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BABINGTON ROAD<br />
SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION
BABINGTON ROAD<br />
SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION<br />
TEAM:<br />
URBAN MOVEMENT<br />
PROJECT MANAGER:<br />
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN<br />
36-40 York Way<br />
London N1 9AB<br />
+44 (0)20 7843 3165<br />
hello@urbanmovement.co.uk<br />
www.urbanmovement.co.uk<br />
PROJECT DIRECTOR:<br />
IAN HINGLEY<br />
DATE:<br />
MARCH 2013
March 2013<br />
contents<br />
INTRODUCTION 4<br />
THE CONSULTATION PROCESS 4<br />
THE PROPOSALS 5<br />
COMMENTS 10
INTRODUCTION<br />
Why are we improving <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong>?<br />
In 2012, <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn end of <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> was<br />
selected as <strong>the</strong> location for Streatham’s new<br />
fortnightly street market, As a result, <strong>Lambeth</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Transportation team was asked to<br />
develop proposals to create a better public space<br />
for <strong>the</strong> area; one less dominated by traffic, more<br />
suited to host <strong>the</strong> market and o<strong>the</strong>r community<br />
events, and better connected to Streatham Green.<br />
What changes are we proposing?<br />
••The top of <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> to become a shared<br />
space, with through traffic no longer allowed<br />
between Mitcham Lane and <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong>,<br />
although a route out for large lorries will be<br />
maintained.<br />
••The creation of two new piazza areas that<br />
could host <strong>the</strong> market and o<strong>the</strong>r events. The<br />
sou<strong>the</strong>rn piazza could also host an outside<br />
seating area for The Manor Arms (subject to<br />
licencing approval).<br />
••New trees and seating.<br />
••A new loading bay will be introduced on<br />
Fernwood Avenue to service businesses on <strong>the</strong><br />
western side of Mitcham Lane.<br />
The project was also working with Transport for<br />
London to see if a pedestrian crossing could be<br />
introduced on Mitcham Lane.<br />
The <strong>Consultation</strong> Process<br />
The consultation started with a Meet <strong>the</strong> Design<br />
Team event at <strong>the</strong> new street market on <strong>the</strong> 16th<br />
December 2012, where members of <strong>the</strong> design<br />
team exhibited <strong>the</strong> design proposals and were<br />
available to answer questions and hear views at<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> market. A fur<strong>the</strong>r Meet <strong>the</strong><br />
Design Team session was held on 3rd February<br />
2013.<br />
The flyer (right) was sent to 7,299 residents and<br />
businesses in <strong>the</strong> local area.<br />
A Public Exhibition ran from 11th January - 19th<br />
February 2013, with <strong>the</strong> design proposals being<br />
on display at:<br />
• The Manor Arms on <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> (every day<br />
between 12 noon and 11pm).<br />
• Gracefield Gardens Customer Service Centre<br />
(Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm).<br />
The consultation deadline was extended for<br />
residents of William Dyce Mews because <strong>the</strong>y<br />
did not receive <strong>the</strong> original flyer that publicised<br />
<strong>the</strong> consultation events. At all events and at <strong>the</strong><br />
exhibition a questionnaire was also available for<br />
people to use to feedback and tell <strong>the</strong> council<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y thought. The proposals could also<br />
be viewed on <strong>the</strong> council website for <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
length of <strong>the</strong> consultation process, where you<br />
could complete <strong>the</strong> on-line questionnaire.<br />
295 people completed a questionnaire form<br />
and several more made comments via email,<br />
meaning over 300 people took part.<br />
Changes made to <strong>the</strong> designs<br />
The design team received some very useful<br />
feedback and this has helped to inform design<br />
revisions. The main change is <strong>the</strong> removal of<br />
<strong>the</strong> stepped piazza areas and <strong>the</strong> removal of <strong>the</strong><br />
proposed loading bay on Fernwood Avenue. Some<br />
respondents asked that <strong>the</strong> scheme included a<br />
new entrance into Streatham Green so that <strong>the</strong><br />
two spaces were better joined toge<strong>the</strong>r. The<br />
design team prepared some sketch proposal<br />
options but following a meeting with members<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Friends of Streatham Green and a ward<br />
councillor, it was agreed that this would be<br />
progressed as part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong><br />
scheme.<br />
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16th December 2012, 1200-1600: First market consultation event<br />
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3rd February 2013, 1200-1600: Second market consultation event<br />
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BABINGTON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS<br />
QUESTIONNAIRE<br />
1 . D oyou support <strong>the</strong> proposal to close <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn end of <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong><br />
to through traffic whilst still allowing an exit out onto Mitcham Lane for large<br />
vehicles?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
2. Do you support <strong>the</strong> shared use of <strong>the</strong> pavement in front of <strong>the</strong> Doctor<br />
Johnson House to maintain vehicle access?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
3. Do you support <strong>the</strong> creation of two plazas to host a street market?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
