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APPENDIX E

A14 to Improvement Scheme

DRAFT Statement of Common Ground between Highways and District Council

Date: 24 April 2015 Version: 0.4

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Statement of Common Ground between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council

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Document Title A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Statement of Common Ground between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council Author Sharon Sugrue Owner Highways England Distribution Stuart Bell, Paul Bland Document Status Draft

Revision History

Version Date Description Author 0.1 3 September Draft Tom Lees 2015 0.2 23 October 2015 Draft update Tom Lees 0.3 19 February 2015 Draft update Tom Lees 0.4 24 April 2015 Draft update Sharon Sugrue

Reviewer List

Name Role Mike Evans Senior Project Manager

Approvals

Name Signature Title Date of Version Issue Ian Parker Project Director

The original format of this document is copyright to the Highways England.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 4 1.1. Purpose of the document 4 1.2. Parties to this SoCG 4 1.3. Structure of the SoCG 5 2. Overview of the scheme 6 2.1. The proposed scheme 6 3. Overview of previous engagement undertaken 7 4. Topics contained within this SoCG 9 5. Matters agreed and matters not agreed 10

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1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose of the document 1.1.1 This document is submitted to the Secretary of State through the Planning Inspectorate (as responsible agency) in relation to the application by Highways England for development consent under the Planning Act 2008 for the proposed A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme. The proposed scheme extends for a distance of 21 miles, from the existing A14 at Ellington to the Cambridge Northern Bypass at Milton. It includes a new bypass to the south of Huntingdon, carriageway widening on the existing A14 between and Girton, and improvements to the Cambridge Northern Bypass. It also includes junction improvements, the widening of a 4.5 mile section of the A1 between Brampton Hut and , and approximately 7 miles of new local access roads. In addition, it includes the de-trunking (i.e. returning to local road status) of the existing A14 trunk road between the Ellington and Swavesey junctions, and the removal of the existing road viaduct over the East Coast Mainline railway at Huntingdon. 1.1.2 The Application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate on 31 December 2014. 1.1.3 This Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) has been prepared in respect of the Scheme. Guidance about the purpose and possible content of SoCGs is given in paragraphs 57-62 of the Department for Communities and Local Government’s “Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent” (26th April 2013 version). Paragraph 57, copied below, confirms the basic function of SoCGs: 1.1.4 “A statement of common ground is a written statement prepared jointly by the applicant and another party or parties, setting out any matters on which they agree. As well as identifying matters which are not in real dispute, it may also be useful for a statement to identify areas where agreement has not been reached. The statement should include references to show where those matters are dealt with in the written representations or other documentary evidence.” 1.1.5 SoCGs therefore are a useful and established means of ensuring that the evidence at the post-application examination focuses on the material differences between the main parties, and so aim to help facilitate a more efficient examination process. 1.1.6 The contents of this SoCG have been agreed with council officers, but final sign off remains with council members, so until that point, this remains a draft document which may be revised.

1.2. Parties to this SoCG 1.2.1. This SoCG has been prepared in respect of the scheme by Highways England, as the Applicant, and Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). 1.2.2. Highways England is a government company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England. The network is made up of England’s motorways and all-purpose trunk roads (the major “A” roads). The A14 is part of the trunk road network for which Highways England is responsible. Following the Scheme being constructed, Highways England will be responsible for operating, maintaining the improved A14.

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1.3. Structure of the SoCG 1.3.1. This SoCG has been structured to reflect matters and topics of interest to Huntingdonshire District Council in relation to the proposed scheme. 1.3.2. Section 2 of this SoCG provides an overview of the proposed scheme. 1.3.3. Section 3 provides an overview of consultation to date between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council, 1.3.4. Section 4 provides a summary of the main areas and topics covered by this SoCG 1.3.5. Section 5 provides a summary of areas that have been agreed and areas that have not been agreed. 1.3.6. Section 6 provides a record of areas still under discussion. 1.3.7. Section 7 provides a succinct summary of the matters contained within this SoCG. 1.3.8. Throughout this SoCG:  Where a sentence/title begins "agree/matters agreed", this signifies a matter that has been specifically stated as agreed by Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council.  Where a sentence begins "It is not agreed", this signifies a matter that has been specifically stated as not agreed by Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council.  Where a sentence begins "It is under discussion" this signifies a matter that is still under discussion by Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council.

