THE BOATYARD RESIDENTS’ RESPONSE TO SES and AP2
Presented on behalf of 45 permanent households at The Boatyard, Mansion Lane, Iver On the Slough Arm of the Great Union Canal
A1968 (1) AP2/00065/00021 Who are we? We are a group of people who choose floating residency.
Some of us have lived here for 24 years Most have been here longer than 8.
We have what the C&R Trust calls residential moorings – we do not cruise the canals, except for recreation.
We receive mail, connect to grid power, have broadband connections, use mains water, our kids go to locals schools. Some of us work locally.
We pay council tax for our homes, exactly like all registered homes in the UK.
A1968 (2) AP2/00065/0003 Who are we? We are a community that has existed for 40 years.
The local police records will attest that these residents have not been the source of any crime or unsociable behaviour in this period.
This is proof of a functional, balanced community that has a cohesiveness that few in England can match.
A1968 (3) AP2/00065/0004 Approach to Boatyard Residents We note with concern the continued marginalisation of households along the canal at The Boatyard
• Before the consultation phase HS2 was not aware of the 45 households along the canal • Subsequent documents show a continuation of this disregard
A1968 (4) AP2/00065/00052 Understanding of Context At numerous points in documents the context is incorrectly described • There is no acknowledgement of the commercial and community development of Highline Yachting (shop, a light industrial boat workshop, an informal library, a parking area and a waste disposal point) • The canal and adjacent towpath are described as an ‘informal’ space – this is a space overseen and maintained formally by the Canal and River Trust • Identifying only pedestrian usage in the EIA>>>> denies canal’s importance to the community. The canal and towpath get used by visiting holiday and local boaters, canoeists and fisher-folk, regular and heavy use by walkers, runners, bird-watchers, recreational cyclists and commuter cyclists.
A1968 (5) AP2/00065/00063 Green Corridor Development
We note with concern the use of forested land for industrial development, and the precedent this sets.
A1968 (6) AP2/00065/00074 Canal Side Wood Preservation, incl. Area Adjacent to Flood Control Area
• Concern that the canal side wood which is to be retained is not clearly indicated on the maps. • Retain strip of vegetation as shown on photo. Any changes in this strip only to be done in consultation with CRT and The Boatyard Committee. A1968 (7) AP2/00065/00085 Planting of Woodland after Construction • Welcome the extension of the retained vegetated strip between the canal towpath and the depot site through the planting of a woodland area after construction The possibility of earlier planting should be considered
A1968 (8) AP2/00065/00096 Floodplain Control Area – Visual Aspects
• Visual aspect of floodplain control area after construction must be in keeping with the current rural aspect and must include soft-planting and naturalistic grading • Significant flora in flood control area must be maintained. Any excavation of this area must retain existent significant trees.
A1968 (9) AP2/00065/00107 Floodplain Control Area - Health Issues
• Need clear evidence that the proposed flood-control area will not become a marsh-land with the potential health and nuisance issues associated with marshy areas and stagnant water.
A1968 (10) AP2/00065/00118 Noise Pollution - during construction period Provisions mean that residents could be exposed to noise between 07.00 and 19.00 on weekdays, and between 07.00 and 14.00 on weekends, as well as Sundays, during the night, and /or on a 24 hour basis if deemed necessary.
• Possible solutions should be discussed, including noise-deflecting walls and possible temporary relocation of moorings. • The location of the Main Compound has maximum impact on the residents of The Boatyard, redesign of the site so that • the Main Compound, currently located approximately 42 m from residences, is situated further away.
A1968 (11) AP2/00065/00129 Noise Pollution - after construction period Depot services will “operate from 05:10 until 23:25 Monday to Saturday and from 06:25 until 23:25 on Sundays”.
• A noise deflecting wall should be installed on the northern boundary of the depot, shielding towpath and canal users from this noise-disturbance.
