Camden Council revisits Dartmouth Pk. Healthy Neighbourhood traffic plans
Camden Council has announced that it will not proceed with the proposed Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood (DPHN) low traffic neighbourhood traffic proposal as presented during the summer 2024 engagement phase. The decision follows extensive community feedback, with over 2,000 responses, including more than 750 emails, reflecting significant local concerns. The Highgate Society and 18 other local civic groups collaborated in responding to the proposals. Most recently we had commissioned and provided to the Councils a transport consultants’ report showing the data gaps that would need to be addressed in any robust proposals.
The Highgate Society welcomes Camden’s decision to reconsider the scheme rather than push forward despite widespread opposition. The Society remains committed to safe and healthy streets for all and recognises the need for well-planned, evidence-based solutions.
The Leader of Camden Council has confirmed that the project will be sent “back to the drawing board,” with a revised approach to be considered within the Council’s 2025-2028 Transport Strategy delivery plan. The timing of any revised scheme within the 2025-2028 timeframe remains uncertain.
The Highgate Society welcomes Camden’s commitment to a more comprehensive review to include the wider area. A key concern has been ensuring that any future proposals consider not just the immediate area but also the wider impact on boundary roads and neighbouring boroughs, including Haringey and Islington and we note the Safe Travel Team’s statement that “we hope that you will continue to work with us so that we can make the areas both within and around Dartmouth Park better for local people.” We remain ready to work constructively with Councillors and the Safe Travel Team to develop solutions that reduce pollution and congestion while ensuring a healthier and safer environment for everyone.
A full report on the co-design phase is expected from the Council later this spring.
For more details, see The Safe Travel press release here, Camden’s press release here, Highgate Society’s press release here, and coverage in the Ham & High, The Camden New Journal, and The Evening Standard to which the Society contributed.
