Linden () LLP Land at and to the rear of 132 and 134 Avery Hill Road,

Travel Plan

November 2020

transport planning practice Contents

1 Introduction ...... 3

2 Policy Context ...... 5

3 Existing Transport Conditions ...... 9

4 Travel Survey ...... 13

5 Travel Plan Visions, Objectives and Targets ...... 15

6 Proposed Travel Plan Measures ...... 17

7 Management and Implementation ...... 20

8 Action Plan ...... 23

9 Securing, Enforcement and Funding ...... 24

Tables

Table 2.1 – Summary of RBG Core Strategy policies ...... 8

Table 3.1 – Local bus services ...... 11

Table 3.2 – services from Station ...... 12

Table 4.1 – Proposed residential trip rates and trips ...... 13

Table 4.2 – Proposed multi-modal split of non-car driver modes ...... 14

Table 8.1 - Action Plan ...... 23

31045/D03 1 November 2020 Figures

1 Location plan

2 Local cycle network

3 Local bus network

31045/D03 2 November 2020 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 Transport Planning Practice has been appointed by Linden Homes to provide transport planning advice in relation to the redevelopment of the land located on Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, London SE9 2EY within the Royal Borough of (RBG).

1.1.2 The application site is situated within a larger site which was subject of a planning consent (ref: 14/3551F and 14/3552/F) to provide 136 including affordable and private flats and houses with associated access, publically accessible open space and landscaping. The development included the provision of 203 car parking spaces and 276 cycle parking spaces. The approved scheme is currently built and occupied, excluding the elements which are within this planning application site.

1.1.3 The proposals on the application site are for the erection of 109 apartments, with associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. The apartments will be erected on two adjoining parcels of land within the consented site and would replace 23 houses and associated parking spaces that were part of the consented scheme. The proposals include the provision of 55 on-site car parking spaces and cycle parking in accordance with relevant standards.

1.1.4 This Travel Plan has been prepared by:

Liban Bellezza

Transport Planner at Transport Planning Practice

70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EL

[email protected]

1.1.5 The key aim of this Travel Plan is to encourage future residents to travel to and from the site using sustainable modes. This document provides a framework which should be followed for the preparation of the Full Travel Plan.

1.1.6 The remaining chapters within this Travel Plan are outlined below:

§ Chapter 2: Policy Context – provides a background of the support and benefits of Travel Plans.

§ Chapter 3: Existing Transport Conditions – summarises the existing condition for the main modes of travel. 31045/D03 3 November 2020 § Chapter 4: Travel Survey – sets out the predicted travel mode shares for future residents.

§ Chapter 5: Travel Plan Vision, Objectives and Targets – sets out the overall aims, objectives and targets of the Travel Plan.

§ Chapter 6: Proposed Travel Plan Measures – gives details of the measures that will be implemented as part of the Travel Plan to help deliver sustainable patterns of travel.

§ Chapter 7: Management and Implementation – describes how the Travel Plan will be implemented, monitored and the responsibility for ongoing management.

§ Chapter 8: Action Plan – sets out a proposed Action Plan for the delivery of the Travel Plan.

§ Chapter 9: Securing, Enforcement and Funding – sets out the condition, the means for enforcing the Travel Plan and outlines the sources of funding for the Travel Plan measures and monitoring.

31045/D03 4 November 2020 2 POLICY CONTEXT

2.1.1 Travel Plans form an important part of transport policy at national, regional and local levels, as opportunities to make better use of existing transport infrastructure become increasingly important in making the best use of the transport network.

2.1.2 Transport policies at all levels seek to encourage sustainable patterns of travel which reduce the need to travel, particularly by car, and encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport.

2.2 National policy

National Planning Policy Framework (2019)

2.2.1 The updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is revised from the original in 2012 and was released in 2019. The document focuses on increasing the delivery of new housing and achieving high quality design. It focuses on a presumption in favour of sustainable development. One of the core planning principles relates to actively managing patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling and focusing significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable.

