Land Off Glyders Ho11

LAND OFF GLYDERS HO11

Sustainability and Access Strategy

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01 Information Matthew Brown Ian Dimbylow Ian Dimbylow 06 April 2021

This report was prepared by RPS Consulting Services Ltd (‘RPS’) within the terms of its engagement and in direct response to a scope of services. This report is strictly limited to the purpose and the facts and matters stated in it and does not apply directly or indirectly and must not be used for any other application, purpose, use or matter. In preparing the report, RPS may have relied upon information provided to it at the time by other parties. RPS accepts no responsibility as to the accuracy or completeness of information provided by those parties at the time of preparing the report. The report does not take into account any changes in information that may have occurred since the publication of the report. If the information relied upon is subsequently determined to be false, inaccurate or incomplete then it is possible that the observations and conclusions expressed in the report may have changed. RPS does not warrant the contents of this report and shall not assume any responsibility or liability for loss whatsoever to any third party caused by, related to or arising out of any use or reliance on the report howsoever. No part of this report, its attachments or appendices may be reproduced by any process without the written consent of RPS. All enquiries should be directed to RPS.

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RPS Consulting Services Ltd Vistry Group Matthew Brown Associate

20 Farringdon Street, London. EC4A 4AB.

T +44 207 8320282 E [email protected]

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Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2 ACTIVE TRAVEL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY ASSESSMENT ...... 4 3 VEHICLE ACCESS STRATEGY ...... 15 4 TRAFFIC GENERATION AND IMPACT ...... 17

Appendices

APPENDIX A – SITE LOCATION PLAN APPENDIX B – WALKING ISOCHRONES APPENDIX C – CYCLE ISOCHRONES APPENDIX D – BUS ROUTE PLAN APPENDIX E – PROPOSED ACCESS ARRANGEMENT APPENDIX F – SWEPT PATH ANALYSIS

JNY10997-01 | Sustainability and Access Strategy | Version 01 | 06 April 2021 www.rpsgroup.com Page iii 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 RPS has been commissioned by Vistry Group to prepare a sustainability and access strategy for the site referred to as ‘Land off Glyders’ and is within the district of Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) and Essex County Council (ECC) and the Highway Authority. 1.2 This strategy will consider the ability of the site to satisfy the NPPF paragraph 108 requirement that ‘safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all users”.

Background 1.3 The site benefits from a Proposed Allocation in the New Castle Point Local Plan 2018 – 2033 – December 2019 – With modifications proposed as of October 2020, as site HO11 Land off Glyders, Benfleet. The proposed allocation is for residential purposes to deliver around 30 new homes by 2033. 1.4 Local Policy HO11 states the following regarding transport and access at paragraph 10.31:

“Highway access to the site is from Glyders. However, this site is close to Benfleet rail station which is a transport hub providing opportunities for residents of this site to travel via multiple modes. This site is also adjacent to the western extent of Hadleigh Castle Country Park and the public rights of way network, providing opportunities for active leisure within the vicinity of this site. The proposals for this site should, and associated transport infrastructure improvements should focus on enhancing these active and sustainable travel linkages to promote active travel and to improve connectivity for the future occupants of this site.”

1.5 Local Policy HO11 (g) details following in terms of access and transport infrastructure the Council will require for the site:

“g. Main vehicular access to the site will be from Glyders, with improvements also made to active and sustainable travel infrastructure, facilities and services nearby the site to promote modal shift and improve connectivity to services, jobs and to the natural environment.”

Proposed Development 1.6 The development proposal is in line with the Local Plan Allocation, for delivery of around 30 new homes.

Site Location 1.7 The site comprises 2.06ha of land located to the east of Glyders, south east of the residential area of South Benfleet, Essex. The site is currently split into two fields divided by a tree / scrub belt. The site is bordered by the rear of properties off Essex Way to the north, by open fields to the east, by the rear of properties off St Mary’s Road to the south and by properties off Glyders and Mill Hill to the west including the proposed access point.

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1.8 The site location is detailed in Figure 1 below and a site context plan provided at Appendix A.

