HLG 159/968

London Borough of Greenwich: objections to road schemes; Ringway 2 Norbury to Falconwood, A 20 (M), and Dover Radial Route, A2 (M)

Date range	1971
Location	National Archives (see all files stored here)
Catalogue	See entry
File base	Series HLG, subseries HLG 159

Context

This is a single sheet of paper that sets out the wording of the objection made by LB Greenwich to the draft GLDP. The general thrust of it is that Greenwich are unimpressed and don't think the GLC have provided evidence supporting the need for motorways in their patch of London, or evidence that alternatives had been considered.

The most interesting part is point 4, which is badly worded but sets out the specific objection to the terrible fate that would befall Eltham:

"In particular the Council consider that the motorway proposals of the Greater London Council have failed to take into account the effect on Eltham of the construction of the Dover Radial Route. If the construction of the latter road proceeded on the line indicated on the metropolitan structure map, it would be taken in conjunction with the A.20(M) and the Ringway 2 proposals, cause excessive damage to the environment of the area enclosed thereby." [sic]

People with camera copies

None known.