Rayners Lane Town Centre Improvements

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Welcome to the Rayners Lane Town Centre improvements engagement page.

What is this about?

Rayners Lane Town Centre is a vibrant destination with great shops, restaurants, services, and transport links. This autumn, we are planning to launch a trial scheme aimed at improving traffic flow and parking and loading in the area. This page provides information on the experimental trial in advance of launching November 2025.

As part of the works, we also plan to resurface roads within Rayners Lane Town Centre, which is part of a £42 million investment to improve roads across the borough.

These works will improve travel conditions, support local businesses, and make it easier and safer for everyone to get around.

What are the issues?

Recent traffic surveys and feedback from residents, businesses, emergency services, and London Buses have highlighted ongoing issues in Rayners Lane Town Centre, including dangerous double-parking, idling in unsuitable areas, limited short-stay parking and loading bay facilities, and motorcycles occupying parking space.

These problems contribute to congestion, delay emergency services and buses, reduce air quality, and negatively impact local businesses. While existing parking controls offer some assistance, they are no longer sufficient to tackle the persistent issue of double-parking.

Action is needed to improve safety and accessibility for everyone using the road network in the borough.

What’s changing?

To help tackle these ongoing issues, we are proposing a trial Red Route along key sections of Rayners Lane Town Centre:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive.

This means sections of road marked with Double Red Lines, including the live carriageway, will be subject to a strict 'no stopping at any time' rule. This applies to all vehicles, including those stopping for drop-offs, pick-ups, or deliveries.

The introduction of the Red Route will not impact on the availability of parking, in fact, the council is proposing improvements to make it easier to access parking and loading facilities.


What else is changing?

As part of the trial, we’re introducing improvements to parking and loading in Rayners Lane Town Centre to help ease traffic congestion and enhance access for both businesses and visitors.

These changes are informed by recent traffic survey data, which highlight a strong demand for short-stay parking and loading facilities. The following measures aim to make more efficient use of the kerb space:

  • A maximum stay of 3 hours, with no return within 4 hours, will apply to on-street Pay by Phone bays. These will operate from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, 7 days a week, with parking free outside these hours. One hour free parking will continue to be available in all council-managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.
  • New loading bays, available at all times, will be strictly for loading and unloading only. Parking in these bays will not be permitted.
  • We will also provide an additional Disabled Parking Bay on Rayners Lane to enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility needs. Parking is also free for vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge in all council managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.
  • Dedicated motorcycle bays will be introduced that will operate at all times, with a maximum stay of 1 hour to encourage turnover and prevent long-stay use. This will free up general parking spaces and improve availability for visitors. Charges will apply to motorcyclists who park in the Pay by Phone parking bays.

All-day parking is available at Rayners Lane Station Car Park, off High Worple.

Full details of these proposals, including the Red Route can be found on the scheme plans on the right hand side of this page.

How will the trial work?

The Red Route, along with changes to parking and loading facilities, will be introduced on an experimental trial basis for at least 6 months under an Experimental Traffic Order.

During this period, we will:

  • Run a public consultation during the first 6 months
  • Carry out parking and traffic surveys to assess the impact during the trial
  • Monitor whether the changes reduce dangerous and illegal parking
  • Identify any unintended consequences.

What happens after the trial?

At the end of the 6-month trial, we will review all feedback and data collected to decide whether to make the new measures permanent, amend the scheme, or remove it entirely.

The trial may be extended for up to an additional 12 months, allowing a maximum duration of 18 months under the Experimental Traffic Order.

How will the Red Route be enforced?

Compliance will be carried out using CCTV and other methods in line with current legislation. Vehicles observed stopping or parking in contravention may be issued a Penalty Charge Notice.

Will there be any exemptions to the Red Route?

Exemptions to the Red Route will only apply to:

  • Emergency services
  • Buses
  • Licensed taxis (Hackney carriages/Black Cabs), which may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers
  • Blue Badge holders may stop briefly on red lines to assist a disabled passenger, such as for pick-up or drop-off, but must not park on double red lines. The badge must be clearly displayed, and the vehicle should move on promptly.

Resurfacing works

As part of Harrow’s £42 million highways investment, we’ll be resurfacing:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East, and
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive.

Works will take place overnight over several days to minimise disruption. The programme includes removing worn-out surfaces, laying new tarmac, and adding clear, durable road markings.

For updates on the resurfacing schedule, visit: www.harrow.gov.uk/BetterRoads

Implementation

The Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) will review the proposed Red Route and improvement measures in September.

Subject to recommendations and approval by the Leader of the Council, the new measures will be implemented, and the experimental trial is scheduled to begin in November, weather permitting.

Prior to the commencement of works by contractors, an update letter will be distributed to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. This letter will outline the planned schedule of works and provide key information on what to expect during the implementation phase.

Find out more

Want to stay updated on the Rayners Lane Town Centre Improvements, you can:

  • Browse frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Follow the project and subscribe to be notified when the trial scheme is launched
  • Share your views once the trial scheme is up and running

We’ll keep this page updated throughout the experimental trial period, so it’s the best place to follow progress and have your say when the trial is live.

If you’d like to speak to someone in person, please join us at one of our drop-in sessions outside Rayners Lane Station on:

  • Saturday 4 October, 10am - 1pm
  • Tuesday 7 October, 2pm - 7pm

If you would like to discuss any aspect of these proposals in more detail, please contact us by email at transportation@harrow.gov.uk, and an officer will arrange a convenient time to contact you.