Figure 1: Site Location

Report Brief 1.9 The National Planning Policy Framework states the following at paragraph 108 in relation to assessing sites that may be allocated for developments in plans:

“In assessing sites that may be allocated for development in plans, or specific applications for development, it should be ensured that: a) appropriate opportunities to promote sustainable transport modes can be – or have been – taken up, given the type of development and its location; b) safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all users; and c) any significant impacts from the development on the transport network (in terms of capacity and congestion), or on highway safety, can be cost effectively mitigated to an acceptable degree.”

1.10 This document has been prepared to develop an access and movement strategy for the site in relation to the above policy requirements. 1.11 The opportunities for active travel and a public transport have been assessed for the proposed development site. 1.12 The vehicle access strategy to serve the site will be considered. This study will also look at the multi modal trip generation for the site to help understand off site impacts.

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Report Format 1.13 This document provides a review of sustainability and access strategy for the development site and considers the following: • Section 2 – Potential for active travel and public transport connections • Section 3 – Vehicle access strategy • Section 4 – Trip Generation and traffic impact • Section 5 – Summary and Conclusion

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2 ACTIVE TRAVEL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY ASSESSMENT Introduction 2.1 The site is a small extension to the south east of South Benfleet town. This means it is well- placed to make the best use of existing facilities which are within walk and cycle distance. There are also public transport services that can be accessed within the local area. 2.2 The site’s accessibility on foot, facilities and connections in the local area is considered and the existing availability of public transport.

Walking Accessibility 2.3 This section of the strategy considers the sites accessibility on foot and looks at facilities and connections in the local area.

Local Facilities Within Walking Distance 2.4 Figure 2 demonstrates the walking time from the site within the local area, based on an assumed walking speed of 80m per minute (4.8kph), up to a maximum distance of 2km from the centre of the site. Appendix B shows the full-size indicative walking isochrones from the site.

Figure 2: Pedestrian Isochrone and Local Facilities

2.5 Table 2.1 below identifies the walking distance and time to local facilities measured from the centre of the site. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather an example of distances and travel times to local facilities.

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Table 2.1: Walking Journey Distance to Local Facilities

Facility Approx. Distance (M) Approx. Walking Time (Mins)

Education

South Benfleet Primary School 1,500 19 The King John Secondary School 2,300 29

Health and Community

NHS Essex Way Surgery 500 6 Bellevue Dental and Skin Clinic 700 9 Elora Pharmacy & High Road Surgery 1,000 13 Benfleet Library 1,500 19 Church of St Mary the Virgin 650 8 Benfleet Methodist Church 850 11 Benfleet Baptist Church 1,600 20

Shopping / Retail

Spar Convenice Store 750 9 Sainsbury Local 1700 21 High Road southern end beginning of 750 9 retail area High Road northern end of shoping and 1,700 21 retail area.

Leisure Facilities

The Anchor Inn Public House 600 7 ½ Hafl Crown Public House 650 8 Benfleet Vikings Rugby Club 1,200 15 Southfleet and Canvey Bowling Club 1,600 20 Benflleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park via the south-east and 100 1 north-east site boundary

Public Transport

School Lane Bus Stops – Essex Way 490 6 St Mary’s Church Southbound Bus Stop 650 8 St Mary’s Church Norhbound Bus Stop 750 9 Benfleet Rail Station 820 10

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2.6 Walking trips are predominately short trips of up to 2km. The standard speed used for assessing walking accessibility is 80 metres per minute, giving a 25-minute walking time for 2km trip. This is an average speed for assessment purposes, while actual trips will vary depending on the person walking, the purpose of the trips, the gradient experienced and any obstacles that may be encountered (crossing points for roads / etc). Walking trips are important as they provide connectivity between other trip types, such as longer bus and train trips, or between parking areas and the destinations for car trips, as well there being trips that are purely served by walking. 2.7 The existing buses route along Essex Way and High Road to the west of the site and are within a 6 to 9-minute walk of the site. This is regarded as a reasonable access time to public transport. 2.8 Benfleet rail station is easily walkable from the site via Glyders, Eastleigh Road, Mill Hill / Highcliffe Road, St Marys Road and Station Road. The station is circa 820m walk distance from the site and within 10-minute walk. The walking route to Benfleet rail station benefits from continuous footway provision and a system of street lighting. Future residents will benefit from the existing walking connections to the rail station without the need to travel by car. 2.9 The site is accessed via Glyders / Eastleigh Road a residential street, located off Highcliffe Road which in turn connects to Essex Way (B1014). Essex Way connects to High Road to west, the main street through South Benfleet. The site is located approximately 750m from the start of the retail and shopping facilities on the High Road. The High Road provides access to convenience stores, newsagents, library, take-aways, pharmacy, bank, post office and other local shops and businesses. 2.10 The ECC Developer Contributions Guide (2020) states within Section 5.3.1 that “Walking distance is defined by S 444(5) of the Education Act 2006 at two miles for those aged under 8 and three miles for those who have attained the age of eight years.” The site is located within walking distance of both local primary and secondary schools.

