Ruskin Road/Park Lane junction as pictured earlier this year

On the 22nd February 2012, Sutton Council’s Development Control Committee approved a planning application for the major extension of All Saints’ School, located in Rotherfield Road, the building of which has recently been completed. 

The approved scheme for the school will result in an increase in pupil numbers from 245 primary school places plus 26 nursery places, to 320 primary school places plus 52 nursery places. Consequently, both the Council’s Carshalton & Clockhouse and Beddington & Wallington Local Committees were asked to consider a review of pedestrian crossing facilities within the area.  The busy Ruskin Road/Park Lane junction was highlighted as a location with scope for improvement to incorporate a controlled crossing for pedestrians. After an initial design study, two options have been considered recently by the Council for consultation with local residents, local councillors and other interested persons.