Statement of Community Involvement

St Austell to A30 Link

Statement of Community Involvement

Prepared for: Cornwall Council

December 2018

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...... 4 1.1 Background to this Statement of Community Involvement ...... 4 1.2 Overview of the scheme ...... 4 1.3 Approach to engagement ...... 6 1.4 Previous engagement ...... 6 2. Pre-application engagement activities ...... 9 2.1 Communications programme ...... 9 2.2 Public exhibition events ...... 10 3. Feedback received ...... 15 3.1 Summary of feedback received ...... 15 3.2 Main themes emerging from feedback ...... 18 4. How feedback has been taken into consideration ...... 22 5. Conclusion ...... 26 Appendices ...... 27 Appendix 1 Letters between The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum and Cormac Solutions ...... 27 Appendix 1.1 Letter from The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum to Cormac Solutions, 28 August 2018……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..27 Appendix 1.2 Letter from The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum to Cormac Solutions, 31 October 2018 ...... 28 Appendix 2 Newsletters ...... 29 Appendix 2.1 Newsletter No. 1, November 2016 ...... 29 Appendix 2.2 Newsletter No. 2, June 2017 ...... 30 Appendix 2.3 Newsletter No. 3, September 2018 ...... 31 Appendix 3 Press release ...... 32 Appendix 4 Press coverage ...... 33 Appendix 4.1 Cornwall Live, 1 October 2018 ...... 33 Appendix 4.2 Pirate FM, September 2018 ...... 34 Appendix 5 Roche Parish magazine, October 2018 ...... 35 Appendix 6 Public information boards ...... 36 Appendix 7 Exhibition booklet ...... 37 Appendix 8 Response cards by location ...... 38 Appendix 9 Response cards ...... 39

Figures

Figure 1.1: The scheme ...... 5 Figure 2.1: Public exhibition locations ...... 11 Figure 2.2: Photo from the Eden led workshop taking place at the public exhibition event at Roche Victory Hall ...... 13 Figure 3.1: Number of attendees and completed comment cards per event ...... 16 Figure 3.2: Number of attendees shown by location of residency ...... 16 Figure 3.3: Photos from public engagment events at Roche Victory Hall (set-up before event opening) and Wheal Martyn Clay Museum ...... 17

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Tables

Table 2.1 Locations, dates and times of the 2018 public exhibition events ...... 10 Table 3.1: Number of attendees and completed comment cards per event ...... 15 Table 4.1: Key themes identified in the feedback received and how they have been taken into consideration ...... 22

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1. Introduction 1.1 Background to this Statement of Community Involvement 1.1.1 This Statement of Community Involvement provides details of the community engagement programme implemented to help inform the development of detailed planning application for the development of the St Austell to A30 Link, on behalf of Cornwall Council. 1.1.2 The main body of this report is divided into three sections following this introduction. These provide:

• An overview of the activities undertaken to communicate details of the scheme, designed to encourage key stakeholders and the local community to engage with the project team on the proposals. • Details of the feedback received during the pre-application engagement. • Details of how the feedback received has informed the final planning application. 1.2 Overview of the scheme Context 1.2.1 The areas surrounding St Austell and the A30 are experiencing a progressively ageing population, resulting in skills shortages which in turn are acting as a barrier to inward investment. This, teamed with the relative remoteness and lack of access to the area, means that it lags behind other areas in Cornwall in terms of its economic development. 1.2.2 By creating improved road connections to other Cornish towns, mid-Cornwall’s existing and new employment sites and the rest of the UK the scheme presents an opportunity to address these socioeconomic problems. 1.2.3 The scheme will also provide traffic relief to Roche and Bugle and other nearby villages, including a reduction in the number of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) through these villages. The scheme aims to make journeys safer, quicker and more reliable, as well as improving the quality of local life and supporting regional economic growth. The scheme 1.2.4 The scheme consists of 3.85 miles (6.2km) of new single carriageway with 4.3 miles (692km) of off-road cycle paths and bridleways and a further 1 mile (1.61km) of new footpath. This will replace the B3274 from Stenalees to Trezaise and then form a bypass around Roche linking to the old A30 west of Victoria. The scheme will also include: a. A high quality, single carriageway link road from Stenalees to Victoria, with associated footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths for improved non-motorised user facilities. b. A replacement roundabout at Stenalees between the new link road, Stannary Road (A391), and B3274 (Singlerose roundabout).

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c. A new access road between Stannary Road (A391) and Roche Road (the existing B3274) in Stenalees. d. An improved access to the Blockworks site at Hensbarrow Downs (Blockworks junction). e. An agricultural underpass providing access under the new link road between Hensbarrow Downs and Tresayes Downs. f. A new roundabout to the south west of Trezaise, providing access from the new link road to Trezaise and reconfigured access via Coldvreath to the C0298 to Whitemoor and Hensbarrow Downs (Trezaise roundabout). g. An agricultural underpass providing access under the new link road to the west of Roche. h. A new roundabout to the west of Roche between the new link road, Harmony Road, and the C0065 to Whitemoor and the unclassified road U6114 to Tregoss (Harmony Road roundabout). i. A new roundabout to the north west of Roche between the new link road, Edgcumbe Road (the existing B3274), and the old A30 (currently the C0120, Tregoss roundabout).

1.2.5 Figure 1.1 below shows the scheme in full.

Figure 1.1: The scheme

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1.3 Approach to engagement 1.3.1 Cornwall Council is committed to a pro-active approach to engagement around all proposed development projects and believe that better proposals can be produced by involving interested parties at the pre-application stage. This approach allows opinions to be canvassed and, where practicable, reflected in the final application. 1.3.2 In order to undertake effective engagement on development proposals, Cornwall Council understands it is important that those parties likely to be affected or interested in any proposals are made aware of the plans and the opportunities to influence a proposed development. 1.4 Previous engagement 1.4.1 While the focus of this report is on the pre-application public engagement undertaken from 27 September 2018 to 6 October 2018, previous engagement and consultation has been undertaken on the scheme throughout its development to inform the scheme design. 1.4.2 Previous engagement and consultation activities from 2015 to the present are summarised below in chronological order: 2015 1.4.3 Early visits to landowners potentially directly affected by the scheme took place during an initial scoping study, which was compiled in mid-2015. 2016 1.4.4 Between 11 May and 24 June 2016, Cornwall Council held four public exhibitions within Bugle, Roche and St Austell and additionally a business event at the Eden project. The purpose of these events was to seek feedback from the public on two initial route proposals; a route to the west of Roche and a proposed route to the east of Bugle. Details of the two initial route options can be seen in the Newsletter presented in Appendix 2.1. To promote these public exhibitions, the following was carried out:

• Press release, publicity and social media posts to promote the engagement process. • Site notices were placed throughout the A391/B3274 corridor including Bugle, Roche, Stenalees and surrounding areas to inform residents to the dates and locations of the public exhibitions. • Letter drop to approximately 31,000 properties in the wider St Austell area. • Letters were sent to the landowners likely to be affected by the proposed route improvements to inform them of the feasibility study and the forthcoming public consultation. • Letters were also sent to 114 statutory consultees. • Dedicated web pages developed on Cornwall Council’s website with the scheme details and online questionnaire www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell. 1.4.5 Over 1,200 local residents attended these public exhibition events, providing 816 responses in regard to the scheme. People were also able to respond to the engagement online or via the council’s telephone helpline.