A1968 (12) AP2/00065/001310 Light Pollution – during and after construction Pylons planned for an effective 11 meters height, taking into consideration raised ground levels. • Significant disruption to the visual aspect and lives of people living in The Boatyard, and hence need to be redesigned.
A1968 (13) AP2/00065/001411 Visual Impact – after construction, Maintenance Shed
• The visual impact of the 12 m high maintenance shed should be minimised by relocating this to a site further from the northern border of the Depot site. • Also, the visual aspect of the building should be softened and minimised through sensitive architectural design and landscaping.
A1968 (14) AP2/00065/001512 Visual Impact - after construction, Depot Elevation
• Regarding final site height, VA3 would mean less impact on the local community and on recreational visitors, and hence the choice of VA2 as the preferred option needs to be reconsidered.
A1968 (15) AP2/00065/001613 Visual Impact – Viewpoints considered in the SES and AP2
Visual impact as seen from the canal were not fully considered
• Minimise by re-siting the Maintenance Shed further to the South, and by lowering the overall depot level to the level described as VA 3 (NB CHECK).
A1968 (16) AP2/00065/001714 HGV Traffic
Some of the residencies are immediately beneath the canal bridge – hence only 10 linear and 4 vertical meters away from the traffic on Station Bridge.
• The provisions made for controlling traffic volumes during the construction period will be insufficient • The high number of heavy goods vehicles on the road would pose an increased danger to the numerous bicycle commuters.
A1968 (17) AP2/00065/001815 Cultural Heritage
Ignorance about the current resurgence of canals as areas of cultural significance.
• Slough Arm is especially significant, as it is the only semi-rural canal close to London and hence within easy reach of a large number of boaters
A1968 (18) AP2/00065/001916 Conclusion: The aim of this is to outline the concerns and questions the residents of The Boatyard have with regards to the SES and AP2 Heathrow Express Depot development in Langley.
The document outlines the expectations we have regarding the development, and we are keen to engage with the designers and developers and other interested parties to address these matters.
Our objective is to lower the impact of the construction and depot on the lives of all people who use the area immediately North of the development site, and in particular to reduce the impact of the construction and the depot on the lives of the residents of The Boatyard, as well as on recreational use of the canal.
A1968 (19) AP2/00065/002017 P15090(1) P15090(2) OPERATION (ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS)
D Iver Golf Club A T O R R E E K N N R A C A L
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PETITION 65 - OPERATION (AP PROPOSAL)
Extent of Proposed Heathrow Express Depot Existing Ground Grand Union Canal Level (Slough Arm) Heathrow Express Depot West Connection Maintenance Shed and Offices Indicative 1A Great Western 1B Location of Mainline Proposed Access Road Petitioners' 45 45 Existing Property Sidings and Car Park Property 40 (Mead Avenue) 40 35 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5
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Heathrow Express Depot relocation Site Selection
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! HS2-HS2-HY-PET-AP2-000096 Doc Number: PH1-HS2-HY-MAP-000-000461 Date: 10/11/15 p14824 LONDON AP4/00009/0002 p14842 (1) AP4/00009/0023 p14842 (2) AP4/00009/0024 p14842 (3) AP4/00009/0025 p14842 (4) AP4/00009/0026 IVER PARISH COUNCIL
