Open the Babington Road Consultation ... - Lambeth Council

QUESTION 1
Do you support the proposal to close the northern end of Babington Road to
through traffic whilst still allowing an exit out onto Mitcham Lane for large
vehicles?
81% SUPPORT (YES)
17% AGAINST (NO)
GENERAL ISSUES
A significant majority of respondents
supported the proposed road clsoure, with
many expressing concern about rat running
traffic along Babington Road.
Several respondents said they would like to
see the road closed to all vehicles expcept
cyclists.
Some respondents were concerned that a
closure would lead to an increase in traffic
on the surrounding streets roads.
Some residents living close to the road
closure strongly objected to the proposed
closure as it would take longer by car to get
to and from their properties.
Some respondents were worried about a
loss of on-street parking and the overall
pressure on parking across the area.
Some people were worried about the spaces
being used for street drinkers.
RESPONSE
This was a key element driving the scheme
and we are pleased to see residents have
responded well to it.
This can be investigated, however currently
Babington Road can not accommodate a
turning circle for large vehicles.
We have taken traffic counts and these have
been sent to Transport for London who will
take the final decision as the surrounding
roads are controlled by them.
We accept that some drivers of vehicles
will have a longer journey but hope this
inconvenience is offset by the wider benefits
of the scheme. Several residents living
close to the closure also support it.
The implemented scheme will be parking
neutral. Some form of controlled parking
zone may reduce the parking stress in the
area but that will not be progressed as part
of this scheme.
Research suggests that ‘street drinkers’
gather in places that are not used by others.
This space is busy, due to the bus stops,
the Mosque and the pub, and will probably
get busier if the scheme is delivered. This
should detract any ‘street drinkers’ from
using the space.
SELECTED COMMENTS
I would further support a restriction to all vehicles
Access for cyclists should be maintained on both directions.
Would be absolutely fantastic to have something close to pedestrianised patches in this such
high traffic area
But concerned about the impact on parking on surrounding streets already struggling to
manage volume
Should also have a cycle lane though
I am a babington road resident and support the idea. The road is currently used to avoid traffic
lights on mitcham lane with cars using it at high speed.
As a resident of william dyce mews this will severley impact our access and egress into our
properties
BABINGTON ROAD SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION
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