APPENDIX 1 - LOCATIONS FOR ACTION

Below is the road noise locations classed as Important Areas identified by ward, with the identified action level and related traffic counts and related property numbers:

Action Location Detail Comment Traffic Count (All Residential /Outcome motor vehicles) 2016 Property in Level identified area C Offerton Marple Road outside Marple Road (A626) provides the main route 26820 4 74 and 76 (IA No 1535) between the Villages of Marple or Marple Bridge (Count point 48042) and the Centre. The alternative routes form a long diversion giving limited alternative routes for traffic. The speed limit is 30mph. C Offerton Marple Road outside Marple Road (A626) provides the main route 26820 51 175 to shearwater road between the Villages of Marple or Marple Bridge (Count point 48042) junction (IA No 10983) and the Stockport Centre. The alternative routes form a long diversion giving limited alternative routes for traffic The speed limit is 30mph. Offerton A6 – see B Green Hatherlow (A627) This forms one of a limited number of links 13337 (Count point 23 and No.19 to Bredbury between Marple and the M60. In the long term 37434) Green Junction (IA No this has been a factor in the development of the 1564) Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Bredbury Green Barrack Hill (A627) 16 This forms one of a limited number of links 13337 (Count point 15 and Romiley to 42 (IA No 1563) between Marple and the M60. In the long term 37434) this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Bredbury Green Higher Bents Lane This forms one of a limited number of links 21697 (Count Point 130 and Romiley (A6017) 2 to 160 (IA between Marple and the M60. In the long term 27985) No 10986) this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. Stepping Hill A6 – see Hazel Grove A Hazel Grove Fiveway Parade no. 3 The junction location is expected to see some 14952 (Count Point 6 to 8 (IA No 1525) improvement from the relief road opening 73263) between the A6 and which may reduce the effects of traffic queuing at this location. The speed limit is 30mph. B Hazel Grove A6 Park and Ride to There is recognition that the level of traffic and 30893(Count Point 565 Woodsmoor Lane (also congestion on the A6 is an issue and noise is a 27973) Stepping Hill and part of this. The A6 has a long history of being an 26031 (Count Point Offerton) (IA No access to and through both Stockport and the 99018) 10981) wider conurbation from the 34107 (Count point south. It is both an important route for access to 3000) work and facilities which limit what can be done to improve the noise issues on the route. In the long term this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Hazel Grove Buxton road 170 to There is recognition that the level of traffic and 34107 (Count point 3 172 (IA No 1527) congestion on the A6 is an issue and noise is a 3000) part of this. It is part of the A6 Master Plan to identify ways to address this. In the long term this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Hazel Grove 2 Yew Tree Ave (IA There is recognition that the level of traffic and 34107 (Count point 3 No 1528) congestion on the A6 is an issue and noise is a 3000) part of this. It is part of the A6 Master Plan to identify ways to address this. In the long term this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Manor Offerton lane 70 -78 Offerton Lane (A626) provides the main route 18635 (Count Point 15 (IA No 1534) between the Villages of Marple or Marple Bridge 27384) and the Stockport Centre. The alternative routes form a long diversion giving limited alternative routes for traffic. The provision of the A6 to M60 link would form part of a plan to reduce the volume of traffic on the route at this point. The speed limit is 30mph. B Manor Offerton lane 221 to Offerton Lane/ Hall Street (A626) provide the 18635 (Count Point 381 Hall Street 29 (IA No main route between the Villages of Marple or 27384) 1533) Marple Bridge and the Stockport Centre. The alternative routes form a long diversion giving limited alternative routes for traffic. The provision of the A6 to M60 relief road would form part of a plan to reduce the volume of traffic on the route at this point. The speed limit is 30mph. B Bredbury and Ashton Road This forms one of a limited number of links to the 30662 (Count point 8 Woodley Tregenna to PH on M60. In the long term this has been a factor in the 27296) junction (IA No 10986) development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project. The speed limit is 30mph. B Bredbury and Stockport Road West This forms one of a limited number of links to the 30662 (Count point 76 Woodley – 188 to 394(IA No M60. In the long term this has been a factor in the 27296) 10986) development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project The speed limit is 30mph. B Bredbury and Lower Bents Lane This forms one of a limited number of links to the 21697 (Count Point 88 Woodley Stockport Road West M60. In the long term this has been a factor in the 27985) Junction to Vernon development of the Relief Road including the Junction(IA No M60 link proposed after the completion of the 10986) A6MARR. Currently no finances have been identified for this project The speed limit is 30mph. C Bredbury and Stockport Road East Stockport Road East is part of a route to access 14149 (Count Point 9 Woodley 62 to 72 (IA No 1565) the A57 route across the Pennines. Currently 48026) there are limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. C Bredbury and Hyde