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2. Overview of the scheme

2.1. The proposed scheme

2.1.1. The proposed scheme comprises: 2.1.2. widening of the A1 between Brampton Hut and Alconbury over a length of approximately 4.5 miles, from the existing two lane to a three lane dual carriageway. This would be achieved between Brampton and Brampton Hut by constructing a new road to the west of the existing A1, with the existing becoming part of the new A14 Huntingdon Southern Bypass; 2.1.3. a new Huntingdon Southern Bypass of approximately 12½ miles in length, which would provide a two lane dual carriageway between Ellington and the A1 at Brampton and a three lane dual carriageway between Brampton and Swavesey; this would remove a large proportion of traffic from the section of the existing A14 between Huntingdon and Swavesey as well as Brampton Hut and Spittals interchange. The new bypass would include a raised viaduct section of road running across the and a bridge over the East Coast Mainline railway. it would include junctions with the A1 at Brampton and with the A1198 at ; 2.1.4. downgrading the existing A14 trunk road (de-trunking to county road status) over approximately 12 miles between Brampton Hut and Swavesey, as well as between Alconbury and Spittals interchange; 2.1.5. Huntingdon Town Centre improvements, to include the demolition of the A14 viaduct over the East Coast Mainline railway and Brampton Road in Huntingdon. A new link would improve accessibility into Huntingdon: from the south and east by connecting the old A14 directly with Huntingdon Ring Road near the bus station, with Brampton road adjacent to the railway station and from the north and west by constructing a new link road from Brampton Road to connect with the A14 to the west. A through route for light vehicles would be maintained; 2.1.6. widening of the existing A14 over approximately 5½ miles to provide three lanes in each direction between Swavesey and and to four lanes in each direction between Bar Hill and Girton; 2.1.7. widening of a 1½ mile section of the Cambridge Northern Bypass between Histon and Milton; 2.1.8. improvement of existing A14 junctions at Swavesey, Bar Hill and Girton; to improve the capacity of the road, ensures compatibility with adjacent proposed developments such as , and connections for non-motorised users; and 2.1.9. a new local access road, approximately five miles in length, to be constructed as a dual carriageway between and Swavesey and as a single carriageway between Swavesey and Girton. The road would provide a route for local traffic between Cambridge and Huntingdon as well as providing access to properties and businesses along the corridor.

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3. Overview of previous engagement undertaken

3.1. A summary of the key meetings (including meeting notes) and correspondence that has taken place between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council is outlined in the table below.

Form of Contact or Summary of that Contact and Key Outcomes and Date Type of Points of Discussion Correspondence 10/12/2013 Meeting A14 kick off meeting LA forum - outline and update on process and 09/01/2014 LA forum programme 16/01/2014 Workshop Scheme design Workshop 21/01/2014 Meeting Traffic modelling meeting to discuss Northstowe Environmental stakeholders workshop - update 29/01/2014 Workshop on A14 scheme and discussion of environmental issues LA forum - outline and update on process and 13/02/2014 LA forum programme Members Updating council members on the proposed 17/02/2014 presentation scheme Members Updating council members on the proposed 20/02/2014 presentation scheme Meeting to discuss access into and out of the 06/03/2014 Meeting bus / train facilities in Huntingdon Town Centre A14 Landscape Mitigation. Discussion with Local 12/03/2014 Meeting Authority Landscape Officers LA forum - outline and update on process and 18/03/2014 LA forum programme Discussion regarding HDC Urban Design, Planning Aspirations, Heritage Issues, Tree 04/04/2014 Meeting Retention, Highway Layout, Viaduct Removal, Heritage Issues and Scheme Specific Landscape Design and Finishes Members pre- 07/04/2014 Pre-consultation preview consultation 19/05/2014 LA forum Progress meeting with Tier 1 Local Authority’s Heritage Workshop Meeting to discuss heritage assets affected by 27/05/2014 Meeting the scheme or preserved Meeting to discuss EIA Scoping Response Letter, potential content of the Borrow Pit 11/06/2014 Meeting Planning Statements as well as updating CCC on the scheme 24/06/2014 Borrow Pits Workshop Meeting to discuss borrow pits matters 30/06/2014 Workshop Workshop to discuss SoCG initiation Health Impact Meeting to present the Health Impact 24/07/2014 Assessment meeting Assessment undertaken for the scheme Forum to discuss the environmental aspects of 29/07/2014 Environmental Forum the scheme 18/08/2014 Progress Meeting Meeting to update Tier 1 local authorities Meeting to discuss the Statement of Community 18/08/2014 Meeting Consultation

