Housing & Employment Allocation Plan (June 2015)

Highway Responses

East Hampshire District Local Plan: Housing & Employment Allocation Plan

(June 2015)

Contents

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….. 4

 Alton (Neighbourhood Plan to allocate housing sites) Employment Allocations:

Policy EMP1 - Land at Lynch Hill…………………………………………………….... 5 Policy EMP2 - Land at Wilsom Road………………………………………………….. 7

 Horndean Housing, Employment and Community Allocations

Policy HN1 - Land East of Horndean………………………………………………… 9

Policy HN2 - Land at Rear of 185-189A Lovedean Lane……………………………………...... 12

 Liphook - Housing Allocation

Policy LP1 - Land at Lowsley Farm, south of the A3…………………………….. 14

 Clanfield - Housing Allocation

Policy CF1 - Land at Down Farm, Green Lane……………………………………... 16

 Housing sites with planning permission

Policy CF2 - Land at Drift Road……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Policy CF3 - Land at Trafalgar Rise………………………………………………………………………………………… 21

 Rowlands Castle - Housing Allocations

Policy RC1 - Land at former Rowlands Castle Brickworks, The Drift...... 23 Policy RC2 - Land south of Oaklands ……………………………………...... 25 Policy RC3 - Land north of Bartons Road (Eastleigh House Cottages), Havant……………………………………………………………………….. 27

 Four Marks and South Medstead Housing sites with planning permission

Policy FM1 - Lymington Farm, Four Marks…………………………………………. 29 Policy FM2 – Land at Friars Oak Farm, Boyneswood Road, Meadstead……… 33 Policy FM3 – Land North of Boyneswood Lane, Medstead…………………..…. 35

 Villages North of the South Downs National Park  Bentworth: Housing Allocation

Policy VL1 - Land at corner of School Lane and Ashley Road ………………… 37

 Farringdon: Housing Allocation

Policy VL2 - Land at Crows Lane, Upper Farringdon…………………………..... 39

 Headley: Housing Allocation

Policy VL3 - Land at Headley Nurseries, Glayshers Hill, Headley Down……… 41

 Housing site with planning permission

Policy VL4 - Land south of Headley Fields, Headley……………………………………………………………………………………. 43

 Holt Pound: Housing Allocations

Policy VL5 - Land adjacent to Linden, Fullers Road, Holt Pound ……………... 45 Policy VL6 - Land adjacent Stream Cottage, Holt Pound……………………….. 47

 Medstead: Housing Allocations

Policy VL7 - Land rear of Junipers, South Town Road, Medstead………...... 49 Policy VL8 - Land east of Cedar Stables, Castle Street, Medstead...... 51

 Housing site with planning permission

Policy VL9 - Land north of Towngate Farm House, Wield Road, Medstead………...... 53

 Ropley: Housing Allocations

Policy VL10- Land adjacent to Bullfinches, Park Lane, Ropley………………. 55 Policy VL11 - Land at corner of Dunsells Lane and Gilbert Street, Ropley... 57 Policy VL12 - Land off Hale Close, Ropley .…………………………………...... 59

 Housing site with planning permission

Policy VL13 - Land southwest of Dean Cottage, Bighton Hill, Ropley Dean…………………...... 61

Introduction

This report has been produced to inform the East Hampshire District Local Plan – Housing and Employment Allocations and to provide robust evidence with regards to highways matters to ensure that the proposed site allocations are deliverable and to inform the site requirements to make future proposed schemes acceptable in highway terms.

This report supported the draft East Hampshire Local Plan: Housing and Employment Allocations December 2014 and has subsequently been reviewed and updated to support the Proposed Submission Site Allocations Plan.

Alton – Employment Allocations. Policy EMP1 Land at Lynch Hill

Site Details Site Reference EMP1 Address Land at Lynch Hill Site Area 9.4ha Employment Provision 7ha Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The site is bound to the east by the A31 although there is no direct access to this link. There is no existing vehicular access to this greenfield site and the closest existing link is the no-through-road of Waterbrook Road which provides access to existing businesses. Access to the west of the site is restricted by the River Wey. Waterbrook Road links to Mill Lane which provides a north-south link between Alton and the A31 junction with Montecchio Way. The site is approximately 250m to the south of the junction. Pedestrians There are consistent footways along Waterbrook Road and Mill Lane linking the site with the centre of Alton and public transport facilities. There is an existing public right of way running adjacent to the River Wey to the west of the site. Cyclists There are no cycle ways in the vicinity of the site. Public transport The closest bus stops to the site are located on Mill Lane to the west of the junction with Waterbrook Road. This equates to walk distance of some 200 metres from the site boundary although the bus stop facilities are poor. Further services can be accessed at the bus stops on London Road approximately 1km from the site.

