From:Tony Collins
Afternoon Mike,
I refer to the representations of Melmerby & Middleton Quernhow Parish Council 1 February 2020.
The Parish Council has raised six matters which I comment upon as follows:
1.The relevant authorities have confirmed the proposed development is acceptable in respect of waste water; 2.The underground fuel tanks are protected against any leaks and will comply with the relevant legislation; 3.As you are Aware competition is not a planning matter. Leeming Bar has a lawfully implemented planning permission for an MSA but will continue to operate as a roadside service area. There is demand for a new MSA based on safety and welfare of motorway users. There is a significant gap in MSA provision between Wetherby and Scotch Corner; 4.Highways England and North Yorkshire Highway Authority have both confirmed the access to the MSA is acceptable; 5.Historically the Planning Inspector who conducted the 2012 Public Inquiry which considered all the MSA proposals on the A1(M) at that time recommended “Baldersby Gate” ie Ripon MSA for approval. The Secretary of State choose Leeming Bar as it already existed. Circular 02/2013 now has changed the regulations on the provision of more MSAs to serve the safety and welfare needs of motorists. The site for Ripon MSA is the best site for an MSA on this section of the A1(M); 6.As you will be aware MSAs are not destinations in their own right and serve only the passing traffic on the motorway for safety and welfare purposes. The food and other welfare offers within the MSA are de minimus in terms of scale and tend to be more expensive that other town centres outlets due to the fact that the MSA has to remain open 24/7 and 365 days per year. Moto’s experience is that there is less than 5% local trips generated art MSAs across the UK. There will no adverse impact on any retail centres as a result of the MSA.
I trust this is of assistance.
Kind Regards Tony
Tony Collins MRICS MRTPI MCIT MILT MEWI Director
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