Statement of Community Engagement Prepared by Meeting Place Communications on behalf of Moto Hospitality Limited Contents

1. Introduction...... 2

2. Requirements of the consultation...... 3

3. We have responded to this by...... 4

4. Consultation...... 5

4.1 Consulting with elected representatives and other stakeholders ...... 5

4.2 Consulting nearby residents...... 6

5. Encouraging feedback...... 7

6. Engaging online...... 8

7. Engaging with the media...... 9

8.Summary of feedback...... 10

8.1 Job creation...... 10

8.2 Need for the scheme ...... 10

8.3 Access & impact on local roads ...... 10

8.4 Landscape, woodland & wildlife...... 10

9.Responding to feedback...... 11

10.Conclusion...... 13

Appendix A: Newsletter invitation to near neighbours...... 14

Appendix B: Consultation materials ...... 15

Appendix C: Feedback form from consultation events ...... 19

Appendix D: Verbatim feedback received via written feedback forms ...... 21

01 1. Introduction

This Statement of Community Engagement sets out the strategy Moto Meeting Place Communications undertaken for consulting the local community with regard to proposals by Moto Hospitality Limited for a new Motorway Service Area (MSA) at Moto is the UK’s leading provider of MSAs with over 45 locations and Meeting Place Communications (MPC) was established in 2006 and Junction 6 of the M3. The proposals include an amenity building, a fuel 5,000 staff across the UK. is now one of the leading public relations companies specialising in filling station, a drive-thru coffee shop, a lodge hotel, parking, and areas consultation around planning issues. MPC has worked with a wide range of external space. The company was founded in 1962 (as Granada) and still retains of commercial developers, retailers, and house builders. headquarters at Toddington Services. It became known as Moto This document demonstrates that the applicant has actively informed Hospitality Limited in 2001. MPC has experience across England and Wales and in reaching out and and involved the local community about the plans, in accordance with positively engaging with local communities when it comes to planning Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Statement of Community Over 150 million people visit Moto MSAs every year, with the most applications. Involvement and national planning guidance. popular three sites (Wetherby, Cherwell Valley and Toddington North) attracting over 5 million visitors. MSAs are important because drivers Moto is committed to an open and honest approach and wanted to are advised to take a 15 minute break every two hours to prevent ensure local people were consulted. Moto welcomed and invited tiredness related accidents. MSAs provide drivers and their passengers feedback on the proposals to establish if any amendments could be with the opportunity to rest, visit the toilet and take on refreshments. taken on board prior to the submission of a planning application. Most Moto MSAs also have hotels for overnight rests.

This Statement of Community Engagement gives an overview of all consultation activity undertaken prior to the current planning application submission.

02 2. Requirements of the consultation

Community involvement is at the forefront of national planning policy and is noted in the final version of the National Planning Policy Framework (adopted March 2012). The NPPF states that ‘early and meaningful engagement and collaboration with neighbourhoods, local organisations and businesses is essential’ in the creation of plans. A variety of methods were used to engage with stakeholders including:

Planning policy statement 12 (para 4.21) required local authorities to produce a Statement of Community • Telephone briefings Involvement (SCI) as part of their Local Development Frameworks. The principle objective of the SCI is to ensure that all sections of the community, including local groups and organisations, are given an opportunity • Face to face meetings to engage in the planning process. • Invitations to public consultations posted through doors

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council adopted its most recent SCI in July 2007. It includes a section • Press releases to local media which sets out the Council’s expectations of developers:

“Although developers are not statutorily required to undertake this consultation, officers encourage them to • Social media activity including Twitter do so, highlighting the benefits that this can achieve. • Private briefings for key individuals and groups These include:

•  providing an opportunity for developers / applicants to explain proposals, identify any local issues, • Public consultations in accessible venues clarify elements of the proposals and identify any additional information needed • assisting in saving time in obtaining a decision on a planning application • A dedicated project website • creating a more sustainable and acceptable development through understanding of local community needs • Freephone address • avoiding appeals and call-in procedures.” • Freephone telephone number As outlined in the Pre-Statement of Community Engagement shared with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Moto recognised the importance of identifying key groups and stakeholders, contacting them at an early stage in the process and trying to resolve any issues well ahead of submitting a planning application.

03 3. We have responded to this by…

Involving stakeholders: In April and May 2017 Moto contacted councillors and clerks from the parishes and wards closest to the site and offered the opportunity to meet or discuss the proposals further ahead of future public consultation events. Old Basing Parish Council requested that Moto attend their Planning Committee meeting on 2 May, and on 9 May the team attended a meeting of Winslade Parish at which approximately 30 local residents were present.

A wide range of political, business and community stakeholders, including all Councillors on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council were then personally invited to attend a private stakeholder briefing from 3pm-4pm on Monday 3 July at Queen Mary’s College, or to attend either of the public consultation events on Monday 3rd and Wednesday 5 July.

Involving residents: In addition to the public representations made through and by Old Basing and Winslade parishes, two public consultation events were held in central Basingstoke locations: • Monday 3 July at Queen Mary’s College from 4pm-8pm • Wednesday 5 July at Festival Place shopping centre from 9am-7pm Residents were made aware of these events through a number of activities including newsletters posted to nearly 5,000 households, and coverage in social and traditional media.

Developing an online presence: A consultation website - www.moto-basingstokeservices.com – was set up with information about the proposals. The website was widely publicised and visitors were encouraged to submit their feedback or provide comments via a dedicated email. The website will remain live throughout the application process to enable people to provide feedback or ask questions at any point.

Moto also encouraged people to provide feedback by raising awareness about the consultation from @motoway Twitter handle.