2.2.2 The NPPF recognises that the transport system should be balanced in favour of sustainable transport modes so that people are given a real choice about how they travel. It encourages solutions which support reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and congestion.

2.2.3 Developments which generate significant movement should be located where the need to travel will be minimised and the use of sustainable transport modes can be maximised. All developments which generate significant amounts of movement should be supported by a Transport Statement or a Transport Assessment and be required to provide a Travel Plan. Planning decisions should then consider whether opportunities for sustainable travel modes have been taken up, whether safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all people and whether improvements can be undertaken within the transport network which cost effectively limit the significant impacts of the development.

31045/D03 5 November 2020 2.3 Regional policy

The London Plan (2016)

2.3.1 The London Plan which was revised in 2016 provides the overall strategic plan for London setting out an integrated economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London over the next 20-25 years.

2.3.2 Travel Plans can help to deliver many of the transport objectives set out within the London Plan’s Policy 6.1 ‘Strategic Approach’ which include reducing the need to travel, reducing car use and supporting measures that encourage a shift to more sustainable modes and technology.

2.3.3 The London Plan encourages and supports the use of Travel Plans for development proposals. Policy 6.3 ‘Assessing Transport Capacity’ states that Travel Plans should be provided for applications above the thresholds set out in TfL guidance.

London Plan – Intend to Publish (2019)

2.3.4 The new London Plan will cover the period up to 2041, providing a longer-term view of London’s development to inform decision making.

2.3.5 In terms of transport, an ambitious aim has been established to deliver the Mayor’s strategy target of 80% of all trips in London to be made by foot, cycle or public transport by 2041. The Healthy Streets Approach is being promoted which is expected to improve health and reduce health inequalities; reduce car dominance, ownership and use, road danger, severance, vehicle emissions and noise; increase walking, cycling and public transport use; improve street safety, comfort, convenience and amenity; and support these outcomes through sensitively designed freight facilities.

2.3.6 Policy T4(B) states the following in regards to Travel Plan requirements “Travel plans, parking design and management plans, construction logistics plans and delivery and servicing plans will be required in accordance with relevant guidance”.

31045/D03 6 November 2020 Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018)

2.3.1 The Mayor’s Transport Strategy sets out the Mayor’s policies and proposals to reshape over the next 25 years.

2.3.2 The strategy recognises transport is fundamental to the lives of all Londoners and is at the heart of many of the city’s present and future challenges. The central aim of the strategy is to create a future London that is not only home to more people, but is a better place for all of those people to live in. At the heart of this vision is the aim that, by 2041, 80 per cent of Londoners’ trips will be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport.

2.3.3 The strategy adopts the Healthy Streets Approach which creates streets and routes that encourage walking, cycling and public transport use, reducing car dependency. The vision: “to create ‘Healthy Streets’ aims to reduce traffic, pollution and noise, create more attractive, accessible and people friendly streets where everybody can enjoy spending time and being physically active, and ultimately to improve people’s health.”

2.4 Local policy

RBG Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)

2.4.1 The Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies was adopted on 30 July 2014. The Core Strategy provides a long-term vision for the Royal Borough and also contains detailed policies to guide development. It is the key strategic planning document for Royal Greenwich and will be used to help shape development and determine planning applications. The policies relevant to the proposals are set out in Table 2.1.

31045/D03 7 November 2020 Table 2.1 – Summary of RBG Core Strategy policies

Policy ref Description All development in Royal Greenwich should contribute to improved accessibility and safety, and reduce the use of the private car and the need to travel. Development should be designed for the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users first and intense uses, such as schools and shops, should be close to public transport, cycling and pedestrian nodes and interchanges to enhance connectivity.

Workplace and/or Residential Travel Plans (including deliveries and servicing, where appropriate) should be provided for planning applications exceeding the thresholds in, and produced in accordance IM4 Sustainable with, the relevant TfL guidance. The residential element of the scheme Travel exceeds the thresholds, hence, the preparation of this Travel Plan.

