HAWLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - HAWLEY ROAD PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING

Overview

Hawley Wharf Development – Hawley School, Hawley Road

Proposed Zebra Crossing & Minor Parking Amendments

We are seeking your views on the Council’s proposal to improve road safety on Hawley Road surrounding the new school that is to be built, which is part of the wider Hawley Wharf Development Site in Camden Town.

In January 2013 planning consent was granted for the redevelopment of the Camden Lock area which included the proposal to relocate and enlarge the existing Hawley Infants School to raise the upper age limit of the school to admit junior pupils aged 7-11. In order for the school to expand and accommodate the gradual increase in pupil intake the school will be relocating   from its existing location on Buck Street to Hawley Road (approximately 800m north of its current location). The entrance to the new school will be located on the south side of Hawley Road.

Hawley Road is a one-way road and the only existing formal crossing facility on this road is located to the east of the proposed school site at the junction of Hawley Road with Kentish Town Road. Included as part of the outline planning consent for the school, was the consideration of an additional suitable crossing on Hawley Road in the form a zebra crossing. The new zebra crossing would provide a safe crossing point for school pupils crossing at this location and would benefit pedestrians in general wishing to cross at this point to access the existing bus stop.

Council officers have considered this request and are proposing a number of changes to the existing street layout to accommodate the new zebra crossing, which  would include the following and is illustrated in further detail on the drawing overleaf:

1. The creation of a new zebra crossing facility outside the new Hawley Primary School entrance.
2. The relocation of existing bus stop and bus stand on Hawley Road, westwards closer to Castlehaven Road junction with Hawley Road to accommodate the new crossing.
3. Removal of 17 metres (3 car spaces) of existing residents’ parking bay on Hawley Road, which is required in order to accommodate the new zebra crossing.

Please note that the proposals will result in the loss of 3 residents’ parking spaces only.  If approved the proposals will be paid for by the developer of Hawley Wharf Development and will be implemented in time for the school opening in September 2016.

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to comment

We need your views as this consultation exercise is intended to find out if there is broad public support for the proposals set out in this leaflet.

Please ensure that you respond to this consultation no later than Monday 20 June 2016. You can respond via email to tabrez.hussain@camden.gov.uk Please note only ONE reply per household, business or organisation will be accepted. You must give your full postal address when responding to this letter if you want us to consider your views.

Alternately you can send your response to the London Borough of Camden, Supporting Communities Directorate, Transport Planning and Parking Strategy Service, FREEPOST RLZH-UEYC-ACZZ, London, WC1H 8EQ. No stamp is required if posting. This consultation has also been published online at consultations.wearecamden.org   

Who is being consulted?

The following are being consulted:  All affected property frontages on the roads listed below, local and Statutory Groups, Emergency Services and Ward Councillors.

1. Hawley Road
2. Castlehaven Road
3. Kentish Town Road

While it will not be possible to reply to you individually, all comments will be taken into account. At the end of this consultation exercise, a report will be prepared outlining the comments received and officers’ recommendations. This report will be presented to the Director of Regeneration & Planning, Supporting Communities for a decision.

What happens next

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