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1.4.6 Of those who provided feedback over 70% supported the principle of a new link road and improved links to St Austell from the A30. 1.4.7 Furthermore, 400 businesses were contacted via a telephone survey and one to one sessions were carried out with 11 businesses. Feedback showed that 90% of businesses who responded supported road improvements between St Austell and the A30. Over a third said their business had been affected due to the missing link between St Austell and A30. 1.4.8 Following the public engagement exercise that took place between 11 May and 24 June 2016, the project design team were made aware of new environmental data from Natural England. This included the future extension of Special Area of Conservation (SAC) designations and upgrading the existing Country Wildlife Sites (CWS) to Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status. Though these designations were in the process of being upgraded through Natural England procedures, CORMAC’s design team considered them as already having full SAC and SSSI status. A number of the proposed SSSI’s were found to be on the route of the Bugle option. Consequently, a third route option was considered to avoid the proposed SSSI and pass further east of Bugle. This third route option was termed Bugle 2, to differentiate it from the original Bugle option (Bugle 1). 1.4.9 A workshop to focus on environmental matters was held on Wednesday 27 July 2016 at the One Stop Shop in St Austell. The workshop included an open-floor discussion and was attended by representatives from Cornwall Council, CORMAC, Eden Project, Environment Agency, WSP and Natural England and the three route options were presented to obtain feedback from the environmental specialists in attendance. The workshop was followed by a mini bus tour to enable the routes to be seen in context. Full details of this environmental route option appraisal can be found in the Environmental Stakeholder Engagement report published on 30 March 2017. 1.4.10 The design team continued to work on route options throughout late summer and autumn of 2016; detailing earthworks and costing route sections. Both Bugle 1 and Bugle 2 route options were deemed to not be viable from an environmental, economic and traffic perspective. Further route options had to be explored, and investigatory design work led to the development of the Goonbarrow route, which was identified as the most viable alternative. 2017 1.4.11 A report on the public engagement undertaken between 11 May and 24 June 2016 (as detailed above) was produced on 9 January 2017 on behalf of Cornwall Council.

1.4.12 A further public engagement event was held on Friday 27 January 2017 in Treverbyn Community Hall from 12pm to 6pm to discuss the alternative to the previously considered Bugle routes with the residents of Stenalees and Caudledown and landowners who would be most affected by the Goonbarrow route. 1.4.13 The public information events, meetings and workshops held during 2016 and early 2017 helped inform the identification of the preferred route which was selected as Roche option and announced in March 2017 (as shown in Figure 1.1 and outlined in the newsletter in Appendix 2.3). A detailed outline business case of the scheme was submitted to the Government following the preferred route announcement and gained approval for provisional funding from the Government in November 2017.

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2018 1.4.14 Following the provisional funding decision from the Government in November 2017, the design of the road was refined to better fulfil its objectives (as outlined in section 1.2) and reduce the impact on the landscape and local community. A further environmental workshop was held on Thursday 1 February 2018 at the Eden Project to describe the progress of the scheme to date, the structure of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping report and run breakout sessions to generate feedback. Representatives from Cornwall Council, CORMAC, Eden Project, Natural England, Natural Wildflower, Cornwall Countryside Access Forum (CCAF), Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Imerys, Tregothnan and AECOM were in attendance.

1.4.15 A forum was formed to discuss the scheme, membership of the forum included local MPs and Councillors, Lord Taylor as well as representatives from St Austell Bay Economic Forum, St Austell Bay Chamber of Commerce and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The forum met on two occasions, Tuesday 20 March and Friday 17 August 2018. These meetings led to a change in option to the proposed roundabout at Trezaise and confirmed that Harmony and Tregoss roundabout should both provide eastern links to the villages of Roche and Trezaise from the mainline carriageway. 1.4.16 In addition to Natural England attending both environmental workshops, outlined in paragraphs 1.4.8 and 1.4.13, a meeting took place between Natural England and the project team on Wednesday 29 August 2018 at the Victoria Inn, Roche, to discuss public rights of way and access issues. 1.4.17 The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum (CCAF), which included representatives from British Horse Society, local farmers, Ramblers Association, SUSTRANs and Open Access met in February, April, June, July and October 2018. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss public access and rights of way post construction. On 24 August and 31 October 2018, the CCAF wrote to CORMAC confirming its support for the scheme and thanking the project team for their cooperation. Copies of the letters can be found in Appendix 1 1.4.18 Further visits to landowners directly affected by the scheme and residents living in close proximity took place between January to September 2018. The visits were carried out by members of the project team and provided landowners with the opportunity to provide comments and feedback on the scheme, as well as highlight specific concerns which may need to be taken in to consideration in the planning stage. Landowners and residents were also given the opportunity to request a visit from the engineering designers to explain the route and to discuss specific concerns in more detail. Visits were scheduled to continue in October and November 2018. 1.4.19 In addition, throughout the development of the scheme, local communities were kept informed of developments via a series of newsletters published on the project website and mailed to residents in the communities of Roche, Trezaise, Stenalees and Bugle. The newsletters were published in November 2016, June 2017 and September 2018. Copies are provided in Appendix 2.

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2. Pre-application engagement activities 2.1 Communications programme 2.1.1 Prior to the submission of the planning application, Cornwall Council proposed and implemented a series of public exhibitions to publicise the scheme. 2.1.2 The objective of these public exhibitions was to raise awareness of the scheme among residents and businesses in the surrounding areas. In addition, exhibitions provided a further opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback on the scheme. 2.1.3 The communications programme for the public exhibitions included the following actions:

• Development of a specific project page on the Cornwall Council website https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell to provide further information on the scheme, including project updates, news and contact information. • Direct mailshot to local residents with a newsletter; the September 2018 newsletter provided an update on the scheme, advertised the date, time and locations of the public exhibition events and contact details for the project. A copy of the newsletter is available in Appendix 2.3. • A press release was sent to local press including Cornwall Live and Pirate Radio. The press release can be found in Appendix 3. Press coverage is also included in Appendix 4. • Information was included within the Roche parish magazine, October 2018. A copy can be found in Appendix 5. • Direct communication with the following groups: - Local Parish Council secretaries and local Cornwall Council members. - St Austell Business Economic Forum (SABEF). - Local Chambers of Commerce. - Community Link Officers for the China Clay Community Network and the St Austell Bay Community Network. - St Austell Town Council. • Invitations were sent as part of the exhibition launch event inviting local community representatives including MPs, large local businesses, landowners directly affected by the scheme, residents of Carthew, land agents, and local county councillors to attend.

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2.2 Public exhibition events 2.2.1 The pre-application public exhibition events, were designed to help raise awareness of the scheme and to allow the public to provide feedback. 2.2.2 Prior to the public exhibition events taking place, local community representatives (detailed in section 2.1.3), were invited to attend an exhibition launch event held on Thursday 27 September 2018 at Wheal Martyn Clay Museum. This provided the opportunity to brief them on the proposals, in case they were approached with questions by members of the public before or after the exhibition events. 2.2.3 The public exhibition events were held on a mix of weekdays and weekends, and at varying times and locations to try and enable all those with an interest to attend. Each event took place at a different venue to increase the reach and accessibility. Table 2.1 below shows the locations, dates and times of the events.

