Linden (Avery Hill) LLP Land at and to the Rear of 132 and 134 Avery Hill Road, Eltham
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Linden (Avery Hill) LLP Land at and to the rear of 132 and 134 Avery Hill Road, Eltham 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 – National Rail services from New Eltham 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 Greenwich (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 Transport for London 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 transport in London 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