Richmond Lane Rental Scheme Consultation

Overview

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames intends to make an application to the Department for Transport to implement a Lane Rental Scheme to reduce disruption from roadworks.

A Lane Rental Scheme aims to encourage utilities and other companies carrying out works on the highway to do so at less traffic-sensitive times on the Council's busiest roads. It also looks to encourage those works to be completed as efficiently and quickly as possible. 

The Scheme would allow the Council to charge a daily fee for all road works based on the traffic sensitivity of each road included within its Scheme. You can view a list of the roads as well as a map of the Lane Rental scheme.

This charge would further incentivise all those carrying out roadworks to do so outside of the busiest periods for those roads, more quickly, or to use methods to reduce the charges, such as encouraging collaborative working with other companies so the road is not being dug up twice in quick succession. 

The Lane Rental Scheme supports the actions contained within the Council’s Transport Strategy as well as the London Mayor’s pledge to expand lane rental across London. 

The Council’s Transport Strategy aims to keep Richmond's transport network efficient and safe, and a Lane Rental Scheme would directly support this aim. The Council is committed to a cleaner, greener, healthier and safer borough that also meets the diverse needs of local businesses. By encouraging works promoters to minimise their time on the busiest roads, the Scheme would reduce roadwork congestion and disruption. This would support lower emissions, safer roads and more reliable journeys for everyone. 

Who do we want to hear from

This consultation is open to anyone who would like to share their views. We are particularly keen to hear from utility companies and other organisations that may be affected by the proposals. We would like your feedback on the Scheme, including any potential impacts, benefits, concerns and implementation considerations.

Have your say

Please give us your feedback using the Online Survey link below.

If you need the survey in an alternative format, please contact Richmondlanerental@richmond.gov.uk or 020 8871 1411 quoting 'Richmond Lane Rental Scheme consultation'.

What happens next

All feedback received during the consultation will be fully considered. If this proposed scheme is introduced, the Council will look to implement full and transparent governance procedures, likely working with Transport for London and other London boroughs to create a pan-London governance process and ensure consistency. The Council will publish all documents in line with the Department for Transport's requirements.