Policy information sourced from City of London Local Plan

DM 16.2 Pedestrian Movement

  1. Pedestrian movement must be facilitated by provision of suitable pedestrian routes through and around new developments, by maintaining pedestrian routes at ground level, and the upper level walkway network around the Barbican and London Wall.
  2. The loss of a pedestrian route will normally only be permitted where an alternative public pedestrian route of at least an equivalent standard is provided having regard to:
    • the extent to which the route provides for current and all reasonably foreseeable future demands placed upon it, including at peak periods;
    • the shortest practicable routes between relevant points.
  3. Routes of historic importance should be safeguarded as part of the City’s characteristic pattern of lanes, alleys and courts, including the route’s historic alignment and width.
  4. The replacement of a route over which pedestrians have rights, with one to which the public have access only with permission will not normally be acceptable.
  5. Public access across private land will be encouraged where it enhances the connectivity, legibility and capacity of the City’s street network. Spaces should be designed so that signage is not necessary and it is clear to the public that access is allowed.
  6. The creation of new pedestrian rights of way will be encouraged where this would improve movement and contribute to the character of an area, taking into consideration pedestrian routes and movement in neighbouring areas and boroughs, where relevant.

For more information please see the Local Plan