Proposed Mixed Use Development on Land Off the Dove Way, Uttoxeter
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PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ON LAND OFF THE DOVE WAY, UTTOXETER TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT SEPTEMBER 2011 REPORT REF: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 REV A PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ON LAND OFF THE DOVE WAY, UTTOXETER TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT SEPTEMBER 2011 REPORT REF: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 REV A CLIENTS: Clowes Developments Ltd East Staffordshire Borough Council ENGINEER: Mewies Engineering Consultants Ltd Wellington House Leicester Road Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6HP Tel: 01530 264753 Fax: 01530 588116 Email [email protected] Report Prepared By: Report Checked By: ..................................................... ..................................................... James Whitton, BSc(Hons) AMCIHT Tim Rose, BA(Hons) MCIHT Report Approved By: ..................................................... Alexander Bennett, BSc(Hons) MCIHT COPYRIGHT The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or part without the written consent of Mewies Engineering Consultants Ltd. Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter REGISTRATION OF AMENDMENTS Revision Amendment Details Revision Revision and Date Prepared Approved By By A Minor amendments to the site layout resulting in a reduction in the JW TR 23/09/11 B1 commercial land use. Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Page 3 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. METHODOLOGY 3. SITE DESCRIPTION 4. LOCAL HIGHWAY NETWORK 5. SUSTAINABILITY 6. VEHICULAR IMPACT 7. ACCIDENT DATA 8. ACCESS AND PARKING 9. MITIGATION 10. CONCLUSIONS APPENDICES A. SITE LOCATION PLAN PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT PLAN – MMA DRAWING 769/SK-01 B. STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE HIGHWAYS AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE C. DRAWING 20111_15_001 - LOCAL HIGHWAY NETWORK D. BUS TIMETABLES DRAWING 20111_15_002 – BUS STOP LOCATIONS AND BUS ROUTES PLAN DRAWING 20111_15_003 – EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AND LOCAL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES PLAN DRAWING 20111_15_004 – EXISTING CYCLE FACILITIES E. TRAFFIC COUNT DATA F. TRICS DATA G. TRAVEL TO WORK CENSUS DATA DEVELOPMENT DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY DIAGRAMS H. 2011 CURRENT YEAR CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS AND SUMMARY DIAGRAMS I. 2021 FUTURE YEAR CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS AND SUMMARY DIAGRAMS J. 2021 + DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY ASSESSMENT DATA AND SUMMARY DIAGRAMS K. ACCIDENT DATA Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 4 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter L. PROPOSED ACCESS ROUNDABOUT: ARMSTRONG STOKES AND CLAYTON DRAWING CON/100/100B/T M. PROPOSED ACCESS ROUNDABOUT CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 5 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Mewies Engineering Consultants Ltd (M-EC) has been commissioned by Clowes Developments Ltd and East Staffordshire Borough Council to undertake a Transport Assessment (TA) for a proposed mixed use, residential and commercial development on land off The Dove Way, Uttoxeter. A site location plan and proposed site layout are provided in Appendix A. 1.2 This TA will examine a residential and commercial development split into two parcels of land on opposite sides of The Dove Way. The residential development comprises 56 dwellings on the western side of The Dove Way and the commercial development comprises 17,427.5sqm of B1 use (2,740sqm) and B2 use (14,687.5) on the eastern side of The Dove Way. 1.3 The revised layout in Appendix A has provided a reduced commercial area from that considered in the initial TA however the larger area has been assumed within this document for robustness. This TA has therefore assessed the following commercial uses; • B1 – 3,040sqm • B2 – 14,687.5sqm 1.4 Discussions have taken place with Staffordshire County Council (SCC) and the Highways Agency (HA) regarding the scope of this TA and all relevant correspondence is contained within Appendix B. A Travel Plan (ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3123) has also been produced by M-EC and should be read in conjunction with this report. 1.5 This TA will evaluate a range of highway factors appertaining to the development and its effect on the surrounding highway network and in particular the impact the development will have on surrounding junctions. The site will also be assessed with regards to the distance to local facilities and amenities and ease of access from the site. 1.6 This TA will examine the situation in the local area in terms of accessibility to sustainable transport modes and provide specific details on how any significant modifications could be made in order to improve sustainable movement and safety for vulnerable road users. 