This is greater than the advisable walking distance and the footway is not continuous. Alton railway station is approximately 1km from the site with frequent train services to London Waterloo and intervening stations. HCC Comments

 Appropriate and safe vehicular access should be provided in accordance with relevant guidance. A priority access junction from Waterbrook Road would be the preferred option on the basis that the junction has adequate capacity and that appropriate visibility splays are achievable based on speed surveys and in accordance with Hampshire County Council standards. Although not the preferred option, any proposed access onto Montecchio Way would need to demonstrate that this in no way impacts the operation or safety of the already congested Montecchio Way / A31 junction. Access directly onto the A31 would not be favourable.

 The impact of traffic generated from the site should be tested at: o Mill Lane / Montecchio Way o Montecchio Way / A31 o Waterbrook Road / Mill Lane

 Public transport facilities in the vicinity of the site are poor and thus consideration should be given to improved access to public transport.

 A Travel Plan would be required on order to discourage single occupancy car trips and encourage sustainable travel.

 The parking proposed for the site must be in accordance with that set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance. Proposals must provide adequate parking and must not create overspill on-street parking on neighbouring roads.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 Swept path assessments must be provided to demonstrate that the design of the site and access will allow refuse, emergency and business vehicles to move safely and efficiently through the site.

Alton – Employment allocations. Policy EMP2. Land at Wilsom Road

Site Details Site Reference EMP2 Address Land at Wilsom Road Site Area 3.5ha Employment Provision 3ha Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles There is currently no vehicular access to the greenfield site. Wilsom Road bounds the site to the east and is subject to a 40mph speed limit aside from the southern tip of the site where the national speed limit applies. To the north the road provides a link to Alton, and to the east towards Bordon. The A31 bounds the site to the east with the closest junctions to this link being a 3km drive to the south, and a 2km drive to the north. Pedestrians Footways are present for the length of Wilsom Road which provides a link from the site towards Alton and public transport links. Cyclists There are no cycle facilities in the vicinity of the site. Public transport Bus service 13 between Liphook and Basingstoke operates on an hourly basis on Wilsom Road. It is unclear where the service stops due to a lack of bus stop facilities on the link. Alton railway station with frequent train services to London Waterloo and intervening stations is located approximately 800m to the north via continuous footways.

HCC Comments

 Appropriate access should be provided from Wilsom Road. Appropriate visibility must be provided from this access point based on speed surveys and in accordance with Hampshire County Council standards.

 The impact of traffic generated from the site should be tested at junctions deemed to experience a significant impact, including: o Mill Lane / Montecchio Way o Montecchio Way / A31 o Mill Lane / Paper Mill Lane o A339 / A31

 Poor bus facilities on Wilsom Road would require enhancements.

 A Travel Plan would be required on order to discourage single occupancy car trips and encourage sustainable travel.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance. Proposals must provide adequate parking and must not create overspill on-street parking on neighbouring roads.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 Swept path assessments must be provided to demonstrate that the design of the site and access will allow refuse, emergency and business vehicles to move safely and efficiently through the site.

Horndean – Housing, Employment and Community Allocations.

Policy HN1 – Land east of Horndean

Site Details Site Reference HN1 Address Land east of Horndean Site Area 39ha Proposal 770 (plus 2ha B2 and B1, care village and school) Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The large site is situated to the south and east of the village of Horndean and can be considered as three parcels.

(1) Land north of Rowlands Castle Road. There is one access to this area of the Site from Rowlands Castle Road providing access to a track up to a disused agricultural building and other informal uses.

(2) Land north of Havant Road. This area of the Site comprises a single residential/agricultural property know as Pyle Farm, which is accessed from Pyle Lane via a gated driveway. Towards the southern section of Pyle Lane there is a double-gated access to a gravel track leading to the rear of the gas pumping station.

(3) Land south of Havant Road. This part of the Site is currently occupied by Hazleton Farm served by a private un-gated access

road on B2149 Havant Road, approximately 60m south of Dell Piece East / Havant Road Roundabout.

