Appendix I – Consultation Report (Pt 5/6)

Planning Act 2008 Infrastructure Planning The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 Regulation Number: 37(3)(c) Author: A30 Carland Cross to Project Development Team Document EDG0769_PA_PE01_APP I_05 Reference: PI Reference TBC

Document Date Version Note 23 July 2015 0 First Issue Highways England & Council A30 Carland Cross to Chiverton Cross Public Engagement Report Document Reference: EDG0769_PA_PE01_APP I_05

Issue & Revision Record

Revision Date Author Purpose of Issue / Nature of Change 0 23/07/15 DP First Issue

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Proposed Route

The proposed route includes: l Replacement of the existing roundabout at Chiverton Cross with l A new grade-separated junction at the existing Two Burrows a grade-separated junction. underbridge. The route remains online along a widened Zelah bypass with improvements to the vertical alignment. l A new underbridge at Trevissome on the A3075 enabling traffic to travel to , passing to the North of Four Burrows. l A new bridge located South of Penny-Come-Quick. The bridge and associated junction when combined with the existing l A new grade-separated junction at Chybucca. Access to Boxheater Junction will allow access in all directions. properties in the area will be maintained using the grade- separated junction and the existing A30. l A new grade-separated junction at Carland Cross replacing the existing at grade roundabout. l A route that runs to the South of Tresawsen and then to the North of Marazanvose, before linking into the Zelah bypass.

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Environmental Mitigation

The route selection process has minimised the adverse impacts of the proposed road by avoiding sensitive environmental constraints as far as possible. Any remaining impacts will be reduced or eliminated with environmental mitigation measures. Details of the measures will be finalised later in the design process.

Environmental Mitigation Measures

Improvement of existing water quality of The aim of environmental mitigation is to reduce adverse impacts of road run-off within wetland balancing the scheme. Examples include: Fencing for reptiles and amphibians to ponds. These may also provide new ensure exclusion from the road. wetland habitats. l Reinforcing local landscape character by using landscape features that are typical of the area. l Screening properties with planting to minimise visual impacts. l Creation of earthwork screens to reduce traffic noise. l Blending the scheme into the surrounding environment using local materials. l Retaining and restoring natural features. l Minimising adverse impacts on the historic environment by avoiding sites of cultural heritage interest and recording those sites that are likely to be affected. l Creating replacement habitat e.g. heathland. Bat boxes to enhance Fencing for badgers to deter access onto the existing habitat. the new road.

Underpasses for species such as badger, otter and bat, to maintain Earthwork screen for noise reduction. habitat links and reduce road deaths. Tree and shrub planting of native species, to provide visual screening and habitat for wildlife. www.highways.gov.uk A30 Carland Cross to Chiverton Cross Improvement

Ecology

Between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross, the existing A30 Further studies will be undertaken to identify the presence of passes through agriculturally improved pasture and arable land. The sensitive habitats and species. However, preliminary surveys and wildlife interest of such habitat is mostly restricted to the consultations indicate that a number of protected or otherwise hedgebanks which form the field boundaries. notable species have been recorded or are likely to be found within the proposed road corridor. Examples are shown below. In other places, however, habitats and species of considerable nature conservation interest occur within the highway estate or in Environmental mitigation measures will be required to reduce or close proximity to it. Examples include woodland and heathland - eliminate any potential adverse impacts on these habitats and several heathland sites are of either national or international species. importance.

There is one candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) within the study area, Downs. There are also two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the study area; Newlyn Downs and the components of Carrick Heath SSSI.

Newlyn Downs cSAC is notable because it contains habitat types Otter (Lutra lutra) that are rare or threatened within a European context. Habitats A number of bat species are found in this represented include European dry heath as well as Temperate area including Greater and Lesser Atlantic wet heath, with Erica ciliaris (Dorset heath) and Erica tetralix Horseshoes (Cross-leaved heath).

Skylark (Alauda arvensis)

Badger (Meles meles)

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Archaeology

The study corridor is rich in archaeological interest from prehistoric Initial geophysical survey carried out for the scheme has shown that times up to the industrial age and includes significant Bronze Age buried enclosures of Iron Age or Roman date have remained barrow groups. The cluster at Four Burrows is one of the most undetected as cropmarks, and that extensive archaeology may exist important prehistoric sites in Cornwall. in close proximity to the 'rounds' (or earthworks).

The early Bronze Age is characterised by the multiplication of burial Further enclosed sites may be discovered when more detailed mounds and other monuments, around which a mobile lifestyle surveys are carried out in the future. centred on grazing continued. This pattern is evident within the study corridor, where there are a large number of grouped or single round barrows. Carland Cross

Many of the burial barrows that have been identified are situated at prominent locations such as hilltops and the barrows may also have acted as territorial markers and landmarks. This may have led to the early development of a routeway along the approximate line of what is now the A30.

The proposed route has been developed to avoid sites of cultural heritage interest where possible. One of the key mitigation objectives Warren’s Barrow of the scheme is to reunite both the Four Burrows and Carland Cross barrow groups and improve their landscape setting. c English Heritage

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The development and progress of the scheme will follow the key stages indicated on the flowchart opposite. Following the announcement of the Secretary of State Preferred Route, a contractor would be appointed to carry out the detailed announces Preferred Route design, leading to the publication of draft Orders and an Environmental Statement.

Contractor appointed The publication of the draft Orders marks the start of the statutory and route developed further procedures, beginning with a 3 month period for people to comment or object to our published proposals. Any comments made at the public consultation stage will not affect any person’s right to make representations or objections when the draft Orders are published later. A Detailed proposals published (start of statutory procedures) Public Inquiry may have to be held if objections cannot be resolved.

For further information about the scheme, you can contact Jayne Arberry, Scheme Administrator, at: Public Inquiry (if necessary) Zone 2/06K Highways Agency Temple Quay House Secretary of State 2 The Square announces decision Bristol BS1 6HA or telephone 0117 372 8043 Land acquisition Or email [email protected]

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The Highways Agency

The Highways Agency is responsible for the management and maintenance of the motorway and trunk road network in England.

We aim to deliver a high quality service to all our customers by making journeys more reliable through improved safety, better management of the network and by the provision of accurate and current information about the state of the network. Driving through roadworks Highways Agency Information Line Road Safety

The Highways Agency Information Line (HAIL) can provide the l If you do have to drive through roadworks, please take information to help travellers plan their journeys by advising on the extra care. location and duration of roadworks. You can contact HAIL by phoning l Keep to the speed limit - it is there for your safety. l 08457 50 40 30. You can also contact HAIL if you have any queries about Get into the correct lane in good time - don’t keep switching. the motorway and trunk road network in England. l Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks. l Be alert for works traffic leaving or entering roadworks. The line is staffed from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to l Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front. 5pm at weekends and on public holidays. Out of those hours, customers l Observe all signs - they are there to help you. can leave a voicemail message that will be picked up by the operators Remember that tiredness kills. when the line re-opens the following morning. Take regular breaks from driving.

Highways Agency Website

You can also get information about the work of the Highways Agency, including our planned motorway and trunk road maintenance and road improvement schemes by visiting our website: www.highways.gov.uk.

How to contact us

The Highways Agency Information Line:

Tel: 08457 50 40 30

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