Dunedin area improvements


We secured funding as part of the Coronation Square and Score Centre redevelopment to make improvements to the area to better connect the development to the local community, Leyton Station and existing amenities on High Road Leyton. Our aim is to make it easier and safer for local people to get around by active and sustainable modes of travel such as public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling. We also want to improve the look and feel of the area and make it greener and healthier.

In June 2024, in response to community concerns about the speed and volume of traffic on Lyttelton Road, Dunedin Road, York Road, and Adelaide Road, we asked you if there were any traffic and road safety issues that needed to be addressed, or any improvements local people would like to see to make the area look and feel better and help people move around safer and more easily. In response to this survey, 73% said motorised vehicles speed, 71% were concerned about personal safety and crime, and 69% said changes to reduce traffic were needed. A full breakdown of the responses can be found in the ‘Public consultation leaflet' in the 'Useful documents' section.

Using this information, we created proposals for the area including:

  • Modal filters to reduce traffic and associated changes to some of the one-way and two-way roads in the area
  • Upgrades to existing speed cushions to reduce speeding
  • Planting to make the area greener and more pleasant.
  • Continuous footways to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

Some of these measures, like the modal filters and one-way and two-way road changes, were proposed to be introduced on an experimental basis. Then, if the trial was successful, these would be made permanent, enabling other measures like continuous footways to be introduced.

What you told us

The public consultation on these proposals ran from 24 February to 17 March 2025, offering local people a range of ways to get involved. People shared their views through an online survey, attended a drop-in session at Score Leisure Centre on 1 March, and provided feedback via email.

A total of 74 respondents answered the online survey. The results are below.

How we are using your feedback

When deciding whether to progress with the scheme, we carefully considered the consultation results, alongside the perception survey outcomes, traffic data from the area, and our overall objectives to improve air quality and public health and address the climate crises. Following this analysis, the decision was made to introduce the scheme on an experimental basis.

We are progressing the scheme because:

  • Traffic data shows Dunedin Road and Lyttelton Road are used as cut-throughs and have high levels of traffic, making them unsafe for cycling and walking.
  • The perception survey results indicate a clear need for changes to traffic reduction, with 73% agreeing motorists speed in the area and 69% of respondents agreeing traffic changes were needed.
  • While the public consultation results were mixed, where possible, we are responding to some of the concerns raised.
  • It is not possible to introduce some of the more popular measures in the area, like greening and continuous footways, without reducing traffic using modal filters. This is because continuous footways can only be introduced when there are low levels of traffic, and the permanent modal filters will provide the space needed for planting.
  • The scheme will be introduced on an experimental basis, meaning you can continue to provide feedback for the first six months of the scheme. We will use this time to consider adjustments to the scheme in response to feedback as necessary. After this, we will assess the feedback received and we have one year to decide whether the scheme will be made permanent.

In response to some of the key issues raised:

  • LNW CPZ hours: During the consultation we received a number of requests to extend the operating times of the LNW controlled parking zone to make it easier for residents to park their cars. In order for us to prioritise this as part of our future CPZ programme, we need more feedback from residents to make the case to review timings. Please write to CPZ@walthamforest.gov.uk to lodge a request.
  • Traffic impact, displacement and congestion: As part of the ETMO process, we will be monitoring traffic volumes and speeds within and around the area, the impact on key junctions, bus journey times, the number of people walking and cycling, and several other indicators. Alongside feedback from residents and the public, this will enable us to evaluate the benefits and impacts of the scheme.
  • Left turn from Oliver Road into Ruckholt Road: Reintroducing the left turn into Ruckholt Road while maintaining the current pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities would reduce junction capacity and increase delays and congestion. Any changes would need to go through a substantial investigation and modelling process with Transport for London. However, we will keep this under review during the ETMO process.
  • Oliver Road improvements: Plans are being developed to improve safety and reduce the impact of traffic on Oliver Road. The timescale for these is linked to the completion of the Coronation Square redevelopment. Once proposals have been developed in more detail we will write to the local community.
  • Oliver Road pedestrian crossing: This is being introduced as part of the Coronation Square redevelopment.
  • Antisocial behaviour: We’re continuing to work with our Neighbourhoods teams to address issues of antisocial behaviour in the area.

What happens next

The upgrades to the existing speed cushions will happen in autumn 2025 to reduce speeding in the area.

Other elements of the scheme, including the modal filters and changes to one and two-way roads, will be introduced under an ETMO in autumn 2025. The first six months of this process involves a statutory consultation, where local people can provide feedback about how the measures are working. Following this, we have 18 months to decide whether to make the scheme permanent. We will write to you with another update in the coming months to let you know when the scheme will be trialled and how you can provide feedback.

If the scheme is made permanent, we will introduce six continuous footways at all side roads on the scheme boundary to make it easier for people to cross the road, and planting to create a green corridor from Coronation Gardens to Leyton.

It is not possible to introduce these measures without first reducing traffic in the area by introducing modal filters. This is because continuous footways can only be introduced when there are low levels of traffic, and the permanent modal filters will provide the space needed for planting.

We will write to you with another update in the coming months to let you know when the scheme will be trialled and how you can provide feedback.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, please use the below details to 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 3000 to speak to Waltham Forest's Resolution Centre


We secured funding as part of the Coronation Square and Score Centre redevelopment to make improvements to the area to better connect the development to the local community, Leyton Station and existing amenities on High Road Leyton. Our aim is to make it easier and safer for local people to get around by active and sustainable modes of travel such as public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling. We also want to improve the look and feel of the area and make it greener and healthier.