Welcome to the Rayners Lane Town Centre improvements engagement page.

What is this about?

Rayners Lane Town Centre is a vibrant destination with great shops, restaurants, services, and transport links. This autumn, we are planning to launch a trial scheme aimed at improving traffic flow and parking and loading in the area. This page provides information on the experimental trial in advance of launching November 2025.

As part of the works, we also plan to resurface roads within Rayners Lane Town Centre, which is part of a £42 million investment to improve roads across the borough.

These works will improve travel conditions, support local businesses, and make it easier and safer for everyone to get around.

What are the issues?

Recent traffic surveys and feedback from residents, businesses, emergency services, and London Buses have highlighted ongoing issues in Rayners Lane Town Centre, including dangerous double-parking, idling in unsuitable areas, limited short-stay parking and loading bay facilities, and motorcycles occupying parking space.

These problems contribute to congestion, delay emergency services and buses, reduce air quality, and negatively impact local businesses. While existing parking controls offer some assistance, they are no longer sufficient to tackle the persistent issue of double-parking.

Action is needed to improve safety and accessibility for everyone using the road network in the borough.

What’s changing?

To help tackle these ongoing issues, we are proposing a trial Red Route along key sections of Rayners Lane Town Centre:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive.

This means sections of road marked with Double Red Lines, including the live carriageway, will be subject to a strict 'no stopping at any time' rule. This applies to all vehicles, including those stopping for drop-offs, pick-ups, or deliveries.

The introduction of the Red Route will not impact on the availability of parking, in fact, the council is proposing improvements to make it easier to access parking and loading facilities.


What else is changing?

As part of the trial, we’re introducing improvements to parking and loading in Rayners Lane Town Centre to help ease traffic congestion and enhance access for both businesses and visitors.

These changes are informed by recent traffic survey data, which highlight a strong demand for short-stay parking and loading facilities. The following measures aim to make more efficient use of the kerb space:

  • A maximum stay of 3 hours, with no return within 4 hours, will apply to on-street Pay by Phone bays. These will operate from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, 7 days a week, with parking free outside these hours. One hour free parking will continue to be available in all council-managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.
  • New loading bays, available at all times, will be strictly for loading and unloading only. Parking in these bays will not be permitted.
  • We will also provide an additional Disabled Parking Bay on Rayners Lane to enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility needs. Parking is also free for vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge in all council managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.
  • Dedicated motorcycle bays will be introduced that will operate at all times, with a maximum stay of 1 hour to encourage turnover and prevent long-stay use. This will free up general parking spaces and improve availability for visitors. Charges will apply to motorcyclists who park in the Pay by Phone parking bays.

All-day parking is available at Rayners Lane Station Car Park, off High Worple.

Full details of these proposals, including the Red Route can be found on the scheme plans on the right hand side of this page.

How will the trial work?

The Red Route, along with changes to parking and loading facilities, will be introduced on an experimental trial basis for at least 6 months under an Experimental Traffic Order.

During this period, we will:

  • Run a public consultation during the first 6 months
  • Carry out parking and traffic surveys to assess the impact during the trial
  • Monitor whether the changes reduce dangerous and illegal parking
  • Identify any unintended consequences.

What happens after the trial?

At the end of the 6-month trial, we will review all feedback and data collected to decide whether to make the new measures permanent, amend the scheme, or remove it entirely.

The trial may be extended for up to an additional 12 months, allowing a maximum duration of 18 months under the Experimental Traffic Order.

How will the Red Route be enforced?

Compliance will be carried out using CCTV and other methods in line with current legislation. Vehicles observed stopping or parking in contravention may be issued a Penalty Charge Notice.

Will there be any exemptions to the Red Route?

Exemptions to the Red Route will only apply to:

  • Emergency services
  • Buses
  • Licensed taxis (Hackney carriages/Black Cabs), which may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers
  • Blue Badge holders may stop briefly on red lines to assist a disabled passenger, such as for pick-up or drop-off, but must not park on double red lines. The badge must be clearly displayed, and the vehicle should move on promptly.

Resurfacing works

As part of Harrow’s £42 million highways investment, we’ll be resurfacing:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East, and
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive.

Works will take place overnight over several days to minimise disruption. The programme includes removing worn-out surfaces, laying new tarmac, and adding clear, durable road markings.

For updates on the resurfacing schedule, visit: www.harrow.gov.uk/BetterRoads

Implementation

The Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) will review the proposed Red Route and improvement measures in September.

Subject to recommendations and approval by the Leader of the Council, the new measures will be implemented, and the experimental trial is scheduled to begin in November, weather permitting.

Prior to the commencement of works by contractors, an update letter will be distributed to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. This letter will outline the planned schedule of works and provide key information on what to expect during the implementation phase.

Find out more

Want to stay updated on the Rayners Lane Town Centre Improvements, you can:

  • Browse frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Follow the project and subscribe to be notified when the trial scheme is launched
  • Share your views once the trial scheme is up and running

We’ll keep this page updated throughout the experimental trial period, so it’s the best place to follow progress and have your say when the trial is live.

If you’d like to speak to someone in person, please join us at one of our drop-in sessions outside Rayners Lane Station on:

  • Saturday 4 October, 10am - 1pm
  • Tuesday 7 October, 2pm - 7pm

If you would like to discuss any aspect of these proposals in more detail, please contact us by email at transportation@harrow.gov.uk, and an officer will arrange a convenient time to contact you.

Page published: 24 Sep 2025, 12:05 AM