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Meeting to discuss the Statement of Community 03/09/2014 Meeting Consultation Traffic Seminar 11/09/2014 Seminar to present the traffic design proposals Meeting Meeting to present the Code of Construction 11/09/2014 Meeting Practice 30/09/2014 Presentation Traffic presentation meeting Environmental presentation meeting held to 20/10/2014 Presentation present the environmental impact and proposed mitigations for the scheme Meeting to discuss the CH2 Traffic Regulation 24/10/2014 Meeting Orders 20/11/2014 Meeting Updating council members on traffic matters Huntingdon town centre proposals: highway 01/12/2014 Meeting design and NMU 24/02/2015 Meeting SoCG progress and ES feedback Response to landscape queries raised by Chris 16/03/2015 Email Thompson via email from Stuart on February 24th. Database of issued update sent to HDC for 18/03/2015 Email review 14/04/2015 Email Response to database received from HDC Farmer track map (item 124 on database of 20/04/2015 Email issues) A14: Cultural Heritage mitigation - Written Schemes of Investigation (three documents that 20/04/2015 File transfer email set out the methodologies that the Contractor will follow to implement mitigation recommended in the ES - shared for Archaeology officer)

3.2. It is agreed that this is an accurate record of the key meetings and key correspondence between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council in relation to the matters recorded in Section 4. 3.3. There is ongoing discussion between the parties.

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4. Topics contained within this SoCG

4.1. The below provides a summary of the topics that have been considered within this SoCG and provide a structure as to topics and matters of relevance that have been the subject of correspondence and contact to date between Highways England and Huntingdonshire District Council.  Consultation o Scheme elements (layout) o Widening of the A1 between Brampton and Alconbury o A1 and A14 adjacent to Brampton o De-trunking o Huntingdon Southern Bypass o Widening of the existing A14 o Local Access Roads o Existing Junction Improvements o A14 Viaduct removal, Huntingdon  Borrow Pits  Traffic Modelling  Local Development  NUM Provision  Environment  Noise and Vibration  Air Quality  Landscape and Visual (including mitigation proposals)  Heritage and Conservation  Land Contamination  Ecology, biodiversity and nature conservation  Flooding and Drainage  Construction/Delivery  Management and Maintenance  Legacy issues

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5. Matters agreed and matters not agreed

5.1. Matters agreed

Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement

A14 Support for the route option as offering The agreement of the proposed Cambridge to 1 the right solution to address current Huntingdon – route. problems and to meet future needs. Cabinet Report Support for the overall scheme including A14 Support for the removal of the the removal of Huntingdon Viaduct and Cambridge to 2 viaduct in Huntingdon Huntingdon – the creation of an improved new local and the proposed route option. Cabinet road network for Huntingdon. Report It is agreed that the project remains vital to relieve current congestion, reduce journey times and address the safety Annex B to the That the proposed scheme meets issues of the current route as well as the A14 Cambridge to 3 the objectives set for the scheme delivery of the sustainable growth agenda Huntingdon – by the Department for Transport. across Huntingdonshire and the wider Cabinet Greater Cambridge area, and also Report creating a positive legacy as part of eventual delivery. Air Quality, Noise and Environmental A14 impact issues currently exist within urban Environmental statement – air Cambridge to 4 areas of Huntingdon and other areas and Huntingdon – quality and noise. a new offline route is the only opportunity Cabinet to address those. Report Any contribution [from HDC] is reliant on A14 The contribution of £5M to construction works commencing by 2016 Cambridge to 5 scheme funding over a 25 year Huntingdon – and the removal of Huntingdon A14 period by HDC. Cabinet Viaduct” Report It is agreed that consultation has been extensive and entirely appropriate across Adequacy of 6 Adequacy of consultation consultation all sections of the community within the response A14 corridor. Annex B to the Main scheme elements - the The Council welcomes and supports the A14 section of the proposed scheme planned improvement and widening of 7 Cambridge to between Alconbury and the A1 between Alconbury and Huntingdon – Brampton Hut. Brampton. Cabinet Report The Council welcomes and supports the planned alternative layout of the A14 and A1 to the west of Brampton whereby the Annex B to the A1, as the projected busier traffic route, is A14 Cambridge to 8 Brampton interchange moved further west. This support is Huntingdon – conditional on the overall design of this Cabinet element of the scheme providing Report adequate noise and landscaping mitigation.

