Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 7198
Received: 13/03/2015
Respondent: London Borough of Havering
Development of these sites (175B 175C and 32) would have significant transport implications, with a considerable potential adverse impact on Havering's section of the A12 and the A127 and the rest of 'our' road network, particularly the Gallows Corner junction but also through displacement elsewhere into the Havering highways network, especially when there are difficulties elsewhere on the strategic road network.
The A12 and A127 are the responsibility of TfL within LBH. Both roads are essential elements of our highway infrastructure. Havering's residents and businesses and those further afield are highly dependent on these key routes for living and business prosperity.
There is concern that additional development will adversely affect traffic flows on these already heavily trafficked routes, and will have detrimental environmental impacts. Gallows Corner is a traffic "hotspot" and LBH have highlighted to TfL the importance of major improvements here.
Development of site 101A would have potential adverse impacts on Haverings section of the A127, which is already close to capacity in peak periods in both directions.
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