Table 2.1 Locations, dates and times of the 2018 public exhibition events Event Location Date and time Exhibition Wheal Martyn Clay Museum, Carthew, St Thursday 27 September 2018 launch event Austell PL26 8XQ 7pm to 9pm

Festival Austell Whitegold Festival, St Austell Town Saturday 29 September 2018 Centre, Cornwall 10am to 4pm

Exhibition Roche Victory Hall, Victoria Road, Roche, St Monday 1 October 2018 Austell PL26 8JF 1pm to 8pm

Exhibition Wheal Martyn Clay Museum, Carthew, St Wednesday 3 October 2018 Austell PL26 8XQ 5pm to 9pm

Exhibition Enterprise Space for Advanced Thursday 4 October 2018 Manufacturing (ESAM), Chi Askorrans, 4pm to 8pm Carludden Technology Park, Carludden, St Austell PL26 8WE

Exhibition Bugle Methodist Sunday School Hall, 73 Saturday 6 October 2018 Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PD 10am to 4pm

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Figure 2.1: Public exhibition locations

2.2.4 Fourteen information boards were provided at the public exhibitions. These boards aimed to provide all those attending with a detailed overview of the proposals. The information boards provided the following information:

1. Welcome to the St Austell to A30 Link Road exhibition - Welcoming attendees with a brief introduction. 2. Fast facts - A list detailing the need for the development and the expected benefits. 3. The story so far - A linear timeline illustrating the main stages of scheme development from early 2016 when the new section of the A391 at Carluddon was opened, to the pre-application engagement events in September and October 2018. 4. Developing the scheme - Details of the work and activities carried out since funding for the scheme was approved by the Government in November 2017. Information demonstrating how the design has developed to date, focusing on the relocation of the proposed roundabouts and adjustments to the heights of the embankments and cuttings. 5. The new link road - An aerial image of the entire scheme which Cornwall Council will be submitting for planning permission.

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6. What will happen to the existing roads? - A map of the scheme area illustrating how the existing road network will be affected once the scheme has been completed. This included identification of changes to Public Rights of Way, implementation of speed reducing measures and new proposed 20mph speed limit zones. 7. A30 to Harmony roundabout - An aerial image of the A30 to Harmony roundabout section, accompanied by details of the scheme within this specific section. 8. Harmony roundabout to Trezaise - An aerial image of the Harmony roundabout to Trezaise section, accompanied by details of the scheme within this specific section. 9. Trezaise roundabout to Hensbarrow - An aerial image of the Trezaise roundabout to Hensbarrow section, accompanied by details of the scheme within this specific section. 10. Hensbarrow to Stenalees - An aerial image of the Hensbarrow to Stenalees section, accompanied by details of the scheme within this specific section. 11. Assessing the effect on the environment - Explaining the importance in understanding the environmental impacts and opportunities of the scheme. Listing the topics that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will address when considering how the development will impact the environment. 12. Landscape and the environment - An aerial image of the entire scheme containing annotations identifying key areas, such as areas for new hedges, trees and heathlands. This was accompanied by a list of assessment opportunities for making enhancements to the surrounding landscape and environment. 13. Walking, cycling and horse riding - A map identifying both the existing and proposed routes for walking, cycling and horse riding. 14. What happens next? - A timeline outlining the future milestones for the development, dating from the public exhibition events in October 2018 to the anticipated completion of traffic enhancements in surrounding villages in spring to autumn 2022. 2.2.5 Copies of all the information boards can be found in Appendix 6. 2.2.6 The exhibition events were staffed by members of the project team who were on hand to assist and answer any questions raised by attendees. 2.2.7 A high-quality video flythrough was also shown at the events to provide attendees with an insight into the scheme. In addition, virtual reality headsets were made available to attendees to visually demonstrate the appearance of the scheme from pre-determined locations. 2.2.8 A workshop was carried out at the exhibition events, using large scale maps of the villages of Roche, Bugle and Carthew, which were placed on tables. Attendees were encouraged to use coloured stickers to identify key issues within the villages, which could potentially be addressed as part of the future complementary measures. This workshop was led by members of the Eden Project at Bugle Methodist Hall and Roche Victory Hall, and members of the project team at the Wheal Martyn museum and Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing. Eden is an educational charity experienced in delivering community engagement and workshop facilitation. Figure 2.2

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below shows attendees taking part in a workshop held during the public exhibition event at Roche Village.

Figure 2.2: Photo from the Eden led workshop taking place at the public exhibition event at Roche Victory Hall

2.2.9 A twelve-page exhibition booklet titled ‘St Austell to A30 link road: Improving road connections within Cornwall and to the rest of the UK’ was created and made available at the events and online, along with the information boards. 2.2.10 In summary, the exhibition booklet covered the following areas: • Forward - A summary of the outcome following the engagement in 2016 and the progress of the plans that followed. • The story so far - A linear timeline dating from early 2016 to October 2018, accompanied with a photo of the 2016 engagement events and an infographic highlighting the aims of the development. • Developing the scheme - An explanation of how the scheme has developed since the 2016 engagement. A photo of workmen is included. • The scheme - An explanation of the changes made to the scheme since the 2016 engagement and the considerations that have been taken into account. An aerial image of the entire scheme is also included. • What will happen to existing roads? - Looking at how the scheme might affect the existing roads and what needs consideration. Further public thoughts and suggestions are encouraged. • Walking, cycling and horse riding - An explanation that new routes for walking, cycling and horse riding will be created and the impacts and opportunities. • Landscape and the environment - An outline of what the EIA will consider when addressing how the scheme will impact the environment. Accompanied by a list of assessment opportunities for making enhancements to the surrounding landscape and environment.

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• What happens next? - An outline of the activities that will take place following the exhibition. • Find out more and keep in touch - Promotion of the dedicated webpage that will show updates on the developments. • The new road will… - A list of the positive outcomes produced by the development of the scheme. • Further information - URL for the information page on the Cornwall Council website and other ways to contact the project team including the postal address, email address and telephone number. 2.2.1 A copy of the public exhibition booklet can be found in Appendix 7.

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3. Feedback received 3.1 Summary of feedback received 3.1.1 The public exhibition launch event for local community representatives included landowners who were to be directly affected by the scheme, residents of Carthew, land agents, large businesses, MPs and County Councillors (from the area). This event was attended by a total of 49 people. Overall, the public exhibition events were attended by a total of 426 people over the four days.

3.1.2 In addition, a smaller public exhibition was taken to the St Austell Whitegold Festival on 29 September 2018, a total of 316 attendees visited the exhibition. This event specifically focused on public art opportunities along the scheme. Members of the project team were also available to provide guidance and answer any questions concerning the scheme. A number of different ideas were suggested by the public and these have been captured under the theme ‘public art and play amenities’, in section 3.4 below. 3.1.3 The public exhibition events generated feedback via written comments recorded on the comment cards provided. Comment cards were situated in locations around the exhibition space and attendees were encouraged to leave feedback by members of the project team. 3.1.4 The number of visitors who attended each event and the number of completed comment cards are displayed in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1 below.

Table 3.1: Number of attendees and completed comment cards per event Location and date No. of attendees No. of comment cards Wheal Martyn Clay Museum, Carthew 49 10 27 September 2018

St Austell Whitegold Festival 316 11 29 September 2018

Roche Victory Hall, Roche 189 56 1 October 2018

Wheal Martyn Clay Museum, Carthew 75 44 3 October 2018

Enterprise Space for Advanced 114 15 Manufacturing (ESAM), Carludden Technology Park, Carludden Thursday 4 October 2018 Bugle Methodist Sunday School Hall, 48 11 Bugle 6 October 2018 Total 791 147

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Figure 3.1: Number of attendees and completed comment cards per event

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3.1.5 Attendees at the public exhibition events were asked to sign-in on arrival and include where they live. Post codes were not recorded, but the general area that each attendee lived was recorded. A breakdown of this data is presented in figure 3.2 below.

Figure 3.2: Number of attendees shown by location of residency

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Roche (156) Bugle (44) Stenalees (36) Penwithick (29)

St Austell (20) Ruddlemoor (18) Trethowel (18) Tregoss (9) Whitemoor (8) Trezaise (6) Carthew (5) Kerrow (5)

Lockengate (5) Carbis (4) Scredda (4) Tremodrett (4)

Truro (4) Victoria (4) Coldvreath (3) Higher Trezaise (3) Luxulyan (3) St Stephen (3) Other locations

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3.1.6 There were several locations where one or two attendees were from; these are represented under ‘other locations’ in Figure 3.2. A full list of attendees by location can be found in Appendix 8. 3.1.7 Comment cards were placed in multiple locations around the room at all of the events to encourage attendees to record their views. The question posed on the card was left open to gain as wide a range of comments as possible. 3.1.8 Completed comment cards were also hung up for attendees to see and read other attendees views and feedback. A sample comment card can be found in Appendix 9. 3.1.9 In addition, six emails were received with feedback relating to the scheme. The emails were sent to the project email address and feedback received has been included in this analysis.