The site is approximately 0.5km to the east of the A3(M) motorway and which forms part of the Highways Agency’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). Pedestrians There are no existing footways on Rowlands Castle Road beyond the existing residences to the west. Similarly, there are no existing footways on Pyle Lane or on Havant Road beyond 160m to the south of the Dell Piece East / Havant Road Roundabout. Cyclists National Cycle Route number 222 runs north-south to the west of the Site between Portsmouth to the south and Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield, to the north. This route can be accessed at the Dell Piece West / Portsmouth Road junction and provides traffic-free access to Waterlooville Town Centre to the south. Public transport Rowlands Castle rail station is located off Bowes Hill in the village of Rowlands Castle, approximately 3.0km south east of the Site by road. The Station is located on the Portsmouth Direct Line which runs between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. Two main bus routes are located some distance from the site with 2 sets of bus stops located along the A3 Portsmouth Road. On set is at Horndean Precinct and the other at Hazelton Way. Hazleton Way bus stops are within 1,150m of the Site whilst Horndean Precinct bus stops are located within 1,400m of the Site. Both sets are served by the 8, 8X and 37. HCC Comments  The Proposed Development should be supported by a comprehensive highways scheme throughout which should be designed in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s ‘Companion Document to Manual for Streets’  Requirement for new access points on Havant Road, Pyle Lane and Rowlands Castle Road. New priority junction access points should be designed with appropriate visibility splays and in full accordance with Hampshire County Council design standards. New access points from the Dell Piece East/Havant Road roundabout should be designed in accordance with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

 Mitigation should be provided at locations where the operation / safety of the local road network is compromised by the development. o The A3 (M) Dell Piece junction and Dell Piece East/Havant Road roundabouts are likely to experience congestion in future years. Mitigation at these locations should be designed in accordance with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. o Widening of Havant Road between this roundabout and the existing Havant Road / Dell Piece East roundabout will be required. o Dell Piece East will also require upgrading to accommodate the traffic travelling between the development and the A3(M). o Requirement for a dedicated left turn from Dell Piece East onto southbound on-slip of A3(M).  Requirement to implement appropriate speed limits throughout and in the vicinity of the site.  Swept path analysis should be undertaken to demonstrate that large vehicles can navigate

new or amended infrastructure.  Any proposed scheme must satisfy the requirements of the Highways Agency.  Pedestrians and cyclists should be able to travel the network of streets throughout the development with comprehensive footways, cycle ways and crossings. Key pedestrian and cycle routes should link into the surrounding area with desire lines to key destinations and between land parcels considered. Provision should be made where existing infrastructure is currently lacking.  The gravel track towards the south of Pyle Lane is identified as an existing public right of way and should be retained as part of the Proposed Development.  Requirement for a new pedestrian crossing on Dell Piece East to connect to the existing footway and provide a safe and accessible link to existing facilities on the western side of Junction 2 of the A3(M) including Morrisons and Hazelton Interchange.  Provision must be made for pedestrians and cyclists over the A3(M) Junction 2.  The site must be designed to accommodate a future bus route and public transport must be easily accessible from all areas of the site.  A site wide Travel Plan should be produced in order to reduce travel by single occupancy vehicle trips and provide a framework for encouraging sustainable travel.  Car and cycle parking should be provided in accordance with East Hampshire and District Council and Hampshire County Council’s standards.

Policy HN2 - Land at rear of 185 – 189A Lovedean Lane

Site Details Site Reference HN2 (Planning app ref 54596/001) Address Land at rear of 185-189A Lovedean Lane Site Area 2.5 ha Net Dwellings 40 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The site currently comprises a cultivated field which is subject to occasional access by agricultural vehicles. Lovedean Lane is a single carriageway subject to a 30mph speed limit and an HGV restriction. This occurs just south of Yoells Lane and limits the use of Lovedean Lane by heavy goods vehicles over 5 tonnes on Monday-Friday to times excluding midnight to 07:00hrs and 20:00hrs to midnight, as well as excluding these vehicles all day on Saturday and Sunday. Pedestrians The northern boundary of the site is bounded by a public footpath that runs from Lovedean towards Denmead. There are continuous footways along Lovedean Lane linking the site to retail facilities. Cyclists There is no formal cycle way along Lovedean Lane. Public transport The Clanfield, Catherington and Lovedean Carshare is a taxi- based public transport service operating along Lovedean Lane. Passengers must book their journey in advance. The 7, 39, 300 and 636 operate within 1km of the site. Rowlands Castle Rail Station is the nearest station to the site. Rail users are more likely to use Havant Station, located around 7km to the south. Havant Station, on the Portsmouth Direct Line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour, offers more routes and more frequent services to London, Brighton, Woking, Portsmouth and

Southampton. HCC Comments  Vehicular access to the site should be taken from Lovedean Lane. Appropriate visibility must be provided from this access point and the link must be designed in accordance with Hampshire County Council standards.

