Lane Rental Scheme

Overview

The London Borough of Camden is considering introducing a Lane Rental Scheme on a proportion of its road network in accordance with the Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (England) Regulations 2012 (the Lane Rental Regulations) made under Section 74A.

In accordance with the ‘Lane Rental Schemes: Guidance for English Highway Authorities’ issued by the Department for Transport on the 17^th March 2024, the London Borough of Camden is entering a period of public consultation. The consultation period will be open from the 6^th February to the 20^th March 2025.

An interactive map of the proposed Camden Lane Rental Network is available here. The map shows the locations that we propose will form the new lane rental network, the different charging bands and the times that would apply to each designation.

Please see the consultation documents linked below:

• The proposed Camden Lane Rental Scheme Document
• The proposed Camden Lane Rental Network Maps
• The proposed Schedule of Locations
• The supporting Cost Benefit Analysis

Camden have been working on the development of the proposed scheme for the last 12 months in conjunction with Transport for London and in consultation with representatives of other London Boroughs, London Councils, the Department for Transport and utility companies.

The proposed scheme network has been determined in accordance with the Pan-London borough data analytical approach, which for consistency purposes retains the basis of the algorithm used to calculate TfL’s Lane Rental locations and charge band distribution.

Why your views matter

The Council is considering introducing a Lane Rental scheme to achieve better control of roadworks and street works which take place on its network, with a core objective of reducing disruption to the most sensitive parts of the network, at the most sensitive times.

The Scheme seeks to limit the amount of disruption to the road network by encouraging the undertaking of works at the least disruptive time for road users, and the early completion of works. Camden are committed to providing healthy streets, travel and lives. Traffic congestion affects economic productivity, people’s health and the environment.

The proposal to operate a Lane Rental scheme supports the London Mayor’s election manifesto pledge to expand Lane Rental across London.