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Appendix I DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK TRAVEL PLAN Homes England ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I Framework Travel Plan FTP1 FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLIC Homes England ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I Framework Travel Plan TYPE OF DOCUMENT (VERSION) PUBLIC PROJECT NO. 70016874 OUR REF. NO. FTP1 DATE: FEBRUARY 2018 WSP Mountbatten House Basing View Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4HJ Phone: +44 1256 318 800 Fax: +44 1256318700 WSP.com QUALITY CONTROL Issue/revision First issue Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3 Remarks Issue Date February 2018 Prepared by Adam Webb / Alex Smith Signature Checked by Alex Silver Signature Authorised by Alex Silver Signature Project number 70016874 Report number FTP1 File reference \\uk.wspgroup.com\central data\Projects\70016xxx\70016874 - St James Hospital Development Area\C Documents\Reports\Transport Assessment\Framework Travel Plan\St James Hospital, Portsmouth - Plot 1 FTP.docx ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I WSP Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 February 2018 Homes England CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION / PROJECT BACKGROUND 1 PREAMBLE 1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2 TRAVEL PLAN OVERVIEW 2 2 ACCESSIBILITY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS 7 INTRODUCTION 7 PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES 7 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ACCESSIBILITY 8 SUMMARY 10 3 TRAVEL PLAN STRATEGY 13 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 13 4 RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS 17 OBJECTIVES 17 TARGETS 17 5 RESIDENTIAL MEASURES 21 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MEASURES 21 KEY SERVICES AND FACILITIES 21 SMARTER TRAVEL MARKETING AND PROMOTION 22 6 MONITORING AND REVIEW 27 MONITORING 27 ACTION PLAN 27 SECURING THE TRAVEL PLAN 28 FULL TRAVEL PLAN 28 ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I WSP Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 February 2018 Homes England TRAVEL PLAN FUNDING 28 TRAVEL PLAN REVIEW 28 TABLES Table 1 - Plot I Development Mix 2 Table 2 - Local Bus Services Within the Vicinity of the Site 7 Table 3 - Rail Services from Fratton Railway Station 7 Table 4 - Accessibility to Local Facilities 9 Table 5 - Residential Travel Plan Output Targets 17 Table 6 - Residential Action Plan 27 FIGURES Figure 1 - Site in Relation to Regional Highway 1 Figure 2 - Facilities within the Local Vicinity 9 Figure 3 - Travel Plan Management Structure – Plot I Framework Travel Plan 13 APPENDICES Appendix A Appendix B WSP ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I February 2018 Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 Homes England 1 INTRODUCTION / PROJECT BACKGROUND 1 INTRODUCTION / PROJECT BACKGROUND PREAMBLE 1.1.1. WSP UK Ltd has been commissioned by Homes England to provide transportation and highways advice to support a planning application, in relation to the proposed re-development of land known as “Plot I”, comprising buildings and land formerly part of the wider St James Hospital, located within Portsmouth, Hampshire. 1.1.2. This Framework Travel Plan (FTP) has been prepared in accordance with the Portsmouth Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3) as well current DfT Travel Plan Guidance and considers the accessibility and existing conditions of the site. The FTP outlines a management strategy with a clear set of objectives and targets that can be adopted for the Plot I site. As the development sits within a designated development area, the FTP will be a living document which will require monitoring, review and revision over the course of the development and wider proposals if and when they come forward. 1.1.3. This FTP should be read in conjunction with the Transport Assessment (TA) that has been prepared for the Plot I site. PLANNING CONTEXT 1.1.4. The development proposals to which this FTP relates comprise an outline planning application for up to 107 residential dwellings. The Plot I application site, is bounded by the Child Development Centre and NHS buildings to the north, a private road, referred to as Woodlands Walk and University of Portsmouth land to the east, Locksway Road to the south and a recently constructed residential development and NHS buildings to the west. LOCATION 1.1.5. The St James Hospital site is situated on the eastern edge of the city, approximately 3km from the centre of Portsmouth. In the context of the local surroundings, the site is located approximately 400m to the south of Milton Common and is bounded to the north and south by residential dwellings and to the east by the mouth of Lock Lake, which forms part of Langstone Harbour. 