 Pedestrian and cyclists also require access to Lovedean Lane, linking in with the existing footpath, highway and existing public transport networks.

 The northern edge of the site is bounded by a public footpath that runs from Lovedean towards Denmead. This footpath should be retained and linked into the development design.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration. Natural traffic calming features should be included in the design.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 Local HGV restrictions necessitate the need for a strong construction logistics management plan.

 Details are required in terms of surface water to highway. It is unacceptable to discharge private water onto the public highway.

 A Travel Plan is required in order to deter single occupancy car trips and encourage travel by sustainable modes.

 Section 106 contribution likely to be required for a contribution towards: o Traffic calming measures in Horndean; o Provision of cycle route between Horndean and Cowplain; and o Cycle route to A3 on Catherington Lane.

Liphook – Policy LP1 Land at Lowsley Farm, south of the A3

Site Details Site Reference LP1 Address Land at Lowsley Farm, south of the A3 Site Area 10.8ha Net Dwellings 175 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles There is currently no vehicular access to the greenfield site. To the south, Longmoor Road provides access to Liphook centre to the east and the A3 to the west. Currently Longmoor Road is subject to a 40mph speed limit reducing to 30mph travelling eastwards and 20mph on approach to Liphook centre. The site is partially bound to the east by Lark Rise, although the site is fenced off. Pedestrians There is currently no pedestrian access to the greenfield site. Footways are provided through the residential estate to the south east of the site which link into the pedestrian links on Longmoor Road. The facilities in Liphook are located approximately 500m to the east. The Avenue provides a pedestrian link to a convenience store is situated approximately 900 m from the site on Headley Road. Cyclists There is no cycle infrastructure available in the vicinity of the site. Public transport The nearest bus stop is located on The Avenue 400m from the centre of the proposed site. Further bus stops are located in the town centre approximately 1.1 km from the site. The local area is currently served by the 250 Service that is a hail and ride service that undertakes a number of loops around the centre of Liphook. The 13 is the most frequent service and operates on weekdays between Liphook and Basingstoke on an hourly basis. Liphook Rail station is located to the south-east of the town centre approximately 1.9 km from the site. Regular services operate to

various destinations including London, Guildford, Woking and Portsmouth Harbour. HCC Comments

 The vehicular access of the site should ideally be at the western extremity of the site onto Longmoor Road via the primary route through the permitted development to the south. The main access road through the committed development area would be extended into this site. Any roundabout junction with Longmoor Lane should be designed in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) advice note “TD 16/07 – Geometric Design of Roundabouts”. However, access at this location may only deliverable through the implementation of Phase 1. A ransom strip situation must be avoided. If this access is not deliverable, and no alternative access is deemed suitable, the site should not be allocated.

 There is a requirement for a secondary access for emergency vehicles.

 Implementation of appropriate measures is required to reduce the traffic impacts of the development on adjoining residential roads and Longmoor Road.

 A full operational assessment should be undertaken for the: o Longmoor Road / Headley Road / London Road / Portsmouth Road mini- roundabout; o Portsmouth Road (N) / Haslemere Road / Portsmouth Road (S) mini-roundabout; and Mitigation at these locations may be required. Mitigations must have due regard to the sensitivities within a Conservation Area.

 The Highways Agency must be consulted with regards to the impact of the site on the A3.

 Pedestrians and cyclists should be afforded access at both the east and west sides of the site, linking in with the existing footpath, highway and public transport networks.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s ‘Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration. Natural traffic calming features should be included in the design. The site should be well connected to the committed development to the south for all modes.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 A robust strategy for maximising bus use must be developed.

 A Travel Plan is required in order to minimise single occupancy vehicle trips and encourage sustainable travel.

 Committed developments must be taken into account when assessing the transport impact of any development at this location.

