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Brunswick Park Road and Church Hill Road, road safety consultation

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This consultation has now closed.

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Brunswick Park Road, Church Hill Road and the surrounding area.

We have carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collisions, speed, traffic, origin-destination and pedestrian surveys, site investigations and review of junction layouts). Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors, and it was agreed to proceed with the proposals that involve the least disturbance for residents.


What we are proposing

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Brunswick Park Road, Church Hill Road and the surrounding area.

We have carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collisions, speed, traffic, origin-destination and pedestrian surveys, site investigations and review of junction layouts). Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors, and it was agreed to proceed with the proposals that involve the least disturbance for residents.


What we are proposing

We are proposing to introduce the following key traffic safety improvement proposals:

  1. Introducing a 20mph speed limit along Church Hill Road and Brunswick Park Road, from the junction with East Barnet Road in the north to the junction with Waterfall Road in the south.
  1. Introducing a new uncontrolled crossing one Church Hill Road, close to Rushdene Avenue, making a safer crossing place for pedestrians close to Oak Hill Park.
  1. Upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Church Hill Road, outside Church Hill School, to a zebra crossing on top of a raised table to improve safety for pedestrians.
  1. Upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Brunswick Park Road, between Osidge Lane and junction with Prevost Road, to a zebra crossing atop a raised table to improve safety for pedestrians.
  1. Upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Osidge Lane, near Brunswick Park Road mini-roundabout, to a zebra crossing atop a raised table to improve safety for pedestrians.
  1. Upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Brunswick Park Road, near junction with Benfleet Way, to a zebra crossing on top of a raised table to improve safety for pedestrians.
  1. Introducing speeds cushions along Brunswick Park Road and Church Hill Road that act as a complementary measure to ensure a low-speed environment, as detailed in the enclosed drawing.
  1. Enhancing the mouths of junctions by tightening the radius of the kerb and introducing tactile paving, improving safety for pedestrians, as detailed in the enclosed drawing.
  1. Introducing a southwest bound one-way system along Spencer Road with the aim of restricting rat-running.
  1. Incorporating ‘Double Yellow Lines’ around junctions as detailed in the enclosed drawing to improve visibility for pedestrians and motorists.


You can view our full proposals in the drawings below:


Your views are important to us

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.

We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this consultation. You can view the letter sent out here.

Public notices will also be published in the local papers and The London Gazette on 5 December 2024 and site notices will be displayed in the affected streets.

If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number RSE043.


How to have your say:

Please take the time to read our detailed proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format, please:

  • email HighwaysCorrespondence@Barnet.gov.uk
  • write to Highway Road Safety Team, 3rd Floor Highways, LB Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
  • telephone the Highways Service on 020 8359 3555

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

The closing date for submitting your views on the scheme measures is 16 January 2024.


What happens after the consultation closes?

The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page on 27 February 2025.

This consultation has now closed.

  • We Asked, You Said, We Did

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    We asked…

    We asked your views on our proposals to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Brunswick Park Road, Church Hill Road and the surrounding area.

    Amongst the measures proposed included a proposed 20 MPH zone, the introduction of new crossings, the upgrade of existing crossings, and the introduction of a southwest bound one-way system along Spencer Road.

    You said…

    We received 226 responses from approximately 1635 properties, which equates to an overall response rate of 13.82%.

    54.26% agreed that our proposals will improve road safety in the area, with 32.29% disagreeing.

    Further feedback included:

    • 52% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce a 20 MPH speed limit in the area.
    • 62% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce junction improvements and a new crossing at Rushdene Avenue to link with Oak Hill Park.
    • 72% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the existing zebra crossing outside Church Hill school.
    • 69% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the current crossing on Brunswick Park between Prevost Road and Osidge Lane junction.
    • 71% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the crossing on Osidge Lane.
    • 63% of respondents supported our proposal to upgrade the zebra crossing near Benfleet Way.
    • 65% of respondents supported our proposed introduction of double yellow lines in the area.
    • 24% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce a one-way system on Spencer Road, with 40% opposing.
    • 50% of respondents opposed our proposal to introduce speed cushions.

    We did…

    Based on the results of the consultation, and taking into account all the comments received from residents, we are recommending introducing all proposed measures with the following amendments:

    • Alter the 20 MPH speed limit proposal to only include Church Hill Lane and exclude Brunswick Park Road.
      1. The decision to progress with the 20 MPH speed limit proposal on Church Hill Lane is due to the presence of Church Hill School, Oak Hill School, St Mary’s East Barnet Church and Oak Hill Park, and to ensure safety for their vulnerable (children and the elderly) users.
    • Incorporate “except cyclist” within the one-way restrictions along the proposal.
    • Review the location and number of speed calming measures to maximise their effectiveness as complementary measures within the proposals.

    We will also recommend a further review take place in the future for further measures highlighted by residents on Brunswick Avenue and Brunswick Gardens.