Policies
POLICY 8 Safeguarding Pedestrian Access Proposals that provide for improved pedestrian access shall be supported subject to the development meeting the following requirements: a) E nsures sufficient pavement space is maintained for pedestrians; and b) Safeguards accessibility for disabled people and those with pushchairs.
Justification 2.26 The evidence base identifies that there are
areas of potential street ‘clutter’ within the Neighbourhood Plan area. A particular issue occurs in Harrow Road where some retailers encroach on to the pavement with their shop goods. This introduces obstacles for pedestrians and reduces the accessibility of the shopping area. It is recognised that planning policy cannot directly deal with the matter of goods being displayed on pavements but Policy 8 seeks to address the matter when new development proposals are brought forward. In due course, this will help improve the urban environment on Harrow Road, along with the wider area and improve conditions for pedestrians. 2.27 QPCC and The Harrow Road Retailers Association
will also continue to work with Westminster City Council to ensure that existing shop forecourts can be retained and protected, without overflowing onto the pavement. Currently, unpaved areas outside shops are left to the responsibility of the retailers, and this lack of regulation is resulting in overspill, and subsequent ‘clutter’.
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Links to Strategic Policies
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estminster’s City Plan – Strategic Policies: W Policy S41
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London Plan: Policy 6.9