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Hounslow Council wants your views on proposed improvements for bus journeys and pedestrians on Heston Road, between Fern Lane and Old Cote Drive. This consultation is open for your views until 26 January 2026. We would like to hear from residents the local community, and all other road users.
Overview
The Council is committed to making improvements to bus journeys and reliability across the Borough. Recent traffic studies have noted significant delays to buses in this part of Heston Road, particularly during peak periods. In response to these findings, we have developed plans to create additional space for buses.
What we are proposing?
What are we proposing?
Why are we proposing it?
New southbound “At Any Time” bus lane
To improve bus journey times and reliability. Data shows long delays for buses especially in the morning and evening peak periods. The bus lane will also be available for taxis and cycles, providing benefits for these road users too.
Removal of existing pedestrian refuge islands and small changes to the position of kerbs
To create space for the bus lane. Pedestrian islands are also not appropriate in bus lanes where queuing traffic may reduce visibility of buses when crossing the road
New signalised pedestrian crossing at Wheatlands and Old Cote Drive
To replace refuge islands where surveys shows that they are still required. Signalised crossings also provide more priority for pedestrians than islands, making it easier to cross.
Additional lengths of “At Any Time” double yellow line waiting restrictions
To maintain traffic flow and ensure the bus lane is not blocked by parked vehicles.
New off-peak loading restrictions, operating between 7–10am and 4–7pm Monday-Friday
To ensure that loading does not obstruct the bus lane and other traffic during the busiest times of the day. Loading will continue to be permitted at all other times.
A copy of the proposals and a copy of the consultation letter (including the plan of proposals) can be accessed using the links on this page.
Why are we proposing this?
The proposed scheme aims to improve bus journey times and reliability, whilst maintainingand improving pedestrian crossing facilities. It aims to encourage use of more efficient travel options and reduce barriers to modes of travel to ensure everyone can access the places they need to go.
Drop-in Sessions - come and meet the team at St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Heston Road, TW5 0RD on Monday 12th January 2026 between 6pm and 8pm. The team will also be at Cranford and Heston Area Forum in Heston Community Centre, Vicarage Farm Road, Hounslow TW5 0EE between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 21st of January 2026.
How to respond
Online – please complete our short consultation below. This should only take 5 minutes to complete.
Post your response - you can download the consultation and send a paper copy to 'Heston Road bus priority consultation', Transport and Parking, London Borough of Hounslow, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB. Please ensure it reaches us by 26 January 2026.
Paper copies of all consultations and surveys are also available in your local library
If you need a paper copy, large print or Easy Read version or require a translation, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.
If required, a copy of the questionnaire can also be downloaded via the link to the right.
We welcome your feedback and would ask that you provide your comments on the scheme by 26 January 2026.
Next steps
All feedback will be summarised and presented along with our recommendations to your ward councillors and the Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport. The outcome of the decision will be published on the Council's website and this page, which is likely to be in Spring 2026
Hounslow Council wants your views on proposed improvements for bus journeys and pedestrians on Heston Road, between Fern Lane and Old Cote Drive. This consultation is open for your views until 26 January 2026. We would like to hear from residents the local community, and all other road users.
Overview
The Council is committed to making improvements to bus journeys and reliability across the Borough. Recent traffic studies have noted significant delays to buses in this part of Heston Road, particularly during peak periods. In response to these findings, we have developed plans to create additional space for buses.
What we are proposing?
What are we proposing?
Why are we proposing it?
New southbound “At Any Time” bus lane
To improve bus journey times and reliability. Data shows long delays for buses especially in the morning and evening peak periods. The bus lane will also be available for taxis and cycles, providing benefits for these road users too.
Removal of existing pedestrian refuge islands and small changes to the position of kerbs
To create space for the bus lane. Pedestrian islands are also not appropriate in bus lanes where queuing traffic may reduce visibility of buses when crossing the road
New signalised pedestrian crossing at Wheatlands and Old Cote Drive
To replace refuge islands where surveys shows that they are still required. Signalised crossings also provide more priority for pedestrians than islands, making it easier to cross.
Additional lengths of “At Any Time” double yellow line waiting restrictions
To maintain traffic flow and ensure the bus lane is not blocked by parked vehicles.
New off-peak loading restrictions, operating between 7–10am and 4–7pm Monday-Friday
To ensure that loading does not obstruct the bus lane and other traffic during the busiest times of the day. Loading will continue to be permitted at all other times.
A copy of the proposals and a copy of the consultation letter (including the plan of proposals) can be accessed using the links on this page.
Why are we proposing this?
The proposed scheme aims to improve bus journey times and reliability, whilst maintainingand improving pedestrian crossing facilities. It aims to encourage use of more efficient travel options and reduce barriers to modes of travel to ensure everyone can access the places they need to go.
Drop-in Sessions - come and meet the team at St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Heston Road, TW5 0RD on Monday 12th January 2026 between 6pm and 8pm. The team will also be at Cranford and Heston Area Forum in Heston Community Centre, Vicarage Farm Road, Hounslow TW5 0EE between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 21st of January 2026.
How to respond
Online – please complete our short consultation below. This should only take 5 minutes to complete.
Post your response - you can download the consultation and send a paper copy to 'Heston Road bus priority consultation', Transport and Parking, London Borough of Hounslow, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB. Please ensure it reaches us by 26 January 2026.
Paper copies of all consultations and surveys are also available in your local library
If you need a paper copy, large print or Easy Read version or require a translation, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.
If required, a copy of the questionnaire can also be downloaded via the link to the right.
We welcome your feedback and would ask that you provide your comments on the scheme by 26 January 2026.
Next steps
All feedback will be summarised and presented along with our recommendations to your ward councillors and the Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport. The outcome of the decision will be published on the Council's website and this page, which is likely to be in Spring 2026
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Heston Road Bus Priority Scheme is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Heston Road Bus Priority Scheme
The consultation will close on 26/01/26. All contributions submitted will be reviewed and evaluated. The project team will share a summary of key findings and outcomes following the review.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Heston Road Bus Priority Scheme
All feedback will be summarised and presented along with our recommendations to the ward councillors and the Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport. The decision will be published on the Council's website and here. The decision is likely to be made in Spring 2026
Key Date - Drop in session
this is an upcoming stage for Heston Road Bus Priority Scheme
A Drop-in Session will be held at St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Heston Road, TW5 0RD on Monday 12th January 2026 between 6pm and 8pm.
Officers will also be in attendance at Cranford and Heston Area Forum in Heston Community Centre, Vicarage Farm Road, Hounslow TW5 0EE between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 21st of January 2026.
Consultation letter sent to households near the proposals
