Chingford Road Corridor



What are we proposing?

We are proposing a range of improvements along Chingford Road, covering approximately 1.2 km between Crooked Billet Roundabout and Forest Road, to make Chingford Road greener, safer and a more inviting place to be.

We are planning on doing this by making it easier, safer and more convenient to walk, wheel, cycle and use public transport, which will help address concerns raised by residents around road safety and congestion on this key strategic route. The scheme will improve walking and cycling facilities, help increase bus reliability and introduce new and improved public spaces; increasing transport options and improving Chingford Road for people who live, work, or travel in the area.

It’s vital for us to improve the area for walking, wheeling and cycling in particular, so we can reduce reliance on motor vehicles, lower emissions and encourage active lifestyles.

Our proposals for Chingford Road include:

  • Fully segregated, stepped cycle tracks on both sides of Chingford Road connecting Crooked Billet Roundabout to Farnan Avenue.
  • At Farnan Avenue the cycle tracks will join up with the existing Cycleway along Farnan Avenue, providing connections to Forest Road, Walthamstow Central and Lea Bridge Road.
  • Bus priority measures to enable buses, including Superloop services, to run smoothly and reduce delays. These include removal of parking between 9 and 31 Chingford Road, introducing no loading restrictions on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm on double yellow lines and changing all existing single yellow lines to double yellow lines along Chingford Road from the Crooked Billet Roundabout to Farnan Avenue, and between 9 and 31 Chingford Road. These improvements will make bus journeys faster and more reliable and mean buses won’t get stuck behind vehicles loading and unloading at peak times, improving the travel experience for everyone who relies on them.
  • Continuous footways on most side roads to give people walking priority. Continuous footways are raised sections of pavement that continue across junctions to provide a smooth and uninterrupted surface for people walking.
  • Upgrading existing pedestrian crossings to make it easier for people and cyclists to cross the road with:
    • A toucan crossing near Penrhyn Crescent
    • A signalised parallel (pedestrian and cycle crossing) near Cazenove Road
    • A signalised parallel crossing near Eversham Avenue
    • A parallel crossing near Chandos Avenue
  • Public space improvements like pocket parks and planting to improve the look and feel of the area and increase greening, including on the corner of Chingford Road and Farnan Avenue.
  • Wide bus stop bypasses with tactile paving and zebra crossings so people can easily exit the bus and cross the cycle path.

To make space for these proposals, we need to remove or relocate some parking bays on Chingford Road, totalling a net loss of 28 parking bays. The largest changes would be:

  • 21 bays removed outside Sir George Monoux College and 12 bays added opposite the college
  • 10 bays removed outside 9 Chingford Road and 31 Chingford Road.

Our parking stress surveys indicate that the average utilisation of parking bays is around 60% along Chingford Road and there is sufficient capacity on the surrounding streets to accommodate the removal of parking.

While we aim to retain trees wherever possible, three trees (outside 203 and 271 Chingford Road, and at the junction of Chingford Road and Farnan Avenue) will need to be removed to make space for the improvements. However, we are proposing a large amount of planting in other areas, including at the corner of Farnan Avenue and Chingford Road so there will be a net gain in greening.

If you would like more information about these changes, please see the plans in the 'Documents' section or read the FAQs on the panel on the right side of the page

Why we are proposing the scheme?

This scheme is part of our wider ambition to redesign our streets and spaces for the community and make it easier and safer for people to choose more sustainable transport options like walking, cycling and using public transport. Chingford Road is an important transport corridor, serving key local destinations such as Walthamstow Central, William Morris Gallery, and Fellowship Square. It also provides longer links and connections to the north and south of the borough, breaking the severance caused by the North Circular (A406), particularly for active and sustainable travel.

It is a well-used road, with 50 bus movements per hour at peak time and more than 15,000 vehicle and 5000 pedestrian movements each day. The number of people cycling is currently low, largely due to the high volumes of motor traffic and lack of safe, separate space for cycling. Despite this, there were still nine collisions involving a person cycling between November 2017 and May 2022, and a total of 55 collisions overall during this period. Improving conditions for cycling is essential if we want to support and encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle more.

The proposals for Chingford Road will connect with the improvements currently being delivered on Forest Road. They will also complement the recent improvements made in the Lloyd Park and Higham Hill area, helping to create a joined up network of streets, routes and spaces to help people get around.



Visualisation of proposed improvements on Chingford Road near Knebworth Road.



Visualisation of proposed parallel crossing on Chingford Road near Chandos Road.

Our aim

These proposals are a key part of our plan to create a greener, healthier future, as set out in our Borough Missions and Climate Action Plan. By 2030, we are aiming for net zero emissions, with 80% of journeys in Waltham Forest being made by walking, cycling, or public transport, well ahead of the Mayor of London’s 2041 targets. To achieve this, we are making sure our infrastructure is fit for purpose, to make active travel safer and more convenient for everyone.