Walking Routes 2.11 The site is a small extension to the south east of South Benfleet town. Therefore, access to local facilities will predominantly be to the west of the site via the proposed access with Glyders and existing footway connections. The existing footway facilities on the local roads that will connect to the development site are considered appropriate to accommodate pedestrian movements. 2.12 The site will also connect via the north-east and south-east boundary to the western extent of Benfleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park and public rights of way network. This will provide a useful connection and opportunity for active leisure for future residents of the site. In addition, it will provide improved access to the Country Park for existing residents located to the west of the site. 2.13 Within the development the access will be provided with footway provision to accommodate pedestrian movements.

Summary 2.14 Overall, the walking accessibility of the site is deemed to be good, with day to day facilities available within reasonable walking distance. The proximity of the site to local primary and secondary and primary schools also means that for education trips, walking will be a realistic

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alternative to travel by private car. In addition, the site location provides good walking connections to local bus and rail services.

Cycle Accessibility Introduction 2.15 This section of the strategy considers the site’s accessibility by cycle and looks at facilities and connections in the local area. It goes on to consider the available cycling facilities in the area along with potential improvements. 2.16 Recent growth of cycling across the UK, following programmes of investment, have illustrated that there is significant potential for change in travel behaviour and that more people cycle for everyday journeys where acceptable conditions are provided. Two out of every three personal trips are less than five miles in length – an achievable distance to cycle for most people, with many shorter journeys also suitable for walking. For schoolchildren the opportunities are even greater: three quarters of children live within a 15 -minute cycle ride of a secondary school, while more than 90% live within a 15-minute walk of a primary school. The development site is within easy cycle distance of local secondary and primary schools. Therefore, cycling has significant potential to replace the car for short journeys to local facilities, education, and commuting.

Local Facilities Within Cycle Distance 2.17 Figure 3 demonstrates the cycling time from the site within the local area, based on an average cycling speed of 200 metres per minute (12kph), up to a maximum distance of 5km from the centre of the site. Appendix C shows the full-size indicative cycle isochrones from the site.

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Figure 3: Cycle Isochrones

2.18 Table 2.2 below identifies the cycle distance and time to local facilities measured from the centre of the site. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather an example of distances and travel times to local facilities.

Table 2.2: Cycling Journey Distance to Local Facilities

Facility Approx. Distance (M) Approx. Cycling Time (Mins)

Education

South Benfleet Primary School 1,500 7 ½ Jotman’s Hall Primary School 2,900 14 ½ Kents Hill Infant and Junior 2,420 12 Holy Family Catholic Primary School 2,700 13 ½ The Appleton Secondary School 3,160 16 The King John Secondary School 2,300 11 ½

Health and Community

NHS Essex Way Surgery 500 2 ½

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Facility Approx. Distance (M) Approx. Cycling Time (Mins)

Bellevue Dental and Skin Clinic 700 2 ½ Elora Pharmacy & High Road Surgery 1,000 5 Benfleet Library 1,500 7 ½ Church of St Mary the Virgin 650 3 Benfleet Methodist Church 850 4 Benfleet Baptist Church 1,600 8

Shopping / Retail

Spar Convenice Store 750 4 Sainsbury Local 1700 8 ½ High Road southern end beginning of 750 4 retail area High Road northern end of shoping and 1,700 8 ½ retail area. Tarpots Local Centre 3,200 16

