can:
Complete sets of our proposal drawings are also available to view locally at:
Purley Library: Banstead Road, Purley CR8 3YH (except Wednesdays and Sundays)
The Kenley Hotel: 62 Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AA (from 12 noon each day)
Kenley Memorial Hall: 92 Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AB
You can also request paper copies of some or all of our proposal drawings and a response form; copies in Braille, large text or another language by emailing consultations@tfl.gov.uk, in writing to FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS (no stamp required), or by telephoning 0343 222 1155
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