4. Do you support o<strong>the</strong>r events taking place on <strong>the</strong> plaz as?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
5. Do you support <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn plaza as an outdoor seating area<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Manor Arms public h o u s e?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
6. Do you support <strong>the</strong> installation of two circular tree seats around <strong>the</strong><br />
existing mature t r ees?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
7 . you D o support <strong>the</strong> introduction of a loading facility on Fernwood A v e n u e?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
8. Do you support <strong>the</strong> installation of a pedestrian crossing on Mitcham L a n e?<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
COMMENT ?<br />
NAME:<br />
ANY MORE COMMENTS ?<br />
ADDRESS:<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information<br />
contact:<br />
George Wright<br />
gwright@lambeth.gov.uk<br />
RESEARCH | PLANNING | STRATEGY | DESIGN<br />
<strong>Consultation</strong> Questionnaire<br />
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<strong>Consultation</strong> Poster<br />
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QUESTION 1<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> proposal to close <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn end of <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> to<br />
through traffic whilst still allowing an exit out onto Mitcham Lane for large<br />
vehicles?<br />
81% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
17% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A significant majority of respondents<br />
supported <strong>the</strong> proposed road clsoure, with<br />
many expressing concern about rat running<br />
traffic along <strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong>.<br />
Several respondents said <strong>the</strong>y would like to<br />
see <strong>the</strong> road closed to all vehicles expcept<br />
cyclists.<br />
Some respondents were concerned that a<br />
closure would lead to an increase in traffic<br />
on <strong>the</strong> surrounding streets roads.<br />
Some residents living close to <strong>the</strong> road<br />
closure strongly objected to <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
closure as it would take longer by car to get<br />
to and from <strong>the</strong>ir properties.<br />
Some respondents were worried about a<br />
loss of on-street parking and <strong>the</strong> overall<br />
pressure on parking across <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
Some people were worried about <strong>the</strong> spaces<br />
being used for street drinkers.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
This was a key element driving <strong>the</strong> scheme<br />
and we are pleased to see residents have<br />
responded well to it.<br />
This can be investigated, however currently<br />
<strong>Babington</strong> <strong>Road</strong> can not accommodate a<br />
turning circle for large vehicles.<br />
We have taken traffic counts and <strong>the</strong>se have<br />
been sent to Transport for London who will<br />
take <strong>the</strong> final decision as <strong>the</strong> surrounding<br />
roads are controlled by <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
We accept that some drivers of vehicles<br />
will have a longer journey but hope this<br />
inconvenience is offset by <strong>the</strong> wider benefits<br />
of <strong>the</strong> scheme. Several residents living<br />
close to <strong>the</strong> closure also support it.<br />
The implemented scheme will be parking<br />
neutral. Some form of controlled parking<br />
zone may reduce <strong>the</strong> parking stress in <strong>the</strong><br />
area but that will not be progressed as part<br />
of this scheme.<br />
Research suggests that ‘street drinkers’<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>r in places that are not used by o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
This space is busy, due to <strong>the</strong> bus stops,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Mosque and <strong>the</strong> pub, and will probably<br />
get busier if <strong>the</strong> scheme is delivered. This<br />
should detract any ‘street drinkers’ from<br />
using <strong>the</strong> space.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
I would fur<strong>the</strong>r support a restriction to all vehicles<br />
Access for cyclists should be maintained on both directions.<br />
Would be absolutely fantastic to have something close to pedestrianised patches in this such<br />
high traffic area<br />
But concerned about <strong>the</strong> impact on parking on surrounding streets already struggling to<br />
manage volume<br />
Should also have a cycle lane though<br />
I am a babington road resident and support <strong>the</strong> idea. The road is currently used to avoid traffic<br />
lights on mitcham lane with cars using it at high speed.<br />
As a resident of william dyce mews this will severley impact our access and egress into our<br />
properties<br />
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QUESTION 2<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> shared use of <strong>the</strong> pavement in front of <strong>the</strong> Doctor Johnson<br />
House to maintain vehicle access?<br />
72% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
18% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A significant majority supported this<br />
proposal and several stated it was<br />
important to ensure that <strong>the</strong> closure was<br />
enforced so people can make <strong>the</strong> most of <strong>the</strong><br />
space. and vehicles obey <strong>the</strong> closure.<br />
People were keen to see cycle parking<br />
included within <strong>the</strong> scheme in this area.<br />
Some respondents wanted to see <strong>the</strong><br />
complete closure of this part of <strong>Babington</strong><br />
<strong>Road</strong>.<br />
Some respondents expressed a concern<br />
