Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7306
Received: 10/03/2019
Respondent: Mr David Pickering
The existing road infrastructure in and through Knowle is stretched to the limit at present, with major congestion at peak times. Adding further residential development to Knowle could result in complete gridlock at busy times, given the narrow High Street, and the dense network of junctions at Hampton Road / Lodge Road and Station Road / Kenilworth / Wilsons Road. Enhancements to encourage use of cycling (especially dedicated cycle lanes) and public transport would be welcome, but car use would inevitably increase, to the detriment of the quality of life of Knowle residents.
The existing road infrastructure in and through Knowle is stretched to the limit at present, with major congestion at peak times. Adding further residential development to Knowle could result in complete gridlock at busy times, given the narrow High Street, and the dense network of junctions at Hampton Road / Lodge Road and Station Road / Kenilworth / Wilsons Road. Enhancements to encourage use of cycling (especially dedicated cycle lanes) and public transport would be welcome, but car use would inevitably increase, to the detriment of the quality of life of Knowle residents.