Cab.5.3.200911 1.4 BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
This matter is not a Key Decision within the Council's definition and has not been included in the relevant Forward Plan
Report of Executive Director, Development Directorate
CHURCH FARM ESTATE, MONK BRETTON - PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING - OBJECTIONS
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to discuss the letters of objection received regarding the above proposed traffic calming, which has been recently advertised and to seek approval for installation of the speed cushions.
2. Recommendation
2.1 That the objections to the proposed speed cushions be considered and set aside and the installation of speed cushions, as described in the report, be approved.
3. Introduction 3.1 To summarise the previous report, which was approved by cabinet in November 2008 (cab.26.1 1.2008/4), Littleworth Lane one-way was implemented in June 2005 and complaints were received from residents of Church Farm Estate regarding the alleged increase in volume and speed of traffic travelling through the estate. Surveys were carried out which confirmed an increase in volume of approximately 50%, although average traffic speeds were not found to be excessive. 3.2 As the increase in traffic volume was of concern to the residents, Local Members asked for traffic calming measures to be considered in order to deter drivers from using the estate roads as a short cut.
3.3 There were no objections to the final proposals for installation of speed cushions on Long Causeway, Bishops Way and Monks Way from Local Members, local area forum and the emergency services. Statutory consultation was carried out between the dates of 28th November - December, 2008. Four letters of objection were received; three from residents of Monks Way and one from a resident of Canons Way. A further letter was received during the statutory consultation period, but the author did not clearly object to the proposals and remained anonymous and, therefore, could not be replied to. The letters all express doubts as to the likely effectiveness of the speed cushions in their proposed form and there are some references to the potential noise and environmental pollution from vehicles negotiating them. The letters also make requests to consider other methods of traffic calming. Letters have been sent to the four known objectors explaining the reasons for the speed cushions and that they meet current design standards and are considered the most appropriate traffic calming feature for this location. Unfortunately objections have not been withdrawn. A summary of the objections and replies (where appropriate) are shown in Appendix B.
4. Proposal and Justification
4.1 That the objections to the proposed installation of speed cushions on the Church Farm Estate be considered and set aside and the installation of speed cushions be approved. 4.2 The justification for the speed cushions is that their installation will encourage a progressive reduction in the number and speed of vehicles and will generally improve road safety in the area.
5. Consideration of Alternative Approaches
5.1 Alternative approaches are considered in Section 5 and Appendix E in the previous report of November 2008.
6. Local Area Implications 6.1 It is considered that local area implications were adequately dealt with in Section 6 of the previous report of November 2008.
7. Compatibility with European Convention on Human Rights 7.1 It is considered that Human Rights implications were adequately dealt with in Section 7 of the previous report of November 2008.
8. Promoting Equality and Diversity and Social Inclusion 8.1 There were no equality, diversity or social inclusion issues to be discussed in connection with speed cushions in the previous report.
9. Reduction of Crime and Disorder
9.1 It is considered that reduction of crime and disorder issues were adequately dealt with in the previous report.
10.. Conservation of Biodiversity
10.1 There were no conservation of biodiversity issues to be discussed in connection with speed cushions in the previous report. 11. Risk Management Issues, including Health and Safety
11 .1 There is a risk of challenge under the Human Rights Act but it is not considered a serious risk for the reasons described in Section 7 of the previous report.
12. Financial Implications
12.1 Financial implications were dealt with in Section 12 of the previous report.
12.2 Phase 1 (Long Causeway) will be undertaken in financial year 2008-09 and Phase 2 (Bishops Way and Monks Way) will be undertaken in 2009-10.
13. Employee Implications
13.1 There were no employee implications to be discussed in connection with speed cushions in the previous report.
14. Glossary
14.1 0DM Regulations - Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007.
15. List of ADDend ices
15.1 Appendix B Summary of objections and replies 15.2 Appendix C Consultation responses from Local Members, emergency services, etc.
15.3 Appendix D Plans B, C and D - Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals
16. Background Papers
16.1 Church Farm Estate Traffic Calming project file held in Highways and Engineering, Westgate Plaza One offices*
* Not available for inspection; contains exempt information, Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A, Part 1, Paragraphs 1 and 2.
Office Contact: Paul Bray Tel.No. : (01226) 772151 Date: 9th January, 2009
l9 Financial Implications/Consultations f€h1V4. 0, ANNEX
CHURCH FARM ESTATE, MONK BRETTON - PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING
Consultations
(a) Financial Implications
The Financial Services Manager has been consulted on behalf of the Director of Finance and has set out the financial implications in Section 12 of the previous report.
