The proposed scheme aims to improve the public realm and enhance pedestrian accessibility by reducing motor traffic dominance on Warwick Way between Belgrave Road and Upper Tachbrook Street, and on Churton Street between Belgrave Road and Tachbrook Street.

The scheme will formalise the current temporary measures which have been in place for the past two years and looks to take a pedestrian-centric approach, with the permanent conversion of the previously two-way streets to one-way westbound for Warwick Way, and one-way northbound for Churton Street and Tachbrook Street, allowing the widening of pavements on both sides.

The improvements proposals include:

• more opportunity for alfresco dining,
• better junctions
• controlled and informal crossing points,
• the introduction of trees and greening
• improvement to existing loading provision on Warwick Way, Upper Tachbrook Street, and parking provision on Tachbrook Street.

These will all enhance the levels of accessibility, make pedestrian movements easier and create a more pleasant environment in which to walk through and spend time.

There would also be an improved level of service for cyclists with access to Guildhouse Street at the junction with Warwick Way restricted to cyclists only. Cyclists currently use Longmoore Street as an eastbound route but the closure of Guildhouse Street to general traffic will make this a quieter and more attractive route. Southbound one-way working on Upper Tachbrook Street will be formalised and a northbound cycle lane introduced.

Consultation Outcome

There were 722 responses received via the online survey form, email, letter and phone call. Below is the summary of all responses and the responses from the SW1V area which is the area encompassing Warwick Way and Churton Street. 

Warwick Way Proposal:

Churton Street Proposal:

The results show 74.76% support for the Warwick Way proposal and 71.97% support for the Churton Street proposal. Generally, there was greater support from those in close proximity to the scheme.

The Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality and was briefed on the consultation outcome and a steer was given to continue to develop the scheme.

The consultation outcome and the Council's responses to the objections and main themes raised can be found in the 'You Said, You Did' document below. The two main changes made to the scheme following the consultation included:

• Two-way cycling was incorporated into both Warwick Way and Churton Street design
• Creation of two informal crossings
• * Further traffic impact assessment and air quality assessment were undertaken to address concerns raised