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement Support for NMU provision across the Annex B to the proposed A14 and A1 alignments in order A14 Non-motorised user provision at 9 to create and maintain east/west non- Cambridge to Brampton interchange Huntingdon – motorised access to both Brampton Cabinet Wood and Brampton Hut services. Report The alignment of the new Huntingdon Annex B to the Southern bypass is supported, including A14 the proposed partial junction with the 10 Huntingdon southern bypass Cambridge to A1198. This is conditional on adequate Huntingdon – environmental mitigation and NMU Cabinet accessibility. Report HDC supports the revised layout in Huntingdon, which includes the SoCG Meeting 11 Huntingdon town centre Pathfinder Link and Views Common Link. 18/08/2014 This is conditional on a final design of the Mill Common junction being agreed HDC accept the proposed layout of Bar Hill junction and are satisfied by the traffic Bar Hill Junction - The capacity assessment carried out on this junction 12 and traffic flow of the proposed which includes 50% build of Northstowe. Bar Hill junction. The junction also provides for future capacity expansion as potential future housing developments are approved. The Council welcomes continued dialogue with Highways England and Traffic forecasting and partners relating to overall design and is SoCG Meeting 11/09/2014 13 operational assessment of the now satisfied with the final traffic and proposed scheme. forecasts and operational assessment 30/09/2014 provided. See also matters still under discussion relating to local roads. The Council agrees with the need for borrow pits, and their proposed locations SoCG Meeting 11/06/2014 14 Borrow pits which broadly align with and County Council’s minerals and waste 24/06/2014 plan. We welcome the extensive work that has Annex B to the been undertaken to identify Heritage and A14 Environmental statement – 15 Conservation issues and the ranking of Cambridge to heritage and conservation Huntingdon – these in terms of importance relating to Cabinet their designated status. Report The Council has received the Email to Environmental Statement - Environmental Statement and accepts its Highways England 16 landscape and visual (including assessment and its proposals in 14.11.14 mitigation) proposals. principle, subject to resolution of Email J2A to outstanding detailed design matters. HDC 23.2.15 The Council has received the Environmental Statement - Environmental Statement and accepts its Email to assessment of Noise, Vibration 17 assessment and its proposals, subject to Highways and Air Quality (including England final traffic modelling validation of the mitigation) proposals. 14.11.14 local road network. Environmental Statement - It is agreed that the comparison of a "do Email to assessment of Noise, Vibration nothing scheme" and a "do something Highways 18 England from and Air Quality (including scheme" against national air quality HDC mitigation) proposals. targets is appropriate. Environmental

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement Protection Team 19/01/14 Email to It is agreed that the modelling toolkits Highways Environmental Statement - used in assessment are appropriate for England from assessment of Noise, Vibration 19 the purpose and so are reassured that HDC and Air Quality (including Environmental outputs should be accurate and in line mitigation) proposals. Protection with guidance. Team 19/01/14 Email to It is agreed that using the information Highways Environmental Statement - supplied by Huntingdonshire District England from assessment of Noise, Vibration 20 Council within the model will have HDC and Air Quality (including Environmental improved accuracy due to a better rate of mitigation) proposals. Protection data capture. Team 19/01/14 It is agreed that the use of 2014 traffic Email to figures for the baseline of the air quality Highways Environmental Statement - survey. It was also noted and agreed England from assessment of Noise, Vibration that the future assessments incorporated 21 HDC and Air Quality (including known major developments, like Environmental mitigation) proposals. Alconbury Weald, as it is felt that future Protection predictions of traffic are likely to be more Team 19/01/14 realistic. It is noted and welcomed that the study Email to area included areas where there are Highways Environmental Statement - already known issues around air quality England from assessment of Noise, Vibration caused by the existing A14 (known as Air 22 HDC and Air Quality (including Quality Management Areas) and Environmental mitigation) proposals. assessments have been undertaken on Protection the schemes potential impact on these Team 19/01/14 areas. Email to The HDC Environmental Protection team Highways Environmental Statement - welcomes that the assessment used four England from assessment of Noise, Vibration different meteorological stations to verify 23 HDC and Air Quality (including the model as it shows that verification Environmental mitigation) proposals. has been thorough and the results should Protection be accurate. Team 19/01/14 Email to It is agreed to be appropriate for Highways Environmental Statement - construction work to be assessed using England from assessment of Noise, Vibration the standards set out in BS5228- 24 HDC and Air Quality (including 1:2009+A1:2014 Code of practice for Environmental mitigation) proposals. noise and vibration on construction and Protection open sites. Team 19/01/14 Email to It is agreed between the Environmental Highways Environmental Statement - Protection team and Highways England England from assessment of Noise, Vibration that the proposed scheme will benefit the 25 HDC and Air Quality (including vast majority of residents in Environmental mitigation) proposals. Huntingdonshire for an environmental Protection perspective. Team 19/01/14