1.1.6. The Plot I site in relation to the regional highway network is illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 1 - Site in Relation to Regional Highway 1-1 ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I WSP Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 February 2018 Homes England Page 1 of 28 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLOT I 1.1.7. The existing plot currently contains six buildings and associated open space that were formerly associated and used as medical facilities as a part of St James Hospital. It is understood that the hospital has begun removing medical uses from its buildings. The development proposals seek to construct up to 107 residential dwellings on the Plot I land (3.7ha). The development itself will largely comprise of the construction of low rise 2-3 storey new build residential accommodation (Class C3 dwellings) and associated parking, urban realm and pedestrian infrastructure. 1.1.8. The indicative development proposals for Plot I are summarised in Table 1 below Table 1 - Plot I Development Mix Development Tenure Quantum Plot I - Residential Private House 62 Private Flats 45 1.1.9. As shown above the proposals intend to deliver a mix of houses and flats across the site. TRAVEL PLAN OVERVIEW 1.1.10. A Travel Plan can be defined as ‘a long-term management strategy for an organisation or site that seeks to deliver sustainable transport objectives through action and is articulated in a document that is regularly reviewed’. A Travel Plan involves identifying an appropriate package of measures to promote sustainable travel, with an emphasis on reducing reliance on single occupancy car journeys. 1.1.11. PCC’s Local Transport Policy 3 outlines the importance of providing sustainable travel choice alongside reducing the dominance of private car. A key point and of the LTP states the following; Widening travel choice to offer people reasonable alternatives to the private car for everyday journeys, and reducing the need to travel, moving towards a low-carbon economy. The complex nature of journey patterns and travel to work across the sub-region has resulted in heavy reliance on the private car. To reduce this, there needs to be significant improvements in quality and affordability of public transport networks that are controlled by private operators. 1.1.12. Within the LTP3 strategy, Policy L continues and outlines the following; The TfSH authorities will work with Local Planning Authorities across the area to encourage higher density and mixed-use developments to be located within main urban centres, in locations that are easily accessible by a range of travel methods. Planning authorities will be encouraged to locate new housing and employment development within close proximity. This will help reduce the need to travel and encourage the use of sustainable travel modes, thereby improving health and reducing carbon emissions. Good design of residential developments will ensure that key services are provided locally and that neighbourhoods are walkable, with good cycle and public transport links to nearby urban centres. Residential and workplace travel planning will be used to effectively manage the journeys created with development. 1.1.13. This LTP3 policy will contribute to the following outcomes: Reduced dependence on the private car through an increased number of people choosing public transport and the ‘active travel’ modes of walking and cycling; Improved awareness of the different travel options available to people for their journeys, enabling informed choices about whether people travel, and how; Improved accessibility within and beyond the sub-region; and Promoting a higher quality of life. 1.1.14. A Travel Plan should establish a structured strategy with clear objectives and targets, supported by suitable policies and quality measures for implementation. Whilst the location of a development and its physical design WSP ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I February 2018 Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 Page 2 of 28 Homes England and proximity to facilities and services can create the conditions to make sustainable travel choices a natural option, communicating these opportunities to residents and occupiers is also critical to the success of the Travel Plan. 1.1.15. The Travel Plan is intended to be a ‘living document’ requiring monitoring, review and revision to ensure it remains relevant to site users and provides continuous improvements for its duration. 1.1.16. The structure of the FTP has been prepared as follows: Section 2: Accessibility and Existing Conditions; Section 3: Travel Plan Strategy; Section 4: Residential Objectives and Targets; Section 5: Residential Measures; and Section 6: Monitoring and Review ST JAMES HOSPITAL - PLOT I WSP Project No.: 70016874 | Our Ref No.: FTP1 February 2018 Homes England Page 3 of 28 2 ACCESSIBILITY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 ACCESSIBILITY AND EXISTING CONDITIONS INTRODUCTION 2.1.1. This chapter provides a description and summary of the existing opportunities to promote and encourage sustainable travel to and from the Plot I site. The proposed site is well connected by multiple travel modes as detailed further within this chapter. PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES BUS TRAVEL 2.1.2. In terms of local bus accessibility, there are three regular services within approximately