Transport for London has published its response to issues raised in its consultation on Highbury corner.
In August 2016 we published our consultation report for Highbury Corner. We are now pleased to publish the responses to issues raised report. Please click here to view the report online.
Following the consultation, we now intend to proceed with the changes to Highbury Corner subject to the usual planning approvals. Please be aware that there are some changes to the proposals we consulted on, these are listed below.
· The arboretum is proposed to be partially open to public access in a way which protects existing trees. The new public space would incorporate the western arm of the roundabout and Highbury & Islington station forecourt, providing local residents with more green space whilst protecting the most vulnerable trees
· The proposed new pedestrian crossing allowing for access to the south-eastern corner of the arboretum at the junction of Upper Street with Canonbury Road will no longer be required. The proposal to partially open the arboretum on the western side means that the eastern half of the arboretum, including the option to open up a path from the south- eastern corner will no longer be required
· The entrance to Corsica Street has been made a ‘blended footway’ which provides a continuous footway over the junction to give pedestrians priority
· A shared pedestrian / cycle ‘toucan’ crossing will be included across St Paul’s Road to allow two-way cycling to and from Corsica Street
· The cycle lane on Canonbury Road will be extended to Canonbury School.
Further information is available in the report.
Jenny Gordon
Engagement Officer
Local Communities & Partnerships
Transport for London