More information about our proposed projects

Project: Greening and other improvements to existing School Street on Carleton Road and Dalmeny Road outside Tufnell Park Primary School and The Bridge Secondary School

Map showing location of existing school street - Carleton Road and Dalmeny Road

Proposals for outside Tufnell Park Primary School gates (Dalmeny Road)

You told us:

• The narrow footway outside the school gates on Dalmeny Road causes congestion at drop-off/pick-up times
• There is no seating or shade for parents/carers waiting outside the school gates here
• You have concerns about traffic speeds and ease and safety of crossing the road
• You would like more greening, trees and playful features for children

We propose to: 

• Create an attractive space outside the gates on Dalmeny Road for parents/carers to wait with seating and playful features for children
• Install raingardens along both sides of the road to help manage water run-off through sustainable drainage 
• Widen the pavements on Dalmeny Road at the junction with Anson Road to shorten the crossing distance 
• Enable space for these improvements by removing 11 residential and seven residential/pay-by-phone parking spaces on Dalmeny Road and relocating two bike hangars

Artist's impression of how Dalmeny Road could look with the proposed improvements

 Proposals for outside The Bridge Secondary entrance and Tufnell Park Primary reception (Carleton Road)

You told us:

• That parents/carers in cars need to be able to pull up close to the gate of The Bridge Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) secondary school on Carleton Road
• You have concerns about traffic speeds and desire for safety and ease of crossing the road
• You would like more greening and trees outside the schools as well as playful features for children

We propose to:

• Install planting beds/raingardens featuring inclusive play features for children in place of some parking on both sides of the road (one residential and 12 residential/pay-by-phone parking spaces). The two disabled badge holder spaces on this road will remain in place
• Retain most of the parking immediately outside The Bridge’s walking and wheeling entrance to assist school drop-off and pick-up
• Create a small, attractive space outside the Tufnell Park Primary reception entrance on Carleton Road with seating for people to sit and wait

Artist's impression of how Carleton Road could look with the proposed improvements

 

Artist's impression of how Carleton Road could look with the proposed improvements

 You can download the proposed design here.

We’re transforming this space at Cardwell Terrace to make it greener, more inviting and better for everyday use by residents, while supporting the local shop and offering a pleasant place to stop and rest. We plan to:

• Replace existing paving with new low-level planting, relocating one small tree into the planting area to add greenery and biodiversity.
• Keep a paved footway around the edge for easy movement.
• Add stepping posts as an informal play feature for children, alongside habitat features to support wildlife.
• Move the existing bench to the front of the space and add a new single seat for extra seating.
• Reposition cycle stands and the litter bin for better access, and introduce new bin enclosures to address issues with waste and recycling.

An artist’s impression showing how the public space at Cardwell Terrace could look with the proposed improvements

We’re creating an open, green, and welcoming space at this location, designed to feel natural and accessible. It will offer a pleasant spot to pause and connect during the school run or daily journeys, with playful features for children and seating for relaxation and social interaction. We plan to:

• Replace existing paving with low-level planting in the centre of the space and plant three new trees, adding greenery, shade, and biodiversity, while keeping a paved footway around the space.
• Create a new seating area that will include three benches and one  individual seat, with an additional bench near the junction.
• Add stepping posts and other informal play elements to make the space enjoyable for children heading to nearby schools.

An artist’s impression showing how the public space at Hilldrop Road could look with the proposed improvements

The public space at the junction in front of Tufnell Park Estate will be revitalised with greenery, seating and playful features. The changes will create a more pleasant environment for people passing through or stopping to rest. We plan to:

• Replace existing paving with low-level planting and up to six new trees, bringing greenery, shade, and biodiversity.
• Keep a paved footway around the new central green area and add three roadside planting beds for extra greenery.
• Install an additional bench alongside the existing benches to create a pleasant resting spot.
• Add stepping posts and other informal play features for children on their way to school or other journeys.
• Remove recycling bins and reposition the cycle stands along the paved edge and on the opposite side of Carleton Road by the church.

An artist’s impression showing how the public space at Tufnell Park Road / Carleton Road could look with the proposed improvements

This space at the existing traffic filter is on a key route to two local schools and will be enhanced with planting, seating and features for children to enjoy moments of play, while also creating a more welcoming environment. The design aims to improve the route for people walking, wheeling and cycling while maintaining the existing traffic restriction. We plan to:

• Replace paving with low-level planting and two new trees, adding greenery and biodiversity.
• Install two new benches creating a place to stop and rest.
• Add stepping posts and other informal play features to make the space more engaging for children on their way to school.
• Extend the cycleway through the traffic filter with a raised section to slow cyclists for pedestrian safety, retaining the central lockable bollard.

An artist’s impression showing how the space at the Dalmeny Road traffic filter could look with the proposed improvements.

We’re redesigning the existing traffic filter to make walking, wheeling and cycling through the area easier and more accessible, while maintaining the traffic restriction. The new layout will simplify the space and add greenery creating a pleasant route for passing through rather than a place to stop. We plan to:

• Replace paving with low-level planting and two new trees, adding greenery and biodiversity.
• Realign the space for easier movement and replace the existing fire gate with a lockable bollard to maintain fire brigade access while preventing other motor traffic.

An artist’s impression showing how the space at the Huddleston Road existing traffic filter could look with the proposed improvements.

As part of our improvements to street spaces in the Tufnell Park ward, we’ve consulted on a proposed zebra crossing on Dalmeny Avenue near Tufnell Park Primary School. Feedback from previous engagement with residents, parents/carers and the school highlighted concerns about the safety of the current informal crossing on Dalmeny Avenue, south of Carleton Road, which is part of a key walking route.

Key elements of the proposal include:

• A new zebra crossing
• A raised table and anti-skid surfacing to slow approaching vehicles
• New low-level greening
• Pavement build-outs on both sides of the crossing to improve visibility, plus a central island reservation.
• To enable these improvements, four parking spaces (two residential bays and two shared residential/pay by phone bays) will be removed.

Design for Dalmeny Avenue zebra crossing

 These measures reflect priorities shared by the local community and school, aiming to create a safer and more pleasant route for everyone. You can download the proposed design for the zebra crossing here.