1.7 M-EC has completed this report for the benefit of the individuals referred to in paragraph 1.1 and any relevant statutory authority which may require reference in relation to approvals for the proposed development. Other third parties should not use or rely upon the contents of this report unless explicit written approval has been gained from M-EC. 1.8 M-EC accepts no responsibility or liability for:- Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 6 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter a) The consequence of this documentation being used for any purpose or project other than that for which it was commissioned. b) The issue of this document to any third party with whom approval for use has not been agreed. Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 7 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter 2.0 METHODOLOGY 2.1 This TA details the process and procedures followed and the conclusions reached regarding the impact in terms of transportation issues for a proposed mixed use development at land off The Dove Way, Uttoxeter. 2.2 This TA demonstrates: - ••• A detailed assessment of the existing highway network in order to highlight the current accessibility to the site. ••• An investigation into the existing public transport routes and their proximity to the site, along with suggestions towards possible improvements to this network if deemed appropriate. ••• An investigation into the location and condition of pedestrian and cycle routes close to the site in order to demonstrate accessibility to the site via sustainable modes. ••• The availability of local facilities. ••• Consideration of the likely impact of the development upon the surrounding highway network. This impact will be assessed through an analysis of impacted junctions. ••• Consideration of the access to both parcels of land via the construction of a roundabout on The Dove Way. ••• A study of personal injury accidents to assess the safety of the local highway network. Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 8 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter 3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 3.1 The site is located on both the eastern and western boundaries of The Dove Way and is approximately 1km to the north of Uttoxeter and 18km to the north west of Burton upon Trent. The closest amenities to the site are located within Uttoxeter with a Post Office, supermarkets, a library, several banks and other convenience stores . 3.2 The residential site is bound by a sports field and open field to the north, The Dove Way to the east and further sports fields and an area of residential housing to the south. The western boundary of the site comprises of a public refuse tip and scrubland backing on to the premises of a building contractors. The site currently comprises of open scrubland and scattered groups of trees. 3.3 The commercial element of the site is bound to the north by the A50, The Dove Way to the west, and a sewerage works and open fields to the south and east. The site currently comprises of a mixture of open fields, hedgerows and unmaintained scrubland. Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 9 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter 4.0 LOCAL HIGHWAY NETWORK 4.1 The local highway network is shown on drawing 20111_15_001 in Appendix C and for the purposes of this report can be considered to comprise of the following: ••• The Dove Way ••• Park Street ••• A518 Derby Road ••• A50 The Dove Way 4.2 The Dove Way is approximately 7m wide with a 60mph speed restriction and forms the eastern boundary of the residential site and part of the western boundary of the proposed commercial site. The Dove Way features a combined footway/cycleway from the centre of Uttoxeter, north to the roundabout with Ashbourne Road and the B5030. Park Street 4.3 Park Street is situated to the west of the residential site and provides links to Ashbourne Road to the north and High Street, leading to Uttoxeter Town Centre, to the south. Park Street has a 30mph speed restriction and features street lighting and a footway on both sides of the road. A518 Derby Road 4.4 Derby Road is situated to the south east of both the residential and commercial developments an can be accessed by heading south along The Dove Way. Derby Road is a single carriageway road and features a footway and a varying speed limit. Following Derby Road north provides a direct link to the A50 . A50 4.5 The A50 is a dual carriageway road with a 70mph speed restriction and located north of the residential site and forms the northern border of the commercial site. Travelling west the A50 provides links to Stoke on Trent and Newcastle under Lyme while heading east provides access to Derby. The A50 can be accessed from both sites via the A518 Derby Road to the south and via Spath roundabout to the north. Report Ref: 20111/JW/08-11/3119 Rev A Page 10 Transport Assessment – The Dove Way, Uttoxeter 5.0 SUSTAINABILITY Existing Public Transport Facilities Bus 5.1 There are a number of existing bus services operating in Uttoxeter. The 1A and 1E services operate along between Uttoxeter and Burton via Tutbury from Uttoxeter Bus Station to the south of the site at regular intervals while service number 409 provides links between Uttoxeter and Ashbourne.