Encouraging feedback: The newsletter posted to residents included a detachable feedback postcard that residents could return via Freepost with their comments and suggestions. A Freephone information line was publicised, as well as the website address for the project. Freepost feedback forms were also made available at the public consultation events. All publicity for the consultation also encouraged people to provide feedback via the website.

Engaging with local media: The public consultation was publicised through a press release which generated local media coverage.

04 4. Consultation

4.1 Consulting with elected representatives and other stakeholders

Following the contact made during April and May with parish, district and county council representatives, in June we invited all Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillors, the County Council division representative and various Parish Council clerks and Chairs to attend a private briefing on the proposals on Monday 3 July. If they were unable to attend this we invited them to attend either of the public consultation events on Monday 3 or Wednesday 5 July or to contact us directly with any questions or feedback.

In total all the following either attended the consultation events, or have had subsequent telephone or email briefings:

• 9 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillors

• 4 clerks or councillors from various local Parishes

• 1 representative from Hackwood Park

Representatives from JobCentre Plus and Queen Mary’s student support department also attended the events or spoke to members of the project team to understand more about the employment opportunities available.

1. Amenity building 7. Caravan parking 13. Earth mound and screen 2. Lodge 8. HGV parking planting 3. Drive-thru 9. Abnormal load layby 14. Attenuation basin 4. Fuel filling station 10. Pedestrian plaza 15. Swale 5. Main car park 11. Picnic area and open space 16. Dog walking area 6. Coach parking 12. Service yard

05 4.2 Consulting residents

In June a newsletter was sent to 5,000 households close to the proposed site, introducing the project and explaining how to comment. This newsletter also invited residents to attend the consultation events on either Monday 3 July at Queen Mary’s College from 4pm - 8pm, or on Wednesday 5 July at Festival Place shopping centre from 9am - 7pm. By offering different days, times and venues a greater number of residents were able to attend.

On Monday 3 July, the project team held an consultation in QM’s Hall at Queen Mary’s College. This venue was easily accessible with free parking and convenivent for many of the residents in the Black Dam area on the opposite side of the junction from the proposed MSA.

On Wednesday 5 July, the project team held a ‘pop-up’ consultation at a kiosk in one of the busiest sections of Festival Place from 9am - 7pm. The area had good footfall and attracted some people who had not heard about the consultation through other channels, so reaching an even greater number of residents.

In total over 170 local residents and interested parties spoke to members of the project team over the course of the two events. Following the events, all display materials were uploaded to the project website - www.www.moto-basingstokeservices.com.

Quotes from residents

“We spoke to 3 [project team staff] during consultation, who were very helpful and friendly.”

“I spoke to helpful colleagues in Festival Place and, living close to the site, was reassured by the information on light pollution and landscaping.”

Video screen displaying site plans

06 5. Encouraging feedback

In addition to the feedback provided through the parish contacts, feedback forms were provided at the main consultation events to give the public an opportunity to express their views.

Residents could either fill in the forms at the consultation event and leave them with us, or they could take them home and send back via our Freepost address. Hard or electronic copies of the exhibition materials and feedback forms were also sent to those who requested them.

For those unable to attend the events, contact details were provided on newsletters and the website so that anyone could get in touch with us about the proposals. Feedback could also be submitted through the project website and people could call the Freephone project number.

In total 117 pieces of feedback have been received across the Freepost and Freephone, online feedback form and forms returned at the two consultation events.

07 6. Engaging online

The dedicated project website – www.moto-basingstokeservices.com – was created for the consultation. This website gives details of the proposals and allows visitors to download copies of consultation materials as well as to submit feedback electronically and via email. Further information will be added as the application progresses.

It hosts:

• Details of the proposals

• An online feedback form

• A brief introduction to Moto Hospitality Limited

• Materials from the consultation events

• News updates

A link to the website has been tweeted at regular intervals to encourage feedback by the main Moto Twitter handle @motoway.

08 7. Engaging with the media

The consultation for the proposed MSA has featured in the local media. A press release was issued to a number of print and broadcast media outlets advertising the consultation, and encouraging people to attend the consultations in early July or to visit the website.

Media outlets receiving the press release included:

• Southern Daily echo

• Basingstoke Gazette

• Basingstoke Observer

• ITV Meridian

• BBC South Today

• BBC Radio Solent

• BBC Radio Berkshire

• The Breeze (formerly Kestrel FM)

Coverage on broadcast media

09 8. Summary of feedback

The feedback received was a mixture of positive and negative across all methods of communication. All written responses are listed in Appendix D. Below is a summary of the key points raised.

8.1 Job creation 8.2 Need for the scheme 8.3 Acess & impact on local roads 8.4 Landscape, woodland & wildlife

Those who mentioned jobs and the local economy There were differing perceptions among consultees Access and impact on local highways was raised as an Some respondents wanted clarification or raised were positive about the employment benefits the about the need for a new MSA at junction 6. Some issue by a number respondents. The areas of concern concerns about protection for the existing woodland scheme could bring. 13 respondents registered their consultees felt additional services were needed and included the motorway junction itself, the Black Dam and impact on wildlife. roundabout and Dickens Lane. interest in future opportunities at the site. this location was good, while others felt that there was sufficient provision in the area or that services would be better located elsewhere.