Clanfield – Policy CF1 – Land at Down Farm, Green Lane

Site Details Site Reference CF1 Address Land at Down Farm, Green Lane Site Area 17.8ha Net Dwellings 207 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The existing site is occupied by Down Farm. The site is bordered along its western, northern and eastern edges by Green Lane, Chalton Lane and the A3 respectively. There is an existing gated grassy vehicular access on Chalton Lane, 3 on Green Lane and one on the corner of Chalton Lane and Green Lane at the farmhouse. Chalton Lane is a rural road, connecting Clanfield with the A3 and the village of Chalton. Through Clanfield, Chalton Lane has a 30mph speed limit which increases to 50mph c.170m east of the junction with Green Lane. Green Lane is a residential street, with frontage access to properties along the western side of the carriageway. Green Lane has a 30mph speed limit, with speed humps to the south of Walburton Way. The A3 and A3(M) is a strategic route running North/South that connects Havant to south west London with a 70mph speed restriction for its length. Pedestrians There is no footway along the frontage of the site along Chalton Lane, although there is a section of shared use footway / cycleway running alongside where it runs parallel to the A3. To the west of its junction with Green Lane leading towards the parade of shops and Junior School there is a 2m wide footway flanking the southern side of Chalton Lane. There is a footway flanking the western side of Green Lane which varies in width and quality of surfacing. To the south of site, the route links into Old London Road, and to the north

of the site, after crossing over the A3 northbound off slip, joins with the section of shared use path running parallel to Chalton Lane. Cyclists The site is bordered to the east by shared use, off road, cycle route which runs parallel to the A3. This route connects with Old London Road to the south and Chalton Lane to the north. After approx 300m alongside Chalton Lane the off-road route terminates and cyclists are signed back onto Chalton Lane. The northern route leads to Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Horndean to the south via London Road. Whilst there are no dedicated cycling facilities on London Road, this residential street is lightly trafficked and relatively wide. There is no dedicated cycle infrastructure within Clanfield. Public transport The site is in close proximity to two pairs of bus stops, one on Green Lane less than 100m from the south west corner of the site and one on Chalton Lane, less than 100m from the north west corner of the site. These bus stops are served by Stagecoach 37 and Bluestar AC3 services. The service 37 provides a regular service to the two urban areas of Havant and Petersfield, seven days a week. The AC3 is a school bus which runs on weekday mornings from Clanfield via Petersfield to Alton College. HCC Comments  Vehicular access to the site should be taken from Chalton Lane or Green Lane. Appropriate visibility splays must be provided from this access point the junctions designed in accordance speed surveys and Hampshire County Council standards.

 Speed management strategies need to be considered on Chalton Lane and Green Lane.

 Capacity and visibility at the Green Lane / Chalton Lane priority junction must be tested and mitigations provided should the development serve to have a detrimental impact on the junction’s operation and safety.

 Pedestrian and cyclists also require access to Chalton Lane and Green Lane, linking in with the existing footpath, highway and existing public transport networks.

 The desire lines between the pedestrian access points and the bus stops must be supported by adequate footways and crossing points.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 The site must be well connected the to the existing cycle route running alongside the A3. A clear walking and cycling strategy must be devised.

 Development must be designed with connectivity for all modes between the site and any

development that may come forward on the Windmill View site directly to the south.

 A Travel Plan should be developed to reduce the dependency on the private car and encourage the use of sustainable modes.

 Any planning application should consider local committed developments including the Windmill View site in forecast traffic flows.

Policy CF2 - Land rear of 127 – 135 Drift Road

Site Details Site Reference CF2 (Planning Application Ref: 22458/003) Address Land rear of 127-135 Drift Road Site Area 0.6ha Net Dwellings 11 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The site currently comprises of a single property (135 Drift Rad) together with land to the rear. The property takes access from a driveway fronting onto Drift Road which is a local distributor route running through Clanfield. Drift road is semi-rural in character supporting some residences and local retail. Drift Road is single carriageway linking London Road in the east and the junction with Downhouse Road/South Lane/Red House Lane to the west. Pedestrians The site is currently accessed by Drift Road by a footway flanking the southern edge. This southern footway is continuous for Drift Road’s length. It provides a link to Clanfield town centre with a range of facilities and amenities approx. 800m to the east. Cyclists National Cycle Route (NCR) 222 is located in the immediate vicinity of the development site and runs along Drift Road. The route is an on-road route, running north to south, connecting Clanfield with Waterlooville and Portsmouth. Public transport The closest bus stop to the application site is ‘Farm View Lane’. The stop is located within 200m walking distance from the application site on Drift Road. There are further accessible bus stops located on South Lane, with the Pipers Mead bus stop located within 400 metres of the application site. Services 8, 37, 639 and X8 serve these bus stops.

HCC Comments

 Vehicular access to the site should be via a new access link forming a priority junction with Drift Road in the location of the existing driveway. The appropriate visibility splays should be based on a speed survey of Drift Road and then provided in accordance Hampshire County Council’s ‘Companion Document to Manual for Streets’

 The large Beech tree along entrance of site constrains road design as the alignment must avoid root protection area.