Leisure Facilities

The Anchor Inn Public House 600 3 Hafl Crown Public House 650 3 Benfleet Vikings Rugby Club 1,200 6 Southfleet and Canvey Bowling Club 1,600 8 Benflleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park via the south-east and 100m ½ north-east site boundary Public Transport School Lane Bus Stops – Essex Way 490 N/A St Mary’s Church Southbound Bus Stop 650 N/A St Mary’s Church Norhbound Bus Stop 750 N/a Benfleet Rail Station 820 4

2.19 The cycle isochrones from the development site demonstrate all of South Benfleet town and most of Canvey Island and Hadleigh are within a 25-minute cycle time from the site. Many of the local residential roads are lightly trafficked and suitable to accommodate cycling on road. The development site is within reasonable cycle distance of both the High Road and Tarpots local centres that provide access to significant local facilities. 2.20 Benfleet rail station is within a 4-minute cycle ride of the development site via local residential roads providing excellent connections to rail services for future residents.

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2.21 The local schools are also within an easy approximate 15-minute cycle of the site with the exception of Appleton Secondary School which is a 16-minute cycle ride.

Existing Cycle Facilities 2.22 South Benfleet is served by limited formal cycle infrastructure. The Department for Transport Local Transport Note (LTN) 1/20 ‘Cycle Infrastructure Design’ advises that where motor traffic flows are light and speeds are low, cyclists are likely to be able to cycle on-road in mixed traffic. The LTN indicates that most people, especially with younger children, will not feel comfortable on-carriageways with more than 2,500 vehicles per day. On this basis the residential roads that provide access to the site and wider residential areas are likely to be suitable to accommodate cycle movements on road without the need for separate cycle facilities.

Potential Cycle Infrastructure Improvements 2.23 The Castle Point Borough Cycling Action Plan 2018 prepared on behalf of ECC Highways identifies several potential cycle improvements in South Benfleet. The purpose of the report was to review existing facilities and the potential for improvements to encourage cycling in the future. Figure 4 below details the potential improvements in the Borough and in relation to the site (site location indicated by red circle).

Figure 4: Potential Cycle Routes for Castle Point Borough

Source: Castle Point Borough Cycling Action Plan 2018

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2.24 The above plan identifies the following potential routes near the site and Benfleet rail station: • Route 5 - New E-W on-road cycle route along B1006 (High Road) and B1014 High Street), from London Road to Benfleet railway station. Connects to potential routes 3 and 4 at Jotmans Lane / High Road junction. Cycle friendly treatments at key junctions required. • Route 12 – New Hadleigh Country Park Bridleway to Leigh-on-Sea rail station. This route would provide a direct link between two towns and rail stations. Potential conversion of E- W footpath (PRoW) 61 to bridleway or create new cycle track, linking Benfleet rail station through the Hadleigh Country Park to Leigh-on Sea rail station. • Route 26 – Canvey Road – Connectivity in the vicinity of Benfleet rail station. Existing and newly upgraded cycle route on Canvey Road does not bring cyclist to the station or existing cycle parking on north side of Canvey Road. Investigate how existing Canvey Road cycle route may be extended across the bridge and provide a continuous link to Benfleet Station. Further consideration to be given to cycle connectivity in the vicinity of Benfleet station with a view to providing an improvement for cyclists accessing the station, station cycle parking or existing shared use subways. 2.25 The Castle Point Cycling Action Plan recommends that the above routes should be developed through studies to detailed design. 2.26 It is considered that the proposed High Road on-road cycle route 5 would be the most beneficial cycle improvement to the development site. High Road provides access to the majority of local facilities near the site. Cycle Route 12 would provide opportunities for off-road leisure cycling. 2.27 The site benefits from excellent connectivity to Benfleet rail station and cyclists can access the existing cycle parking via the subway, without needing to use Canvey Way. Therefore, cycle route 26 offers limited benefit to the development site.

