Policy information sourced from the The Soho Neighbourhood Plan

Policy 26: Pedestrian Movement in the Public Realm

All development proposals should be designed in such a way as to facilitate pedestrian movement and prevent it being impeded by other uses. Proposals should:

  • Seek to deliver safe, efficient and inclusive design in line with the Healthy Streets Approach and Vison Zero Strategy;
  • Create clear well lit and well signed pedestrian routes;
  • Provide even surfaces and minimise steps and level changes wherever possible;
  • Design out blind spots and recessed doorways;
  • Provide well-lit and clean temporary passageways during construction and fitting out works;
  • Reduce vulnerability to flash flooding and ensure that the neighbouring public realm is well drained using sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) wherever possible;
  • Prevent tables and chairs on the pavement or highway impeding pedestrian movement; and
  • Ensure new facades and entrances to premises clearly display the street number for each premises to facilitate better way finding.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan