Following extensive consultation with our community and thorough analysis of available data, the Kensal Rise Resients’ Association (KRRA) has decided to strongly object to both Options A and B of the proposed scheme Queens Park Healthy Neighbourhood Scheme (QPHNS) area (Download link for map showing project scope at the end of the KRRA’s response).

The KRRA’s objection is based on several key findings:

• The proposals for the project area would create an unprecedented restriction system, a two-tier ward, where Kensal Rise residents would face £130 penalties for accessing parts of their own ward, while Queens Park area residents would retain unrestricted access (Download link for map showing project scope at the end of the KRRA’s response).
• Traffic data shows Chamberlayne Road already suffers from 40 collisions (2020-2022) and 11,300+ daily vehicles, whilst the areas targeted for restrictions show minimal incidents
• Air quality measurements on Chamberlayne Road, particularly near Station Terrace, show NO2 levels at nearly double the EU legal limit, whilst the QPHNS area maintains safe levels
• Our December 2024 member poll showed 92.8% opposition to both options, supported by door-to-door conversations with over 200 residents
• The One Neighbourhood petition, opposing both Options A and B, has gathered 1,400 signatures from residents across the Queens Park ward, including those living within the proposed scheme area

The complete position paper, below to this email, provides detailed evidence and analysis supporting our decision. Please review it and send us your feedback by 5 PM, Thursday 12 December 2024. Email: kensalrisera@gmail.com

We apologise for the short notice on this deadline. As a committee of volunteers, many with full-time jobs and other demanding commitments, we’ve worked as quickly as possible to compile this comprehensive response.

Thank you for your continued support and prompt attention to this matter.