Picket Twenty DevelopmentPicket Twenty Update Development Update October 2018

This publication has been produced to provide residents of Picket Twenty with an update on key issues and a summary of some of the frequently asked questions that are raised. The articles have been submitted by the relevant organisations responsible for the different areas, these include Persimmon Homes South Coast, Borough Council and County Council. A list of useful contacts can be found at the end of this document.

Picket Twenty (lane) south/Levy system. The surface course still needs Road – drainage repairs, road to be laid and the sustainable urban improvements and resurfacing drainage system completed. In the meantime, the drainage has been via Persimmon Homes with support temporary gully covers which were never from Hampshire County Council are intended to provide a permanent solution. working towards the completion of The temporary gullies will be removed drainage improvement works required once the permanent sustainable drainage on Picket Twenty (lane) south. Work is system is fully installed. Persimmon and now well under way. The drainage and Hampshire County Council have held replacement kerbs are programmed to a number of design meetings to review be completed by the end of October the specification of the final surfacing in followed by the necessary re-surfacing order to reach agreement on the final of the road associated with the drainage solution for the spine road which carries improvements. Once this has been a significant volume of traffic including completed, work will be completed to buses. change the road layout at the end of Levy Road to stop through traffic and Details are nearing completion and once final surfacing will continue along Levy approved by Hampshire County Council, Road. Persimmon Homes will provide Persimmon will be able to instruct residents of homes in these areas with contractors. more details via letters informing them In the interim Persimmon are instructing of the work and when this will be taking the road sweeping operator to collect place. excess surface water into the vehicles waste tank and to extract the debris and Highway surface water drainage silt collected in the gullies on a regular issues basis to minimise the amount of surface As you will be aware, some of the roads water. including the spine road through Picket Twenty currently have a temporary surface and a temporary drainage

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Road adoptions Public Consultation on Traffic This normally happens with an Management and Parking Agreement voluntarily entered into by Restrictions the developer and the Highway Authority Both an informal and statutory public (Hampshire County Council) under the consultation was conducted this year terms of Section 38 of the Highways Act by Test Valley Borough Council for the 1980. The main stages are as follows: whole of the Alamein, Winton and St • The developer designs the work and Mary’s wards. Picket Twenty is in the the Highways Authority approves the St Mary’s ward. In this consultation, design. At this stage the areas to be residents had the opportunity to comment adopted are agreed. on the proposals. The restricted areas have now been agreed, details of where • Once the works are considered the yellow lines will be implemented satisfactory, they will be subject to and enforced can be found at www. a maintenance period, normally 12 testvalley.gov.uk/EastAndoverParking months. At the end of this period and subject to further inspection, they can Over the next few weeks, yellow lines will be adopted. be refreshed and once completed, will be enforced. • Finally there is no requirement for the developer to enter into such Parking is not advised or agreements as they may wish the permitted in some areas roads to remain private and take on the maintenance liability themselves Parking should not occur in unsafe or or set up a management company inconsiderate places. Parking should to do so. Equally, the Highway only occur where it is safe and sensible. Authority may decline to enter into an Places where parking is not advised agreement if the required standards or permitted include: are not met. On bends – This creates hazardous Detailed layouts of the phased road circumstances for drivers who are adoptions will be shared by Persimmon travelling around corners, as cars parked Homes with Test Valley Borough Council on corners of the roadside, force other vehicles onto the opposite and wrong Housing Occupation Update side of the road. The parked vehicle Occupation figures provided by the potentially reduces the ability of drivers to developer show that all of the original see approaching vehicles and other road 1200 permitted homes has now been users. sold at Picket Twenty. On or near road junctions - This This figure includes homes which are seriously reduces the visibility at provided to the Housing Associations junctions for other drivers and therefore and the Ministry of Defence as well as increases the risk of a collision between privately owned homes. 2 Picket Twenty Development Update