We have already built 56 kilometres of cycle lanes, installed more than 900 bike hangars, created more than 200 continuous footways, and introduced or upgraded over 70 formal crossings. These efforts are having a significant impact, with the borough’s Cycle Counter Network recording a 56% increase in cycle journeys between 2017 and 2023, and data from the Department of Transport showing a 6% reduction in the number of licenced vehicles between 2017 and 2022.

Encouraging active travel not only helps us address the climate crisis but also boosts public health. Research from Transport for London shows 42% of adult residents in Waltham Forest do more than 20 minutes of exercise daily, making us the second most active borough in outer London. According to the NHS, regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, and can lower the risk of early death by up to 30%.

By continuing to invest in these changes, we are creating a cleaner, healthier, and more connected Waltham Forest for everyone.

Have your say

We want to make sure the proposals reflect the needs of the local community, and we would like to have your feedback. Have your say on the plans by completing our survey by 17 November 2025. This short survey should take around five minutes to complete and will ask questions about your travel habits, your thoughts on the proposals, and any other comments or suggestions you have about traveling around the area.

To have your say, please complete our survey below or:

  • Email or write to us using the contact details below to request a paper copy of the survey
  • Call 020 8496 5221 and leave a voicemail requesting a paper copy to be sent to you
  • Pick up a paper copy of the survey at Walthamstow library and return it using a freepost envelope provided

We are also holding a public drop-in session where you can come and speak to the project team to find out more about the scheme and ask any questions you may have.

This will be held at:

  • Tuesday 11th November - Saint John’s Church E17 4LH, 4:30pm - 7pm
  • Saturday 15th November - Walthamstow Library E17 7JN, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Next steps

Once the consultation has closed, we will analyse all the responses we receive and use these to help shape final plans for Chingford Road. Your feedback will be crucial to improving active and sustainable transport connections in the area. We’ll aim to write to residents to share the survey results and next steps for the project in 2026. Information and regular updates on the scheme can also be found on this webpage.


Contact us

Email: enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk

Write to: Enjoy Waltham Forest Team, Low Hall Depot, Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS

Call 020 8496 5221 and leave a voicemail requesting a paper copy to be sent to you



What are we proposing?

We are proposing a range of improvements along Chingford Road, covering approximately 1.2 km between Crooked Billet Roundabout and Forest Road, to make Chingford Road greener, safer and a more inviting place to be.

We are planning on doing this by making it easier, safer and more convenient to walk, wheel, cycle and use public transport, which will help address concerns raised by residents around road safety and congestion on this key strategic route. The scheme will improve walking and cycling facilities, help increase bus reliability and introduce new and improved public spaces; increasing transport options and improving Chingford Road for people who live, work, or travel in the area.

It’s vital for us to improve the area for walking, wheeling and cycling in particular, so we can reduce reliance on motor vehicles, lower emissions and encourage active lifestyles.

Our proposals for Chingford Road include:

  • Fully segregated, stepped cycle tracks on both sides of Chingford Road connecting Crooked Billet Roundabout to Farnan Avenue.
  • At Farnan Avenue the cycle tracks will join up with the existing Cycleway along Farnan Avenue, providing connections to Forest Road, Walthamstow Central and Lea Bridge Road.
  • Bus priority measures to enable buses, including Superloop services, to run smoothly and reduce delays. These include removal of parking between 9 and 31 Chingford Road, introducing no loading restrictions on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm on double yellow lines and changing all existing single yellow lines to double yellow lines along Chingford Road from the Crooked Billet Roundabout to Farnan Avenue, and between 9 and 31 Chingford Road. These improvements will make bus journeys faster and more reliable and mean buses won’t get stuck behind vehicles loading and unloading at peak times, improving the travel experience for everyone who relies on them.
  • Continuous footways on most side roads to give people walking priority. Continuous footways are raised sections of pavement that continue across junctions to provide a smooth and uninterrupted surface for people walking.
  • Upgrading existing pedestrian crossings to make it easier for people and cyclists to cross the road with:
    • A toucan crossing near Penrhyn Crescent
    • A signalised parallel (pedestrian and cycle crossing) near Cazenove Road
    • A signalised parallel crossing near Eversham Avenue
    • A parallel crossing near Chandos Avenue
  • Public space improvements like pocket parks and planting to improve the look and feel of the area and increase greening, including on the corner of Chingford Road and Farnan Avenue.
  • Wide bus stop bypasses with tactile paving and zebra crossings so people can easily exit the bus and cross the cycle path.