about <strong>the</strong> potential for increased traffic on<br />
surrounding streets.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
The closure can be enforced through<br />
cameras to make sure it is obeyed.<br />
Cycle Parking has been provided and LB<br />
<strong>Lambeth</strong> are committed to improving<br />
conditions for cycling throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
Borough.<br />
It is currently not possble to accommodate<br />
a turning circle for large vehicles, so a route<br />
out for <strong>the</strong>m is necessary. It should be very<br />
few lorries each week day and at weekend<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole area will be a Pedestrian Zone.<br />
We have taken traffic counts and <strong>the</strong>se have<br />
been sent to Transport for London who will<br />
take <strong>the</strong> final decision as <strong>the</strong> surrounding<br />
roads are controlled by <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
As long as regular traffic doesn’t just go through it anyway - will need enforcing!<br />
Vehicle access should be restricted to essential use (deliveries, disabled access).<br />
Access should be for pedestrians and cyclists only. People can get out of <strong>the</strong>ir vehicles and<br />
walk to/past Doctor Johnson house<br />
You should make it motor vehicle free, Streatham High <strong>Road</strong> is already heavily polluted by<br />
motor vehicle fumes and please make sure <strong>the</strong>re is plenty of bike parking facilities<br />
This would again cause problems as a resident due to ongoing congestion<br />
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QUESTION 3<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> creation of two piazzas to host a street market?<br />
83% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
15% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A large majority supported this proposal<br />
and respondents were excited that this<br />
space could become a new focal point for<br />
Streatham.<br />
Some respondents hoped more shoppers<br />
would be drawn to <strong>the</strong> area which would<br />
help improve <strong>the</strong> local economy. Some also<br />
wanted <strong>the</strong> street market to operate weekly.<br />
Concern was expressed about <strong>the</strong> creation<br />
of new areas with steps that could create a<br />
trip/fall hazard, that could pose difficuties<br />
for disabled people.<br />
Some respondents wanted better links from<br />
<strong>the</strong> new space and into Streatham Green.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
The positive feedback is welcomed.<br />
The market and o<strong>the</strong>r community events will<br />
draw people to <strong>the</strong> area and help support<br />
<strong>the</strong> local economy. Markets have proved<br />
successful in re-vitalising areas all over<br />
London, staring with Borough Market, and<br />
similar results can be seen on Broadway<br />
Market and Chatsworth <strong>Road</strong> Market.<br />
The designs have been modified to remove<br />
any steps.<br />
Some sketch desgins were developed<br />
but will not be progressed as part of this<br />
scheme.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
It’s a very welcome idea<br />
Really exciting change to streatham, which will improve <strong>the</strong> environment and be a draw for<br />
people to shop in streatham<br />
Wonderful idea, yes, please<br />
Just what is needed in streatham - great idea<br />
Use <strong>the</strong> existing space in streatham green and develop <strong>the</strong> piazzas <strong>the</strong>re.<br />
Incentives should be offered to stallholders to make this a larger weekly event, it’s great for<br />
<strong>the</strong> area<br />
A welcome addition to <strong>the</strong> neighbourhood and a great thing for streatham<br />
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QUESTION 4<br />
Do you support o<strong>the</strong>r events taking place on <strong>the</strong> piazzas?<br />
83% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
13% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A large majority supported this proposal<br />
and respondents were excited that this<br />
space could become a new focal point for<br />
Streatham and bring life to <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
People were excited about <strong>the</strong> possible<br />
range of activities that <strong>the</strong> community could<br />
organise and participate in, commenting<br />
on <strong>the</strong> opportunity for picnics, music and<br />
dances.<br />
People raised concern over <strong>the</strong> potential<br />
increase in noise due to <strong>the</strong> market/events.<br />
People raised concern over <strong>the</strong> potential<br />
increase in rubbish due to <strong>the</strong> market/<br />
events.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
The scheme intended to revitalise this area<br />
and create a space for <strong>the</strong> community and<br />
local residents. We welcome <strong>the</strong> positive<br />
feedback.<br />
The space offers a great opportunity for<br />
local residents and <strong>the</strong> wider community to<br />
organise events that <strong>the</strong>y see fit.<br />
Any potential events would be carefully<br />
controlled by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Council</strong>'s licencing and<br />
enforcement teams.<br />
Any events would need to take responsibilty<br />
for returning <strong>the</strong> area to <strong>the</strong> condition in<br />
which <strong>the</strong>y found it.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
Would need to be careful of noise levels which would affect local residents (so, <strong>the</strong> market<br />
should be fine but music might be a problem).<br />
Bringing life to streatham will be a positive move - small scale activities have no obvious<br />
place to streaham at present due to <strong>the</strong> road layout so this small space is welcome<br />
As long as <strong>the</strong>y do not create a disturbance to local residents<br />