Comments included: Comments included: Comments included: Comments included:

“I fully endorse this scheme, which will bring “Why? Fleet services only 2 junctions away.” “No more traffic congestion on Black Dam “What is the environmental impact on nearby jobs to the area and provide a stylish site for which affects Old Basing.” scenic sites? - Black Dam Nature Reserve, travellers to rest. The buildings look fantastic.” “Good to have an extra service station on M3.” Crabtree Plantation, Blackdam Ponds, W.M.P/ “This junction is already congested at peak Old Common.” “It is a very good idea to build as Basingstoke “We have enough service areas already.” times.” is growing at a considerable rate.” “I would like to see a perimter planting of “Pointless! There is one less than 10 miles “Will this bring more traffic around Black Dam substantial trees. You already have that on “I think it is a good thing to deliver more jobs.” down the M3.” roundabout.” the East...but planting plans to the South and West look sparse.” “Please ensure local unemployed people get “Good for safety of motorway patrons.” “Dickens Lane as temporary spur road means guaranteed interviews.” further congestion on the A30.” “A new area of woodland should be planted “Government guidelines suggest 28 miles equal in area to that of the internal roads and between service stations so there is no need “We’ve had enough over the years with hard standings in mitigation.” for one between Fleet and Winchester.” motorway upgrades and redoing Black Dam roundabout.” “Concern about loss of views from the Black “Junction 6 is a better location than the Dam and Crabtree Nature Park to the south suggested alternative at junction 7.” west across the trees and fields towards Farleigh Wallop.”

10 9. Responding to feedback

Landscaping Design Respondents wanted to better understand the impact on the local wildlife and neighbouring woodland areas Officers at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council recommended changes to the design of the buildings to and how the landscape design would screen views of the MSA. reflect a more local vernacular.

Applicant’s response: Applicant’s response: The proposals will see around 370 large trees planted in the central area which with the landscape beds will Moto have worked extensively with Officers at the Council to change the designs and esnure that exterior maintain and enhance biodiversity. Over the whole site around 8,500 native whips and feathers will be planted. building materials were more indicative of the chalk downland setting of the site. Specific changes include: The landscaping helps to create pleasant views from within and screen views from surrounding areas. Buildings have been located to make the best use of existing natural buffers such as the motorway and Oaken Plantation. - Changing vertical fin walls from oxidised copper tone metal cladding to predominantly cream terracotta planks They have also been carefully designed so they are lower than existing tree canopies. with light and mid-grey accent colours In response to feeeback, a raised tree planted mound c3m-4m high now extends from the northern part of the site - Changing upper walls from metal grey and white cladding to chalk colour fibre cement board with a grain along the northwestern boundary with the M3. This will screen the site in views over the motorway from the Black texture Dam nature reserve and Crabtree plantation. - Changing lower walls from a grey facing blockwork to split faced ivory coloured blockwork Also in response to feedback, the site has now been enlarged to significangly extend the tree planted mound - Changing the shape of the Lodge Hotel to reduce visual impact c5m-6m high along the southern boundary to screen views from the south. As such the CGIs initially shown at the public consultation have now changed from those submitted as part of The protection of the offsite woodlands and local ecology have influenced the landscaping from the outset. the application. The images below given an indication of ‘before’ and ‘after’. New tree planting is incorporated alongside existing areas of mature woodland including a new woodland buffer parallel to Oaken plantation to protect the existing woodland and enhance biodiversity.

Before After

Before After

11 Job creation & Need for Noise, air & Facilities for local economy the scheme light pollution disabled users A number of people were supportive about growth While some respondents believed there was a need Some residents were concerned about possible Some questions were raised about facilities for and investment in the local economy provided by for the scheme and supported the safety benefits noise, air and light pollution in addition to that already disabled users due to the lack of appropriate facilities such a development. Despite strong employment it would bring to the motorway users, the majority created by the motorway. at non-MSA rest opportunities. figures in Basingstoke, there was clear feedback that of respondents felt that the demand for motorway many people are still looking for work, particulary in services is already satisfied by existing service roles which enable them to work flexibly. stations in Winchester and Fleet. Many residents also claimed the proposals were in contravention of Applicant’s response: Applicant’s response: government policy which they believed dictated a Lighting has been designed sympathetically to Moto recognises the need for specific facilities to Applicant’s response: minimum of 28 miles between service areas. ensure the site is not over lit. Vehicle parking support disabled drivers and passengers. All MSAs and roadways have been lit using the latest LED include parking spaces specifically for disabled The proposals will create 215 jobs on site, more in technology to minimise the quantities involved with drivers located close to the main entrance. the local supply chain and more during construction. Applicant’s response: lux levels of 10-20 (equivalent to sunset). The vehicle Moto is pleased a number of people have already All new Moto MSAs (older Moto MSAs sites are parking and roadway lighting has been selected with registered their interest in working for Moto and the MSAs are required for the safety and welfare of under-going retro-fitting) will have a dedicated ‘full cutoff’, which reduces the emitted upwards light career development opportunities available. If the motorway users and with increased traffic and ‘Changing Places’ toilet to ensure disabled drivers to 0%. The boundary lighting has been selected so application is approved we will work closely with congestion more MSAs are needed across the and carers of disabled adults can use a facility that the light levels are below 1 lux (equivalent to local business groups to consider supply chain links. country. specifically designed for them. These facilities will twilight). We will also continue dialogue with local employment be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These proposals provide an important rest stop on organisations and educational bodies to ensure we a busy motorway which many drivers acess from a The site design also incorporates banked grounds support local people looking for work. variety of adjoining A roads meaning they may not to the perimeter, extensively planted with trees. pass the services at Fleet or Winchester on their Internally landscaped borders further subdivide, journey. screen and visually contain key site functions and parking areas. This help passively contain light Government guidelines changed in 2013 and there within the site. The MSA will also be list against a is no longer a minimum distance between service backdrop of light emissions from Basingstoke town areas. and the motorway. Modelling has been undertaken to assess any potential impacts of the development to local noise and air pollution and any emissions will be against the backdrop of the motorway. Concerns were raised about idling HGVs on the roundabout, but there will likely be no discernible difference. The residents of Black Dam Residential Neighbourhood have been identified as a potentially sensitive receptor and the assessment will therefore model the impacts upon them.