Road 166 to 168 Hyde Road is part of a route to access the A57 12606 (Count Point 6 Woodley (IA No 1566) route across the Pennines Currently there are 7272) limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Bredbury and Hyde Road 161 to 191 Hyde Road is part of a route to access the A57 12606 (Count Point 19 Woodley (IA No 1567) route across the Pennines Currently there are 7272) limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. B and Brinnington Rise 24 Brinnington Rise is also affected by the noise No relevant Count 23 Central to 66 (IA No 1550) from the motorway and the Crookley way traffic. There is the potential if funding could be identified to consider some type of mitigation installation at this point, most likely Noise barriers. Highways would need to be a key partner in this. Brinnington and M60 on Roman Road Highways England would need to be a key No relevant Count 1 Central St Marys Church (IA partner to address the needs of this location. No 1549) A Brinnington and A6 Daw bank Bridge to There is long term recognition that the level of 23186 (Count Point 93 Central 131 (Wellington traffic and congestion on the A6 is an issue and 6163) House) (IA No 01979) noise is a part of this. This has been a factor in the development of the Town Centre Access Package that seeks to divert through traffic on to alternative M60 access routes such as the St Marys Way which is undergoing widening works. The speed limit is 30mph. B Davenport and A6 Lowerfeild Road There is long term recognition that the level of 23186 (Count Point 178 Cale Green junction to Kennerley traffic and congestion on the A6 is an issue and 6163) Road (IA No. 10980) noise is a part of this. In the long term this has 34107 (Count point been a factor in the development of the Relief 3000) Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR The speed limit is 30mph. B Davenport and Bramhall Lane There is recognition that this is a congested route 22114 (Count Point 151 Cale Green Oakfield Road junction partly as an alternative to the congested A6 and 37807) to A6 Junction (IA No. partly as a main link between Bramhall and either 10980) the A6 or the St Marys Way route to the M60. In the long term this has been a factor in the development of the Relief Road including the A6 M60 link proposed after the completion of the A6MARR. Currently there are limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Marple North Lowerfold 1 to 15 (IA The tight turn up a steep hill lends itself to the use 12458 (Count Point 6 No 11001) of low gears and high rev counts. There is no 73382) space to put in physical noise barriers and the use of low noise surfacing would have little effect on this type of noise. Currently there are limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Marple North Brabyns Brow 7 to 9 Currently there are limited options for action with 12458 (Count Point 4 (IA No 11000) regards to this location although wider work to 73382) encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Marple North Station Road 7 to 19 Currently there are limited options for action with 12458 (Count Point 23 (IA No 10999) regards to this location although wider work to 73382) encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. A Marple South Buxton Road 211 to This forms one of the main routes in to Stockport 23432 (Count Point 306 Stockport Boundary(IA to access the wider Greater Manchester area. 56154) No 10982) Work is already being undertaken as part of the mitigation for the A6MARR scheme to improve traffic calming on the route including speed enforcement. Further investigation of such types of mitigation may be beneficial in the future. The speed limit is 30mph. B Cheadle and Kingsway(A34) south There is long term recognition that the level of 68773 (Count Point 249 Gatley view Grds to Junction 3 traffic and congestion on the A34 is an issue and 26352) M60 (IA No 10984) that noise is a part of this. Stockport and 61126 (Count Point are undertaking a corridor study to 38735) identify solutions to the issues on the route including air and noise pollution. This could include low noise surfacing. C Cheadle and High Street St Marys This stretch of road is highly congested due to its 12112 (Count Point 14 Gatley Church to Haw Bank position between two major roads crossing in to 37330) House (IA No 1538) Manchester as well as its role as part of Cheadle 19042 (Count Point District Centre. Currently there are limited options 57228) for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. A and Stockport Road The congested nature of the road coming in to 19042 (Count Point 6 Junction 2 (IA No Junction 2 is the primary cause of noise at this 57228) 1539) location. There is work planned at this location which should assist in the smoother flowing of traffic which may assist in the reduction of noise. The engineers planning the work have been made aware of the noise issues at this location. The speed limit is 30mph. C Edgeley and Stockport Road 70 to These houses are very close to the road which is 19042 (Count Point 6 Cheadle Heath 76 (IA No 1540) congested in peak hours. Currently there are 57228) limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. Edgeley and M60 effect on Highways England would need to be a key 58 Cheadle Heath Kennilworth Road and partner to address the needs of this location. Algreave Road (IA No 1707) A Cheadle Hulme A555 Chester Croft New low noise surface on the A555 in 2018-19. 