URL: https://democracy.camden.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4553

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Sustainability

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks approval from the Director of Environment and Sustainability, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, to implement permanent Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood (HLN) STARter Project changes in Red Lion Street and the surrounding area. This includes extending the existing no motor vehicle zone on Red Lion Street, further footway widening, the introduction of a new crossing point and the introduction of a continuous footway for pedestrian priority. The scheme has been developed to help make it safer and easier to walk, cycle and visit the area sustainably, as well as make it more attractive for more people to stop and visit local shops and restaurants.   The report also seeks approval for public realm and greening proposals, such as the introduction of new planting, trees, benches and cycle stands in the area, and changes to parking and loading are to be delivered alongside the walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling improvements. Further details of the measures proposed are provided in Section 2. The recommendations in this report are made taking into account relevant policies, feedback, existing data, a full public consultation (undertaken between 14th September 2024 – 4th October 2024) on all proposals contained in this report, and an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA).   The proposals would help meet the objectives of We Make Camden by helping Camden’s local economy to be strong, sustainable and inclusive and, creating safe, strong and open communities; also supporting Camden to be a green, clean, vibrant, accessible and sustainable place with everyone empowered to contribute to tacking the Climate Emergency.

Content: This report seeks approval from the Director of Environment and Sustainability, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, to implement permanent Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood (HLN) STARter Project changes in Red Lion Street and the surrounding area. This includes extending the existing no motor vehicle zone on Red Lion Street, further footway widening, the introduction of a new crossing point and the introduction of a continuous footway for pedestrian priority. The scheme has been developed to help make it safer and easier to walk, cycle and visit the area sustainably, as well as make it more attractive for more people to stop and visit local shops and restaurants.   The report also seeks approval for public realm and greening proposals, such as the introduction of new planting, trees, benches and cycle stands in the area, and changes to parking and loading are to be delivered alongside the walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling improvements. Further details of the measures proposed are provided in Section 2. The recommendations in this report are made taking into account relevant policies, feedback, existing data, a full public consultation (undertaken between 14th September 2024 – 4th October 2024) on all proposals contained in this report, and an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA).   The proposals would help meet the objectives of We Make Camden by helping Camden’s local economy to be strong, sustainable and inclusive and, creating safe, strong and open communities; also supporting Camden to be a green, clean, vibrant, accessible and sustainable place with everyone empowered to contribute to tacking the Climate Emergency. THAT the Director of Environment and Sustainability, following  consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, and having considered the proposals in relation to the objectives set out in Camden’s Transport Strategy, the design amendments made in response to feedback received in the public consultation, the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix B), and having had due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:   (i)             Approves the proposal to implement permanent changes as part of the Red Lion Street Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood “STARter” Project, including potential detailed design amendments being considered in response to feedback received in the public consultation, subject to compliance with relevant statutory requirements; and   (ii)            Delegates authority to the Chief Engineer to take any further decisions required for the detailed design and implementation of the recommended proposals, including consideration of any objections to statutory consultation.  

Date of Decision: January 8, 2025