Policy information sourced from the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan

KBR28: PEDESTRIANS WITHIN THE MOVEMENT HIERARCHY

A: Development which provides new transport infrastructure or improves existing transport infrastructure should be designed to maximise use by:

  • pedestrians and mobility impaired;
  • cyclists; and
  • public transport.

B: On Red Routes and the Strategic Road Network (i.e. the A315), new development must not compromise Westminster City Council and/or Transport for London’s ability to carry out their statutory network management duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004.

C: Development should facilitate pedestrian movement and must not adversely impact upon the existing pedestrian infrastructure. Suitable pedestrian routes should be provided around and, where appropriate, through new developments.

D: Development proposals that result in the net loss of all or part of any existing pedestrian route will be resisted in principle. Where development provides new pedestrian routes to compensate for any loss, it must be of an equivalent standard and have regard to:

  • the extent to which the footpath/pavement space provides for current and reasonably foreseeable future demand, especially during peak periods;
  • the need to provide the shortest practicable routes between relevant points; and
  • the need to protect pedestrian rights through the making of a Walkways Agreement under section 35 of the Highways Act 1980 if the public highway is stopped up through the development.

E: Development that provides public access across previously inaccessible private land will be encouraged where it enhances the connectivity and capacity of the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area’s pedestrian network. New routes should be designed so that they are adequately lit, signage is not necessary and it is clear to the public that access is permitted.

F: Development which provides appropriate additional pedestrian infrastructure or enhances existing pedestrian infrastructure in a way that complies with national guidance on inclusive mobility or exceeds it, is encouraged.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan