SAFE AND CONVENIENT ACCESS
KEY OBJECTIVES
✓ Safe access
✓ Appropriate parking
✓ Improved pedestrian connections
✓ Cycle parking
✓ Attractive streets
✓ Sustainable travel opportunities
✓ High-quality public realm
The proposed development has been designed to ensure safe and convenient access for residents, visitors, pedestrians and cyclists. The principal vehicular access is proposed from Layhams Road. Specialist transport consultants have assessed the site and are working with the project team to ensure the access arrangements are appropriate and safe.
ACCESS FROM LAYHAMS ROAD
The proposals include:
Better access and connectivity
Safe visibility arrangements
Pedestrian connectivity
Vehicle access designed to modern standards
The access design will be subject to detailed review by Bromley Council and highway specialists.
Public Transport
The site benefits from existing public transport opportunities within the surrounding area. Residents will be able to access local services, schools, employment opportunities and public transport connections.
Parking
Appropriate parking provision will be provided in accordance with local planning policy requirements. Parking has been carefully integrated into the layout to ensure it functions efficiently whilst maintaining an attractive street scene.
Walking and Cycling
The development seeks to encourage active travel wherever possible. The proposals include:
New pedestrian connectivity to new public open space and nearby amenities
Connections to surrounding roads
Safe walking environments
Cycle parking provision
Attractive landscaped routes
Transport Assessment
Detailed transport work is being undertaken to assess:
Existing traffic conditions
Junction performance
Road safety
Pedestrian movement
Parking requirements
Sustainable transport opportunities
The findings will accompany any future planning application.