Summary 2.28 The development site is well located in terms of proximity to key destinations within South Benfleet. Cyclists from the site can connect to the existing local residential roads to the west of the site that provide access to local facilities in South Benfleet and Benfleet rail station. 2.29 The Castle Point Borough Cycling Action Plan 2018 prepared on behalf of ECC Highways identifies the cycle improvement measures for the High Road between London Road and Benfleet rail station. It is considered that the proposed High Road on-road cycle route 5 would be the most beneficial cycle improvement to the development site. High Road provides access to the majority of local facilities near the site. Public Transport 2.30 This section of the strategy document considers the existing availability of public transport in the vicinity of the site and reviews connections to local and wider destinations by rail and bus.

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Existing Public Transport Services

Benfleet Railway Station 2.31 Benfleet Railway Station is on the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway line, serving the towns of South Benfleet and Canvey Island, Essex. The station is 29 miles down the main line from London Fenchurch Street via Basildon and located between Pitsea to the west and Leigh-on- Sea to the east. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by c2c. 2.32 The typical off-peak service frequency is: • 6 trains per hour (tph) westbound towards London Fenchurch Street, of which: – 2 tph call at all stations via Basildon; and – 2 tph call at all stations via Basildon except Pitsea and West Horndon. • 2 tph call at all stations via the Ockendon branch (these trains are overtaken by via Basildon services): – 6 tph eastbound towards Shoeburyness, of which: ○ 2 tph terminate at Southend Central; and ○ 4 tph continue to Shoeburyness. 2.33 The station is within a 10-minute walk and 4-minute cycle ride from the development site. Cycling is a popular mode of travel to the station. The Castle Point Borough Action Plan 2018 suggests that new and improved cycle parking at the station as one of the focus areas to improve cycling in the borough. 2.34 The rail operator c2c is also proposing to replace it entire fleet with new trains by the end of 2021. This is planned to provide additional capacity on the line and allow for future growth. As an allocated site growth from this development should have been part of the growth predictions. In addition, as part of the c2c franchise agreement improvements are to be delivered to Benfleet station in respect of the booking hall, external access and in creating a secure station information area.

Bus 2.35 The nearest bus stops to the site are located on Essex Way and High Road to the west of the site. High Road is the main bus corridor that runs through South Benfleet and Essex Way provides access to a single bus service. Table 2.3 below details the bus services that operate on the two local bus corridors near the development site. Table 2.3: Bus Stops and Services

Bus Stops Bus Services

School Lane Bus Stops – Essex Way 21C

St Marys Church Bus Stop – High Road 21,21B,22,27,27A,27X,822 and 827

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2.36 These bus stops are accessible via the connection to Glyders and the local residential roads and are within circa 6 – 9-minute walk of the site. This is regarded as a reasonable access time to public transport but does slightly exceed the target of 400m walk distance. 2.37 The Essex Way accommodates 2 sets of bus stops on both side of the carriageway adjacent to School Lane. The west bound stop benefits from the provision of a shelter and the east bound is provided with seating. Both stops are provided with raised bus border kerbs to aid access for the mobility impaired. 2.38 The north bound High Road bus stop is provided with a bus shelter and bus border kerbs and south bound stop is served by a bus stop flag. 2.39 Table 2.4 below summarises the bus routes and frequency of service. A bus route plan is provided at Appendix D. Table 2.4: Bus Route and Frequency

Average Frequency (Minutes) Service Route Mon-Fri Saturday Sunday

First bus 05:44 – First bus 05:44 – First bus 08:21 – Canvey – Southend- 21 – First Essex Last bus 19:34 – Last bus 18:14 – Last bus 19:44 – on-Sea every 30mins every 30m every hour Canvey (Labworth First bus 19:28 – First bus 19:29 – 21B – First Park) – Southend- Last bus 21:29 – Last bus 22:31 – No Service Essex on-Sea every hour every hour First bus 09:51 – Canvey- South 21C-NIBbuses Last bus 13:55 – No Service No Service Benfleet- Hadleigh every hour Canvey (Leigh First bus 06:33 – First bus 06:48 – First bus 09:21 – 22 – First Essex Beck) – Basildon Last bus 20:20 – Last bus 19:47 – Last bus 18:21 – Bus Station every 30mins every 30m every 30mins Southend Travel First bus 05:12 – First bus 05:43 – First bus 09:13 – 27-First Essex Centre – Canvey Last bus 23:22 – Last bus 23:32 – Last bus 19:13 – (Leigh Beck) every 15mins every 30mins every 30mins Canvey (Leigh First bus 20:29 – 27A – First Beck) – Southend- No Service No Service Last bus 22:29 – Essex on-Sea every hour Canvey (Leigh 27X-First Essex Beck) – Benfleet 1 service only 1 service only 1 service only STN Southend Boys High 822-First Essex – Canvey (Leigh 2 services only 2 services only 2 services only Beck Thomas More 827-First Essex School – Canvey 2 services only 2 services only 2 services only (Leigh Beck)

