Bromley by Bow Highways and Public Realm

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The area of Bromley-by-Bow between the A12 and River Lea is undergoing major change. The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), in partnership with London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH), want to make sure the local streets and spaces are fit for everyone who uses them, both today and in the future.

Bromley-by-Bow is recognised as a potential future District Centre in the LLDC Local Plan and LBTH Draft Local Plan. Furthermore, the Bromley-by-Bow Supplementary Planning Document (SPD, 2017) sets out the ambition to improve the liveability and local connectivity in the Bromley-by-Bow area to the east of the A12. TfL consulted on potential improvements to local connectivity in 2018 under the title ‘Bow Vision’.

LLDC, working in partnership with LBTH, have developed proposals to improve the streets at the core of the Bromley-by-Bow area including Hancock Road, Three Mills Lane and Imperial Street. The proposals also look at how to improve the approach to the underpasses beneath the A12 and the public open space around Tesco. The landowners and developers in Bromley-by-Bow recognise the importance of improving the local environment and transport links, making walking and cycling safer and easier in order to improve people's day-to-day experience, and have made financial contributions to make these changes happen.

The area of Bromley-by-Bow between the A12 and River Lea is undergoing major change. The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), in partnership with London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH), want to make sure the local streets and spaces are fit for everyone who uses them, both today and in the future.

Bromley-by-Bow is recognised as a potential future District Centre in the LLDC Local Plan and LBTH Draft Local Plan. Furthermore, the Bromley-by-Bow Supplementary Planning Document (SPD, 2017) sets out the ambition to improve the liveability and local connectivity in the Bromley-by-Bow area to the east of the A12. TfL consulted on potential improvements to local connectivity in 2018 under the title ‘Bow Vision’.

LLDC, working in partnership with LBTH, have developed proposals to improve the streets at the core of the Bromley-by-Bow area including Hancock Road, Three Mills Lane and Imperial Street. The proposals also look at how to improve the approach to the underpasses beneath the A12 and the public open space around Tesco. The landowners and developers in Bromley-by-Bow recognise the importance of improving the local environment and transport links, making walking and cycling safer and easier in order to improve people's day-to-day experience, and have made financial contributions to make these changes happen.

Proposals

LLDC working in partnership with LB Tower Hamlets have developed proposals to improve the streets and places at the core of the Bromley-by-Bow area including Hancock Road, Three Mills Lane and Imperial Street and including routes to the A12 underpass and green verge along Hancock Road. 

Proposals Include: 

1. Renewal of pavements and widening where possible

2. Improved or new crossing with raised table treatment added to improve safety

3. Private vehicular entrances made easier to cross as part of the pavement improvements

4. Bus stop improved to meet accessibility requirements

5. Improved routes towards A12 underpass across existing green space for pedestrians and cyclists

6. Improved lighting across the wider area

7. Potential for additional CCTV, focusing on blind spots

8. At least 20 new street trees across the wider area

9. New dedicated planting areas including a rain garden

10. Additional cycle stands near to destinations such as Tesco entrances

11. Redundant pedestrian guardrail along Three Mills Lane and Hancock Road removed where safety audit allows

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Page last updated: 02 Jul 2025, 05:06 PM