FAQs
Why has Barnham Drive not been completed before?
The road was originally planned and approved as part of the development plans for the area around 20 years ago, but as the housing beyond Waterside Close was never built, the road was not completed.
How would this be funded?
Funding has been allocated by Homes England and TfL, but the project will only go ahead once more is known about public opinion, the outcome of the planning process, and the outcome of the detailed surveys and design work which will establish the costs more accurately. At this point we are seeking the public’s views before concrete decisions are made.
The south end of Barnham Drive is used for parking regularly and is designated as permit parking under the West Thamesmead Sustainable Streets proposals. What will happen to this parking if the new road is built?
Parking would not be permitted at any point along Barnham Drive if the new road is built as this would impede buses approaching the new road. Those wishing to park nearby would need to use alternative permit parking bays instead and residents are encouraged to make use of the available on and off-street parking where possible.
We will work with Greenwich Council and the community to identify alternative parking options for affected residents.
If these proposals go ahead, when would the road be built?
The earliest this road could be opened would be 2029, but that is dependent on the outcome of the consultation, a future planning application, and funding.
