Planning and regeneration

Coulsdon Town Centre Improvement Scheme: Phase 2 urban design

The first phase of improvements to Coulsdon town centre was provided by the A23 relief road, Farthing Way, which has removed a substantial level of traffic from Brighton Road as it passes through the town centre. This has provided a catalyst for change in Coulsdon, providing the opportunity to reclaim the central area for the benefit of an enhanced pedestrian environment.

The second phase of improvement to the town centre was selected as one of 10 pilot projects in the Mayor of London's programme to create and upgrade 100 public spaces. It has been developed in context with the wider area of the town centre and focuses on the length of Brighton Road between Windermere Road and Lion Green Road and complements measures previously implemented by Croydon Council in Chipstead Valley Road.

Transport for London (TfL), in association with Croydon Council, commissioned consultants Matrix Associates and Burns + Nice at the beginning of 2006 to advance an urban design strategy for Coulsdon. The work is a further development of the Coulsdon Area Regeneration Strategy, undertaken by Croydon Council in 2002, which sought to make Coulsdon more accessible, more permeable, more legible and more vibrant. 

The key objectives are to enhance the streetscape character and pedestrian environment of the area and thereby:

• revitalise the character and pattern of activity in the town centre
• restore the town centre as a busy high street
• make the town a more attractive destination
• encourage development and street frontage opportunities 
• support a vibrant array of local shops and community uses
• establish a high quality street, public spaces and amenity environment
• stimulate pedestrian movement within a pleasant and safe streetscape setting.

The overall concept of the second phase scheme is to create distinctive streets and spaces that relate to their local character, scale and function. The key elements of the concept are the definitions of:

• the gateways - important arrival and entry points into the town centre
• the boulevard - the section of Brighton Road that runs from Lion Green Road to Chipstead Valley Road and forms a link with the surrounding green areas
• the street - the section of Brighton Road that runs from Chipstead Valley Road to Windermere Road and is currently the most concentrated shopping area
• the centre - the junction of Chipstead Valley Road and Brighton Road including the large section of pavement in front of the Red Lion site

Where to see a public display of the proposals

There will be a public display from Monday 23 June to Friday 4 July 2008 at the following locations:

Bradmore Green Library

Monday 9.30am - 6pm (closed 1-2pm)
Tuesday 9am - 6pm (closed 1-2pm)
Wednesday 9am - 6pm (closed 1-2pm)
Thursday Closed
Friday 9am - 7pm (closed 1-2pm)
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday Closed

Coulsdon Library

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.30am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday Closed

37 Chipstead Valley Road

Exhibit displayed in shop window.

Contact Details

Contact name

Lee Longhurst

Job title

Landscape Architect

Department

Planning & Transportation

Telephone

020 8686 4433 ext 62252

Fax

020 8760 5424

Minicom

020 8760 5797

Email

lee.longhurst@croydon.gov.uk

Address

Urban Design,
Taberner House,
Park Lane,
Croydon
CR9 1JT