12 Access & impact on local roads There were a number of concerns about access and impact on local roads. The areas of concern included the motorway junction itself, the Black Dam roundabout and Dickens Lane. Create segregated left turn lane by removal of hard shoulder Applicant’s response: Access to the MSA will be provided directly off the southern part of the roundabout which is unusual in currently only having three arms. The proposed access and amendments to the junction roundabout will increase the capacity of the junction by creating additional road space.

MSAs do not generate significant additional traffic on local roads (drivers tend to use them on journeys already taking place rather than making a special trip). They do however create additional movements at the M3 Motorway junction where they are located. Peak times at MSAs are different from commuter peak hours, with typical MSA busy periods being around midday on weekdays and on weekends and bank holidays.

There are on average 22,000 vehicles using the southern circulation on the roundabout on weekdays. The MSA proposals will create between 350-400 additional vehicle movements during weekday peak hours.

Dickens Lane will only be used as a temporary access road during the Existing vegetation to Westbound off slip to start of construction for a short period, after which construction traffic will be cut back to achieve incorporate additional lane come directly off of the M3. visibility requirements

Development south of the M3

Some respondents were concerned that allowing an MSA to be build Widening of circulatory south of the M3 would enable other development to happen on nearby carriageway to provide land. M3 Motorway five lanes

Existing vegetation to Applicant’s response: be cut back to achieve visibility requirements Planning regulations governing MSAs are different from guidelines on Potential to amend appropriate for residential or other commercial development. As an MSA can only be westbound on slip roundabouts Access and egress located next to a motorway and forms a safety feature on the strategic to incorporate hard from MSA shoulder to replace non- road network, there are special planning circumstances which apply. standard hard strip This ensures that permitting an MSA does not set a planning precedent for other development to be approved in the same location.

13 10. Conclusion

Moto Hospitality Limited has undertaken extensive pre-planning application discussions with the wider Moto has listened to and reflected on the feedback received throughout the consultation process, and is pleased community and stakeholders in accordance with the guidance in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s that many people who engaged in the process are supportive of the proposals. A number of changes have been Statement of Community Involvement. made to the proposals as a result of the consultation and the final application reflects these amendments.

This activity included a newsletter sent to local residents with the opportunity to provide feedback, two public The concerns of those who were not supportive of the development have been reflected upon and addressed consultation events with near neighbours and wider Basingstoke residents, engagement with local community, within the proposals wherever possible. Engagement with the local community will continue whilst the business and political stakeholders, attendance at two parish meetings, a dedicated website, Freepost and application is live and Moto look forward to continuing discussions. Freephone address, and coverage across traditional and social media.

14 Appendix A - Newsletter invitation to 5,000 households

15 Appendix B - Consultation materials

16 17 18 19 20 21 Appendix C - Feedback form from consultation events

22 Appendix D - Verbatim written feedback received during consultation

Question – “What are the most important things suggested alternative at Junction 7. This MSA M3 spur from motorway regulations? If not, non I would like to see a perimeter plantation of for you as we develop plans for a new would provide a good facility at the junction M3 & motorway traffic will have no access. substantial trees. You already have these on the Motorway Service Area?” A339 and serves both sides of the motorway. The East side of the site, but it looks as though your HA may require improvements to the roundabout to • Easy access for disabled. Toilet near entrance. planting plans to South (is m lower than North) and • I fully endorse this scheme, which will bring jobs provide safe entry/exit from MSA and to deal with Variety in food and drink available. However, when West are sparse. Oaks/Chestnuts etc. would “level” to the area and provide a style site for travellers to peak periods. the M3 was built round Basingstoke entry and exit the fall away as well secure the site boundary from rest. The buildings look fantastic. roads were just in for a service area on the south unwanted access. • I think it is a good thing to deliver more jobs. side before the summer interchange. Why is this not • Have quality shops like M&S and Waitrose, open being used instead? • Our group is a part of Natural Basingstoke, the 24-7. Minimise visual impact of the development. I • Good for safety of motorway patrons as well as volunteer Conservation Groups of Basingstoke - have no objections though. those in the town. • Have good habitat management. Protect part manage Black Dam & Crabtree Nature Park in agriculture. association with the Borough Council. This 36ha. • Good to have an extra service station on M3. Also a • There is only 29 miles (34 mins) between Fleet and park lies on the north side of the M3at Junction 6. useful 24/7 for goods. Winchester Services. I cannot therefore see a need • I would prefer to see the ability for employees to Our concerns are: 1. The springs which feed the for one to be put in-between. access the site on foot or by bicycle. The fact that it ponds within the park, part of the headwaters of • Having a key fuels site which is easily accessible on can be accessed only via the motorway would seem the Loddon, emerge on the immediate north of the the M3. Fleet and Winchester are not key fuels. Also • I spoke to some of your helpful colleagues in to prevent that. on-slip road to the eastbound carriage way at the security is key for HGV drivers as a lot of service Festival Place last Wednesday and, living quite Junction. We are concerned that the roadworks areas and becoming unsafe at night. close to the site, I was re-assured by the information • The government guidelines suggest some 28 miles necessary to create the exit to the MSA will affect on light pollution and landscaping. I remain between service stations, so there is no need for the water table and thus the springs at this point. • Good idea for the area and Motorway. concerned at the access on a busy roundabout, one between Fleet and Winchester. If someone 2. One of the great views from the park is to the although you say the main times it will be used needs a toilet break between Fleet and Winchester, south west across trees and fields towards Farleigh • Why is it actually needed when there are existing would not correspond with peak traffic from the they should be directed to the Hospital not new Wallop. The proposed development will sit within services at Fleet and Winchester? M3 into Basingstoke. I would like more details of services. Also, a lot of archaeology in that area. the eastern third of that view. It is understood that the traffic management. I would also question the the site will be bounded by tree planting which in 20 • Great plan, looking forward to see it opening! commercial viability as services already exist at • Sound barriers for HGVs, especially shopping/ years time will reinstate the uninterrupted view of Hook and Winchester. starting at J6 roundabout. Impact/effects of pollution trees and fields. But that means 20 years of a spoilt • A very good idea. Good for people travelling. Plus as the site is low-laying compared to surrounding view! We would request that the ground level of the Basingstoke will have excellent facilities - M&S, • Lots and lots of HGV parking. land. Access arrangements for staff without cars development is levelled down a couple more meters Costa etc. (i.e. pedestrians) - people are willing to walk to and the material used to increase the perimeter • Make sure disabled facilities are not shared with work. ground level several meters so that tree and bush • Local unemployed people getting guaranteed parent and child changing facilities and sanitary bins planting on the perimeter will block the view of the interviews and feedback from interviews, and and nappy bins. It makes it difficult to manoeuvre in • I don’t feel an additional service station is MSA much more quickly. maybe a staff shuttle bus from town centre to site. a wheelchair/scooter. necessary. It will make the access busier than it already is, plus additional noise. More free fields • This is a ridiculous idea. Why build another service • Make it easy to access for the members of the • Provided you have an adequate traffic plan at an lost and will make the landscape unattractive. More station when Fleet Services is 10 miles away and public. already very busy junction 6. This is a good idea. lights from there all the time. Winchester Services is 12 miles away? An absolute Shame you missed the opportunity to develop the waste of money. • Junction 6 is a better location for a MSA than the Kempshot site 40 years ago. Will you release the • As the local Tree Warden in the next-door village.