Cycling and walking are supported within Royal Greenwich. The needs of pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and cyclists should be prioritised in development and the design and layout of development should reflect this.

In order to reduce the use of the car, developments, must not go above those maximum parking standards set out in the London Plan and, where appropriate, should go below these.

Development in Royal Greenwich should: i. integrate with the existing footpath and both the London and local cycle networks and encourage the principles of shared space; ii. provide sufficient provision of changing and shower facilities for cyclists; iii. provide cycle parking in line with policy IM(c); IM(b) iv. promote walking and cycling safety, with well lit, signed and Walking and well maintained routes and safe facilities for crossing roads and Cycling at transport interchanges; v. take account of ‘desire lines’ to local shops, services and schools, including safer routes to school and to public transport nodes; and vi. Take account of the Royal Borough's Cycling Strategy and in particular the development of primary and local cycle networks through Royal Greenwich. Developments must provide the minimum level of car parking provision necessary, for people with disabilities, as set out in the London Plan, and ensure provision for servicing, safe pick-up, drop- IM(c) Parking off and waiting areas for vehicles such as taxis and coaches, where Standards that activity is likely to be associated with the development. Developments must meet, as a minimum, the standards for cycle parking as set out in the London Plan.

31045/D03 8 November 2020 3 EXISTING TRANSPORT CONDITIONS

3.1.1 This section provides information about the existing site and its location and assesses accessibility by different transport modes.

3.2 Site location and use

3.2.1 The site is bound by residential properties in all directions. The main access to the site connects with Avery Hill Road which is located to the north-west. The site is located in a predominantly residential area and it is within walking distance of a number of local amenities.

3.2.2 There are a number of primary schools located near the site. Wyborne Primary and Nursery School, a community school for 3-11 year olds, is located on Footscray Road approximately 1.0km (10-13 minute walk) to the south-west of the site. Alderwood Primary School is also located within a 1.0km distance to the north-east of the site, on Rainham Close. Dulverton Primary School, a Primary School for 3-11 year olds, is located on Dulverton Road approximately 1.3km (13- 16 minute walk) to the south of the site.

3.2.3 The nearest secondary school is Stationer’s Crown Woods Academy, located on Road to the north of the site within a 1.7km (17-21 minute) walk. St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is located on Footscray Road, to the north-west of the site, within a 1.9km (19-24 minute) walk.

3.2.4 There are a number of nurseries within the local area with the nearest being the Crafty Wizards Pre-School, located on Forty-Foot Way opposite the site.

3.2.5 The University of Greenwich and the University of Greenwich Southwood Site are also respectively located within a 1.3km (13-16 minute) and 600m (6-8 minute) walk to the north of the site.

3.2.6 The nearest doctor’s surgery is the Holly House Surgery, located on Avery Hill Road within a 550m (5-7 minute) walk to the south-west of the site. The nearest dentistry is the Dental Surgery, located on Halfway Street within a 500m (4-5 minute) walk from Forest Way (which will provide secondary access to the site). Eltham Community Hospital is located approximately 2.7km to the north- west of the site.

31045/D03 9 November 2020 3.2.7 A small number of retail facilities are located near New Eltham Railway Station (8- 10 minute walk). These include shops, supermarkets, restaurants and the New Eltham Post Office.

3.3 Walking

3.3.1 Avery Hill Road provides footways on both sides of the carriageway which extend towards the north-east and south-west from the main site access. To the north- east, they provide walking routes towards the B2214 Halfway Street. To the south- west, they provide walking routes towards the A211 Footscray Road and New Eltham Railway Station.

3.3.2 There is a pelican crossing facility located on Avery Hill Road, near the junction with Merchland Road. Signalised pedestrian crossing points are also located at the junction between Avery Hill Road and A211 Footscray Road.

3.3.3 A number of uncontrolled pedestrian crossing facilities are present on Avery Hill Road. These are usually provided with dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides of the carriageway.