 Pedestrians and cyclists should also take access to the site via Drift Road, linking to the existing carriageway and footway.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

Policy CF3 - Land at Trafalgar Rise.

Site Details Site Reference CF3 (Planning Application Ref: 54308/001) Address Land at Trafalgar Rise, Clanfield Site Area 0.7ha Net Dwellings 18 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles Vehicles cannot currently access the greenfield site. The site is currently fenced off from Trafalgar Rise which is approximately 70m long and provides access to 16 existing dwellings. It forms a simple priority junction with Drift Road. Drift Road is a single carriageway road and serves a local distributor road function. It routes between London Road to the east and the junction with Downhouse Road / South Lane / Red House Lane to the west. Pedestrians Trafalgar Rise has continuous footways along both sides. The footways continue on Drift Road providing a link to the local retail facilities. Cyclists There are no dedicated cycle facilities in the vicinity of the site. Public transport The nearest bus stop to the site is the Farm View Avenue stop situated on the junction of Trafalgar Rise with Drift Road approximately 130m from the centre of the site. Bus service 37 serves the Farm View Avenue stops and routes between Petersfield, Clanfield, Waterlooville and Havant. In addition, First Bus operates a commuter express service, Service X41, via the A3(M), which providing a morning travel journey time from Clanfield to Portsmouth of approximately 50 minutes.

HCC Comments

 Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access to the site should be via Trafalgar Rise, linking in with the existing carriageway and footways.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with ‘Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

Rowlands Castle – Policy RC1 Land at former Rowlands Castle Brickworks, The Drift

Site Details Site Reference RC1 Address Land at former Rowlands Castle Brickworks, The Drift Site Area 1.8ha Net Dwellings 34 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The allocated site is to the rear of an existing ribbon of development on College Close. Vehicular access to the south is gained by a narrow track surrounded by dense vegetation, with a width suitable for one vehicle only. The track is accessed from the end of The Drift, a two way street with residences along both sides, on street parking and a 30mph speed limit. The Drift provides a link to Redhill Road. To the north Redhill Road links to the amenities of Rowlands Castle town centre and to the south links with the B2148. The B2148 which provides a north-south link between the A3(M) and the A27. The north of the site is partially bound by a narrow, poor quality access road subject to a 10mph speed limit. Pedestrians No footways are available on the narrow track to the south accessing the allocation site. The Drift is flanked by pedestrian footways along both sides which link into those on Redhill Road. Footways are provided consistently between the amenities of Rowlands Castle town centre and closest bus stops. There are no footways on the existing access route to the north of the site.

Cyclists National Cycle Route 22 runs in close proximity to the site along College Close. The route connects Banstead and Brockenhurst via Dorking, Guildford, Farnham, Petersfield, Havant and Portsmouth. Public transport Bus services 27, 28A, 121 and 147 operate along Redhill Road. HCC Comments

 Vehicular access to the site would need be taken from the north from the existing access track from Redhill Road. The existing track would require upgrading to as suitable width to accommodate two-way traffic and should be done so in accordance with ‘Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets.’ The current speed restriction would require revising. The feasibility of making these upgrades would need to be demonstrated.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with ‘Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration. Natural traffic calming features should be included in the design.

 Implementation of appropriate measures to reduce the traffic impacts of the development on adjoining residential roads are required.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 Pedestrian and cyclists require access to both the north and south of the site, linking in with the existing footpath, highway and existing public transport networks. The site should include connections to National Cycle Route 22 for cyclists. However, there are concerns with regards to conflict between pedestrians, cyclists, horses and HGVs from the existing warehousing. It would need to be demonstrated that all modes could access safely with no conflict.

 The existing north-south bridleway aligned to the rear of the existing dwellings on College Close must be retained and be subject to minimal disruption as a result of any development proposals.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

Rowlands Castle – Policy RC2 Land south of Oaklands, Rowlands Castle

Site Details Site Reference RC2 Address Land south of Oaklands, Rowlands Castle Site Area 5.5ha Net Dwellings 106 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles There is currently no vehicular access serving the site from the highway network. It is partially bound to the west by Redhill Road, to the north by oaklands and to the south by the B2148. The B2148 provides access to a range of destinations to the south of the site, including Emsworth and Westbourne and connects with Redhill Road and the B2149. Redhill Road is a single carriageway two-way road provides access to Rowlands Castle village centre. The B2149 provides access to the A23(M) to the north and the A27 to the south. Pedestrians There is currently limited pedestrian access to the site. Footways are located on both sides of Redhill Road and provide continuous access to local bus stops and Rowlands Castle centre. A pedestrian crossing facility is located on Redhill Road adjacent to the site and provides access to St. John’s Church and northbound bus services. There is a footway provided on the west side of the B2148 which continues to Redhill Road to the north. Cyclists National Route 22 is accessible from Prospect Lane 400 metres to the south of the site and from Redhill Road 500 metres to the north

