Proposed Design Walnut Tree Walk
Lambeth Council is asking for feedback on designs for the Walnut Tree Walk Healthy Neighbourhood’. The consultation closes on 2 March 2026.
We are proposing to transform the Walnut Tree Walk area into a safer, cleaner and greener ‘Healthy Neighbourhood’.
A Healthy Neighbourhood is redesigned to create conditions that are safe for walking, scooting, wheeling and cycling. This means removing traffic that is using the neighbourhood’s residential streets as a cut-through.
In a Healthy Neighbourhood, reduced traffic and speeding means people can live more active lives, where walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling is convenient, pleasant, and the preferred choice when possible.
The first engagement phase for the Walnut Tree Walk Healthy Neighbourhood took place between October and January 2025, the second one between May and August 2025.
During these two periods, we have received valuable feedback from residents and stakeholders which has helped shape our understanding of the proposed design and how these may work for local people.
Based on the feedback received, we have developed a new design that responds to local access concerns. This new design relocates the Walnut Tree Walk traffic filter.
Initially, we are proposing to introduce a Healthy Neighbourhood on a trial basis. Before we make this change, we want your feedback on the proposed design of the Healthy Neighbourhood, you can view maps and other information via the links below.
Engagement on the proposed design will last four weeks, and end on 2 March 2025. Take the survey and share your views.
The designs are based on previous engagement with local people and organisations in 2024 and 2025, in addition to analysis of data on traffic, travel patterns and air quality.
Our ambitions for Lambeth
In Lambeth, we have a bold vision in our Borough Plan to make neighbourhoods ‘fit for the future’; with cleaner, greener, and more vibrant communities where everyone can lead healthier lives. The implementation of key transport and climate policies including the award-winning Kerbside Strategy and Lambeth Climate Action Plan improve access, safety, and local business opportunities while promoting fairness and sustainability. A Healthy Neighbourhood helps us achieve these goals by creating spaces that prioritize people, reduce pollution, and support local communities.
Phases
Survey on Proposed Design for Walnut Tree Walk
We are at the Design Engagement stage of this project.
We have shared with local people a proposed design for this project. The feedback gathered at this stage is used to help understand whether any changes might be needed to the proposed design, before a final decision on implementing a trial is made.
What happens next?
All feedback received during the design engagement will be reviewed by council officers, and categorised into key themes so that they can be considered as part of creating a final design for this trial.
The final design will be reviewed by the Cabinet Member for Clean Air and Sustainability before a decision is made on introducing a trial. This decision will be made through a formal “decision report” - to learn more about how the Council makes decisions like this please see here. A decision report is expected in late 2026.
Trial Start
If a decision is made to launch the trial, there will be a 6-month period where formal representations can be made. Further details on this process will be shared through our key communication channels.
If approved, a trial would be launched in late 2026.