3.4 Cycling

3.4.1 Avery Hill Road, Sidewood Road, Crombie Road and Footscray Road are local roads that have been identified as “routes signed or marked for use by cyclists on a mixture of quiet or busier roads” within TfL’s Local Cycle Guide. These roads enable access to a number of cycle routes which connect the site to various areas within Greenwich and Bexley.

3.4.2 Cradley Road / Old Farm Avenue forms a junction with Avery Hill Road and extends towards Sidcup. This road has been recommended by cyclists which may connect to other routes.

3.5 Public transport

Public Transport Accessibility Levels (PTAL)

3.5.1 The industry standard accessibility indicator for London, the Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) rating, has been used to identify the level of accessibility the site has to the local public transport network.

3.5.2 The site has been identified as being located in an area with a PTAL rating of 2, indicating a low level of public transport accessibility.

31045/D03 10 November 2020 Bus services

3.5.3 The site is within walking distance of a number of bus services. Bus stops AA and AV are located by the main access to the site on Avery Hill Road. They are served by the 162 and B13 bus routes.

3.5.4 Bus stops AP and AT are located on Halfway Street, within a 5-6 minute walk from the main access and within a 2-3 minute walk from the secondary access on Forest Way. They are served by the 286 and B13 bus routes.

3.5.5 The aforementioned bus stops are served by a combined three routes which provide a total frequency of 28 buses in the morning and evening peak times.

3.5.6 Table 3.1 presents the bus services which are accessible from the site.

Table 3.1 – Local bus services Nearest AM Peak PM Peak Service Towards Bus Stop 0800 – 0900 1700 - 1800 Queen Mary's Hospital / Frognal AP 6 6 Avenue 286 Greenwich Town Centre / Cutty AT 6 6 Sark Eltham Bus Station AA 4 4 162 Beckenham Junction Stn / AV 4 4 Rectory Rd Friswell Place AA 4 4 B13 New Eltham Station / Southwood AV 4 4 Road Total 28 28

National Rail

3.5.7 New Eltham Railway Station is located approximately 800m (8-10 minute walk) to the south-west of the site’s main access and is located on Footscray Road. The station is operated by Southeastern. Table 3.2 presents the services provided at New Eltham Railway Station.

31045/D03 11 November 2020 Table 3.2 – National Rail services from New Eltham Station Destination AM (0800-0900) Frequency PM (1700-1800) Frequency London Charing Cross 5 3 London Cannon Street 4 1 London Bridge 9 4 Gravesend 2 2 Crayford 4 5 Total 24 15

3.6 Local highway network

3.6.1 Avery Hill Road is approximately 11-12m wide and is subject to a 30mph speed limit. The road provides a 1.5-2m wide hatched central marking. It is a distributor road which runs between the A211 Footscray Road to the south-west and the B2214 Halfway Street to the north-east. The road is part of the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) ‘N’ which applies from Monday to Friday between 09:30-11:00. Parking bays at this location are signed as either being for ‘permit holders only’ or ‘free’. Avery Hill Road connects with various residential roads (such as Lannoy Road, Cradley Road etc.) via simple priority or mini-roundabout junctions. Cradley Road provides a route towards Sidcup via Old Farm Avenue.

3.6.2 Avery Hill Road forms a roundabout with the B2214 Halfway Street to the north of the site. The B2214 extends northbound, towards the A2, and southbound, towards Sidcup and Bexley. The B2214 is subject to a 30mph speed limit.

3.6.3 Avery Hill Road forms a signalised junction with the A211 Footscray Road and Southwood Road to the south-west of the site. Both roads are subject to a 30mph speed limit. The A211 extends northbound, towards Greenwich and Central London, and southbound, towards Sidcup and Footscray. Southwood Road extends westbound and connects with the A20 Sidcup Road.

3.6.4 Forest Way is a small cul-de-sac and will provide secondary access to the site. It is located on the other side of the RGB boundary and falls within the London Borough of Bexley (LBB). It connects with the B2214 Halfway Street.