23 • Ensure your employment opportunities do not commences (following a year of road improvement good shops i.e. M&S, Waitrose. • That it should be in keeping with the surroundings detract from the care sector; light pollution is not works recently). with minimal impact on the environment, should this an issue for local people; construction period does • Environment, pollution (air and noise), carbon foot be achieved I think it’s a very good idea to build it not impact the flow of traffic at the roundabout • The most important thing is that the proposed print, usefulness, traffic. as Basingstoke is growing at considerable rate and junction; whole development enhances the local MSA should be environmentally sustainable. The will a great deal more of this sort of infrastructure in environment. proposed belt of trees around the perimeter of • There are services between J4-J5 and J8-J9 on future. the site is only sufficient to screen the buildings. M3 as well as a Sainsburys and Tesco within a mile • Will the construction be 24hrs a day causing noise? In addition, a new area of woodland should be of J7 and J9 respectively both with petrol stations, • Asking if it is actually required. M3 Fleet Services planted equal in area to that of the internal roads toilets and cafes - is another service station at J6 9 miles North. M3 Winchester Services 13 miles • Environmental impact on nearby scenic sites - Black and the hard-standings, in mitigation for the land really necessary? Really? I do not approve and South. A303 Popham Services 9 miles South. What Dam Nature Reserve, Crabtree Plantation, Black concreted over. This can be done by extending the hope there is a consultation before any planning is the proposal to allow non-driving workers to get to Dam Ponds, W.M.P/Old Common. Additional traffic tree planting southwards to the edge of the field permission. Leave green fields alone please. site? congestion at busy junction. Noise, light, smell - which is already 90% occupied by the development effect on local residents and wildlife. and westwards by a similar amount. A path should • I oppose this plan. I live in Ruskin Close, close to • Basically - go elsewhere. We have had enough be provided through the wood for use by travellers the slip road. The noise pollution will cause even of roadworks around Junction 6 of the M3 and • Full site amenities for HGV. Free personnel bus wishing to stretch their legs and by the residents of more disturbed sleep. The air pollution will affect my surrounding roundabouts. Please give us a break, is service i.e. town train/bus station to services. the lodge. This would provide a distinctive difference daughter’s lung condition. The pond and reserve not needed. Alleviate staff car parking on site. to your proposed MSA compared with other MSAs will be polluted. There is no need for services at this and may even attract more customers! location when the infrastructure cannot cope at this • Why? Fleet services only 2 junctions away. Expand • Prevention of light and noise pollution. Building present time. The slip roads queue at peak times of Fleet services to create further jobs. design standards. I would have liked to see plans • It should not affect existing park areas. the day. for the car park to incorporate solar panels to • Services not required. provide power generation and shelter for vehicles. • Is there an additional consideration to create a road • This contravenes the Department for Transport to link junction 6 towards A3, Alton - Guildford to Circular 01/2008 (Policy on Service Areas and • Do not build it!!! Pollution levels will increase across • Opposite is Black Dam Park which families enjoy relieve the already congested and dangerous road Other Roadside Facilities on Motorways and All Basingstoke and especially the Black Dam estate. every single weekend. The Moto will attract noise A339 which is an accident risk road. In favour of Purpose Trunk Roads in England) that states: The There are few benefits for Basingstoke. and increased traffic in the area. Ruining the appeal MSA if it is possible to improve the access to South recommended distance between services was of Black Dam which has been just refurbished. Basingstoke. changed from 30 miles to 28 miles/30 minutes, • No more traffic congestion on Black Dam which Please move development to Junction 7. whichever is lesser. And: An absolute minimum affects Old Basing. • Ensuring biodiversity of the area is kept. Installation distance of 12 miles was established. The distance • I oppose this plan - air pollution, noise pollution, of renewables e.g. solar power. I think a new between this proposed site and the Winchester • The reasoning for putting one on the junction when extra traffic, congestion, damaging environment and service centre at junction 6 is totally unnecessary. service station is only 8½ miles. With Fleet Services there is one at Fleet and one at Winchester - within damage to my child’s health. There is already one at Fleet and another at just over 12 miles on the M3 in one direction, Government guidelines for distance? How, if it Winchester. It will result in a totally unnecessary Winchester Services only 8½ miles on the M3 in the gets the go-ahead, you plan to achieve safe entry • 1. This is more building on a green field site. Stop loss and destruction of valuable open countryside, other direction, and Popham Services just a mile and exit to the services on a major junction on the building on green belt. 2. There are existing services unemployment is not an issue at Basingstoke. or so off the M3 on the A303 it is clear that there is M3 which often has queues of cars heading into at Fleet, and this proposal will take business absolutely NO NEED for another service station at Basingstoke. What landscaping and light/noise from them. Jobs created are low level. 3. More • Reduction of noise and litter, easy access to this location and there cannot be any justification for pollution reduction schemes will you employ? How chaos at Black Dam roundabout as building work services/with limited impact on junction. Variety of it to go ahead. will you limit environmental damage?