(b) Employee Implications
Design work and site supervision will be carried out by Highways and Engineering staff. The works will be carried out by BMBC Engineering Services.
(c) Legal Implications
The Borough Secretary has advertised the proposals under the Highways Act 1980. Letters of objection have been received, have been responded to and are included in Appendix B of the main report.
(d) Policy Implications
There are no new policy implications arising from the proposals which are in accordance with current design guidelines.
(e) ICT Implications
There are no ICT implications arising from the proposals.
(f) Local Members
Details in Section 3 of the previous report of November 2008. Copies of responses/comments in Appendix C of the main report.
(g) Health and Safety Considerations
The proposals are designed to improve road safety. The design has been undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety at Work/CDM Regulations.
(h) Property Implications
There are no property implications arising from the proposals.
(i) Implications for Other Services
There are no implications arising for other services from the proposals.
I (j) Implications for Service Users Approval for statutory consultation was requested in the previous report and 28th 19th was carried out between November - December, 2008. (k) Communications Implications The Council's press office will be consulted concerning the issuing of press releases. Any decision will be published prior to implementation. APPENDIX B
CHURCH FARM ESTATE PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS RECEIVED AND REPLIES SENT
NAME & ADDRESS REASON(S) FOR OBJECTION BMBC RESPONSE
Speed cushions inconvenient. 20mph zone rejected as they Mr Allsopp, Would prefer 20mph zone, usually have calming features 19 Canons Way, similar to Athersley South, unacceptable for Monk Bretton trialled first. buses/emergency vehicles. Bus companies/emergency services object to anything other than speed cushions. The 20mph zones without features (Athersley South) are trials and no results are currently available to verify their effectiveness. Police object to 20mph zones without features because they are not self- enforcing.
Speed cushions inconvenient. Rejected 20mph zone for Mr B. Dolan, Suggested several alternatives:- reasons as stated above. Road 8 Monks Way, 20mph zone, road closure, closure would move / Monk Bretton residents access only, remove exacerbate problems on Parish one-way from Littleworth Lane Way. Enforcement of 'residents' access only' impossible to enforce. No current proposals to remove one-way from Littleworth Lane
Does not think speed cushions Speed cushions have been V. Homer, work. Increased noise & air successfully used throughout 10 Monks Way, pollution. Would prefer Monks the Borough for several years. Monk Bretton Way making one-way uphill from The possible increase in noise Parish Way plus No Entry and pollution has not been signing at junction with Long proven. Explained that one-way Causeway would drive traffic problems onto previously quiet roads, one-way would inconvenience many residents of Church Farm requiring access to Lundwood. Reiterated that speed cushions are only calming feature acceptable to bus companies / emergency services Cited increased noise I The possible increase in noise Mr D. M. Shaw, environmental pollution. and pollution has not been 9 Monks Way, Suggested alternatives :- proven. Monk Bretton Littleworth Lane one-way be Relocation of one-way rejected relocated, close Monks Way / in previous correspondence for Parish Way junction, make because it would inconvenience Monks Way residents' access Church Farm residents who only, revoke one-way on wanted access to Littleworth Littleworth Lane Lane schools and Pontefract Road and that the relocated one-way would be likely to be breached on a regular basis. A previous point closure had been removed for the above reasons. Closure would force traffic problems onto other estate roads / exacerbate them. 'Residents' access only' impractical & impossible to enforce. No current proposals to remove one-way from Littleworth Lane.
Would prefer full width road Unable to respond as no return Anonymous resident humps address available. However, Long Causeway speed cushions are only calming feature acceptable to bus companies I emergency services. Page 1 of 2
' ''c From: [email protected] Sent: 04 October 2007 06:49 To: Campbell , Liz Subject: Re: Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Cahning Proposals
Attachments: BISHOPS WAY FINAL2.pdf; LONGCAUSE WAY FINAL 2.pdf MONKS WAY FINAL2.pdf Morning U;
Thank you for your mail
You will be pleasantly surprised, I am sure, to hear me say the illustrious phrase..... 'No Objections'
Regards Stuart Williams
South Yorkshire Police Traffic Management
Tel: 0114 220 2958 Fax: 0114 220 2964
"Campbell , Liz"
To: "Brown, Grace Councillor"
Dear All,
Please find attached revised drawings for the above proposals. Would you please let me have your comments, or confirm that you have no objections, as soon as possible.