of the site. This route provides access to a range of destinations, including Liphook, Petersfield, Havant and Portsmouth. Public transport Bus stops are located on Redhill Road approximately 300 metres from the centre of the site. Service 7 provides access to a range of local destinations, including Havant, Emsworth and Southbourne. Services operate at an hourly frequency on weekdays and Saturdays. Rowlands Castle rail station is located 1.3km from the centre of the site and is accessible via the continuous network of footways on Redhill Road. This station provides access to services to destinations including Fratton, Haslemere, Clapham Junction, London and Portsmouth at a high frequency. HCC Comments

 Vehicular access should be taken from Redhill Road or the B2149. The access strategy should be designed in accordance with guidance set out in Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with visibility splays that are appropriate based on recorded vehicle speeds and incorporating junction radii that accommodate the larger vehicles that are likely to access the site.

 Traffic calming measures would be required where existing speeds are deemed to be unacceptable and pose a safety issue.

 Consideration should be given to the sites impact upon the B2149 / B2148 / Redhill Road double mini roundabout. Should development of the site cause detrimental impact, mitigation at this location may be required.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 Pedestrians and cyclists should have access at both Redhill Road and the B2148 with existing facilities being linked into the site. These modes should also have access to the existing bridleway / Cycle Route 22 located to the east of the site.

 Improved pedestrian footway and crossing facilities should be provided on the B2148 Whichers Gate Road to improve access from the site to the existing pedestrian infrastructure in the surrounding area.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 There would be a requirement for a Travel Plan in order to deter the use of single occupancy cars and encourage travel by sustainable modes.

Rowlands Castle – Policy RC3 Land North of Bartons Road (Eastleigh House Cottages) Havant

Site Details Site Reference RC3 Address Land north of Bartons Road (Eastleigh House Cottages), Havant Site Area 0.6ha Net Dwellings 17 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles Existing access to the site is currently from a private access point from Bartons Road. Bartons Road is subject to a 40 mph speed limit and provides a link to Chichester in the east and Purbrook in the west. Pedestrians The site is close to local facilities and amenities in Havant town centre. There is currently a footway on the south side of Bartons Road with no provision on the north side. Cyclists There are no cycle ways in the vicinity of the site. The closest cycleway (NCR22) runs along Petersfield Road approx 1km west of the site providing a link to Portsmouth. Public transport Havant Railway Station is located approx 2km southwest of the site. Rail services are to destinations including London Waterloo, London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton, Brighton and Littlehampton operating regularly throughout the day. Warblington Railway Station is 1.6 km south of the site with regular services to London Portsmouth, Southsea, Southampton and Littlehampton. The closest bus stops are circa 240m west of the site along Wakefords Way and are served by the 20 and 21 bus routes operating every 30 minutes between Havant and Portsmouth.

HCC Comments

 Provision of vehicular access should be via Bartons Road. A single priority junction is appropriate the location of which should be determined by the adequacy of visibility splays which should be determined in accordance speed surveys and Hampshire County Council standards. However, the 38 dwellings would require an adopted access road which would require the purchase of private land through property fronting onto Bartons Road. Without this it is doubtful that suitable access could be achieved.

 The internal site design must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 A Travel Plan should be developed to reduce the dependency on the private car and encourage the use of sustainable modes.

 The existing Armco vehicle barrier protecting the railway embankment should be retained.

 A pedestrian footway should be provide along Bartons Road to connect the site to Wakefords Way West. In the absence of this, the desire line between the proposed site and the bus stop leads the pedestrian over a grass verge.

 The existing pedestrian crossing on Bartons Road should be improved.

Four Marks – Policy FM1 - Lymington Farm, Phase 1, Four Marks

Site Details Site Reference FM1 (planning ref 53305_001) Address Lymington Farm, Phase 1, Four Marks Site Area 1.2ha Net Dwellings 38 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The site is land to the rear of employment land on Lymington Bottom Road. It is currently accessed by the entrance to the employment land or Mansfield Park Surgery. Lymington Bottom Road to the north provides a link to a number of villages and to the south connects with the A31 Winchester Road. There is a narrowing of the carriageway beneath the railway bridge to the east of the site. The A31, Winchester Road forms part of the primary road network passing through Four Marks and many other destinations prior to linking to the strategic highway network. Pedestrians There is no provision for pedestrians in the vicinity of the site on Lymington Bottom Road between the site and the section of footway beneath the rail bridge. A shared footway/cycleway passes along the south side of A31 Winchester Road and provides a link to the amenities available within Four Marks. Cyclists There are no cycle facilities in the vicinity of the site. National Cycle Route 224 is within 1.4 kilometres of the application site at Roe Down Road and provides a link for cyclists to Basingstoke, Alton and New Alresford. Public transport The application site is approximately 380 metres from the bus stops on Winchester Road that are served by the 64 and X64.