Figure 3.3: Photos from public engagment events at Roche Victory Hall (set-up before event opening) and Wheal Martyn Clay Museum

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3.2 Main themes emerging from feedback 3.2.1 Below is a summary of the main themes contained in the comment cards completed by attendees at the public exhibition events: Speed and traffic issues 3.2.2 A large number of responses received related to speed and traffic issues. Responses expressed concerns over vehicle speed particularly along the B3274 between the Stenalees roundabout and St Austell. In addition, some responses suggested the need for traffic restrictions, particularly relating to vehicle speed, by introducing a reduced speed limit.

3.2.3 The provision of average speed camera/s was suggested by a number of attendees as a way of controlling vehicle speed. A small number of attendees also referred to using other traffic calming solutions such as reduced speed limit zones but did not wish to see vertical traffic calming features.

3.2.4 Other comments received related to general concerns regarding the potential increase in volume of traffic from all vehicles, including HGVs, along the B3274 and other routes. Vehicle congestion along the B3274 and particularly at roundabouts was highlighted as a concern.

3.2.5 A number of attendees were against suggested closure of the Victoria Road in Roche. Transport 3.2.6 Concern relating to HGVs travelling through villages was identified by a number of attendees. There were suggestions relating to the restriction of HGV movement through villages, by implementing weight restrictions (e.g. 7.5 tonne limit) or using ‘local traffic only’ signage. Some attendee responses suggested the introduction of a complete ban on HGVs and also caravans along the B3274 between the Stenalees roundabout and St Austell.

3.2.7 Other comments related to heavy vehicle movements along roads and a need for better access care, particularly at Goonbarrow Blockworks and Littlejohns China Clay Pit.

3.2.8 Maintenance of the local bus service was also raised as a concern, and how the scheme will impact on current bus routes. Support for the scheme 3.2.9 During the public exhibitions a number of attendees left comments demonstrating their full support for the scheme. One attendee commented that the new traffic restrictions on the road from Victoria to Roche will make a considerable difference to many people. Positive comments were also left relating to the overall scheme proposals and the need for the scheme to go ahead.

3.2.10 In addition, a number of attendees expressed positive comments about the level and format of information presented in the public exhibitions. Matters relating to the B3274 3.2.11 A number of attendee responses identified concerns relating to an increase in the volume of traffic along the B3274 between Stenalees and St Austell. Vehicle parking along the B3274 and the flow of traffic was also identified as a concern. Some attendees also expressed views relating to traffic calming measures, stating they did

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not want vertical traffic calming features installed in the area because of its impact on property access.

3.2.12 A small number of comments requested redesigning the priority junction of the eastern arm of the proposed Trezaise roundabout with the existing B3274. Comments suggested redesigning the roundabout and moving the road further away from residential properties located here. Further engagement with residents regarding this proposed junction was also requested.

3.2.13 A roundabout was also suggested near to the Victoria Inn to allow improved traffic flow from the Victoria industrial estate and onto the A30.

3.2.14 A number of attendees left comments expressing concern over the proposed design and closure to Victoria Road, Roche. Attendees felt that closure of the road to vehicles will lead to increased traffic and possible rat-running on surrounding routes, as well as increasing journey travel times for residents along the road. Signage 3.2.15 A number of respondents identified the need for more road signs along the proposed route and the general area. One attendee suggested additional height limit signage warning of the height restrictions at the Iron Bridge on Goss Moor should be installed at Victoria, to provide further warning. Road safety 3.2.16 There were general concerns relating to rat-running through villages, and safety issues relating to pavements. Comments suggested redesigning and widening existing pavements, as well as the need to consider new safe crossing points, including pedestrian access from Reeshilll to Roche. The size and apparent lack of existing pavement in Ruddlemoor was also raised as a concern. 3.2.17 An additional comment suggested widening the C0077 road in the area of the RSPCA animal centre towards & onto Trekenning roundabout. 3.2.18 A further comment was made relating to horse rider concerns around Lower Coldreath to Glebe Quarry, and the potential impact from HGV upgrade classification for the Tresaize / Whitemoor Road. Lighting 3.2.19 A small number of attendees suggested general lighting improvements should be made along the scheme, particularly at roundabouts and fog affected areas to reduce the risk of accidents and improve safety.

3.2.20 However, a few attendees expressed their concern over light pollution from the scheme and considered this to be a potential issue. Land (horticulture) 3.2.21 A few attendees commented on the location of the scheme in relation to agricultural land and surrounding fields, suggesting that an alternative approach could be taken to avoid impact on these areas.

3.2.22 There was also a suggestion to plant trees along the route near Stenalees, where an existing nature walk is located.

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Property access 3.2.23 A number of attendees were concerned over the introduction of traffic calming measures along the Edgcumbe Road (B3274) and its associated impact on property access.

3.2.24 In addition, property access concern for Victoria Cottage was expressed. The property has an access route on to the existing B3274. Water flow and drainage 3.2.25 One attendee was concerned by the potential impact the proposal will have on surrounding fields near Roche and Whitemoor, in particular the risk of increased flooding.

3.2.26 Another concern was raised over drainage water at Gwel an Praze in Reeshill and the potential flooding risk. One comment requested a drainage engineer should visit the location. Bridleways, footpaths and shared-use trails 3.2.27 The creation of new bridleways, footpaths and shared-use trail for cyclists, horse riders and walkers were supported in comments left by attendees. It was suggested that shared-use trails need to be wide enough to safely accommodate all users.

3.2.28 Some attendees raised concerns relating to the safety of cyclists, horse riders and walkers along stretches of existing road, suggesting the widening of pavements to improve safety. Public art and play amenities 3.2.29 As part of the public exhibitions attendees left a range of comments relating to roundabout, sculpture, and play area designs. These comments are set out below:

3.2.30 Roundabout design: A number of attendees made suggestions about roundabout designs. A variety of ideas for new roundabout designs were suggested including a jungle theme to represent the Eden Project and a Spitfire aircraft to represent the aircraft manufacturing in St Austell.

3.2.31 Sculptures and play area designs: A range of ideas were also put forward by attendees relating to new play area designs and sculptures. Many of the suggestions came from the St Austell Whitegold Festival, where the scheme stand focused on public art opportunities and encouraged attendees to record their suggestions. The following designs were suggested:

• Cup and saucer to represent the local clay heritage, planted with waterlillies. • Seashells. • Horse and cart on a rollercoaster. • Wagon on tracks decorated with flowers & maybe coastal planting (Pentowan trail / Wheal Martyn). • White flowers on roundabouts to represent Cornwall and St Austell. • A roundabout beach design theme. • Fishing boat/fish as Charlestown and St Austell is linked to fishing and the sea.

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Additional matters raised 3.2.32 Other matters identified from responder feedback which referred to specific areas of concern included:

• Consider closing or restricting traffic from Stenalees Roundabout to Sawles Arm Junction and allowing local traffic only to use this route. • Holmbush rail bridge currently has restricted height limit, consider lowering the road to increase headroom. • Installation of a cattle grid and large hunters gate at Treranke Cottages.