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement Environmental Statement - The Council has received the assessment of Heritage and Email to J2A Environmental Statement and accepts its 26 Conservation measures, 14.11.14. assessment and its proposals, subject to Email J2A to including planned mitigation resolution of final outstanding matters HDC 23.2.15 measures.

The Council has received the Email to J2A Environmental statement – Environmental Statement and accepts its 27 14.11.14 ecology and nature conservation assessment and its proposals, subject to Email J2A to resolution of final outstanding matters HDC 23.2.15 We welcome the same form of ranking Annex B to the within the Landscape character A14 Environmental statement – 28 assessment and the identification of all Cambridge to landscape and visual impact Huntingdon – trees with TPO status and on all these Cabinet issues. Report The Council has received the Detailed assessment of Trees Environmental Statement and accepts its with TPO’s, including assessment and its mitigation proposals 29 identification, loss, planned Email to J2A subject to an assessment of the 14.11.14 mitigation and replacement measures contained within the DCO measures application material. The Council has received the Environmental Statement and other DCO Detailed assessment of Flooding, application material and accepts its Email to J2A Road Drainage and Water 30 assessment and its mitigation proposals 14.11.14 Environment measures, including HA/J2A email and the amendments contained within planned mitigation dated 23.2. 15 the subsequent HA/J2A response to HDC in relation to Chapter 17. HDC agrees with the proposed speed limits, weight and height restrictions, clearway orders, and the prohibition of SoCG Meeting 31 Traffic Regulation Orders RE:TROs non-motorised users from the scheme 24/10/14 between Girton and New Ellington junctions.

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5.2. Matters not agreed

Record of Ref Description Matters Not Agreed non agreement

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6. Record of areas still under discussion

Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement The Council requested that continuing design and stakeholder dialogue also considers the merit of providing an additional road-based link from Parkway to a de-trunked A14 across Views Annex B to Common to further minimise traffic impact the A14 The request for an addition link at the Hinchingbrooke Park Road junction Cambridge to between the Parkway and the de- and the potential for a separate cycle/foot Huntingdon – Cabinet 1 trunked A14, and the addition of a bridge to the north side of the Brampton Report separate NMU bridge to the north Road railway bridge following the removal of Brampton Road bridge. of the A14 Viaduct. Noted by HDC post 18/03/2015: This link is not integral to the 18th March scheme. The suggested improvement appears to be a matter for future consideration by CCC rather than Highways England. The Council notes the proposed use of Borrow Pits as a source of construction material for the proposed scheme and welcomes continued dialogue on the future use of these, post-scheme construction. It is of vital that the long- term future of these is identified and tied into the wider delivery of Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity needs within Annex B to this part of the County and that the the A14 Proposed borrow pits and their 2 required level of funding is secured” Cambridge to restoration. Huntingdon – Cabinet Discussions ongoing Report

RAF Brampton development perimeter is approx 550m distant from nearest road - A14. (Chris Thompson). It is noted that in relation to the Borrow Pit proposals in this locality, that any proposals would be agreed with HDC via a Local Environmental Management Plan (LEMP) The Council has discussed the overall Legacy requirements of the proposed scheme with Highways England/J2A. A Legacy issues relating to final 3 number of these, including detailed Email to J2A design and impact. 14.11.14 design issues and cross-sectional details under within various topic headings, are still outstanding and awaiting resolution. The Council notes the significant assessment work on Land Contamination contained with the Environmental Environmental statement - land 4 Statement. This also includes likely areas contamination. where mitigation may be required but are noted as being on hold pending detailed design. The Council therefore supports