31045/D03 12 November 2020 4 TRAVEL SURVEY

4.1.1 Baseline travel surveys will be undertaken six months after occupation or when the development is 75% occupied, whichever comes first. Once the baseline surveys have been undertaken, the Travel Plan will be updated accordingly.

4.1.2 The number of vehicle trips during peak times associated with the proposed development have been estimated using trip rates obtained from the TRICS database. The database has been reviewed to obtain trip rates for the morning peak hour, the evening peak hour and throughout a typical weekday from comparable sites in London. The derived trip rates, expressed as trips per unit, were then applied to the total number of proposed residential units to provide the estimated number of trips generated by the proposals. This is summarised in Table 4.1 below.

Table 4.1 – Proposed residential trip rates and trips

AM Peak (0800-0900) PM Peak (1730-1830) All Day (0700-2100) In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Vehicle Trip 0.07 0.166 0.236 0.109 0.065 0.174 0.999 1.042 2.041 Rates Vehicle 8 18 26 12 7 19 109 114 223 Trips Person Trip 0.166 0.730 0.896 0.337 0.226 0.563 3.312 3.578 6.890 Rates Person 18 80 98 37 25 62 361 390 751 Trips

4.1.3 The multimodal split has been derived from the 2011 Census “Method of travel to work” data for the Greenwich 030C Lower Layer Super Output Area. The modal split excludes categories such as “working from home”, “unemployed” and “vehicle”. Table 4.2 shows the multimodal split for the proposed residential development.

31045/D03 13 November 2020 Table 4.2 – Proposed multi-modal split of non-car driver modes

Mode Adjusted Mode Split %

Underground 3.0% Train 59.9% Bus 20.6% Passenger 4.1% Bicycle 1.9% On foot 8.2% Other 2.2% Total 100.0%

4.1.4 Table 4.2 indicates that the majority of non-vehicle trips associated with the proposed development will be undertaken by public transport which amounts to 83.5% of trips. Walking will account for 8.2% of trips and cycling for 1.9%. The remaining trips will be undertaken by car or van passenger or other modes.

4.1.5 It should be noted that the above modal splits are predicted and they will be recalculated following the baseline travel surveys. Future travel surveys will be undertaken in years 1, 3 and 5 after the baseline surveys.

31045/D03 14 November 2020 5 TRAVEL PLAN VISIONS, OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS

5.1 Travel Plan Visions

5.1.1 The Travel Plan visions are as follows:

§ To work towards a community which values walking, cycling and the use of public transport over the private car.

§ To work towards an environmentally responsible attitude and approach to transport and travel issues, and to minimise the impact of the site’s activities on the surrounding community.

5.2 Objectives

5.2.1 The key objectives of this Travel Plan are to:

§ Encourage residents to adopt sustainable travel habits and reduce their dependency on private cars.

§ Promote healthy lifestyles and vibrant local communities.

§ Minimise traffic generated by the development.

§ To monitor the travel patterns to and from the site and develop the Travel Plan accordingly.

5.3 Environmental and health benefits

5.3.1 By fulfilling these objectives it is the aim that benefits will be achieved in the form

of a reduction of CO2 and carbon monoxide emissions and emission of nitrous oxides, volatile organic compounds and sulphur dioxide. The proposed measures will therefore be of benefit to the site occupants and the local community.

5.4 Targets

5.4.1 The Travel Plan targets have been set based on the “SMART” philosophy of Specific, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic and Timed targets and should positively focus on maintaining the use of and encouraging further use of sustainable modes (e.g. cycling and walking).

5.4.2 The targets presented in this section are in line with the above objectives and will focus on the shifting travel behaviour towards more sustainable forms of transport. The targets will also be in line with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy which aims to

31045/D03 15 November 2020 achieve 80% of Londoners’ trips to be made on foot, bicycle or public transport (an increase of 17% compared to the 63% from 2015).