 Vehicular access should be taken from Lymington Bottom Road. The access strategy should be designed in accordance with guidance set out in Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with visibility splays that are appropriate based on recorded vehicle speeds and incorporating junction radii that accommodate the larger vehicles that are likely to access the site. However, if delivery of this access point cannot be guaranteed due to land ownership / deliverability issues, it is unclear how suitable access could be achieved.

 The existing parking provision at the adjacent commercial units should be retained and should not be affected by any proposed access routes.

 The proposed access route should be designed to minimise impact on the adjacent Doctors Surgery.

 Assessment of the traffic implications at the nearby railway bridge is required.

 Development proposals should seek to link in with the existing pedestrian and vehicular infrastructure and with any development that may come forward on an adjoining plot of land.

 The internal site design and access point must be such that swept path assessments demonstrate that refuse and emergency vehicles can efficiently and safely navigate the site.

 The parking proposed for the site must meet the maximum provision set out in East Hampshire Residential Parking Guidance.

 Cycle parking must be provided to meet the Hampshire County Council cycle parking standards.

 There would be a requirement for a Travel Plan in order to deter the use of single occupancy cars and encourage travel by sustainable modes.

 All relevant committed developments must be considered when assessing the impact of the traffic generated by the site.

 It is likely that section 106 contributions would be required towards: o Footway improvements; o Pedestrian crossing improvements; and o Provision of cycle infrastructure.

Four Marks – Policy FM1 -Lymington Farm Phase 2, Four Marks

Site Details Site Reference FM1 (planning app: 53305/003 Address Lymington Farm Phase 2, Four Marks Site Area 2.6ha Net Dwellings 69 Existing Site Access Summary Vehicles The site is land to the rear of employment land on Lymington Bottom Road. It is currently accessed by the entrance to the employment land or Mansfield Park Surgery. Lymington Bottom Road to the north provides a link to a number of villages and to the south connects with the A31 Winchester Road. There is a narrowing of the carriageway beneath the railway bridge to the east of the site. The A31, Winchester Road forms part of the primary road network passing through Four Marks and many other destinations prior to linking to the strategic highway network. Pedestrians There is no provision for pedestrians in the vicinity of the site on Lymington Bottom Road between the site and the rail bridge where there is a section of footway running beneath the bridge. A shared footway/cycleway passes along the south side of A31 Winchester Road and provides a link to the amenities available within Four Marks. Cyclists There are no cycle facilities in the vicinity of the site. National Cycle Route 224 is within 1.4 kilometres of the application site at Roe Down Road and provides a link for cyclists to Basingstoke, Alton and New Alresford. Public transport The application site is approximately 380 metres from the bus stops on Winchester Road that are served by the 64 and X64.

These services offer access to Alton Rail Station and Winchester Bus Station, with two services per hour during the morning and afternoon peak hours and one per hour throughout the day. Two train services per hour, heading towards London Waterloo, are available from the Alton Rail Station throughout the day. HCC Comments  Vehicular access should be taken from Lymington Bottom Road. The access strategy should be designed in accordance with guidance set out in Hampshire County Council’s Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with visibility splays that are appropriate based on recorded vehicle speeds and incorporating junction radii that accommodate the larger vehicles that are likely to access the site. However, if delivery of this access point through private land cannot be guaranteed due to land ownership / deliverability issues, the site should not be allocated. Access would also be required through the implementation of Phase 1 of these scheme. If this phase was not delivered, it is unclear how suitable access could be delivered.

 The existing parking provision at the adjacent commercial units should be retained and should not be affected by any proposed access routes.

 The proposed access route should be designed to minimise impact on the adjacent Doctors Surgery.

 Assessment of the traffic implications at the nearby railway bridge is required.

 The internal layout should be in accordance with ‘Hampshire County Council’s ‘Companion Document to Manual for Streets’ with pedestrians and cyclists given ample consideration. Natural traffic calming features should be included in the design.