Colin Barlow, Clerk to the Council
A1976 (1) AP4/00009/0002
The rural Parish of Iver:
• comprises 3 villages of Iver Heath, Iver and Richings Park
• is located in the narrowest part of the green belt between London and Slough
• within the Colne Valley Park
A1976 (2) AP4/00009/0003 A1976 (3) AP4/00009/0004 Industrial sites generating HGVs
A1976 (4) AP4/00009/0005 Local HGV restrictions
A1976 (5) AP4/00009/0006 HGV levels across the Parish
A1976 (6) AP4/00009/0007
All villages are affected by huge HGV pressures and resulting noise and disturbance • Rural and village roads saturated with HGVs – up to 12,000 vehicle movements in 12 hours, of which more than 1300 are HGVs • Routes into Hillingdon have an HGV ban • Roads are congested • Rat run especially for HGVs when M25 stationary, a frequent occurrence • Roads not built to carry HGVs, substructure is crumbling under the weight • Frequent damage to drains and road surface causing potholes • Unclassified roads carry highest volume of HGVs
A1976 (7) AP4/00009/0008 • Increasing pressure from - the many infrastructure projects : Crossrail, WRAtH,HS2/Heathrow Express, expansion of Heathrow - the expansion of Pinewood - the growth of the 5 industrial estates - projects in adjacent areas such as Slough International Freight Exchange
A1976 (8) AP4/00009/0009 HGVs in the High Street
A1976 (9) AP4/00009/0010 HGVs in the High Street
A1976 (10) AP4/00009/0011 Impact on local communities
• Impossible to walk along pavements on narrow village roads
• Death of the High Street
• Noise and disturbance
• Poor air quality
• Congested roads in the villages which reach gridlock when M25 stopped
A1976 (11) AP4/00009/0012 Map showing location of schools, nursery schools and school bus stops
A1976 (12) AP4/00009/0013 Impact on the children of Iver
• walking to school/nursery is an impossibility for parents with pushchairs and younger children • walking to catch the school bus dangerous for older children • many parents drive their children the very short distances to school/bus stops
A1976 (13) AP4/00009/0014 Video – HGVs in Iver
• http://youtu.be/1nYmdXQx5Nk
A1976 (14) AP4/00009/0015 HS2 is located in Slough but ALL the 500 construction HGVs a day will be routed through our Parish on rural or village roads which are unsuitable and already carrying more than 1300 HGVs per day. This will make our current problems get even worse.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
A1976 (15) AP4/00009/0016 Map of 1937 relief road proposal
• Increasing traffic pressure has long been an issue for Iver • The solution in 1937 was much the same as our solution now – a relief road for Iver following much the same route!
A1976 (16) AP4/00009/0017 Proposed relief road proposal
Map of route of relief road 1937 Potential route
A1976 (17) AP4/00009/0018 OUR SOLUTION
A relief road for Iver which, with routing agreements, addresses the problems for the whole Parish.
A1976 (18) AP4/00009/0019 The expense will be considerable but • Dept of Transport as sponsors should work with HS2 and WRAtH to develop a joint relief road scheme • It is a waste of public money for HS2 to spend £15m on redeveloping Hollow Hill Lane and then for WRAtH to close it • The monies should be used to provide the relief road • Other funding streams may well also be available e.g. from the LEP or development • If necessary it could be delivered in phases
A1976 (19) AP4/00009/0020 IVER RELIEF Phase ROAD
Phase 1
A1976 (20)Phase 2 AP4/00009/0021 Iver Community Group representing 1608 villagers
HEx / HS2 Petition Paul Griffin
A1979 (1) AP2/00094/0002 1951
A1979 (2) AP2/00094/0003 2015
A1979 (3) AP2/00094/0004 An idyllic semi-rural village?
