Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres, University Hospital of Wales
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres, University Hospital of Wales Transport Statement Cardiff & Vale University Health Board June 2020 Notice This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely as information for Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and use in relation to Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres at University Hospital of Wales. Atkins Limited assumes no responsibility to any other party in respect of or arising out of or in connection with this document and/or its contents. This document has 46 pages including the cover. Document history Document title: Transport Statement Document reference: Draft for Issue Revision Purpose description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Rev 1.0 Draft for Issue BH GM BH GM June 2020 Client signoff Client Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Project Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres, University Hospital of Wales Job number 5187638 Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 2 of 46 Contents Chapter Page Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres, University Hospital of Wales 5 1. Introduction 6 1.1. Overview 6 1.2. Project Background 6 1.3. TS Context 7 1.4. Report Structure 7 2. Planning Policy Context 8 2.1. Introduction 8 2.2. National Policy 8 2.3. Regional Policy 16 2.4. Local Policy 16 2.5. Policy Summary 18 3. Existing Transport Evaluation 19 3.1. Introduction 19 3.2. Existing Site 19 3.3. Proposed Development Location 24 3.4. Local Highway Network 27 3.5. Active Travel 29 3.6. Public Transport Provision 31 3.7. Personal Injury Collision Review 32 4. Development Proposals 35 4.1. Introduction 35 4.2. Development Proposals 35 4.3. Transport Impact 39 5. Transport Implementation Strategy 40 5.1. Introduction 40 5.2. TIS Overview 40 5.3. TIS Summary 41 6. Summary and Conclusions 42 6.1. Overview 42 6.2. Existing Situation 42 6.3. Development Proposals 42 6.4. Transport Impact 42 6.5. Transport Implementation Strategy (TIS) 43 6.6. Conclusion 43 Appendices 44 Appendix A. Integrated Network Maps (INMs) 45 Tables Table 2-1 Cardiff Council SPG Parking Standards – Hospitals 18 Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 3 of 46 Figures Figure 1-1 Location of UHW 6 Figure 2-1 The Sustainable Transport Hierarchy for Planning (PPW Edition 10) 9 Figure 2-2 Walking INMs 11 Figure 2-3 Cycling INMs 12 Figure 3-1 Existing Site 20 Figure 3-2 Existing Vehicular Access / Egress Points 20 Figure 3-3 UHW Patient / Visitor Parking 21 Figure 3-4 UHW Staff Parking 22 Figure 3-5 Traffic Management at UHW 23 Figure 3-6 Existing Active Travel Access Points 24 Figure 3-7 Proposed Development Location 25 Figure 3-8 UHW Active Travel Site Plan 26 Figure 3-9 Local Highway Network 28 Figure 3-10 Indicative Walking Isochrones (500m / 1000m / 2000m) 29 Figure 3-11 NCN 30 Figure 3-12 UHW ‘Park & Ride’ 31 Figure 3-13 PIC Plot 33 Figure 4-1 Proposed Westerly View (looking North along Academic Avenue) 35 Figure 4-2 North Elevation Section Plan 36 Figure 4-3 Clearance Reduction Plan 37 Figure 4-4 Indicative Floor Plans 38 Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 4 of 46 Major Trauma & Vascular Hybrid Theatres, University Hospital of Wales Transport Statement Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 5 of 46 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview Atkins has been commissioned by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB) to prepare a Transport Statement (TS) to support the full planning application for the proposed Major Trauma Vascular Hybrid Theatres (MTVH), at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff. The UHW is located in the Heath area of north Cardiff (as illustrated in Figure 1-1). The TS has been prepared in line with the requirements of ‘Technical Advice Note (TAN) 181’ and Cardiff Council’s ‘Managing Transportation Impacts’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) (July 2018)2. Figure 1-1 Location of UHW 1.2. Project Background The proposed development comprises of an extension to the existing main hospital building where two specialist operating theatres will be housed for use by the Major Trauma Unit and Vascular Services (the term ‘major trauma’ refers to life threatening or potentially life changing injury). The Major Trauma Unit at UHW is currently provided by some 18 separate existing services (such as cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery etc.). The effective operation of the unit requires two new specialist theatres (which are not currently provided at UHW). 