Policy information sourced from Lewisham Core Strategy

14 Sustainable movement and transport

The access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists throughout the borough will be promoted and prioritised.

A network of high quality, connected and accessible walking and cycling routes across the borough will be maintained and improved, including Waterlink Way, the South-East London Green Chain, the Thames Path, and new connections throughout the Deptford New Cross area.

A managed and restrained approach to car parking provision will be adopted to contribute to the objectives of traffic reduction while protecting the operational needs of major public facilities, essential economic development and the needs of people with disabilities. The car parking standards contained within the London Plan will be used as a basis for assessment.

Car free status for new development can only be assured where on-street parking is managed so as to prevent parking demand being displaced from the development onto the street. A controlled parking zone (CPZ) may be implemented where appropriate.

Travel plans will need to be submitted which meet or exceed the Department of Transport’s thresholds for transport assessment and Transport for London guidance.

Cycle parking will be required for new development and TfL guidelines will be used to assess provision. Design will need to incorporate safe and secure cycle storage and parking as well as other facilities including showers and lockers, where appropriate.

The use of the River Thames, the rail network and the borough’s strategic routes (Transport for London road network) will be supported as freight transport corridors.

Use of the River Thames for passenger transport and transport of construction and waste materials to and from development sites, where practicable, will be supported.

The Council will work with Transport for London, Network Rail and other partners to ensure the delivery of necessary transport infrastructure, as well as working with adjoining boroughs to address the cumulative impact of development by enabling more effective management of traffic and improving the environment for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.

For more information please see the Core Strategy