More than 50 parking spaces could be axed if a planned two-way cycle lane gets the go-ahead.

Haringey Council is currently consulting on plans to build the new protected cycle route in Tottenham Lane, Crouch End.

The lanes would be built between Hornsey High Street and Church Lane on the eastern side of the road, alongside new crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.

In total, 44 car parking spaces – 29 permit holder bays, 14 paid-for bays and one disabled bay – would be removed.

Another paid-for space would be axed on the other side of the road outside 40-46 Tottenham Lane, as well as seven permit holder spaces outside nos. 74-88.

To offset this loss, the council has proposed converting 10 permit holder spaces in Ribblesdale Road and five in Harold Road, so they can also be used as pay-to-park bays.

The plans could also see a cycle crossing added to the existing zebra crossing in Tottenham Lane at the junction with Hornsey High Street.

A zebra and cycle crossing would also be created at the junction with Rathcoole Avenue and Church Lane.

Outside Hornsey station, a floating bus stop has been proposed so cyclists do not have to overtake stationary buses.

Cllr Mike Hakata, Haringey’s cabinet member for climate action, environment and transport, said: “By creating a network of protected lanes, we will tackle one of the biggest obstacles to cycling – the sense of vulnerability and the fear of collisions.

“As part of our Streets for People programme, we want to get this important scheme right. I urge everyone to have their say and get involved in the conversation.”

An online consultation giving people the chance to comment on the proposals is open until Friday (September 27).