5.4.3 The proposed interim targets are intended to help meet the objectives set out above. These are set out below:

§ Target 1 - Raising awareness

- Aim to have 100% of survey respondents aware of the Travel Plan through the travel information packs which will be provided to all site users.

§ Target 2 – Maximise number of residents members cycling

- Increase the cycle mode share by 5% within a five year period.

§ Target 3 – Minimise number of residents driving

- Decrease the car mode share by 5% within a five year period.

5.4.4 It should be noted that the above targets are provisional and that they should be updated in-line with the results of the baseline survey and subsequent travel surveys undertaken at years 1, 3 and 5. The Travel plan will be reviewed after each travel survey at which point if targets have not been achieved, amendments will be agreed between RBG and the Travel Plan Co-ordinator.

31045/D03 16 November 2020 6 PROPOSED TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES

6.1.1 A range of Travel Plan measures will be implemented from the outset to bring together a co-ordinated approach to encourage residents to use sustainable modes of transport.

6.2 Travel information and awareness initiatives

6.2.1 An important part of the Travel Plan will be the provision of information to residents of the site. Often people are not aware of the choices available to them and therefore make the easiest choice, which is often the one they know best. Therefore, the Travel Plan will seek to inform residents of the travel options available and provide the tools to make informed decisions about their travel choices.

6.2.2 It is easier to influence occupiers when they first move into the area as they have yet to form their travel habits. The promotion of the Travel Plan will begin at the sales and marketing stage of the development. Potential buyers will be informed of the key Travel Plan measures and travel options to and from the site. This will help to inform future occupiers of the sustainable credentials of the site at an early stage.

6.2.3 Future residents will be provided with a Travel Information Pack when they purchase a property. The Travel Information Packs will include the following:

§ An explanation of the Travel Plan, its purpose, aims and objectives and measures.

§ Contact details for the estate management team.

§ Information on the location of local amenities and services.

§ Information on the health benefits of walking and a map showing the accessible areas on foot within typical journey times.

§ TfL cycle network maps and information on the cycle tools in TfL journey planner.

§ Information on free adult cycle training available to people living or working in RBG.

31045/D03 17 November 2020 § Promotional material setting out the benefits of cycling and information on the cycling events being organised by TfL and RBG.

§ Bus network maps and timetable information.

§ Rail network maps and timetables.

§ Links to TfL journey planner website and National Rail website which provides journey planning and live departure information.

§ Information on the car club vehicles in the vicinity of the site and how to access them.

6.3 Initiatives to encourage walking

6.3.1 Walking is the most important mode at a local level, being sustainable and healthy. Opportunities for walking will be highlighted in the Travel Information Packs with maps showing the areas accessible within walking distance of the site with approximate journey times to nearby landmarks. This will ensure occupiers are aware of the walking times to key destinations.

6.4 Initiatives to encourage cycling

6.4.1 Cycling forms an important part of the London Plan and Mayor’s Transport Strategy for London, particularly as the road network and public transport network become more congested and the ability to provide more capacity becomes more difficult. It is often the fastest mode of travel in congested networks and offers opportunities for exercise, which results in health benefits to cyclists. Cycling has the potential to form an important role with regard to short local trips as well as longer trips to employment and leisure locations.

6.4.2 As part of the Travel Information Pack, information will be provided to occupiers of areas within easy cycling distance of the site. This will complement the London Cycle Network Maps that will also be provided in the Travel Information Pack. Occupiers will also be made aware of the additional cycle tools available using the TfL journey planner software.

Secure cycle parking

6.4.3 As part of the development, a minimum of 179 secure cycle spaces will be provided. These will be located within the two basements and will be provided with double-stacking racks. The cycle parking spaces in the basements and will be

31045/D03 18 November 2020 accessible via cycle ramps (segregated from the vehicular ramps) from the loop road. Cycle racks will also be provided at ground level which will provide six short- stay spaces.

Information on cycle training

6.4.4 Information will be provided to residents on the free cycle training available to RBG’s residents and workers within the Travel Information Pack. This will help to encourage inexperienced cyclists to take up cycling.