2.40 Bus services 21, 22 and 27 provide high frequency services Monday to Sunday with connections to the following key local destinations: • Basildon;

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• Southend-on-Sea; and • Canvey Island. 2.41 Southend-on-Sea and Basildon are the nearest large towns located to the east and west of the site and are likely to provide employment, retail, leisure, and educational opportunities for future residents. 2.42 The size of the proposed residential development circa 35 dwellings will not justify in terms of additional patronage the introduction of a new bus service or diversion of existing bus service to serve new residents. 2.43 Notwithstanding, it is considered that the development site benefits from good accessibility to the main bus corridors and future residents could realistically be expected to travel by bus. Summary 2.44 Overall, the walking accessibility of the site is deemed to be good, with day to day facilities available within reasonable walking distance. The proximity of the site to local primary and secondary and primary schools also means that for education trips, walking will be a realistic alternative to travel by private car. In addition, the site location provides good walking connections to local bus and rail services. 2.45 The development site is well located in terms of proximity to key destinations within South Benfleet. Cyclists from the site can connect to the existing local residential roads to the west of the site that provide access to local facilities in South Benfleet and Benfleet rail station. The Castle Point Borough Cycling Action Plan 2018 prepared on behalf of ECC Highways identifies the cycle improvement measures for the High Road between London Road and Benfleet rail station. It is considered that the proposed High Road on-road cycle route 5 would be the most beneficial cycle improvement to the development site. High Road provides access to the majority of local facilities near the site. 2.46 The site is very close to the station and the associated bus routes that pass it. These services will provide excellent opportunities for sustainable travel to future residents.

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3 VEHICLE ACCESS STRATEGY 3.1 This section provides a review of the proposed vehicular access arrangement for the development site. 3.2 It is proposed that vehicle access is taken directly from the eastern end of Glyders. The development proposal is for the delivery of around 30 residential properties. The proposed access will be provided in accordance with the Essex Design Guide. The Essex Design Guide identifies the following requirement for vehicle access to a development of the scale proposed: • Type E Access Road; • 5.5m carriageway width with 2m footways on both sides; • Design speed of 20mph; • Max gradient of 8%; • Minimum centre line radius of 13.6m and maximum centre line radius of 30m; and • 6m junction radii. 3.3 The proposed access arrangement is shown on the masterplan at Appendix E , with an extract detailed at Figure 5 below:

Figure 5 – Proposed Vehicular Access Arrangement

3.4 The main access road connects to Glyders as an extension of the existing road.

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Pedestrian and Cycle Access 3.5 The site will be served by internal 2m footway provision that will connect and tie into the existing northern Glyders footway provision at the north western boundary. The site will also connect via the north-east and south-east boundary to the western extent of Benfleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park and public rights of way network. This will provide a useful connection and opportunity for active leisure for future residents of the site. In addition, it will provide improved access to the Country Park for existing residents located to the west of the site. 3.6 Cycle access will be via the vehicular access connection with Glyders at the north eastern site boundary.

Servicing 3.7 The proposed access arrangements will accommodate refuse vehicles and emergency vehicles. The size of the turning head at the end of the cul-de-sac will also be determined to meet the requirements of the largest design vehicle at detailed layout stage. This will ensure that such vehicles are not required to reverse over long distances and can access and egress in forward gear.