1 Welsh Government (2007). Planning policy and guidance. Technical Advice Note (TAN) 18: Transport (2007). Available online: https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2018-09/tan18-transport.pdf 2 Cardiff Council (2018). Managing Transportation Impacts (Incorporating Parking Standards) Supplementary Planning Guidance (July 2018). Available online: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Planning/Planning-Policy/Supplementary-Planning- Guidance/Documents/Managing%20Transportation%20Impacts%20SPG%20Final%20Version%20for%20website%20041018.pdf Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 6 of 46 1.3. TS Context This TS will act as supporting information to the full planning application and will assist in evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed development and the potential impact on the surrounding transport network. 1.4. Report Structure The following sections of this report describe the work that was undertaken for the TS and the resulting conclusions. The report is structured as follows: Chapter 2 – Planning Policy Context; Chapter 3 – Existing Transport Evaluation; Chapter 4 – Development Proposals; Chapter 5 – Transport Implementation Strategy; and Chapter 6 – Summary and Conclusions. Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 7 of 46 2. Planning Policy Context 2.1. Introduction This section of the report reviews the transportation policy documents which are relevant to the proposed development at a national, regional and local level. The following documents have been included as part of the review: National Policy: o Planning Policy Wales – Edition 10; o TAN: 18 Transport; o Wales Transport Strategy; o National Transport Finance Plan 2018 Update; o Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013; and o Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Regional Policy: o Cardiff Capital Region. Local Policy: o Cardiff Local Transport Plan; o Cardiff’s Transport White Paper; o Cardiff Local Development Plan (2006-2026); and o Managing Transportation Impacts (Incorporating Parking Standards) Supplementary Planning Guidance (2018). 2.2. National Policy 2.2.1. Planning Policy Wales (Edition 10, December 2018)3 Planning Policy Wales (PPW) sets out the land use planning policies of the Welsh Government (WG). It outlines how the WG’s commitments to sustainable development can be integrated into the planning system. The document is supplemented by topic based Technical Advice Notes (TANs), with TAN 18: Transport of particular note. Edition 10 of PPW is a completely revised version that specifically considers the vision of Wales in which the WG seeks to obtain according to the Well-being of Future Generations Act. This act sets out the following seven key overall objectives that will improve the well-being of people in Wales: a more prosperous Wales, a resilient Wales, a healthier Wales, a more equal Wales, a Wales of more cohesive communities, a Wales of vibrant culture and a globally responsible Wales. The revised document references the aim to extend the choice in transport and secure accessibility in a way which supports sustainable development and helps to tackle the causes of climate change and improve well- being. This is achievable through promoting the use of more sustainable (public transport) and healthy forms of travel (cycling and walking), of which Travel Planning can assist. Figure 8 (as replicated in Figure 2-1) of PPW provides a sustainable transport hierarchy for consideration within the planning system, which identifies active modes as the most important mode of travel. 3 Welsh Government (2018). Planning Policy Wales (Edition 10, December 2018). Available online: https://beta.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2018-12/planning-policy-wales-edition-10.pdf Draft for Issue | 1.0 | June 2020 Atkins | MTVH TS_Draft for Issue Page 8 of 46 Figure 2-1 The Sustainable Transport Hierarchy for Planning (PPW Edition 10) 2.2.2. TAN: 18 Transport4 TAN 18: Transport explains how an efficient and sustainable transport system is required for a modern, prosperous and inclusive society. The WG has a statutory duty towards sustainable development. TAN 18 describes how the WG intends to integrate land use and transport planning in order to achieve their outcomes with regard to climate change. The integration of land use planning can help achieve positive sustainable development outcomes by ensuring new development is located where it is accessible by public transport, walking and cycling. Section 6 of TAN 18 explains that it is imperative that local councils take walking and cycling into consideration when assessing planning applications. Chapter 3 of this TS provides an assessment of the availability of walking and cycling facilities in the vicinity of the proposed development. Annex D of the policy document refers to the use of Transport Assessments (TA), they are required to clearly set out what the impact of a proposed development is likely to be so that they are easily understood. 2.2.3. Wales Transport Strategy (2008)5 The Wales Transport Strategy (WTS) was published in 2008 with the main aim of improving transport in order to keep Wales connected, improve the economy, and safeguard the environment. The WTS is implemented through policies and programmes. The WTS sets out how the WG intend to achieve their social, economic and environmental outcomes.