• 7 miles to Heathrow • Soon to be a Crossrail village • Increasing property values • Buckinghamshire – Grammar Schools etc • Convenient for London/Midlands + West • Higher than average degree educated • Lower than average crime rates
A1979 (4) AP2/00094/0005 However life in Iver is actually…
• Increasing perception of danger • Increased likelihood of an HGV incident • Fear of traffic on zebra crossings • Dirt, dust and disregard drives disdain • Highest Rates in South Bucks • Lowest level of attention from LAs • Village morale at an all time low
A1979 (5) AP2/00094/0006 WHY? HGV BLIGHT
A daily occurrence but this incident resulted in a 30 minute stand-off between drivers requiring Police intervention! A1979 (6) AP2/00094/0007 The Proposed Route passes…
3 Children’s Nurseries 2 Zebra crossings
1 Junior School 2 Churches
1 Infants School 2 Church Halls
1 Disabled Parking Area 1 Village Hall 1 Parade of shops 1 Social Club 1 Doctors Surgery All local shops 1 Nursing Home
A1979 (7) AP2/00094/0008 Situation…
New HGV stream Existing industry
Industrial Areas
A1979 (8) AP2/00094/0009 Proposed weight limit
Proposed weight limit
HEX
Proposed weight limit
A1979 (9) AP2/00094/0010 The Ask
• Reroute all HGVs away from BRS • Recommend relief from HGV Blight with a RELIEF ROAD FOR IVER
A1979 (10) AP2/00094/0011 Ann Mayling Chair
A1980 (1) AP2/00091/0002 HS2 assessment of impact
• Doesn’t match our daily experience
• Doesn’t factor in planned uplift in commercial activity locally
A1980 (2) AP2/00091/0003 Our current experience
• 2 x 2 hours queuing traffic daily (min.) • High levels of HGVs • Crossrail route live • Rat-run for M4, M25, M40 • Pinewood Studios – 260 independent businesses plus productions • All residents feel the impact of the traffic saturation NOW
A1980 (3) AP2/00091/0004 Pinewood Expansion Phase 1 – in construction and occupied by June 2016 • Boosting the studio capacity • Now moved to 7 day working • HGV traffic on-going throughout build • Level of traffic – HGV, LGV and cars once fully occupied impact unknown • 5 Points Roundabout – traffic lights, road widening linked to occupancy in the plan
A1980 (4) AP2/00091/0005 The route 70% : Wood Lane to 5 Points Roundabout • Safety concerns: – National Cycle Route 61 – Horse riders – Pedestrian
• Damage to road, pavements and property
• Unsuitability for HGV traffic
A1980 (5) AP2/00091/0006 The route 70% : 5 Points Roundabout and Church Rd • Safety: – Children – crossing to school, buses and recreation ground – Older members of community • Medical centre, small row of shops and entrance to residential areas • Noise, air quality and vibration concern throughout area
A1980 (6) AP2/00091/0007 The route 15% : Bangors Rd South/Bangors Rd North/Slough Rd • Recognised as a dangerous roundabout • Crossing main flow of traffic to Uxbridge • Route to schools, village hall and health centre • Main bus route
A1980 (7) AP2/00091/0008 The route 85%: Church Rd./Bangors Rd North/A412
A1980 (8) AP2/00091/0009 How it feels
• ‘I find the lorries very dangerous around the local schools at drop off and pick up time’
• ‘I live in Bangors Road North which is gridlocked at rush hour with heavy traffic, including many HGVs, queuing to get to the Church Road roundabout and onward to the motorway network; the noise, pollution and vibration from HGVS undermines the quality of life in this area and it is unacceptable to have to accept a huge increase in HGV movements locally’
• ‘The villages roads cannot support anymore traffic. HGV or otherwise. Every morning and evening the whole village grinds to a halt. It can take 15 minutes to drive the length of Church Road. It has become a dangerous environment due to the weight of traffic causing pollution and with vehicles everywhere emergency services cannot access anything. The HGV are wrecking the road surfaces and physically shake my home every time they drive past. Enough is enough’
• ‘I live in Ashford road and have seen our village change out of all proportion in the 42 years of residence. The village is gridlocked twice a day during the working week now, one can only despair at the prospect of so many extra HGV's in future. Surely the views of village residents count for something, even in the face of big business interests; we can only hope and pray’
• ’Decisions are made through calculations and modelling not through sight or sound or sensitivity. Consideration for the people who live here is not in the contract. No one has walked through the villages or asked the people here how they feel.’
• And more comments were received from other residents in the same vein.