Construction Vehicle Access 3.8 Construction vehicle access to the site would route via the B1014 Essex Way, Highcliff Road, Eastleigh Road leading to Glyders. 3.9 The construction vehicle access route to the site has been subject to swept path analysis for a three-axle tipper truck, typically the largest vehicles that require access to the site during the construction period. 3.10 The results of the swept path analysis are detailed at Appendix F and demonstrate that the local road network is suitable to provide construction access to the site. Summary 3.11 Vehicle access to the site is taken directly from the eastern end of Glyders. The vehicle access will accommodate cycle movements on-road and pedestrians’ movements will connect to the existing northern Glyders footway. The site will also provide two points of pedestrian access to Benfleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park and public rights of way network at the north east and south east boundary. 3.12 The access arrangements have been designed in accordance with the requirements of the Essex Design Guide based on the scale of development and are considered appropriate to serve the site. 3.13 It has also been demonstrated that the local road network is suitable to provide construction access to the site.

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4 TRAFFIC GENERATION AND IMPACT Introduction 4.1 This section provides a review of the potential trip generation of the site based on the proposed development detailed in the latest Draft Local Plan of around 30 dwellings. To provide a robust assessment the development has been assessed for 35 dwellings.

Residential Multi Modal Trip Generation 4.2 The residential trip generation for up to 35 dwellings has been based on the TRICS database for other similar developments, in terms of size and location. To ensure that the sites selected are comparable to the proposed residential development the following selection parameters have been applied: • Houses privately owned; • Number of dwellings: Range 4 to 50 selected; • Location; Suburban, Edge of Town; and • Car ownership: 1.1 – 2.0 selected. 4.3 The selection based upon private housing sites will represent a robust scenario in terms of traffic generation for the site, as affordable housing, private flats and rented accommodation generally all have lower trip rates. 4.4 Table 4.1 summaries the morning and evening peak period vehicle trip rates obtained from the TRICS database and applies this to the proposed 35 dwellings to establish the respective trip generation for the peak periods.

Table 4.1: Residential Trip Rates and Trips for 35 dwellings

AM Peak (08:00 - 09:00) PM Peak (17:00 - 18:00) Trip Rate / Trips Arrivals Departures Total Arrivals Departures Total

Vehicular Trip Rate 0.199 0.445 0.644 0.398 0.229 0.627 (Private Houses) 35 residential 7 16 23 14 8 22 dwellings

4.5 The proposed residential development of up to 35 residential dwellings has the potential to result in 23 total vehicle trips in the morning peak hour and 22 total vehicle trips in the evening peak hour. 4.6 The trip rate calculations will need to be refined as part of the detailed transport work to support a planning application. They will need to take account of the proportion of any flats / affordable housing.

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Multi Modal Trips 4.7 The ‘Journey to Work’ mode share (main mode) dataset has been extracted from the 2011 Census based on the average modal split data for MSOA 007, that covers part of the site and the existing residential area to the west. 4.8 Table 4.2 shows the ‘Journey to Work’ mode share for existing residents of the local area and applies that to the proposed residential development using the number of vehicle trips derived for each time period from the TRICS data shown in Table 4.1.

Table 4.2: Multi Modal Trips

Proposed Multi Modal Trip Generation Modal Share Mode of Travel (MSOA 010 ) Morning Peak Hour Evening Peak Hour Arrivals Departures Total Arrivals Departures Total Work mainly at or from home 4% 0 1 1 1 1 1 Underground, metro, light rail, tram 1% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Train 22% 3 6 9 5 3 8 Bus, minibus, or coach 3% 0 1 1 1 0 1

Taxi 1% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motorcycle, scooter or moped 1% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Driving a car or van 58% 7 16 23 14 8 22 Passenger in a car or van 5% 1 1 2 1 1 2

Bicycle 1% 0 0 0 0 0 0

On foot 5% 1 1 2 1 1 2 Other method of travel to work 1% 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 100% 12 28 40 24 14 38 Source: Census (2011), RPS Calculations, note figures may not sum due to rounding. 4.9 The above analysis indicates that 25% of trips would be undertaken by public transport with 10 total movements in the morning and 9 total movements in the evening peak hours. It is anticipated that this level of movement could easily be accommodated by existing bus services and planned capacity improvements to rail services. 4.10 In terms of active travel, walk and cycle would account for 2 total movements in the morning peak and evening peak. Due to the proximity of the public transport connections , the active travel

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modes should also include these movements as part of the overall assessment of movement from the site.