It’s time we had proper events taking place in <strong>the</strong> public spaces - it’s an essential part of<br />
regeneration.<br />
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QUESTION 5<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn plaza by <strong>the</strong> Manor Arms public house as<br />
an out door seating area?<br />
80% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
15% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A large majority supported this proposal.<br />
However some concern was expressed<br />
about an increase in noise if this was<br />
allowed and an increase in <strong>the</strong> number of<br />
people drinking in <strong>the</strong> area.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
The space would be licensed to <strong>the</strong> pub and<br />
<strong>the</strong>refore would be under constant review.<br />
If resident complaints were filed this license<br />
would have to be reviewed. The pub would<br />
be charged with controlling <strong>the</strong>ir customers<br />
noise levels.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
They are fantastic with children!!<br />
Very good idea.<br />
Manor arms is perfect how it is<br />
Brilliant!<br />
Again, consideration of <strong>the</strong> residents should be made - <strong>the</strong>re might need to be a time restriction<br />
e.g. No use after 11pm.<br />
Provided <strong>the</strong>y engage <strong>the</strong> community and provide community friendly events as well<br />
They already have an outdoor garden bar on site. People drinking outside in full view of <strong>the</strong><br />
mosque, passing children and people waiting at <strong>the</strong> bus stop would not set a good example.<br />
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QUESTION 6<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> installation of two circular tree seats around <strong>the</strong> existing<br />
mature trees?<br />
87% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
11% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
A large majority supported this proposal.<br />
Several respondents expressed an interest<br />
to see more seating along <strong>the</strong> wall of <strong>the</strong><br />
Green.<br />
Concern was expressed that new public<br />
seating would be used by street drinkers.<br />
Respondents wanted more planting.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
Additional seating is now proposed along <strong>the</strong><br />
wall.<br />
Research suggests that ‘street drinkers’<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>r in places that are not used by o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
This space is busy, due to <strong>the</strong> bus stops,<br />
<strong>the</strong> mosque and <strong>the</strong> pub, and will get busier<br />
when <strong>the</strong> scheme is delivered. This should<br />
detract any ‘street drinkers’ from using <strong>the</strong><br />
space.<br />
New trees will be planted as part of <strong>the</strong><br />
scheme.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
Great idea, would give <strong>the</strong> green area more of a village feel.<br />
Police need to prevent use of this area (and <strong>the</strong> green) by street drinkers.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r trees should be added for local wildlife<br />
So long as anti-social drinking and khat chewing is controlled<br />
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QUESTION 7<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> introduction of a loading facility on Fernwood Avenue?<br />
57% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
25% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
Numerous people raised concern over <strong>the</strong><br />
reduction in parking on Fernwood Avenue<br />
because of <strong>the</strong> Loading Bay.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
In response to <strong>the</strong>se concerns <strong>the</strong> Loading<br />
Bay has been removed from <strong>the</strong> scheme.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
The loading access should be adjacent to <strong>the</strong> businesses, locating <strong>the</strong> loading area here will<br />
cause more problems than it solves.<br />
Fernwood avenue is a residential road, too small for big veicle loading and unloading<br />
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QUESTION 8<br />
Do you support <strong>the</strong> installation of a pedestrian crossing on Mitcham Lane?<br />
86% SUPPORT (YES)<br />
11% AGAINST (NO)<br />
GENERAL ISSUES<br />
People were keen to see this happen as it<br />
would allow easier and safer pedestrian<br />
movement between <strong>the</strong> shops, and through<br />
<strong>the</strong> area as a whole. Those against <strong>the</strong><br />
proposal tended to be concerned about <strong>the</strong><br />
impact a new crossing would have on traffic<br />
flows on Mitcham Lane.<br />
RESPONSE<br />
A number of people have raised <strong>the</strong> issue<br />
that it is hard to cross <strong>the</strong> road at this point,<br />
and this is why a crossing was explored. The<br />
final decision on this will rest with TfL.<br />
SELECTED COMMENTS<br />
More is needed to keep people safe in Streatham<br />
This is currently a death trap, especially for people leaving <strong>the</strong> religious buildings and negotiating<br />
around stationary traffic and buses. A pedestrian crossing is sorely needed.<br />
Absolutely. The road is a nightmare to cross on <strong>the</strong> way to <strong>the</strong> station every morning and<br />
evening, and I can’t remember a time when I haven’t had to run at least part of <strong>the</strong> way to<br />
avoid oncoming cars that swing round <strong>the</strong> corner.<br />
Quite a difficult road to cross as a pedestrian due to traffic and large number of buses!<br />
In <strong>the</strong>ory - that junction is terrible for vehicles by St Leonards Church. Adding a pedestrian<br />
crossing is likely to worsen it. However a crossing should be put in place<br />
But already travel bottlle neck<br />
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