Policy information sourced from The Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies

DM14 Sustainable Transport Network

The Council will actively encourage sustainable travel by:

A) prioritising the needs of sustainable transport modes in accordance with the following street user hierarchy:

  • pedestrians;
  • cyclists;
  • public transport users;
  • special vehicle services (including taxis, delivery, and servicing needs); and
  • other motorised transport.

Inclusive design for all users, including the elderly and people with disabilities will be a key principle throughout this movement hierarchy.

B) requiring major development to develop and contribute to, a well-connected network of streets that optimises permeability and legibility;

C) ensuring that development does not have a harmful impact on the walking and cycling environment;

D) requiring proposals for transport infrastructure to take full account of the requirements for walking and cycling, ensuring that pedestrian and cycle facilities are high quality, safe and comfortable and consider provision of complementary infrastructure including lighting, wayfinding and signage;

E) requiring development to contribute towards creating activity and natural surveillance and thereby contributing to an attractive and safe environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and the wider community;

F) requiring development to provide features associated with pedestrian and cycle access such as seating, safe road crossings where appropriate, secure and convenient cycle parking, and workplace showers and lockers; and

G) seeking development contributions towards enhancing public transport provision and infrastructure; ensuring direct, secure, accessible and pleasant walking routes to stops; contributing to signage, timetable, real time information and waiting facilities; and implementing new stops in accordance with TfL’s ‘Accessible Bus Stop Design Guidance’ in convenient and safe locations.

For more information please see the Local Plan Development Management Policies