Green Lane already suffers from significant congestion during weekday peak hours, especially when local schools are in session. For residents who depend on this route for daily travel—whether commuting to work, school runs, or accessing essential services—the road is often heavily delayed. (See images to the left of recent traffic on Green Lane)

 Introducing traffic from an additional 590 dwellings, all funnelling onto Central Road via Green Lane, would severely exacerbate these issues. The resulting gridlock would not only compromise journey times but also diminish residents’ quality of life, making it increasingly difficult—if not impossible—for them to safely and reliably access their own neighbourhood. 

Flawed Traffic Modelling By Berkeley Homes

We believe the traffic modelling survey which will be submitted by Berkeley Homes to Kingston Council as part of planning, is fundamentally flawed. It was conducted solely at the roundabout near Green Lane Primary School, and only on a summer day—when traffic volumes are notably lower. This narrow snapshot fails to reflect the real, everyday conditions faced by residents. It overlooks the severe bottleneck further up Green Lane, where congestion regularly causes delays and frustration. By ignoring peak-term traffic and the broader stretch of the road, the survey misrepresents the true impact of the proposed development on local travel and safety. 

Outer London Isn’t Inner London: The Truth Behind the 47% Figure 

In Addition Berkeley Homes’ use of a 47% ‘car-free’ figure for London homes is misleading. This statistic blends data from both inner and outer London, ignoring the stark differences in car dependency. 

TfL’s 2023–24 data reveals that only 33% of outer London homes are ‘car-free’—and Kingston’s rate is even lower at just 26%. Applying a citywide average to justify development in a car-reliant areas like Motspur Park and Worcester Park distorts the reality and severely downplays the likely traffic impact on existing residents.