Traffic Impact & Road Safety Traffic Impact 4.11 The proposed extension is predicted to generate 1 additional trip approximately every 3 minutes in the peak hours. 4.12 The additional traffic will be imperceptible to other road users on the local road network and likely to be below daily variations in traffic flow on the B1014 Essex Way. In addition, trips to south are likely to route via St Mary’s Road and Station Road to access the A130 reducing the impact at local junctions. 4.13 The NPPF states in paragraph 109:

“Development should only be prevented or refused on highways grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or the residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe.”

4.14 It is unlikely that a development of this size and the predicted trip generation will have ‘severe’ impact on the local road network.

Collison History 4.15 A review of the ‘Crash Map UK’ website indicates there have been no collisions on the local highway network that provides access to the site in the last five-year period.

Figure 6: Crash Map UK Screen Shot

4.16 The traffic impact of the development and collision history of the local highway network will be considered in greater detail as part of any future transport planning work to support a planning application for the site.

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Summary 4.17 The proposed residential development of up to 35 residential units has the potential to result in 23 two-way vehicle trips in the morning peak hour and 22 two-way vehicle trips in the evening peak hour. 4.18 Based on the predicted level of trip generation it is very unlikely the development will result in a ‘severe’ impact on the road network in terms of capacity and road safety which is the threshold defined by the NPPF. The scale of the site means that the anticipated vehicle trip generation is modest with less than one additional vehicle every two minutes even at the busiest times of day.

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5 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

5.1 RPS has been commissioned by Vistry Group to prepare a sustainability and access strategy for the site referred to as ‘Land off Glyders’ and is within the district of Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) and Essex County Council (ECC) and the Highway Authority. 5.2 The development proposal is for around 30 dwellings. 5.3 The National Planning Policy Framework states the following at paragraph 108 in relation to assessing sites that may be allocated for developments in plans:

5.4 This sustainability and access strategy has been prepared to review the proposed HO11 site allocation Land off Glyders in relation to the above requirements and demonstrates the following: • The site is well connected for pedestrian movements via the main access and that key destinations are within walking distance. The site will also provide two points of pedestrian access to Benfleet Downs / Hadleigh Castle Country Park and public rights of way network at the north east and south east boundary to provide opportunities for active leisure; • Is within a short cycling distance of facilities in the area including local schools and Benfleet railway station. In addition, the proposed High Road on-road cycle-route 5 improvement would benefit the development and access to key local facilities; • The site is very close to the station and the associated bus routes that pass it. These services will provide excellent opportunities for sustainable travel to future residents; • The access arrangements have been designed in accordance with the requirements of the Essex Design Guide based on the scale of development and are considered appropriate to serve the site. It has also been demonstrated that the local road network is suitable to provide construction access to the site; • The proposed residential development of up to 35 residential units has the potential to result in 23 total vehicle trips in the morning peak hour and 22 total vehicle trips in the evening peak hour. Based on the predicted level of trip generation the development is very unlikely to result in the ‘severe’ impact on the road network used as the threshold in the NPPF; and • It is therefore concluded that safe and suitable access can be achieved for all users.

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Appendices

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Appendix A – Site Location Plan

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Canvey Road $ Canvey Island

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Clien t HomesVistry Limited 0 250 500 m Status DrawnBy PM /Chec kedBy Rev Description By CB Date FINAL BG CM Western20 Aven ue,Milton Park, Projec t Abingdon,Oxfordshire, OX 4SH 14 FigureNumb er Rev Lan doffGlyders 888+44(0)1235821 T: ProjecNumb t er Sca le@ A3 DateCrea ted [email protected] E: 1 - Title SiteLoca tionPlan JNY10997 1:15,000 M AR2021 rpsgroup.com O:\_TRANSPORT\JNY10997\Tech\Drawings\10997-0001-02.mxd

Appendix B – Walking Isochrones

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Appendix C – Cycle Isochrones

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Appendix D – Bus Route Plan

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Appendix E – Proposed Access Arrangement

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Appendix F – Swept Path Analysis

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