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4. How feedback has been taken into consideration

4.1.1 Feedback received during the pre-application exhibition and in subsequent emails has been taken into consideration in the preparation of the planning application for the scheme. 4.1.2 Table 4.1 below summarises how the key themes identified in the feedback received have been taken into consideration:

Table 4.1: Key themes identified in the feedback received and how they have been taken into consideration Feedback theme Project team response

Speed and traffic issues The comments received relate to the B3274 from Stenalees to St Austell. This is the main route for • Concerns relating to vehicle speed in vehicles wishing to go to the west of St Austell. villages and along the B3274 need to be Until the mid-1990s it was the A391 and was addressed. downgraded to a B road following the opening of the A391 eastern bypass to St Austell. Speed • Traffic calming measures including along this road is an issue and a variety of speed reduced speed limits, and average speed limits and traffic calming have been put in place. cameras should be considered (no speed The Council have agreed to carry out a review of bumps). this section of the B3274 as part of the scheme.

• Concern over the increase in volume of traffic, and potential accidents along other routes.

Transport The comments received relate to the B3274 from Stenalees to St Austell. At the moment the HGVs • Concern over HGV’s using alternative have limited options for getting around St Austell. routes and villages. There are no structures along this route with an inadequate weight capacity and, therefore, this is • Access for HGV’s should be restricted not a reason for applying a weight restriction. using weight restraints (e.g. 7.5 tonne Furthermore, if HGVs are restricted from this route limit). the main alternative would be to use the A391 and A390 to the east and west of St Austell respectively. The railway bridge along the A390 in Holmbush has a restricted headroom resulting in taller HGVs making their way through the housing estates in St Austell. The Council have agreed to look at increasing the headroom below the railway bridge by lowering the road pavement – this study is underway (October 2018). Matters relating to the B3274 Concern relating to an increase in the volume of traffic relates to the B3274 from Stenalees to St • Concern relating to an increase in the Austell. The Council have agreed to carry out a volume of traffic, vehicle congestion and review of this section of the B3274 as part of the flow of traffic and vehicle parking along scheme, see above. the B3274. As a result, traffic calming measures need to be considered. The traffic on all the roads within Roche will reduce considerably (from 13,600 Annual Average Daily

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• Concern over closure of Victoria Road Traffic currently to approximately a predicted leading to increased traffic and rat-running 3,000 Annual Average Daily Traffic) post opening on surrounding routes. of the scheme. The traffic currently using the Victoria road including the vast majority of HGVs • Concerns relating to the priority junction of passing through Roche will simply not be there the eastern arm of the proposed Trezaise post opening. roundabout with the existing B3274. Ongoing engagement with local communities has continued since the public exhibitions took place to look at addressing concerns raised by local residents and consider redesigning the priority junction of the eastern arm of the proposed Trezaise roundabout with the existing B3274. Two local community representatives, one local county councillor and one parish council representative have worked with the project team to consider alternative options. A preferred option has since been chosen following a meeting on the 8 November 2016, where the two community representatives presented the preferred option to neighbouring residents. The preferred option has been received favourably by local residents. Signage Speed is an issue for many residents along the roads in the area. Some 20mph zones are to be • General signage needs to be increased to created in Roche, Stenalees, Trezaise and Bugle enforce speed limits, weight restrictions as part of the scheme. Enforcement of the speed and pedestrian safety. limits is an issue as it is across the whole of Cornwall. After the link road is opened, the situation in the villages will be reviewed in consultation with the local community with a view to installing complementary measures.

Weight restrictions – there are no structures in Roche, Trezaise, Stenalees or Bugle of inadequate capacity.

Pedestrian safety – the reduction in traffic volume in the villages will go some considerable way to increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety. As will the lowered speed limits and if required the complementary measures. If the consultation post opening suggests that this is still an issue, then improvements to pedestrian provision can be made. Road safety issues This is an issue relating to the B3274 from Stenalees to St Austell and the Council have • Concern regarding rat-running through agreed to carry out a review of this section of the villages and alternative routes. B3274 as part of the scheme. It is also an issue for the current A391 corridor from the A30 Innis • Concern over existing pavements and Downs junction to Stenalees through Lockengate safe pedestrian access. and Bugle.

The new link road will attract traffic onto it and signage as far away as the A30 will direct traffic to St Austell and the A30 Victoria junction and hence onto the new road. Similarly, traffic from St Austell

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will be directed to use the link road to access the A30. The current A391 through Lockengate, Bugle and Stenalees will be downgraded to a B road if the obvious improvement offered by the link road and signage prove inadequate to control rat running then the post opening consultation with residents will allow suitable measures to be put in place to reduce the through traffic. Lighting Only the Singlerose roundabout at Stenalees will be lit as it is at the moment. The other junctions • Improvements to lighting at roundabouts and all the signage along the route will feature high and at fog affected areas. reflectivity signage. The Asset team at the Council have asked that ducting be put in place such that • Minimise light pollution from the scheme. lighting if required can be provided in future at the junctions with minimum disruption to road users.

The lack of lighting is deliberate. This minimises light pollution. Low light pollution has less impact on both local residents and the environment. Land (Horticulture) All of the alternative routes considered impacted on agricultural land. As the Roche route has a • Minimise impact to agricultural land and third of its length on the clay mining area it had consideration of alternative routes. less impact than the original Bugle route. The alternatives to the Bugle route considered post the 2016 consultation also impacted on agricultural land. When the Roche route was selected as the preferred route an optioneering process looking at potential junction arrangements was carried out. The final selection minimised the size of embankments of other options and sat the road better within the landscape.

The route impacts on a number of agricultural holdings and this will undoubtedly affect the farm business. A number of features have been included in the scheme to minimise this impact including new farm access tracks, accommodation features such as new gateways within fields and onto the public roads, an underpass south of Harmony road for use by two farms, and stock holding pens where needed. Property access This will be addressed as part of the consultation process for the complementary measures and will • Concern over access to property because not be arbitrarily applied. of traffic calming measures. The cottage has a driveway on the existing B3274 • Property access concern relating to (former A30) opposite the exit from the B3274 to Victoria Cottage. Roche and the industrial estate in Victoria. It is difficult for the residents to enter and exit their driveway. The accommodation works for the scheme include an improved access to the driveway. Water flow and drainage The drainage for the scheme including all the attenuation basins is designed to cope with the 100-return period rainfall event plus 40% to allow

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• Concern over water drainage and its for the potential effects of climate change. Water impact on surrounding land. released from the basins will be controlled and all basins will incorporate measures to control pollution. Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) is also incorporated in the design to further control the impact on local rivers and streams and many of the basins will exit into swales etc. Bridleway and shared-use trail The design of the trails incorporates a surface 3m wide shared pedestrian/cycle path alongside a 2m • Shared-use trails need to be wide enough wide equestrian track. In addition, there will be to accommodate all users. verges either side further increasing the apparent width of the provision. This has been agreed with the CCAF. Public art and play amenities Eden are leading on public art and play areas and some of the ideas will be incorporated with in the • Provision of roundabout, sculpture and roundabout and roadside features. play areas.

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5. Conclusion

5.1.1 We believe the pre-application engagement objectives of informing the public of the scheme and providing the opportunity to comment on the proposals have been achieved through the public exhibitions. 5.1.2 Overall the public exhibitions were well attended, with a range of local residents and stakeholders attending the events. The events were held over a number of days, at different times and locations to allow all those with an interest in the scheme the opportunity to review the proposals, discuss them in more detail with the project team and provide feedback. A range of useful feedback was collected via comment cards during the exhibitions and by email. 5.1.3 The greatest areas of concern, expressed by those attending the public exhibitions, related to vehicle speed, traffic and signage issues along the existing B3274, between Stenalees roundabout and St Austell, and surrounding villages. As part of the scheme, it is proposed that a 20mph speed limit will be implemented through the villages of Roche, Stenalees, Trezaise and Bugle to help reduce vehicle speed and improve safety. In addition, Cornwall Council have agreed to carry out a review of this section of the B3274, between Stenalees and roundabout and St Austell as part of the scheme, which will include looking at existing speed limits and traffic calming measures. A review of the traffic situation in the villages of Roche, Stenalees, Trezaise and Bugle is also proposed following the opening of the scheme, as part of a local community consultation with a view to install complementary measures. 5.1.4 Since the public exhibitions, feedback received from attendees has been taken into consideration in the project design. Ongoing engagement has continued between members of the local community, elected representatives and the project team, to address local resident concerns leading to the development of a preferred option for the priority junction of the eastern arm of the proposed Trezaise roundabout with the existing B3274. Other concerns identified by attendees to the exhibitions relating to the scheme are being addressed within the current proposals and through ongoing engagement as highlighted in section 4 above.