A1980 (9) AP2/00091/0010 Our community asks:
• We would ask the Select Committee to recommend that Dept. of Transport as sponsors should work with HS2 and WRAtH to develop a joint relief road scheme enabling route restrictions to be in place for other roads
A1980 (10) AP2/00091/0011 Bangors Road South Residents Group Iver
On behalf of residents of 162 homes adjoining Bangors Road South
A1978 (1) AP2/00092/0002 HGVs in Bangors Road South
• Proposed by HS2 Ltd as route for HEx construction traffic. • Road has high volumes of traffic; major jams at peak periods. • Narrows with blind S-bend on approach to village.
A1978 (2) AP2/00092/0003 HGVs in Bangors Road South
• Totally unsuitable for HGVs. • Bucks CC imposed 7.5 tonne weight limit on Bangors Road (North & South) in 2004. • Enforced by police, but some contraventions.
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A1978 (3) AP2/00092/0004 HGVs in Bangors Road South
• Scheduled and school buses are permitted. • Vehicles frequently mount payment, endangering pedestrians.
A1978 (4) AP2/00092/0005 HGVs in Bangors Road South
• HS2 Ltd “..unaware of 7.5 tonne limit” when presenting proposed construction routes to Iver residents. • When challenged, response was “We’ll keep it in the proposal and you can file an objection”. • HS2 Ltd: “We can have the restriction lifted”. • A cavalier attitude, totally unacceptable to local residents.
A1978 (5) AP2/00092/0006 HGVs in Bangors Road South
• Bangors Road South is unsuitable for HGVs. • Removing the 7.5 tonne limit would: – Threaten the safety of pedestrians and other road users. – Allow non-HEx construction HGVs to use the road. – Create gridlock throughout Iver village, already blighted by HGV traffic.
A1978 (6) AP2/00092/0007 Iver needs a relief road!
A1978 (7) AP2/00092/0008 The expense will be considerable but…
• Dept of Transport as sponsors should work with HS2 & WRAtH to develop joint relief road scheme • It is a waste of public money for HS2 to spend £15m on redeveloping Hollow Hill Lane and then for WRAtH to close it • The monies should be used to provide the relief road • Other funding streams may well also be available e.g. from the LEP or local development • If necessary it could be built in phases
A1978 (8) AP2/00092/0009 A1978 (9) AP2/00092/0010 Presented By:
Wendy Matthews – Chairman Lindsey Beagle – Local Resident
A1977 (1) AP2/00093/0002 • Richings Park is a leafy, attractive village in the Colne Valley Park • Built as a garden village in the 1920s • 720 households
A1977 (2) AP2/00093/0003 • Thorney Lane and Richings Way are ancient medieval tracks, that have been developed into todays unclassified roads • They were not built to take heavy traffic • They currently carry 11033 vehicles a day, of which 1324 are HGVs • A 45% increase in HGVs since 2011 • HS2, WRAtH and other projects will add more and more
A1977 (3) AP2/00093/0004 Our unclassified roads are not big enough
A1977They (4) are only 20ft wide! AP2/00093/0005 • Walking along the pathway is very dangerous • Mums with push chairs have to cross to go to the nursery school or toddler group • Children have to walk along these roads to get their school bus and the youth club • The elderly cross the roads to go to the local Churches
A1977• (5)There is no zebra crossing AP2/00093/0006 • St Leonards Mound is a public wildlife area where children used to play and learn • Now this is not possible
St Leonards Mound
A1977 (6) AP2/00093/0007 These HGVs take up a large proportion of these roads, making them unsafe for both drivers and pedestrians!
A1977 (7) AP2/00093/0008 Impact on Local Residents
• Air • Quality of • Noise • Vibration Quality Life
A1977 (8) AP2/00093/0009 O A relief road is needed to give us back our village u • We know a relief road is expensive r • The Department of Transport should work with HS2, WRAtH S and other potential funders to deliver this much needed solution o l • Public money should not be wasted on reconstructing Hollow Hill Lane when WRAtH are going to have to shut it, u this money can be used to help fund our relief road
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