Promotional events

6.4.5 The TPC will promote and organise events to encourage cycling to/from the site. These could include informing occupiers about National Bike Week and similar events.

6.5 Initiatives to encourage public transport use

6.5.1 The Travel Information Packs will provide detailed information on the public transport services available from the site which will include route maps. Information on the TfL online journey planner and live bus stop tracking websites and smartphone applications will also be provided.

6.6 Initiatives to reduce car use

6.6.1 To further encourage residents to use sustainable modes of transport, the following initiatives will be implemented to reduce the level of car use.

Low car parking provision

6.6.2 The proposals will comprise a 55 on-site car parking spaces which is well below the maximum provision of 121 set within relevant standards. This is expected to encourage residents to select sustainable forms of transport.

31045/D03 19 November 2020 7 MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

7.1 Travel Plan Co-ordinator

7.1.1 A Travel Plan Co-ordinator will be appointed who will be responsible for implementing, managing and promoting the Travel Plan to residents. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will be a member of the estate management team, who will be funded through service charges at the development. The general responsibilities of the role will be:

§ To be available as a first point of contact for residents to discuss transport issues.

§ To promote the Travel Plan to new and existing residents.

§ To ensure that the information provided is kept up-to-date via the development website, noticeboards and inform the residents regarding this information.

§ To discuss any problems with relevant officers at the RBG and TfL.

§ To undertake informal monitoring of travel activity including deliveries, cycle parking occupancy and car park occupancy.

§ To facilitate and be responsible for the formal monitoring of the Travel Plan which will include undertaking travel questionnaire surveys to review travel characteristics and preparing monitoring reports which provides a summary of the findings and can be made available to residents and the Council.

7.2 Monitoring

7.2.1 The monitoring of the Travel Plan objectives is an important aspect in terms of assessing its effectiveness. Firstly, the baseline conditions will need to be established when the development has been occupied, against which targets can then be measured. Monitoring the effectiveness of the Travel Plan is essential to ensure that the aims of the document are achieved and that the development accords with the terms of the planning permission.

7.2.2 The plan will be monitored by the designated Travel Plan Co-ordinator. The Travel Plan monitoring usually commences with a review of the baseline travel patterns at the time of its initiation, focusing both on travel arrangements of building users

31045/D03 20 November 2020 and on the existing infrastructure and systems. This information helps define a starting point against which the Travel Plan’s success is measured as part of the on-going review process.

7.3 Baseline travel survey and report

7.3.1 Following the implementation of the redevelopment proposals and occupation of the development, a TRICS compliant travel survey will be undertaken to ascertain the baseline travel patterns of the residents. The targets will be reviewed in light of the results of the initial survey. The survey questionnaire will be developed with the following objectives in mind:

§ to understand the current travel patterns;

§ to understand which, if any, potential incentives would encourage greater use of public transport; and

§ to understand which, if any, potential incentives would encourage the use of cycling/walking.

7.3.2 The baseline survey will be undertaken six months after occupation or when the development is 75% occupied, whichever comes first. The process for undertaking the survey is set out below:

§ Step 1: Survey process initiated – the TPC will issue a letter advising residents that a questionnaire survey will be issued to them within a week. The letter will set out the purpose of the survey and advise that it is required for progress of the Travel Plan.

§ Step 2: Survey carried out – travel questionnaire survey with covering letter issued to residents for completion.

§ Step 3: Analysis – results of the resident travel survey summarised.

§ Step 4: Reporting – baseline/monitoring survey report setting out the findings of the survey prepared by the Travel Plan Co-ordinator, or appointed consultant.

§ Step 5: Review and approval – baseline/monitoring report to be submitted to RBG’s Travel Plan Officer for review and approval, one

31045/D03 21 November 2020 month after the completion of the survey. Travel plan targets and/or scope revised if necessary in agreement with developer.