vehicles already on and vehicles joining should be easy to see where it is not roads. This is the case on any sort, or appropriate to park. any size of junction, whether it is on If you see a vehicle causing an junctions along Picket Twenty Way, or on obstruction on a pavement please report side roads leading to residents’ parking it to the Police using the 101 number courtyards. advising them the vehicle is causing an Pavements - Rule 218 of the Highway obstruction. Test Valley Borough Council Code says: “Do not park partially or can only enforce parking restrictions wholly on the pavement unless signs where yellow lines are supported by a permit it”. Vehicles parked on pavements Traffic Regulation Order. can create a hazard: 1. To pedestrians by causing an Street nameplates obstruction that may result in them New street signs have been ordered for having to step off the pavement Picket Twenty Way which will include into the carriageway, thus putting house number indicators and further themselves in danger. signage for Mercury Drive, Stalls Road 2. By restricting the width of the and Blinker Way are also in hand. The pavement and making it difficult street sign at Turnpike road will be for someone with a pushchair or moved to its correct position. A contractor wheelchair to pass safely - again has been engaged to install these in this person may have to enter the the coming weeks closely followed by carriageway to avoid the obstruction. signage for Foals Close. Remaining road signs will be ordered and installed as the 3. A further reason is the potential roads are completed and occupied. damage caused to the surface of the pavement which are not designed to Street lights take the weight of vehicles. There are a number of missing or non Beside dropped kerbs or on raised working street lights throughout the crossings – This causes an obstruction development. A recent audit has been to pedestrians and those using carried out and Persimmon is working pushchairs, wheelchairs or mobility with the contractors to resolve these scooters as they try to navigate safely on issues within the next month. pavements and across roads. It is anticipated that over the coming At or opposite bus stops – This months, those street lights that are within causes an obstruction to buses on their Management Company areas will be designated routes and has the potential converted to solar lighting which will to cause a complete road block for other require less maintenance going forward. vehicles wishing to pass by, while buses are legitimately waiting at bus stops according to their timetables. As bus stops are clearly marked with signs, it

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Dropped kerbs at road crossings Health/Clinical Facility All of the dropped kerbs and temporary The Health/Clinical facility was originally crossing ramps that were in the original built by Persimmon with the hope that a plans have now been installed to provide new GP surgery could be established to access for wheelchair and mobility meet local need. The West Hampshire scooters users. When the final road Clinical Commissioning Group (WHCCG) levels have been installed, level access has subsequently confirmed to TVBC will be provided in many of the locations. Planning policy team that they are in fact not looking to support any additional GP Concerns regarding the height of the practices in Andover and are addressing ramp outside of the Egg Nursery have the increased patient numbers through been raised with the developer and this increasing capacity at the closest existing will be remedied either by extending it practice. Whilst the Health Commission to reduce the severity of the ramp or are not in a position to occupy the site, it a traffic calming sign erected to warn will continue to be marketed for use as a drivers of the ramp. Health facility. Also as a reminder to all road users, the maximum speed throughout the Urban Park development is 10 mph. The Urban Park is located to the north Retail Unit (Shop) of the Picket Twenty development and covers 25 hectares. The park includes Persimmon Homes are delighted to 7 full size football pitches, a cricket be able to announce that Southern square and a perimeter surfaced route Co-op will be the occupiers of the measuring 1 mile which is excellent proposed retail unit at Picket Twenty for walking, running, cycling and dog Local Centre. The planning permission walking. has now been granted and work is expected to commence in October 2018. The pitches and pavilion are now It is anticipated that the build will take regularly used by local football teams with fixtures taking place most weekends. approximately a year to complete. It is anticipated that the cricket square Public House (Pub) will be available for use for the 2019 season. The pub site within the Local centre continues to be extensively marketed to The tennis court is nearing completion potential national and local occupiers but and once finished, will be handed over to date there has been no firm interest to TVBC. At this point, the courts will in the site. This marketing will continue be open for public use without the until June 2019 and if no operator has requirement to book. been secured, the developer will enter An outdoor gym has recently been into negotiations with TVBC regarding installed with 9 pieces of equipment. alternative uses for the site.

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In May this year, residents had the towers will put the children and adults in opportunity to decide on the design of a permanent position of balance, tactile the dynamic item of play equipment, movement, strength, agility and exercise catering for juniors and teenagers. The that will use every muscle in the body. preferred option was the Kanope double These towers offer a high degree of risk towers. This equipment offers a multitude set within a safe and secure structure of play experiences for both children and that is fully enclosed but at the same time adults in a unique form of internal vertical transparent. climbing nets unlike any other Towers currently available in the UK. There are 4 different types of slide for all ages and abilities and both traditional The towers sit harmoniously within and innovative. They are set at 4 different the surrounding environment offering heights: transparency, soft palette of colours and fully reflecting nature • Helter Skelter is 8.7 m high and 14m long The asymmetric play houses perched at the top are reached by vertical climbing • Straight tube slide is 6.8m high and steep ropes that create a bespoke and 7.5m long unique way of climbing and exploring. • Toboggan slide 1.75m high The removal of conventional steps and platforms that you get in standard • Speed Slide 1.75m

