M6 JUNCTION 10 Design and Access Statement
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M6 JUNCTION 10 - Highways Improvements Design and Access Statement | 1 M6 JUNCTION 10 Design and Access Statement August 2017 1 | M6 Junction 10 – Highways Improvements Design and Access Statement Contents 1. Introduction 5. Design of Development 1.1. Purpose of the Document ... 2 5.1. Introduction ... 10 1.2. Background and Introduction to Development ... 2 5.2. Design / Scheme Evolution ... 10 Introduction to M6 and J10 ... 2 Do-nothing alternative ... 10 Brief introduction of the development ... 2 Do-minimum alternative ... 10 1.3. Application Material ... 3 Strategic alternatives ... 10 Local alternatives ... 10 Design Alternatives ... 11 Design Selection Process ... 12 5.3. Proposed Development ... 13 2. Site Context 5.4. Use and amount ... 13 Scale ... 13 2.1. Location and Description ... 4 Layout ... 13 2.2. Site Movement and Access ... 4 Highway Alignment ... 17 2.3. Surrounding Uses ... 4 Structures ... 17 2.4. Site Analysis ... 5 Junction Strategy and Traffic Signalling ... 19 Heritage ... 5 Lighting Gantries and Signage ... 19 Ecology and Vegetation ... 5 Drainage ... 20 Flood Risk ... 5 Construction Compounds ... 20 2.5. Site Photos ... 6 5.7. Site Visuals ... 21 3. Planning Policy Context 6. Landscaping 3.1. Introduction ... 7 6.1. Proposed Landscaping ... 24 3.2. Planning Policy Matrix ... 7 Highway Verges within the Roundabout ... 24 Motorway Approaches ... 24 Central Reservations ... 24 6.2. Landscape Plans ... 25 4. Consultation and Engagement 7. Access Statement 4.1. Introduction ... 9 4.2. Statement of Community Involvement ... 9 7.1. Introduction ... 29 Pre-Application Meetings with Local Planning Authority (LPA) ... 9 7.2. Vehicle Access ... 29 Public Consultation ... 9 7.3. Pedestrian and Cycle access ... 29 7.4. Public Transport ... 29 8. Summary and Conclusion Summary and conclusion ... 30 M6 JUNCTION 10 - Highways Improvements Design and Access Statement | 2 1. Introduction 1.1. Purpose of the Document This Design and Access Statement (DAS) has been The DAS is submitted as part of the planning throughout 2012 on the existing bridges of M6 J10 Brief introduction of the development prepared by Mott MacDonald to accompany a application and is split into 7 sections as set out which indicated signs of ongoing deterioration. The The proposed development seeks to improve planning application by Walsall Metropolitan below: resulting Inspection Report suggested replacement highway capacity and reduce vehicle delays Borough Council (WMBC) and Highways England of both bridges would be required within 3 to 4 years through the construction of new widened bridges, (the ‘Applicants’) for highway improvements to Section 1 – Introduction; of 2012. More recent inspections undertaken by HE, improvements to the junctions slip roads, Junction 10 of the M6 motorway (‘M6 J10’ hereafter). however have not indicated further appreciable Section 2 – Site and Local Context; installation of traffic signals, widening of the nearby The scheme is a response to the significant bridge deterioration of the infrastructure but there remains Bloxwich Lane Junction, modifications to part of replacement requirements, congestion issues and Section 3 – Planning Policy Context; a pressing need to replace the bridges to avoid the Black Country Route along with associated capacity constraints at M6 J10 which are impacting Section 4 – Consultation and Engagement; any future ad-hoc maintenance interventions landscaping and other complimentary works. The the strategic and local highway network. from impacting the operation of the highway main objectives of the scheme are to: Section 5 – Design of Development; infrastructure. The document is provided in accordance with Section 6 – Landscaping; • Provide a more free-flowing network; Section 62(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act Vehicle usage of the junction has developed Section 7 – Access Arrangements; and • Support economic growth; and 1990 (as amended) which requires that a statement M6 J10 into a strategic interchange between is provided regarding the design principles and Section 8 – Summary and Conclusions the M6 motorway, the Black Country Route and • Provide a safe and serviceable network with concepts that have been applied to the development Wolverhampton Road West. improved access. and how issues relating to access have been dealt with. The DAS sets out the design process of the 1.2 Background and proposed development principles and how good Figure 1.1: Existing layout of M6 J10 quality design has been integral throughout the Introduction to Development schemes evolution. Introduction to M6 and J10 M6 J10 forms part of the Walsall to Stafford Link An application is submitted to Walsall Metropolitan and has experienced an increase in traffic flows and Borough Council as the Local Planning Authority and vehicle usage since the beginning of its operation. the full development descriptions is as follows: This is due to an increase in vehicle usage and the development and alteration of land uses in the “Planning application for two replacement wider locality which access the motorway via this