24 • I am against this because the fuelling station • We are firmly opposed to these plans which will add takes up a lot of space. It should not go on it needs roundabout with absolutely no benefit. will produce fumes and pollution to me and the unnecessary congestion, noise and other pollution to stop! Myself, I think it can cause a lot of damage residents of Black Dam. If the fuel tanks were and more to our area, reducing the value of our to me and other people. • It’s a good idea as it gets people out there and moved further away towards the trees then I may property. Nearby MSAs are already in place in Fleet shows a wider range of what’s available. reconsider my views. This also is a concern that it and Winchester and there is no need for a third • I can see no reason as to why you want to build may kill animal wildlife. within 3 junctions - what is the point? a new service area by Black Dam (J6) M3. • Keep light emissions low. This is a very dangerous Winchester services are just minutes South and roundabout of the M3 with traffic lights at bottom of • This motorway service area is far too close to Fleet, • I have no idea why you think we need another Hook services just minutes North. Basingstoke has slip road that drivers go through red. This will make we need it to be at Winchester or we will end up service area so close to 2 other areas! It will also plenty of food and petrol outlets without creating it all the more likely for accidents - how are workers with service area every two junctions. take trade away from the other service areas and another blot on the countryside. to get to service station? Are you going to put in a from Basingstoke Town Centre, the workers will service road from Tunworth? • The government guidelines suggest some 28 miles come from other parts of the country. Creating more • It’s less than 30 miles between Fleet and between service stations, so there is no need for need for housing etc. Winchester services. We don’t need another one! • Whilst I understand the government are looking to one between Fleet and Winchester. If someone increase service stations there is already a limited needs a toilet break between Fleet and Winchester, • What is in it for Basingstoke? It won’t serve • This proposal is unnecessary. The current service gap between Fleet and Winchester. The plans they should be directed to the Hospital no new us, we’re nearly home. It won’t create jobs, stations at Fleet and Winchester are more than don’t explain what changes will be required to the services. Also a lot of archaeology in that area. unemployment is already low and vacancies in the adequate for the volume of traffic. To the north of motorway roundabout. This is already congested service sector readily available. You need to provide Fleet between Fleet and the M25 would be more and currently under-going repairs and follows • Concerned about the planning will set a president a reason for local people to support it. For example, appropriate. extensive changes when leaving Basingstoke to for building on other farm land south of the M3. the local football team is being made homeless, go South on the M3 at least 1 further set of traffic Come and speak to residents of Mapledurwell to if there was a venue that could host a football • We do not need another motorway service area. lights will be needed adding to journeys in and explain. team and possible other events as part of the Fleet and Winchester are nearby. Why another? out of Basingstoke. Not sure more services is the development, then at least there would be a plus to Why are you destroying green areas around answer to traffic capacity problems. What about • Great idea but not at this site! It is too near Fleet offset the negatives of losing countryside. Basingstoke? trains and buses? What about the wider visual Services. It would be better if a MSA was sited impact from Crabtree? If you are going to develop further along the M3 towards London as there are • I’m shocked and appalled to read of plans to build • Too close to two existing service stations. We do not on the other side of the motorway it should be part no facilities here. May I also point out that this is a new motorway services area by junction six. It need it! of a comprehensive plan for development including green belt land that is being proposed for a new will add traffic, noise pollution and reduce property housing. MSA at J6. values in the area - where I live - without adding • I am against it because I think it is too big and it’s any value to motorists who have the option of Fleet going to be too busy and noisy. I think they should • 1. Bad choice as has a historical importance to the • Do we really need another service station!!! When services and Winchester services one junction have a few car parking spaces and a fuel filling area. 2. Only 9 miles from Fleet Services Area - too there is one at Fleet, and, one before Winchester, in either direction. Do we really need motorway station and that’s it. You don’t need all the shops it’s near. 3. Black Dam has been a bottle neck for 3 both only a matter of minutes from these proposed services every 10 miles in this part of the country - I just going to wreck the land and there’s no point. decades at the recent work was scheduled to be one, trade will only be split between the 3!!! think not. I strongly object to the plans, and will be 37 weeks and ended up 21/2 years. 4. Dickens writing to the local authorities to complain. • This is pointless and with two services not 15 Lane as Spur Road - temporarily means further • I object to this proposal there is no need for miles each way serves no additional function. The congestion on A30. 5. Dummen Junction 7 a better another being built on a segment of green corridor, • I’m against it because it will affect my life because proposal adds nothing that Winchester or Fleet don’t option as less distribution to residence as fewer impacting biodiversity. I have lung cancer and so I can’t open my window have and therefore this is a ridiculous suggestion, houses. 6. Why necessary, we have Fleet and to get some fresh air. I think it is wrong because it The additional traffic to an already congested Winchester only 25 miles apart.