23274 (Count Point 16 South park (IA No 7227) This should reduce the impact of the road on 73266) these properties. B Cheadle Hulme A34 Behind Regency There is long term recognition that the level of 48903 (Count Point 5 South Gardens (IA No 10818) traffic and congestion on the A34 is an issue and 70043) that noise is a part of this. Stockport and Cheshire are undertaking a corridor study to identify solutions to the issues on the route including air and noise pollution. This could include low noise surfacing. B Cheadle Hulme A34 Etchells Road There is long term recognition that the level of 48903 (Count Point 2 South Bridge (IA No 10817) traffic and congestion on the A34 is an issue and 70043) that noise is a part of this. Stockport and Cheshire are undertaking a corridor study to identify solutions to the issues on the route including air and noise pollution. This could include low noise surfacing. A Cheadle Hulme Stockport Road St The congested nature of the road coming in to 19042 (Count Point 95 North Chads Church to Junction 2 is the primary cause of noise at this 57228) Sovereign House (IA location. There is work planned at this location No 1724) which should assist in the smoother flowing of traffic which may assist in the reduction of noise. The engineers planning the work have been made aware of the noise issues at this location. The speed limit is 30mph. C Bramhall North Bridge Lane Bramhall The nature of the location with its high usage and 22847 (Count Point 6 Green Roundabout (IA changes in gradient at the entrance to the 27779) No 1526) roundabout makes it difficult to identify workable engineering interventions although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. A Bramhall South Bramhall Lane South The Opening of the A6MARR is expected to 17581 (Count Point 6 and Woodford Methodist Church to reduce congestion in this area after which the 17674) Ack Lane East need and opportunity for further improvements Junction (IA No 1519) could be considered. The speed limit is 30mph. A Bramhall South Woodford Road The The Opening of the A6MARR and related 13041 (Count Point 3 and Woodford Shippen to the Stables Relief Road is expected to reduce 99520) (IA No 1518) congestion in this area after which the need and opportunity for further improvements could be considered. The speed limit is 30mph. A Bramhall South Road Kerry The Opening of the A6MARR is expected to 13858 (Count Point 2 and Woodford to Ivy Cottage (IA No reduce congestion in this area after which the 27762) 10821) need and opportunity for further improvements could be considered. A Heatons South Didsbury Road Junction 1 improvement works to improve 22396 (Count point 58 (A5145) 1 to 55 (IA No capacity and flow around the junction. – 2018 58034) 1548) may assist in the level of noise and related congestion at this point. Wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Heatons South Didsbury Road The need to reduce the congestion and so noise 22396 (Count point 51 (A5145) Stanton of the A5145 is recognised and where possible 58034) Gardens Junction to opportunities to reduce the levels of traffic have Mirfield Ave junction been taken. Wider work to encourage mode shift (IA No 1547) may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Heatons South Didsbury Road The need to reduce the congestion and so noise 22396 (Count point 234 (A5145) Muldeth Road of the A5145 is recognised and where possible 58034) Junction to Cloister opportunities to reduce the levels of traffic have Road Junction (IA No been taken. Wider work to encourage mode shift 1749) may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. A Heatons North A6 Wellington Road The need to reduce the congestion and also 23523 (Count Point 66 North 444 to 394 (IA noise of the A6 is recognised and where possible 16153) No 1555) opportunities to reduce the levels of traffic have been taken. The speed limit is 30mph. C Heatons North School Lane There is recognition that this is a congested route 17457 (Count point 6 /Manchester Road as an alternative to the congested A6 and route 17321) (A626) Junction (IA No to the M60. Currently there are limited options for 10815) action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. A Heatons North School Lane A6 The need to reduce the congestion and so noise 16502 (Count Point 18 junction (IA No 1554) of the A6 is recognised and where possible 46166) opportunities to reduce the levels of traffic have been taken. The speed limit is 30mph. C South Manchester Road There is recognition that this is a congested route 16502 (Count Point 35 (A626) Bourn street as an alternative to the congested A6 and route 46166) Junction to Horace to the M60. Currently there are limited options for Street Junction (IA No action with regards to this location although wider 1552) work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. C Reddish South Manchester Road There is recognition that this is a congested route 16502 (Count Point 14 (A626) 333 to 335 (IA as an alternative to the congested A6 and route 46166) No 10814) to the M60. Currently there are limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term. The speed limit is 30mph. B Reddish South Tiviot Way (IA No. On this 40mph road there is already noise 25919 (Count Point 8 12071) reduction fencing however, it is possible that this 37920) could be upgraded to improve the quality of the noise reduction in this location. Other than this there are limited options for action with regards to this location although wider work to encourage mode shift may assist in reducing the effects of traffic in the long term.