7.4 Travel survey following baseline and monitoring reports

7.4.1 Monitoring of the Travel Plan objectives is an important aspect in terms of assessing its effectiveness. On-going monitoring is essential to ensure that the aims of the Plan are achieved.

7.4.2 Following the initial baseline survey, travel surveys would be undertaken at years one, three and five. The survey can be completed online by occupiers. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator would be responsible for comparing these results with the baseline survey data to establish progress being made, to assess the success of each measure/initiative and to help develop the implementation of new measures if required.

7.4.3 The following monitoring will be undertaken at years one, three and five following the baseline survey:

a) Undertake a residential questionnaire to understand travel patterns and behaviour.

b) Monitor the level of usage of cycle parking to establish demand, and if exceeded, explore provision of additional parking.

c) Recording comments received from occupiers related to the operation and implications of the Travel Plan.

d) Reviewing the results of the questionnaires (to be sent to all residents periodically from the implementation of this Travel Plan).

7.4.4 A budget will be allocated per survey by the developer once the scope of the surveys are determined. This budget will cover the undertaking of the baseline survey and the monitoring surveys in years one, three and five.

31045/D03 22 November 2020 8 ACTION PLAN

8.1.1 A proposed action plan has been prepared to set out the key milestones for implementation and delivery of the Travel Plan. These are set out below in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1 - Action Plan

Time budget Who is Target date to for Travel Task responsible implement Plan Co- ordinator Appoint named Travel Plan Prior to first Developer - Co-ordinator occupation Brief Travel Plan Co-ordinator about Travel Plan objectives, Prior to first responsibilities, monitoring Developer 2-3 hours occupation procedures and measures promoted Distribute Information Packs to Travel Plan Upon occupation - residents Co-ordinator of each unit Prior to first Provide secure cycle parking Developer - occupation Within six months Undertake a baseline residential Travel Plan of completion or 1-2 days a travel questionnaire survey Co-ordinator after 75% of year** occupation Within six months Organise cycling promotional Travel Plan of completion or 1 – 2 days events Co-ordinator after 75% of annually occupation Following Provide travel information to be Travel Plan 1 hour occupation of first displayed on notice boards Co-ordinator monthly unit Years 1, 3 and 5 Travel Plan 1-2 days a Undertake monitoring surveys after the baseline Co-ordinator year** survey

* Longer time allowed if necessary

** During the years surveys are undertaken, the Travel Plan Co-ordinator will dedicate 1-2 days to aid the survey company with the surveys and prepare a monitoring survey which will then be sent to the council. The Travel Plan Co- ordinator will be briefed regarding his/her responsibilities and tasks required for undertaking the travel surveys.

31045/D03 23 November 2020 9 SECURING, ENFORCEMENT AND FUNDING

9.1.1 The Travel Plan will be secured through a condition of planning permission or a condition under the section 106 agreement. This document sets out the form of the Travel Plan and indicates the programme of monitoring that should be undertaken.

9.2 Enforcement

9.2.1 The Travel Plan will be reviewed after five years at which point if targets have not been achieved, amendments will be agreed between RBG and the Travel Plan Coordinator. Monitoring will continue if targets are not reached.

9.3 Funding

9.3.1 The developer will fund the Travel Plan through the appointment of an estate management company for the initial five year period, after which funding will be reviewed. The costs related to monitoring surveys and reports will be borne by the developer through the estate management company appointed to manage the development and take on the role of the Travel Plan Coordinator.

31045/D03 24 November 2020 Figures

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Key

- Cycle Superhighways

- Route signed or marked for use by cyclists on a mixture of quiet or busier roads

- Quieter roads that have been recommended by other cyclists, may connect other route sections

- Off-road routes: Either alongside roads, through parks, or along towpaths. Some routes may not be available or suitable for use at night. Routes may be shared with pedestrians - Pedestrian only route which connects cycling sections - you must dismount as cycling is not permitted at any time Based on TfL local cycling guides. T:\30000_Projects\31045 Avery Hill Eltham\ACAD\007 - 009.dwg Local cycle network

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