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There is also a fireman’s pole which will Discounted Bus Passes provide another kind of sliding. (T’s & C’s apply) Both towers are connected by a 2.7m Residents, who are the first occupants of long tunnel that is set at 4.5m high off a property within the new development the ground, enabling users to change at Picket Twenty, can apply for up to the direction of their play experience, 1 years worth of subsidised bus travel giving them freedom in choice and between Picket Twenty and Andover. transferring from one tower to another. Residents may choose between a pass Planning Permission has be sought for for use on either the Stagecoach or this equipment and is currently with the Wheelers services, but not both. The bus TVBC Planning team for review. passes cost £10 (payable by cheque, Picket Twenty Public Open debit card or postal order at the Council offices, Beech Hurst) for 3 months. The Spaces – Play Park Facilities passes are limited to 1 per household Plan (first occupants only) on a first come, first Two play areas have been installed on served basis, until funds are depleted. the development, a Pirate themed play The bus pass is transferrable between area at Quicksilver Way (locally known members of the same household and as Quicksilver Cove) and a Castle can be used to access key services and themed play area at Picket Twenty Way. facilities within the town. There is a further play area planned for To apply complete the application form the open space adjacent to Saddle Way, and along with the required ID, visit the the design of which will be open to public Council Offices at Beech Hurst and make consultation once the land is transferred your payment. Full terms and conditions from the developer to TVBC, anticipated can be found on the Picket Twenty pages to be early 2019. of the TVBC website. Picket Twenty Cycle Discount Picket Twenty Extension Site Scheme (T’s & C’s apply) Persimmon Homes submitted a Planning Did you know that there is a Cycle Application to the Planning Authority, Test Discount scheme available? You can Valley Borough Council in December claim a £50 cycle voucher if you are 2016 which has been approved. The the first occupant of your home. The application seeks to expand the existing discount vouchers are limited to 1 per Picket Twenty development and is for household and until funds are depleted. the erection of 520 homes (including 208 Other T’s & C’s apply, for full details see affordable homes), public open spaces the Picket Twenty webpages of the Test (including play areas and an extension Valley website. to the Harewood Common buffer zone), To apply, send an email titled “Picket allotments and associated infrastructure. Twenty Cycle Discount Voucher” with your full name and address with postcode to: community&leisure@ testvalley.gov.uk 6 Picket Twenty Development Update

Primary construction access will be Interested in becoming a volunteer or from Picket Twenty Way closest to the Trustee? Please contact the team on: B3400 (London Road) which means that [email protected] once phase 1B of the extension land is Telephone: 01264 336093 completed, construction traffic will no (answerphone) longer be moving through the existing Interested in hiring the community development beyond to complete the centre? Please contact the team on: final road surfacing and the Retail [email protected] Or call: unit. When the extension is complete, 07483 844 912 Phase 4 and the extension will be joined together for pedestrian and resident Test Valley Borough St Mary’s vehicle movement. Ward Councillors TVBC’s approval was granted on the Councillor David Denny basis that it secured additional facilities St Mary’s Ward and infrastructure (including public Test Valley Borough Council open space, sports facilities, affordable [email protected] housing, highway improvements and community and education Councillor Iris Andersen improvements). St Mary’s Ward Test Valley Borough Council Work has already commenced on the [email protected] new development called “The Paddocks”.

The remainder of the extension site Councillor John Cockaday adjacent to is still under St Mary’s Ward consideration. Test Valley Borough Council [email protected] Useful Contacts Persimmon Homes South Coast Online Customer Care (post sale) Hampshire County Councillor electronic enquiry form available at: Councillor Andrew Gibson www.persimmonhomes.com/south- Hampshire County Councillor coast/contact-customer-care [email protected] Postal address: Park View House, 100 Wickham Road, Fareham. PO16 7HT Telephone number: 01329 514 300 Police Community Support Officer PCSO 16500 Richard Sanders Picket Twenty Community Association Covers all of St Mary’s but (Registered Charity Number 1157516) specifically Picket Twenty and Picket Twenty Community Centre, Picket Twenty Way, Picket Twenty. Andover. Richard.sanders.16500@ SP11 6TY. hampshire.pnn.police.uk

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Andover Town Council St Mary’s Ward Councillors Councillor Carol Bartholomew Councillor Katherine Bird St Mary’s Ward St Mary’s Ward Andover Town Andover Town [email protected] [email protected]

Councillor Barbara Long St Mary’s Ward Andover Town [email protected]

Councillor Iris Andersen St Mary’s Ward Test Valley Borough Council [email protected]

Visit the Test Valley Borough Council Picket Twenty page: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/communityandleisure/workingwithcommunities/ mylocalarea/st-marys/picket-twenty

Email: [email protected]

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