Help shape the future of Chatsworth Road
Feedback updated 29 Sep 2025
We asked
We asked for feedback on the proposed changes to Chatsworth Road and surrounding roads, including a southbound traffic filter (bus gate) on Chatsworth Road, pedestrianisation of the town centre on Sundays, a diversion of the 308 bus service in the King’s Park Ward on Sundays, and changes to one-ways and parking on side streets.
You said
Key concerns about the proposed bus gate on Chatsworth Road included the potential impact on local residents’ journey times; the diversion of traffic onto residential streets and main roads, with the associated impacts on congestion, air and noise pollution; the impact on businesses and disabled people. Concerns were raised regarding access for caregivers and visitors, and taxis. Key issues about the proposed changes to one-ways included concerns around safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and access to Homerton Hospital.
We did
We listened to public feedback on the draft proposals and made updates to the plans. This includes replacing proposed double yellow lines on Dunlace Road with single yellow lines (7am-7pm) to limit parking loss at nighttime, and delaying enforcement to allow time for Blue Badge and HAC01 permit applications.
We’ve also committed to monitor the impact of the scheme for a minimum of three years, focusing on the main concerns we heard from residents during the consultation including the impact on boundary main roads and side streets, and options for improving left-turn priority for vehicles turning out of Median Road onto Lower Clapton Road.
We will also work with stakeholders and businesses in the area to minimise traffic diversion on residential roads, and ensure access to the bus services and Homerton Hospital remains unimpeded.
In response to a concern raised during the consultation, we worked with Transport for London (TfL), and London Ambulance Service to develop a yellow box junction design at Fenn Street and Homerton High Street, which TfL intends to consult on in September 2025. We secured additional enforcement resources to monitor parked cars on the 242 and new 308 bus route to enforce against parked cars which may impede access for the bus.
Overview
Help us improve Chatsworth Road
We’re committed to creating a greener, healthier Hackney. That means cutting traffic emissions, improving air quality, and helping local people to live active and healthy lives.
As part of that commitment, we’re proposing to reduce vehicle traffic along Chatsworth Road. These changes aim to make Chatsworth Road safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone - whether you’re walking, cycling, using public transport, or driving.
Why are these changes being proposed?
- Chatsworth Road is a thriving local high street but suffers from heavy traffic. Over 5,000 vehicles use Chatsworth Road daily - 40% just pass through without stopping.
- The King’s Park ward has the worst levels of public transport access in the borough and 50% of households in this ward do not own a car.
- The proposals, including diverting the 308 bus service to Mandeville Street on Sundays, will give residents more travel choice and improve the walking and cycling environment.
- There is a road safety concern on Chatsworth Road, particularly during the Sunday Market, with a history of road casualties and poor air quality.
- More than 1,000 people completed the Chatsworth Road travel survey in 2023, with two-thirds saying they would support improvements to walking, cycling and air quality, even if it could increase car journey times.
Our aims
- Make cycling and walking safer and easier on Chatsworth Road and in the surrounding area
- Improve journey times for buses and ambulances
- Reduce traffic in the area
- Improve the area as a place to visit and shop, including on market day
What are the proposals?
The proposals are illustrated in this drawing.
A more detailed map of the proposals can be found here.
We’re proposing the following measures to create a safer environment for all road users.
1. Proposed new bus gate
From 7am to 7pm, most vehicles will not be able to drive through the bus gate on Chatsworth Road into Brooksby’s Walk (see map for location). Buses, cyclists, pedestrians, emergency vehicles, Council refuse vehicles and HAC01 permit holders are exempt.
HAC01 permit holders include blue badge holders, Taxicard holders, and other eligible groups.
Vehicles will continue to be able to drive from Homerton High Street into Chatsworth Road.
This proposal is designed to reduce the number of vehicles that use Chatsworth Road as a shortcut between Lea Bridge Road and Homerton High Street.
One parking space will be removed and the carriageway width narrowed to create new sustainable urban drainage with planting at the bus gate entrance.
2. Changes to one-way streets
Changes are proposed to some of the one-ways in the area, as highlighted by the red arrows on the map.
This is to stop traffic using these roads as a shortcut between Lea Bridge Road and Homerton High Street. It also ensures vehicle access is maintained to properties on these streets, including Glenarm Road on market days.
A total of 12 parking spaces will be removed and replaced with double yellow lines on Dunlace Road, Glenarm Road and Elderfield Road. This is to create passing spaces and spaces for vehicles to turn on these streets.
Cycle-contraflows will allow cyclists to ride in both directions on Clifden Road and Elderfield Road where changes are proposed to the one-ways.
3. Proposed new pedestrian zone and 308 service for King’s Park Ward
Chatsworth Road Town Centre will be pedestrianised on Sundays from 6am–8pm to create a traffic-free zone. This is to improve the safety and walking environment for the Chatsworth Road Sunday Market.
Subject to TfL approval, the 308 bus service in both directions will follow the 242 route and bus stops in the King’s Park Ward on Sundays.
Market traders will be permitted to enter the Sunday pedestrian zone between 6–10am and 5–7pm to carry out loading and unloading.
Sunday parking restrictions will be introduced at the junction of Chatsworth Road and Glenarm Road (east side) and Blurton Road (east side) to create spaces for vehicles to turn on Sundays.
View the locations of the changes to parking restrictions on the more detailed map found here.
Frequently asked questions
Will I still be able to drive to my home or business if the proposals are implemented?
While some routes will be different, this proposal has been designed to maintain existing access to all properties at all times. It is designed to encourage active and sustainable travel where possible for short local journeys, and to maintain full access for disabled car-dependent people using the free HAC01 permit.
What measures will be in place to monitor the impact of the changes on traffic and air quality?
We will monitor the impact if the proposal is implemented. Our modelling suggests that there will be less traffic on Lea Bridge Road, a very small increase in traffic on Lower Clapton Road, and an increase in traffic on Homerton High Street between Ponsford Street and Brooksby’s Walk.
Working with TfL, we have expanded bus lanes and extended operating hours on Lower Clapton Road to improve bus journey times.
For more information on air quality monitoring locations and results, visit: hackney.gov.uk/air-quality
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Last updated 20/05/2025
What happens next
Following a statutory consultation, a works notification has been sent to residents and businesses in the immediate area with details of the works. A copy of the works notification can be found here.
We will monitor the scheme for three years, publishing the first set of data by late 2025, to monitor traffic diversion. We will also monitor the performance of the junction of Median Road and Lower Clapton Road.
We will also engage with high street businesses to prevent delivery vehicle displacement onto Median Road. We are proactively lobbying TfL to install countdown displays at bus stops in the King’s Park Ward, and are exploring adjustments to the 308 bus service to improve its reliability and frequency, including feasibility for the bus to stop closer to the Leyton Mills Retail Park, recognising the importance of having a bus that stops closer to large supermarkets.
For further information about the designs we consulted on, why we are doing it and a delegated decision report, please visit hackney.gov.uk/chatsworth-road-liveable-neighbourhood. The consultation report can also be found here.
When will the changes be implemented?
The first closure for the market will be from Sunday 24th August 2025, with all the other restrictions associated with the proposals coming in on Monday 25th August 2025.
Interests
- Pollution
- Traffic and transportation
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