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From: Peach, Jack Sent: 14 November2007 11:41 To: Campbell, Uz Cc: McNaught,Gary Subject: RE Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Proposed Traffic Calming Uz/Gary - I have spoken to couple of the members and the revised scheme is OK. It's their understanding that you will find the funding for Long Causeway and Bishops Way and they would contribute the additions at Monks Way. I don't think there is any need for a meeting it the above is acceptable. I need to know how much the Monks Way element will cost and we also require an undertaking that the work will be completed before the end of March. Thanks Regards Jack Peach Area Forum Officer Monk Bretton, Royston & St Helen's Borough Secretarys Department B.M.B.C. Town Hall, Church Street, Bamsley S70 2TA
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-(nal Message- From: Campbdl, Liz Sent 18 October 2007 14:12 To: Peacth ,Jack Ca McNaugt*, Gy Subject Church Fm Esta, Monk Bretton - Proposed Traffic Calming Jack,
I have sent out the revised proposals to the local members for their comments but I haven't received anything back from them yet. Could you please liaise with the members to obtain a more speedy response and I think we need to discuss with Gary the best way to move the scheme forward. I think it would be best if you contacted him to arrange a further meeting and let me know the proposed date/tkne, etc. I can usually make myself available it I have a bit of notice and it saves me having to rearrange a meeting several teries due to others' diary commitments.
Regards, L &pId1 Assistant Engineer, Highway Design Group Bamsley Metropolitan Borough Council IfPErD;X C.
From: Campbell, Liz Sent: 03 october 2007 17:29 To: PC Stuart Williams; South Yorkshire Ambulance Service; [email protected]ç Strategic Planning Officer- SYPTE Sublect Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals Attachments: Letter 3 (2)doc
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Dear All, My apologies, but the attached letter should have been included with the drawings in my previous e-mail regarding the above subject. A?ftv'i*
From: Campbe,Uz Sent: 03 October 2007 17:24 To: Brown , Grace Councillor; Richardson, Ken Councillor; Sheard , Margaret Counciflor; PC Stuart Williams; South Yorkshire Ambulance Service; [email protected]; Strategic Planning Officer - SYPTE Cc: Bray, Paul; McNaught, Gary; Miller, Roy Councillor Subject: Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals Attachments: BISHOPS WAY FINAL2.pd1 LONGCAUSEWAY FINAL 2.pd1 MONKS WAY FINAL2.pdf Dear All,
Please find attached revised drawings for the above proposals. Would you please let me have your comments, or confirm that you have no objections, as soon as possible. Regards,
BISHOPS WAY LONGCAUSEWAY MONKS WAY INAL2.pdf (864 KB. FINAL. 2.pdf (592 ... INAL2.pdf (532 KB I, C6a Assistant Engineer, Highway Design Group Bamsley Metropolitan Borough Council Highways & Engineering, Westgate Plaza One, P.O.Box 601, Bamsley. S70 9FA
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From: Brown , Grace Councillor Sent: 04 October 2007 10:27 To: Campbell , Liz Subject: AE Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals Liz, If the majority of residents living on Long Causeway and Monks Way agree to having these traffic calming measures installed on their streets, then I have no objection. Many Thanks Grace From: Campbell, Liz Sent 03 OdEber 2007 17:24 Tm Brown, Grace Cc*mciflor; Rlchardn, Ken Coundllor Sheard, Margaret Coundllor PC Stuart Wiftams; South Yorkshire Ambtiance SeMce; [email protected]*; Strategic Planning Officer - Tit Cc Bray, Pat; McNaught, Gary; Mifler, Roy Councillor Subject Chuith Farm E.ate, Monk Bretton - Trc Calming Proposals
Dear All, Please find attached revised drawings for the above proposals. Would you please let me have your comments, or confirm that you have no objections, as soon as possible. Regards, <
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Dear Mr. Myers, Church Farm Estate. Monk Bretton - ProDosed Traffic Calming Thank you for your letter dated 3 October 2007 in relation to your proposals to introduce traffic calming along various roads within the Church Farm Estate at Monk Bretton. I can say on behalf of the Chief Constable that I have no objection to these proposals as described in your letter and as shown in your drawing numbers HDITRF36O1/3, HD/TR13807/i/A andHDlTR/3607F2/A
Yours faithfully,
Stuart Williams Traffic Management
