George Lane North End

“South Woodford should be known for a bustling, friendly high street, with welcoming places to sit and meet. All local amenities within a stones throw. Be green and treelined.” – South Woodford resident

At its north end, George Lane turns opens out at its junction with the A1199 High Road. This section of George Lane includes service access to the rear of high street businesses and the Sainsbury’s multi-storey car park. However, it also includes important heritage and leisure assets in the Odeon Cinema and the George pub. The pavements are lined with a high concentration of cafes and restaurants.

This area could be improved to address local priorities by:

• Creating attractive streets and meaningful public space.
• Reducing the impact of car traffic.
• Improving pedestrian access and views into the town centre.
• Enhancing the setting of key local amenities.

Improvements and new development in this area could:

• 9.1 Movement: Prioritise pedestrian movement across the north end of George Lane.
• 9.2 Nature: Introduce new tree and shrub planting to establish a green gateway to the town centre.
• 9.3 Public Space: Introduce generous pedestrian pavements along this stretch of George Lane to support outdoor seating.