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Appendices Appendix 1 Letters between The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum and Cormac Solutions

Appendix 1.1 Letter from The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum to Cormac Solutions, 28 August 2018

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Appendix 1.2 Letter from The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum to

Cormac Solutions, 31 October 2018

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From Kay Driver Chairman, Cornwall Countryside Access Forum 1 Millfields, Green Lane West Marazion, TR17 0HH

Mr Douglas Boden Project Manager Engineering Design Group Cormac Solutions Murdoch Building Radnor Road Scorrier TR16 5EH 31st October 2018

Dear Mr Boden

St Austell – A30 Link Road Project

Following our working group’s meeting at your offices on 29th October, the group reported back to the Forum the following day. The text of the report is copied below *for the record.

Noting the design changes referred to in the Report, and subject as previously agreed, that the group be given the opportunity to review the finalised scheme (particularly if any changes are proposed affecting access): I confirm that the Forum confirms its support for the project.

On behalf of the Forum, I would again like to thank you and your design team for the cooperation shown.

Yours sincerely

Kay Driver Chairman, CCAF

 See over page St Austell – A30 Link Road Scheme – Non-motorised User provision

The T&F group (Lucy Wilson, Gerry Brain & Nick Jeans) in company with Mike Eastwood (Access Team Leader – ATL) and Bob Fraser (representing the Ramblers) met Doug Boden, the Cormac Project Manager at Scorrier to review the final draft design for the scheme, prior to it being submitted for Planning Consent on 10th December 2018.

It was explained that subject to all consents and funding being confirmed it was intended to start work at the end of 2019, early 2020, with a 2 year project duration.

It should be noted that the T & F group had previously met the Cormac Team of four occasions and had recommended support for the scheme in July 2018.

We ran through the scheme in some detail, noting one design change (the elimination of the one remaining central refuge crossing point as a result of a safety review (speed/visibility concerns) with the footpath being diverted to a crossing on the splitter island at the nearby roundabout, a diversion of approximately 75 metres each way. Otherwise the basic design remained unchanged although a number of points of detail had been refined.

Concern was voiced as to the efficacy of the proposed stone sub-base and grass turf surfacing of the 2m wide bridleway route (running alongside a 3m dressed surface cycle/footpath), from the point of view of wear 7 tear and long term maintenance. The design team are to make further enquiries, both of Council sources and BHS, to arrive at a satisfactory surfacing specification.

Potential connectivity concerns were flagged up in the Single Rose roundabout location, this being the meeting point of the new road with both the Carclaze Garden Village development and Imerys operational land, where existing PRoW have been obstructed or obliterated by China Clay working. Noting Imerys recently expressed willingness to discuss and (we hope) implement a programme of post-working restoration, the ATL undertook to write to both Imerys and the Developers/ Cornwall Planners, with an eye to arranging an exploratory consultation.

Subject to these comments, the Group recommends that the Forum confirm its support for the project, subject to the previously expressed reservation that once planning consent has been granted, the Forum is given the opportunity to view any design changes arising from the planning process.

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Appendix 2 Newsletters

Appendix 2.1 Newsletter No. 1, November 2016

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A30 to St Austell Link Road Newsletter: No. 1 November 2016

This newsletter gives you an update on progress with the proposed A30 to St Austell Link Road since the public consultation during May and June 2016. Over 1200 people attended the exhibitions and more than a 800 responses were given - thank you to those who took part. The Project team also met with major landowners and representatives of Environmental statutory bodies, such as Natural England and the Environment Agency. This process and subsequent technical investigations You can find an illustrative plan and description of have highlighted that the route we were looking at to the revised route options with supporting links and the east of Bugle would no longer be acceptable due measures being considered for Bugle and Roche in to new environmental designations (mid-Cornwall the centre pages. These ‘Package options’ will go Sites of Special Scientific Interest) and increased through a final appraisal to inform the preferred route engineering costs. Therefore an alternative route to recommendation. the west of Bugle via the former Goonbarrow clay Please note that no formal decision has been taken. pit is being considered with further design work and Further ongoing work is required to enable the Project environmental investigations now underway. We are team to make a preferred route recommendation. also looking at some amendments to the Roche route Cornwall Council would then consider the to reduce earthworks and total costs. recommendation before making a submission for Feedback from the consultation showed that there funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) in was a strong desire to remove as much lorry traffic as March 2017. A decision on DfT funding and the formal possible from St Dennis and other Clay villages. To aim planning process, including consultation would follow to achieve this, a new road link from Parkandillick to in 2017/18. It is hoped that construction would start in the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre (CERC) haul road late 2019, with the scheme opening in 2022. is under consideration (see back page for details).

www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell Option A – Roche Route with Penwithick Link

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Penwithick Link

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A 5.9 km single carriageway to the west of Roche designed to 60mph In addition to the new roads, standard linking to the old A30 west of Victoria. This route is broadly each package option includes similar to that previously consulted on, but to reduce costs the latest complementary traffic management proposal utilises part of the existing B3274 south of Trezaise. measures in Bugle, Roche and Stenalees to preventF through traffic In addition the Roche route package option includes a potential new and enhance the village centres. road bypassing Penwithick linking B3374 (Penwithick Road) to the A391 at Carluddon. This road would be intended for local traffic with These measures include HGV a design speed of 40mph. restrictions, widening footways and providing on street parking Please note: these plans are illustrative and the route alignments bays, traffic calming and speed limit shown are indicative only. The alignments are not yet fixed but reductions to create a low speed more detailed plans are available online environment in village centres. It will also be necessary to downgrade and restrict traffic on the current A391 through Bugle and Stenalees. Option B – Bugle Route with Harmony Road Link

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A 4.3 km single carriageway to the west of Bugle designed to 60mph standard utilising the haul road through the Goonbarrow former clay pit and bypassing Lockengate to the west prior to finally re-joining the existing A391 to provide a high quality route to Innis Downs junction on the A30. This route includes a new rail crossing of the Newquay branchline and bridge over the Roche Road F connecting Bugle and Roche In addition the Bugle route package includes a new link road skirting the north west of Roche between Harmony Road and the old A30. Alongside some minor improvements to local roads this would provide an alternative route for lorries that currently travel through Roche to the A30 Please note: these plans are illustrative and the route alignments shown are indicative only. The alignments are not yet fixed but more detailed plans are available online Parkandillick Link

CERC CERC Access Road

Haul Road Parkandillick Link Key: Haul/Access Road F Parkandillick Link (proposed)

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Around 200 heavy vehicles a day pass through Treviscoe and St Dennis - up to 17% of all the traffic - which causes delays on narrow roads, difficulties for pedestrians trying to cross, noise and vibration for residents and regular problems with the low bridge in Little Treviscoe. F To address these issues the Project team are investigating the potential for a new road from Parkandillick to the recently built CERC Access Road via a new bridge over the freight railway. This would provide an alternative route for lorries that currently pass through this area on their way to the A30 at Highgate Hill. Further work is required on the design alignment and how this road would be managed before any decision is taken on progressing with this scheme.