25 • Why is another services required when Fleet Basing has very low light pollution and any change analysis in the proposal. The north bound exit slip another services. The junction is already congested Services would be 9.5 miles (10 mins drive) north, to this would be a negative one. Any lighting used road is very close to housing so any increase in at peak times. I also regularly use Crabtree Winchester Services 13.5 miles (15 mins) south needs to be warm and low level and if possible at a HGVs leaving the motorway would not be welcome. Plantation with my child for leisure and relaxation and Popham Services on the A303 is 9 miles (8 low enough height that it is not visible from outside Secondly, the proposal does not appear to make and I don’t want the views spoilt. Don’t build it. mins) south west? This is complete overkill! This the services. Any building should it go ahead would significant changes to the junction roundabout. will increase the volume of traffic (cars, caravans detract from the open rural view and therefore Currently, there is little need for traffic to use the • No noise as we’ve had enough over the years and lorries) on what is already a very fast, busy and should be hidden from view effectively. Your plans north-west part of the roundabout however the with motorway upgrades and redoing black dam narrow roundabout that has fairly sharp corners. state mature vegetation along Dickens Lane will MSA would create traffic flows over this part. There roundabout. Will this bring more traffic around black Also, where cars often jump the traffic lights at screen the building however this is very intermittent is nothing in the plans to cater for this change in dam roundabout? What noise will the moto bring the bottom of the slip roads from the motorway screening due to the age of the trees and as it is not traffic patterns (such as traffic lights controlling the during the day and more importantly evening/night and driving round the roundabout. It will spoil the solid screening it will not provide an effective visual approach from Black Dam roundabout). time? Will we be able to hear it with windows open surrounding countryside which we moved to the or noise barrier. Additional new screening should in the summer months or anytime of the year? Why area specifically for. be planted as part of any building scheme. Overall • We don’t need another MSA on the M3, we already on earth do we need a moto at junction 6 way not we cannot believe there is a public need for these have 2 and there is only 23 miles between them. 7 where there are less residents? Why here as so • Surely another Motorway Services isn’t necessary. services, with Winchester and Fleet Services both The existing farm land to the South-East of the M3 close to fleet services? Should there be a larger gap There’s one at Fleet and another 20 miles on at within a few miles. Whilst we have ticked that we do should remain as farm land. between them seems far to close. Winchester. not wish to be contacted by a team member - we have spoken to 3 during town centre consultations, • Fleet, Winchester and Popham services are all in • I always avoid Moto MSAs as I have found • We have enough service areas already - without who were very helpful and friendly, we should like to close proximity to Basingstoke, so please explain accessibility and cleanliness and eat in food taking over even more open space. be kept abreast of planning developments, council why there is a need for another service station? options very poor - always drive on to next MSA. submission / response etc. Thank you. Junction 7 there is a Sainsbury’s Petrol Station A foot route to MSA would be useful if local young • Myself and my family have lived nearby for almost located a few minutes away and opening times people (who won’t necessary drive) are to take up 14 years and are regular users of the M3 and • I don’t think it is needed. Also, it opens the land 06.00 - 23.00. The argument of creating a couple of employment ops. Not a great idea to have a drive lots of other motorways and associated services, to the South of the M3 to development. Seems a hundred jobs in the area doesn’t warrant the need thru coffee outlet - should not be distracted and especially my husband who drives a significant pointless development. for a service station, the additional traffic movement should take a proper break whilst driving. Need number of miles per week for work. We do not and once again yet more land being developed on. to know more but as it’s Moto - not keen. Unsure believe a service station at Junction 6 is necessary, • Don’t do it! It’s not needed. Local jobs? How do you We have enough construction and development that position would not create chaos at J6 and given drivers can access services and rest areas know they are going to be local? taking place in the town and surrounding areas as particularly at Black Dam. within 10 minute drive in BOTH directions from this it. Hackwood estate will no doubt will be impacted in junction. We are concerned with the significant loss • Is this really necessary with Fleet Services only a some way or another. Would it be worth looking at • It’s noisy enough being this close to the M3 without of landscape of trees which this development could few miles further on? More wildlife habitat to be the M25 for additional service stations maybe? this adding to it. cause. Of particular concern is additional traffic destroyed. noise which will be generated, and lighting pollution. • Most importantly... we do not need one in • It is NOT needed. Fleet services are nearby. The There has already been a noticeable increase in • The most important consideration needs to be Basingstoke, here at Junction 6 or Applegreen’s M3 is noisy enough for nearby residents. This noise levels following the Black Dam roundabout ensuring there is no disruption to local residents. proposed MSA at Junction 7! Motorists are well services station will only compound the matter. This extension and it has impacted daily use of gardens Specifically, how will you be ensuring that the catered for with an MSA at Winchester and Fleet is nothing to do with alleviating drivers tiredness, it’s and walking in the Crabtree plantation and on Old increase in HGVs using the junction to access nearby. just a money-making idea! Basing Common. The area around Dickens Lane the MSA does not cause an increase in noise? and at the rear of the A30 running adjacent to Old There does not appear to be any mention of noise • That it’s not built. It’s 10 minutes either way to • No, it’s a bad idea. 1. It seems unnecessary as