In June 2024, in response to community concerns about the speed and volume of traffic on Lyttelton Road, Dunedin Road, York Road, and Adelaide Road, we asked you if there were any traffic and road safety issues that needed to be addressed, or any improvements local people would like to see to make the area look and feel better and help people move around safer and more easily. In response to this survey, 73% said motorised vehicles speed, 71% were concerned about personal safety and crime, and 69% said changes to reduce traffic were needed. A full breakdown of the responses can be found in the ‘Public consultation leaflet' in the 'Useful documents' section.

Using this information, we created proposals for the area including:

  • Modal filters to reduce traffic and associated changes to some of the one-way and two-way roads in the area
  • Upgrades to existing speed cushions to reduce speeding
  • Planting to make the area greener and more pleasant.
  • Continuous footways to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

Some of these measures, like the modal filters and one-way and two-way road changes, were proposed to be introduced on an experimental basis. Then, if the trial was successful, these would be made permanent, enabling other measures like continuous footways to be introduced.

What you told us

The public consultation on these proposals ran from 24 February to 17 March 2025, offering local people a range of ways to get involved. People shared their views through an online survey, attended a drop-in session at Score Leisure Centre on 1 March, and provided feedback via email.

A total of 74 respondents answered the online survey. The results are below.

How we are using your feedback

When deciding whether to progress with the scheme, we carefully considered the consultation results, alongside the perception survey outcomes, traffic data from the area, and our overall objectives to improve air quality and public health and address the climate crises. Following this analysis, the decision was made to introduce the scheme on an experimental basis.

We are progressing the scheme because:

  • Traffic data shows Dunedin Road and Lyttelton Road are used as cut-throughs and have high levels of traffic, making them unsafe for cycling and walking.
  • The perception survey results indicate a clear need for changes to traffic reduction, with 73% agreeing motorists speed in the area and 69% of respondents agreeing traffic changes were needed.
  • While the public consultation results were mixed, where possible, we are responding to some of the concerns raised.
  • It is not possible to introduce some of the more popular measures in the area, like greening and continuous footways, without reducing traffic using modal filters. This is because continuous footways can only be introduced when there are low levels of traffic, and the permanent modal filters will provide the space needed for planting.
  • The scheme will be introduced on an experimental basis, meaning you can continue to provide feedback for the first six months of the scheme. We will use this time to consider adjustments to the scheme in response to feedback as necessary. After this, we will assess the feedback received and we have one year to decide whether the scheme will be made permanent.

In response to some of the key issues raised:

  • LNW CPZ hours: During the consultation we received a number of requests to extend the operating times of the LNW controlled parking zone to make it easier for residents to park their cars. In order for us to prioritise this as part of our future CPZ programme, we need more feedback from residents to make the case to review timings. Please write to CPZ@walthamforest.gov.uk to lodge a request.
  • Traffic impact, displacement and congestion: As part of the ETMO process, we will be monitoring traffic volumes and speeds within and around the area, the impact on key junctions, bus journey times, the number of people walking and cycling, and several other indicators. Alongside feedback from residents and the public, this will enable us to evaluate the benefits and impacts of the scheme.
  • Left turn from Oliver Road into Ruckholt Road: Reintroducing the left turn into Ruckholt Road while maintaining the current pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities would reduce junction capacity and increase delays and congestion. Any changes would need to go through a substantial investigation and modelling process with Transport for London. However, we will keep this under review during the ETMO process.
  • Oliver Road improvements: Plans are being developed to improve safety and reduce the impact of traffic on Oliver Road. The timescale for these is linked to the completion of the Coronation Square redevelopment. Once proposals have been developed in more detail we will write to the local community.
  • Oliver Road pedestrian crossing: This is being introduced as part of the Coronation Square redevelopment.
  • Antisocial behaviour: We’re continuing to work with our Neighbourhoods teams to address issues of antisocial behaviour in the area.

What happens next

The upgrades to the existing speed cushions will happen in autumn 2025 to reduce speeding in the area.

Other elements of the scheme, including the modal filters and changes to one and two-way roads, will be introduced under an ETMO in autumn 2025. The first six months of this process involves a statutory consultation, where local people can provide feedback about how the measures are working. Following this, we have 18 months to decide whether to make the scheme permanent. We will write to you with another update in the coming months to let you know when the scheme will be trialled and how you can provide feedback.

If the scheme is made permanent, we will introduce six continuous footways at all side roads on the scheme boundary to make it easier for people to cross the road, and planting to create a green corridor from Coronation Gardens to Leyton.

It is not possible to introduce these measures without first reducing traffic in the area by introducing modal filters. This is because continuous footways can only be introduced when there are low levels of traffic, and the permanent modal filters will provide the space needed for planting.

We will write to you with another update in the coming months to let you know when the scheme will be trialled and how you can provide feedback.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, please use the below details to 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 3000 to speak to Waltham Forest's Resolution Centre

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    Dunedin area improvements: Public consultation

    Please answer these questions to tell us what you think of proposals to improve the Dunedin area. 

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    Dunedin area improvements: Perception survey

    In this survey we asked you about:

    - Your connection to the area

    - The mode of transport you use the most

    - How you feel about traveling in and spending time in the area

    - What we can do to help more people walk, cycle and wheel locally.