At the moment only the development of the initial Alternatively you can contact the Project team: investigation work is funded. Detailed design, A30 to St Austell Team Planning and Construction of the link road will require c/o Engineering Design Group, funding from the Central Government. Following the submission of the Outline Business Case to Western Group Centre, Government in March 2017 we anticipate a further Radnor Road, round of public consultation on the details of the Scorrier, preferred route and supporting measures (including TR16 5EH traffic calming in the village centres) as part of the Telephone: 01872 327281 formal Planning process later in 2017/18. Email: [email protected] More detailed plans showing the design options and latest news on the scheme are available online at www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell

If you would like this information in another format or language please contact: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email: [email protected] www.cornwall.gov.uk

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Appendix 2.2 Newsletter No. 2, June 2017

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St Austell to A30 Link Road Newsletter: No. 2 June 2017

This newsletter updates you on progress with the proposed St Austell to A30 link road which has recently been approved by Cornwall Council’s Cabinet.

In May and June last year we held four public events Consequently the Outline Business Case was submitted in Bugle, Roche and St Austell inviting people to to the Department of Transport (DfT) on the 31st March feedback on proposals for an improved link to the A30. seeking significant Government funding for £85 million. Two potential route options were developed: one near The Business Case shows the need for the link road Roche and one near Bugle. and its benefits; including easing congestion and Following the community engagement and further improving journey times and reliability between investigations, the preferred route was identified by St Austell and the A30. comparing the technical, environmental and financial The DfT will inform us if the business case has been elements of the potential options. This assessment successful later this year. Further work on progressing work also considered potential road links at the scheme will be carried out. This includes detailed Penwithick, and Parkandillick near St Dennis. However design on the route alignment and investigating as these links would be very costly they are not being additional measures. progressed as part of this project as they would likely weaken the funding bid for the whole scheme. You can find more information about the proposed scheme in the centre pages and a more detailed map The preferred route runs from the Stenalees roundabout of the proposed route on the back page. linking with the A30 at Victoria bypassing Roche to the west. It was presented to Cornwall Council Cabinet Thank you for your support and any input that in March which gave its approval to take it forward. you’ve given so far on the scheme.

www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell St Austell to A30 Link Road Devon The proposed new road from the Stenalees roundabout to the A30 at Roche represents the final phase in providing a major transport link from St Austell to the A30. The proposed 6.2km single carriageway road will help to bring Cornwall economic and job creation opportunities to the area by resolving the current lack of a continuous high quality route which is seen as a major block to economic growth. Isles of Scilly

Aims of the St Austell to A30 Link Road Bodmin Community engagement • Create improved road connections Over 1,200 people came along to the public exhibitions last year. We received 816 written between St Austell, Newquay, other A30 Map Key responses and of those who gave feedback Cornish Towns and the rest of the UK; • Consented development over 70% supported the new link road and including To key Newquay destinations such as Existing improved links to St Austell. Minor improvements to A391 Recent planning applications Newquay Airport and the Aerohub Roche to Trekenning road enterprise zone. or possible future In addition, we’ve contacted 400 businesses Cornwall via a telephone survey and carried out one • Improve access to mid Cornwall’s existing Services development sites Telephone survey businesses to one sessions with 11 businesses. Feedback and new employment sites. Victoria showed that 90% of businesses who • Improve the competitiveness of St Austell A30 Case study businesses responded supported road improvements Tra c calming Lockengate as a location to do business. and environmental Redmoor between St Austell and the A30. Over a third • Support economic growth, and the said their business had been affected due to Tregoss improvements in development of new homes. Moor Roche the village the missing link between St Austell and A30. • Provide traffic relief to Roche and Bugle; Lostwithiel particularly by reducing heavy goods A391 traffic through their centres to create Goss Proposed Link Road environmental benefitsIndian for local residents Moor (Phase 3) see detailed Lanlivery Queens plan on rear page B3274 and improve opportunities for small Bugle village shops and commercial enterprises to grow. Luxulyan Fraddon The proposed St Austell to A30 link St Dennis A390 CERC road fits in with other aims that Cornwall Whitemoor Luxulyan Valley Council and its partners have for transport, (World Heritage Site) development and economic growth for Stenalees Economic benefits for the area the future. Clay Area Penwithick A new link road will help to bring a range Nanpean Carthew Trethurgy of economic benefits to the area by 2037. Clay Area These include up to 8,187 new homes (of Eden which 25% would be affordable homes), A391 Phase 2 Project 2015 202,338sqm of employment space, 5,448 jobs in construction and 4,461 other jobs. Foxhole St Blazey A391 Phase 1 Blackpool Pit 1997 Tywardreath Scheme timetable A391 If the funding bid to the DfT is successful St Stephen Trethowel Par there will be further community engagement High Street on the final detailed route alignment and St Austell Par additional measures in spring 2018. This Beach Lanjeth will be before the submission of a planning Trewoon application, compulsory land purchases and Par Docks statutoryFo processes.wey Subject to planning approval being granted construction could Coombe St Mewan Carlyon Bay St Austell Bay start by the end of 2019, with the scheme A390 Charlestown opening in spring 2022. (World Heritage Site) Scheme timetable To Truro

Aug 2015 Sept 2015 June 2016 March 2017 July 2017 2018 End 2019 2022 Member Cornwall Expo Options Outline Funding in Detailed Construction Scheme Consultation Consultation consultation Business Case principle design and starts opens complete planning Proposed route from Stenalees roundabout to the A30 by passing Roche to the west

St Austell to A30 Link Road The proposed new road, which is designed to 60mph, will replace the B3274 from Stenalees to Trezaise and then form a bypass around Roche linking to the old A30 west of Victoria. New roundabouts will be constructed at Stenalees, Trezaise, Edgecombe road and at the old A30. The road will typically be a 10m wide single carriageway, with an additional climbing lane on the steeper sections so that slower moving traffic can be overtaken. A shared pedestrian/cycle path will run alongside the whole length of the new road which will connect cycle routes from West Carclaze Garden Village in the south to Roche, Victoria and Goss Moor in the north. In addition the project team are investigating measures to reduce through traffic on the existing roads through Bugle, Stenalees and Roche. This includes traffic calming and environmental improvements to the village centres, and downgrading the current A391 through Bugle and Stenalees to a B road.

Alternatively you can contact the Project team: Please note: the exact alignment is subject to A30 to St Austell Team change during the detailed design and planning c/o Engineering Design Group, process in 2018 Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Further information is available online at: Scorrier, www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell TR16 5EH Telephone: 01872 327281 Email: [email protected]

If you would like this information in another format or language please contact: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email: [email protected] www.cornwall.gov.uk

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Appendix 2.3 Newsletter No. 3, September 2018

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Newsletter: No. 3 September 2018

St Austell to A30 Link Road The proposed new road from the A30 to Stenalees roundabout is the final phase in building a major transport link from St Austell to the A30. The proposed high quality 6.2km single carriageway road will help to bring economic growth and job creation opportunities to the area. It is part of the Council’s commitment to work with partners to improve transport links and to invest in creating jobs, providing homes and improving the lives of residents.

The story so far May 2016 • Public Exhibition of route options

June 2016 to March 2017 • Development of preferred route and Outline Business Case

March 2017 • Roche Route approved • Outline Business Case submitted to Government

Above: Public exhibition of route options, May 2016 April 17 to Oct 17 Image: Cornwall Council • Design developed and surveys started Your opportunity to find out more

November 2017 We want to keep you up to date with what has been happening behind the scenes and what needs to happen before we can make a start on site. At the • Approval from Government beginning of October 2018, we will be holding four public events to give to fund scheme subject everyone the opportunity to see the proposals for the new road in more to completion of formal detail before we submit the scheme for planning application in December. processes The exhibitions will also allow us to November 2017 to present explore how we can deliver traffic • Surveys and investigations calming and enhancements on the Please see back • Design developed in more roads in the surrounding villages which page for exhibition detail will see changes in traffic travelling through them once the new road is in dates and venues • Discussion with landowners place. We have planned the exhibitions to allow people to visit them at different locations and times of the day.

www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell St Austell to A30 Link Road

Has the route changed over the last year? The basic position of the road has not changed over the last year as we have been developing the design. However, as we have used the outcomes of the surveys and investigations some elements have been amended. The main changes relate to the position of the roundabouts which have been changed to help traffic flow, access to Roche and reduce the heights of embankments we have to build, which helps reduce the visual imapct of the road as it will be closer to the existing road level.