junction. bridges over the M6 Motorway and a package of The Black Country Route opened in the early 1990s highway improvements comprising, enhanced and has assisted with unlocking development op- motorway slip roads, installation of traffic signals, portunities in Walsall and improving accessibility for widening of the Junction of A454 and Tempus local residents. Drive Bloxwich Lane, modifications to the Black Country Route, landscape works and associated This has led to further increased vehicle usage of infrastructure and engineering works.” the junction which has developed into a strategic interchange between the M6 motorway, the Black Country Route, and Wolverhampton Road West. The junction now suffers from capacity issues resulting in vehicle congestion and delays along the strategic highway network. In tandem with this, the existing structures at the junction are in need of urgent repair. HE carried out a host of inspections Source: Highways England (2017) 3 | M6 Junction 10 – Highways Improvements Design and Access Statement 1.3. Application Material Reference Title Much of the detailed analysis of the site and its constraints has been considered in the submitted Details Environmental Statement (ES). The ES reports the findings of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Site Location Plan MP/M6J10/LAND-04 Rev 9.0 1:2000 @ A1 of the scheme and provides analysis on topic areas including design alternatives, air quality, noise and vibration, landscape and visual impact, materials, and ecology and nature conservation. Existing Site Plan HE551484-MMSJV-GEN-000-DR-CH-00001 Rev P01.3 1:2500 @ A1 The full suite of documents comprising the application is as follows: Engineering Plans and Drawings Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00100 Rev P01.5 1.2500 @ A1 • Environmental Statement prepared by Mott MacDonald: – Layout Plan • Volume I: Main Statement Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00101 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 (Sheet 1 of 7) • Volume II: Technical Appendices Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00102 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 (Sheet 2 of 7) • Volumes II: Figures Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00103 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 • Planning Statement prepared by Mott MacDonald; (Sheet 3 of 7) • Design and Access Statement prepared by Mott MacDonald; Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00104 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 (Sheet 4 of 7) • Flood Risk Assessment prepared by Mott MacDonald; Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00105 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 (Sheet 5 of 7) • Heritage Statement prepared by Mott MacDonald; Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00106 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 • Health Impact Assessment prepared by Mott MacDonald; (Sheet 6 of 7) Planning Application Detail Plan HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-Z-00107 Rev P01.4 1:500 @ A1 • Arboricultural Report prepared by Mott MacDonald; (Sheet 7 of 7) • Water Quality Report prepared by Mott MacDonald; Planning Application Typical HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-CH-00001 Rev P01.5 1:2500 @ A1 Sections Plan Layout • Climate Change Risk Assessment prepared by Mott MacDonald; Planning Application Typical HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-CH-00002 Rev P01.4 NTS @ A1 • Construction Management Strategy prepared by Mott MacDonald and Highways England; Sections (Sheet 1 of 4) Planning Application Typical HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-CH-00003 Rev P01.4 NTS @ A1 • Application Plans and Drawings as shown adjacent: Sections (Sheet 2 of 4) Planning Application Typical HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-CH-00004 Rev P01.3 NTS @ A1 Sections (Sheet 3 of 4) Planning Application Typical HE551484-MMSJV-HAC-000-DR-CH-00005 Rev P01.4 NTS @ A1 Sections (Sheet 4 of 4) Pedestrian and Cycle Routes HE551484-MMSJV-GEN-000-DR-CH-00002 Rev P01.3 NTS @ A1 Site Clearance HE551484-MMSJV-HSC-000-DR-CH-00001 Rev P01.8 1:2500 @ A1 Landscape Planting Plan (1) HE551484-MMSJV-ELS-RDBT-DR-LE-00001 Rev P01.8 1:1000 @ A1 Landscape Planting Plan (2) HE551484-MMSJV-ELS-RDBT-DR-LE-00002 Rev P01.8 1:1000 @ A1 Landscape Planting Plan (3) HE551484-MMSJV-ELS-RDBT-DR-LE-00003 Rev P01.9 1:1000 @ A1 Landscape Planting Plan (4) HE551484-MMSJV-ELS-RDBT-DR-LE-00004 Rev P01.9 1:1000 @ A1 M6 JUNCTION 10 - Highways Improvements Design and Access Statement | 4 2. Site Context 2.1. Location and Description 2.2. Site Movement and Figure 2.1: Site Location Plan Access The M6 is a north-south motorway linking Rugby at Junction 19 of the M1, to Carlisle where the The M6 is a north-south motorway linking Rugby at motorway ends at the A74 (M). Junction 10 of the M6 Junction 19 of the M1, to Carlisle where the motorway has various connections comprising the A454 Black ends at the A74 (M). M6 J10 has various connections Country Route, A454 Wolverhampton Road, B4464 comprising the A454 Black Country Route, A454 Wolverhampton Road West and Bloxwich Lane.