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Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Proposed Traffic Calming Further to the proposed traffic calming scheme for Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton. I have viewed the plan, and so long as the speed cushions are bus friendly I can see no problems for the service we operate down Long Causeway. I would like it to be noted that parking either side of the cushions could create a problem as the bus cannot negotiate them straight on, I am sure consideration will be given to this. Yours sincerely
Mrs S Hayes Operations Director
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Dear Miss Campbell CHURCH FARM ESTATES MONK BRE1TON PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING Thank you for your letter dated 3 October 2007 regarding the above. The Transport Executive has given Stagecoach Yorkshire the opportunity to comment on the proposed scheme. Whilst we have no objections to the nature of the speed cushions proposed, as buses will be able to straddle them, we have concerns that due to the residential nature of the streets at Church Farm Estate, inconsiderate parking may prevent buses from straddling the speed cushions. We would therefore like to see parking restrictions put in place to prevent vehicles from parking next to or close to the speed cushions and thereby impeding the passage of buses. Yours sincerely r
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From: Campbell, Liz Sent: 10 October 2007 13:07 To: Peach • Jack Subject: AN: Church Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals Attachments: BISHOPS WAY FINAL2.pdf; LONOCAUSEWAY FINAL 2.pdf MONKS WAY FINAL2.pdf Good Afternoon Jac}ç Just realised I hadn't forwarded you the revised plans for Church Farm Estate. My apologies, I can only use the excuse that I was extremely busy and it slipped my mind. Anyway, here they are, better late than never! If you have any trouble opening them, please let me know and I'll send you hard copies.
Regards,
From: Campbd, liz Sent 03 Odober 2007 17:24 To: &own , Gace CoundHor Rldiardson , Ken Councilk)r Sheard, Margaret C unciftor PC Stuart Wilkams; South Yoitsfdre Ambulance Sesvlce; f1roseMcentrol@sy*e.org.uk; Strategic PIm:iing Officer - SYPTE Co Bray, Paul; Mct4aught, Gary; MIfler,Roy Coundlor Subject Churdi Farm Estate, Monk Bretton - Traffic Calming Proposals DearM,
Please find attached revised drawings for the above proposals. Would you please let me have your comments, or confirm that you have no objections, as soon as possible. Regards, iLl BISHOPS WAY LONGCAUSEWAY MONKS WAY INAL2.pdf (664 KB. FINAL 2.pdf (592 ... (NAL2.pdf (532 KB /, &vnipldl Assistant Engineer, Highway Design Group Bamsley Metropolitan Borough Council Highways & Engineering, Westgate Plaza One, P.O.Box 601, Bamsley. S70 9FA
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Highways & Engineering Assistant Director A.J. Carnall, BSc., M.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.LH.T., Westgate Plaza 1, P.O. Box 601, Barnsley, S70 9FA My Ref. ECHD/EDC/TR13607 Your Ref. Enquines to Miss E.D. Campbell Dial Direct (01226) 772091 Fax (01226) 772222
Date 3 October, 2007 *ADDRESSES* For the Attention of P.C. Stuart Williams South Yorkshire Police, Road Safety Partnership, Operations Complex, SHEFFIELD. S9 lxx
Chief Fire Officer, South Yorkshire Ambulance Service, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Fairfield, Command Headquarters, Moorgate Road, Wellington Street, Rotherham. S60 280 Sheffield. SI 3FG
For the Attention of Sue Haves For the Attention of Mr. A. Turner Operations Manager, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Stagecoach, Executive, Upper Sheffield Road, Exchange Street, Barnsley. Sb 4PP Sheffield. S2 5SZ
Dear Sir or Madam,
CHURCH FARM ESTATE, MONK BRETON - PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING
With regard to the above matter, and further to my previous letter dated 26°' Apnl, 2007, please find enclosed a copy of revised drawings HD/TR/3607/1/A, HD/TR/3607/2/A and HD/TR13607/3 showing the proposals for traffic calming at the above location. Please note the addition of Monks Way to the proposed scheme. These amendments are in response to the results of an informal consultation on previous proposals carned out with the residents of Long Causeway and Bishops Way. The proposed pnortty give way on Bishops Way has been deleted and the scheme now comprises the construction a number of pairs of speed cushions on all 3 roads. These drawings now form the final layout for the proposals. Would you please examine the drawings and let me have your comments on the proposals as soon as possible by either return of correspondence or you can e-mail your comments to [email protected].
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Liz Campbell on the above telephone number. Yours faithfully,
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