Victoria Two roundabouts A30 reduced to one to Junction changed to improve traffic flows, roundabout to allow reduce cost and avoid better access to Roche a large gas main and Trezaise

Accommodation tracks, cycle, pedestrian and Roche equestrian paths added

Accommodation tracks, cycle, pedestrian and Line of road moved equestrian paths added to accommodate new Trezaise location of roundabout and to reduce Bugle embankment height

New roundabout location to give better access to Trezaise and Line of road moved to allow reduced road Stenalees further from residential embankment heights area following an Map Key improved understanding • Current proposed design of local geology OBC (Outline Business Case) design A391 to © Crown copyright and database rights 2018 Ordnance Survey 100049047 St Austell What happens next? As we have developed the plans for the scheme over the last year, we have tried to keep to the original timescales for opening the road which remain largely the same Scheme timetable

Oct 18 Dec 2018 April 2019 Summer 2019 Late 2019 Public exhibition Planning application Notification of Appoint contractor Finalise design submitted planning permission to finalise design and build the road Devon

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Changes to the existing roads Once the new road is opened to traffic, there will be changes to the amount of traffic on the existing roads, both through and linking the surrounding villages. In order to reduce the possibility of higher speeds and rat-running we are looking at what improvements we can make, particularly in and around Roche, Bugle, Stenalees and Carthew. These works will happen once the new road is opened to traffic which will give us some time to get the proposals right. We have already started to look at what we may need to do on the existing roads and have had some discussions with local representatives to get some initial thoughts. At the exhibitions we will be exploring the problems and opportunities in more detail with people and continuing to work with the local communities to help us develop the plans over the coming months. It is important that we help create an environment that improves the lives and safety for local residents and business, doing this together will give the best opportunity to make a legacy for all.

December 2019 Spring 2020 Spring/Summer 2020 Late 2021/early 2022 Spring 2022 Submit final business Final decision made Start construction Open road Build proposed traffic case to government by government enhancements in surrounding villages The Public Exhibitions We hope you will be able to join us at one of the exhibitions, and we look forward to the opportunity to discuss the scheme with you.

Roche Venue: Roche Victory Hall, Victoria Road, Roche, St Austell PL26 8JF Date: Monday 1 October Time: 1pm to 8pm

Carthew Venue: Wheal Martyn Clay Museum, Carthew, St Austell PL26 8XQ Date: Wednesday 3 October Time: 5pm to 9pm

Carluddon Venue: The Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing (ESAM), Chi Askorrans, Carludden Technology Park, Carludden, St Austell PL26 8WE Date: Thursday 4 October Time: 4pm to 8pm

Bugle Venue: Methodist Sunday School Hall, 73 Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PD Date: Saturday 6 October Time: 10am to 4pm

The aims of the new road are unchanged Throughout the development of the scheme and as part of the planning application, the aims for the new link road continue to be: • to create improved road connections to the rest of the UK, other Cornish Towns including key destinations such as Newquay Airport and the Aerohub Enterprise Zone. • to improve access to mid Cornwall’s existing and new employment sites, support economic growth and improve the competitiveness of St Austell as a location to do business. • to provide traffic relief to Roche and Bugle and other nearby villages; particularly by reducing heavy goods traffic through their centres to create environmental benefits for local residents and improve opportunities for Above: A391 Carludden small village shops and commercial enterprises to grow. Image: Cornwall Council

Further information is available online at: www.cornwall.gov.uk/a30tostaustell Alternatively you can contact the project team: St Austell to A30 Team, Floor 4, Zone B, Pydar House, Pydar Street, Truro TR1 1XU Telephone: 0300 1234 222 Email: [email protected]

If you would like this information in another format or language please contact: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email: [email protected] www.cornwall.gov.uk

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Appendix 3 Press release

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Residents invited to find out more about plans for new St Austell to A30 link road

28 September 2018

Press Release text Residents are invited to attend a series of events in and around St Austell to see the latest proposals for a new 3.9 mile road linking the town and the A30.

The new route will better link communities in and around St Austell to the rest of Cornwall and the UK, supporting employment, housing and regeneration in the area.

The road will link the A391 at Carluddon with the A30 at Victoria, boosting business, inward investment and job growth in the area as well as improving access to Cornwall Airport Newquay.

The Government has said it’s prepared to contribute £79m to the scheme after a strong funding bid from Cornwall Council to the Department for Transport.

This showed the new road could ease congestion and improve journey times between St Austell and the A30. Cornwall Council will be making a £6m contribution.

Cornwall Council's Cabinet portfolio holder for transport, Geoff Brown, said: “We want to work with local communities and businesses on the detailed proposals for the new route.

“We have organised a series of events for everyone to see where we are and what we need to do to progress this vital scheme which will boost economic growth in the mid Cornwall corridor between Newquay and St Austell.” The proposed route is virtually the same as the preferred option which emerged when the Council consulted with the local community in 2016 and runs from the Singlerose Roundabout south of Stenalees, bypassing to the west of Roche to link to the A30 via the Victoria junction.

Additional measures to improve the environment for residents including traffic calming through Roche, Bugle, Stenalees and Carthew, will also form part of the public events.

Subject to planning approval being granted, construction could start in Spring 2020, with the new road opening in early 2022.

The council will hold four public events in October 2018, as well as attending the St Austell Whitegold Festival on 29 September 2018.

Venues Dates Times Roche Victory Hall 01 October 1pm to 8pm Wheal Martyn Clay 03 October 5pm to 9pm Museum Enterprise Space for 04 October 4pm to 8pm Advanced Manufacturing (ESAM) - Carluddon Bugle Methodist 06 October 10am to 4pm Sunday School Hall

Geoff added: “I encourage residents and businesses to come along, meet the project team and ask questions about how the scheme is developing.”

Note to editors

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Appendix 4 Press coverage

Appendix 4.1 Cornwall Live, 1 October 2018

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Appendix 4.2 Pirate FM, September 2018

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Appendix 5 Roche Parish magazine, October 2018

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Appendix 7 Exhibition booklet

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Appendix 8 Response cards by location

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Number of attendees shown by location Location of residency Roche 156 Bugle 44 Stenalees 36 Penwithick 29 St Austell 20 Ruddlemoor 18 Trethowel 18 Tregoss 9 Whitemoor 8 Trezaise 6 Carthew 5 Kerrow 5 Lockengate 5 Carbis 4 Scredda 4 Tremodrett 4 Truro 4 Victoria 4 Coldvreath 3 Higher Trezaise 3 Luxulyan 3 St Stephen 3 Bowling Green 2 Colbiggan 2 Higher Bugle 2 Lower Molinnis 2 Newquay 2 Pentivale 2 Quoit 2 Rescorla 2 St Blazey 2 Belowda 1 Carclaze 1 Carluddon 1 Castle-an-Dinas 1 Did not say/undecipherable 1 Enniscaven 1 Gothers 1 Innis Moor 1 Lavrean 1

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Number of attendees living in Location this location Menacuddle 1 Pentewan 1 St Breward 1 St Denis 1 St Teath 1 Trethurgy 1 Treverbyn 1 Treviscoe 1 Tywadreath Highway 1

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