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement findings ‘in principle’ but reserves its position relating to Land Contamination pending receipt and consideration of detailed design measures. While the Council has welcomed discussion regarding the provision of non- motorised user access and accepts the proposals agreed ‘in-principle’, the Council reserves full judgement until detailed design. This includes the integration of RoW network between Brampton and Brampton Wood where Email to proper and suitable design must be J2A demonstrated to ensure effective use by 14.11.14 5 NMU provision all users and particularly equestrians. Meeting HDC previously requested a 25.02.15 cycleway/footpath link between the public highway fronting HLS to link to the Alconbury junction to provide for NMU access. Is this going to be provided? Following our joint meeting held on 25.2.15, it was understood that this was going to be looked at again? The Council recognises the need for a formal construction traffic management plan that will be developed as part of the overall scheme design. The Council Detailed consideration of any would wish to input to that process in Email to 6 Construction Traffic Management order to consider any negative effects on J2A Plan. the local community and any proposed 14.11.14 routing and mitigation measures required and therefore reserves its position on this matter until the scheme progresses further. Support in principle for the revised Landscape - Details of Ouse valley crossing of the River Great Ouse near the 7 crossing structure designs and Offords subject to full details of the actual mitigating impacts. design and materials for the new bridge construction and their acceptability. The County Council, as LHA, are currently verifying Highways England transport modelling in relation to the impacts on the local road network. This Traffic impacts on local road 8 District Council reserves its position network pending the outcome of this work and any knock-on effects such as rat-running on the local road network and impacts on matters, such as Air Quality. The layout and design, including 9 Mill Common junction landscape mitigation remains under discussion pending final agreement.

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement

There are a number of Landscape and Email from mitigation actions outstanding that need 10 Landscape and visual mitigation J2A dated to be checked relating to Chapter 10 and 23.2.15 Highways England/J2A response to HDC There are a number of Cultural Heritage actions outstanding that need to be Email from checked relating to Chapter 9 and J2A dated Highways England/J2A response to HDC 23.2.15

Milestones: A Written Scheme of WSI on 11 Cultural Heritage Investigation is being developed which relocation of will require that HDC are consulted on the milestones relocation of the milestones. HDC looks has now forward to future consultation as part of been issued the Written Scheme of Investigation to HDC.

Detailed assessment of Trees with Approval subject to an assessment of the TPO’s, including identification, 12 measures contained within the DCO loss, planned mitigation and application material. replacement measures There are a number of geology & soils Email from actions outstanding that need to be 13 Geology & soils J2A dated checked relating to Chapter 12 and 23.2.15 Highways England/J2A response to HDC There are a number of Materials actions Email from outstanding that need to be checked 14 Materials J2A dated relating to Chapter 13 and Highways 23.2.15 England/J2A response to HDC There are a number of Noise & Vibration actions outstanding that need to be checked relating to Chapter 14 and Highways England/J2A response to HDC

A wider reference to Godmanchester would be included given the significant benefits gained for the town as a result of the scheme. Email from 15 Noise & vibration We appreciate that the finer J2A dated construction/demolition points cannot yet 23.2.15 be agreed therefore we would require that part of the terms and conditions for any contractors Highways England employ they fully consult with HDC on their construction plans. We also expect that the Highways England and main contractor provide contact numbers for any complaints to be discussed (Dave Bass)

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Record of Ref Description Matters Agreed agreement

There is an action outstanding that needs Email from 16 Effects on all travellers to be checked relating to Chapter 15 and J2A dated Highways England/J2A response to HDC 23.2.15 There are a number of Community & Private Assets actions outstanding that Email from 17 Community & Private Assets need to be checked relating to Chapter J2A dated 16 and Highways England/J2A response 23.2.15 to HDC There are a number of Cumulative Effects and Impact Interactions actions Email from Cumulative Effects and Impact 18 outstanding that need to be checked J2A dated Interactions relating to Chapter 18 and Highways 23.2.15 England/J2A response to HDC

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7. Summary

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8. Agreement of this SoCG

This Statement of Common Ground has been jointly prepared and agreed by:

Name:

Signature:

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On behalf of: Highways England

Date:

Name:

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On behalf of: Huntingdonshire District Council

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