To make space for these proposals, we need to remove or relocate some parking bays on Chingford Road, totalling a net loss of 28 parking bays. The largest changes would be:

  • 21 bays removed outside Sir George Monoux College and 12 bays added opposite the college
  • 10 bays removed outside 9 Chingford Road and 31 Chingford Road.

Our parking stress surveys indicate that the average utilisation of parking bays is around 60% along Chingford Road and there is sufficient capacity on the surrounding streets to accommodate the removal of parking.

While we aim to retain trees wherever possible, three trees (outside 203 and 271 Chingford Road, and at the junction of Chingford Road and Farnan Avenue) will need to be removed to make space for the improvements. However, we are proposing a large amount of planting in other areas, including at the corner of Farnan Avenue and Chingford Road so there will be a net gain in greening.

If you would like more information about these changes, please see the plans in the 'Documents' section or read the FAQs on the panel on the right side of the page

Why we are proposing the scheme?

This scheme is part of our wider ambition to redesign our streets and spaces for the community and make it easier and safer for people to choose more sustainable transport options like walking, cycling and using public transport. Chingford Road is an important transport corridor, serving key local destinations such as Walthamstow Central, William Morris Gallery, and Fellowship Square. It also provides longer links and connections to the north and south of the borough, breaking the severance caused by the North Circular (A406), particularly for active and sustainable travel.

It is a well-used road, with 50 bus movements per hour at peak time and more than 15,000 vehicle and 5000 pedestrian movements each day. The number of people cycling is currently low, largely due to the high volumes of motor traffic and lack of safe, separate space for cycling. Despite this, there were still nine collisions involving a person cycling between November 2017 and May 2022, and a total of 55 collisions overall during this period. Improving conditions for cycling is essential if we want to support and encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle more.

The proposals for Chingford Road will connect with the improvements currently being delivered on Forest Road. They will also complement the recent improvements made in the Lloyd Park and Higham Hill area, helping to create a joined up network of streets, routes and spaces to help people get around.



Visualisation of proposed improvements on Chingford Road near Knebworth Road.



Visualisation of proposed parallel crossing on Chingford Road near Chandos Road.

Our aim

These proposals are a key part of our plan to create a greener, healthier future, as set out in our Borough Missions and Climate Action Plan. By 2030, we are aiming for net zero emissions, with 80% of journeys in Waltham Forest being made by walking, cycling, or public transport, well ahead of the Mayor of London’s 2041 targets. To achieve this, we are making sure our infrastructure is fit for purpose, to make active travel safer and more convenient for everyone.

We have already built 56 kilometres of cycle lanes, installed more than 900 bike hangars, created more than 200 continuous footways, and introduced or upgraded over 70 formal crossings. These efforts are having a significant impact, with the borough’s Cycle Counter Network recording a 56% increase in cycle journeys between 2017 and 2023, and data from the Department of Transport showing a 6% reduction in the number of licenced vehicles between 2017 and 2022.

Encouraging active travel not only helps us address the climate crisis but also boosts public health. Research from Transport for London shows 42% of adult residents in Waltham Forest do more than 20 minutes of exercise daily, making us the second most active borough in outer London. According to the NHS, regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, and can lower the risk of early death by up to 30%.

By continuing to invest in these changes, we are creating a cleaner, healthier, and more connected Waltham Forest for everyone.

Have your say

We want to make sure the proposals reflect the needs of the local community, and we would like to have your feedback. Have your say on the plans by completing our survey by 17 November 2025. This short survey should take around five minutes to complete and will ask questions about your travel habits, your thoughts on the proposals, and any other comments or suggestions you have about traveling around the area.

To have your say, please complete our survey below or:

  • Email or write to us using the contact details below to request a paper copy of the survey
  • Call 020 8496 5221 and leave a voicemail requesting a paper copy to be sent to you
  • Pick up a paper copy of the survey at Walthamstow library and return it using a freepost envelope provided

We are also holding a public drop-in session where you can come and speak to the project team to find out more about the scheme and ask any questions you may have.

This will be held at:

  • Tuesday 11th November - Saint John’s Church E17 4LH, 4:30pm - 7pm
  • Saturday 15th November - Walthamstow Library E17 7JN, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Next steps

Once the consultation has closed, we will analyse all the responses we receive and use these to help shape final plans for Chingford Road. Your feedback will be crucial to improving active and sustainable transport connections in the area. We’ll aim to write to residents to share the survey results and next steps for the project in 2026. Information and regular updates on the scheme can also be found on this webpage.


Contact us

Email: enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk

Write to: Enjoy Waltham Forest Team, Low Hall Depot, Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS

Call 020 8496 5221 and leave a voicemail requesting a paper copy to be sent to you