26 there are service stations 20 mins/less from the ahead. There is no need for this development. have Fleet MSA, and Winchester MSA. Junction • I object to the proposed building of a Moto service site. How long does it take to drive such distance? 6 is already busy enough, particularly at peak station at junction 6 of the M3 for the following (15 mins) 2. The production of such a site would • I am fully against this proposal, there is absolutely times. Even following a multimillion £ roundabout reasons: congest traffic for 2 years! And ruin the countryside. no need for service station between the two existing redevelopment, which is already being redesigned 3. There have been no genuine statistics regarding ones. Ridiculous proposal. due to safety issues. Noise levels, light interference, Other M3 Services - Fleet Services are located HM3. littering, possible increase in vermin, will all impact between junctions 4a and 5 which is approximately • I do not see the point of a service station in the Black Dam housing development which is 10 miles northbound of the proposed site. This • Which part of “No” don’t you understand? It is not Basingstoke. There are service stations at Fleet, adjacent to the J6 spur road. Wildlife at the nearby serves both sides of the carriageway. Winchester needed. It will spoil the area. It will bring problems. Winchester and Popham. No matter which direction Crabtree and Black Dam Ponds will be affected. Services (Moto) are located between junctions 8 It will be a crime hotspot. It is just a rent seeking low you drive in, there is an existing service station (A colony of slow worms had to be moved from and 9 of the M3 which is approximately 10 miles value investment - not good for the community. within 10 minutes. This sounds like an expensive, the centre of Black Dam roundabout, in order to southbound of the proposed site. A303 Services disruptive project that will damage the local construct the new through about). • I can’t see the point, as there is another 7 mins environment for no real benefit? Why is a service There are numerous services and opportunities away. Also, I am not in favour of development South station needed here when there are 3 others within • That this environment is protected from pollution to stop on the A303. The closest being Popham of the M3. a 10-mile radius? and isn’t detrimental to the wildlife and surrounding (approximately 10 miles from proposed site) habitats. and Barton Stacey (approximately 18 miles from • This land should not be developed. It is a green field • This is unnecessary. I teach in Basingstoke and proposed site). The proposed site is currently open site close to historic conservation area. No service regularly use the M3 in both directions. There are • Protecting local areas. Traffic. Disruption. Noise. green land and I think it is unnecessary to build on station is required here. It is too close to Fleet and services at both Fleet and Winchester. There simply Environment. this when there are plenty of other opportunities Winchester. There will be noise and light pollution. isn’t a need for services here so why add them? to take a break from a long journey. Three service Not wanted by any local person. Very against any Why destroy countryside unnecessarily? It may • We don’t need a service station at junction 6 we stations within approximately 20 miles on the M3 building on green fields or South or M3. bring a few jobs to Basingstoke. Not the calibration have 2 petrol stations just off junction 6 and an M&S is excessive. There is already significant noise of jobs that are needed. There’s plenty of low level foodhall why do we need a service station? Fleet pollution in and around Basingstoke, in particular • Not to have another service area. Keep the service jobs here thanks. And whilst it brings in a isn’t far and Winchester services at junction 10 is 10 with the M3 and A30 traffic. The proposals state countryside. This isn’t necessary with services at few jobs it will take them from Winchester and fleet minutes away! ecological assessments and tree surveys have been Fleet and Winchester! Don’t go ahead with these services. There is no need for this. Please spend carried out and the services will be largely hidden by plans. you let time doing up Winchester and fleet service • We do not need a motorway service at Junction 6, boundary screening. However, with additional cars, both of which could use the time and money. there are plenty already on M3 vans, HGVs, and coaches stopping and starting • I would oppose this plan. Increase in pollution, light their journeys in close proximity to my home, I pollution, noise, greatly increased NO2. • That’s it’s done elsewhere! Why do we need • I am strongly against these plans. You are going believe noise levels and pollution will increase. I can another? to ruin the nice view from Crabtree Plantation. But already hear the motorway traffic from my house • Pointless! There is one less than 10 miles down the mainly, that junction 6 roundabout is a complete and an increase in noise is not welcome at all. M3 in both direction! Why bother when there are 2 • Most important is that you don’t build the thing! nightmare as it is, and you’re going to attract more so close together. There is also an area on the A303 Total white elephant. Not wanted, Not needed traffic to it?!! The slip road onto the M3 southbound The roadworks on Blackdam roundabout caused less than 7 miles away! It’s retarded to have any and destructive to the area. Please just go away concerns me the most. 2 narrow lanes, uphill, most major disruption for a significant amount of time. more near Basingstoke and those who disagree are and leave Basingstoke out of your unnecessary cars can’t get up to speed for the motorway, add all Construction of the proposed services is estimated ****! expansion plans. your extra cars to this, and it’s an accident waiting to take approximately 18 months which will create to happen. more disruption. Other than jobs, I fail to see any • The most important thing is this plan does not go • Basingstoke does not need an MSA!! We already benefit of the proposed services to Basingstoke

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• Will Fleet services only 8 miles North of junction 6, I think this is crazy idea. We have already Winchester services also and only serve Moto profits.

• Opposite is Black Dam Park which families enjoy every single weekend. The Moto will attract noise and increased traffic in the area. Ruining the appeal of Black Dam which has been just refurbished. Please move development to Junction 7.

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