PTE/14/58 Cabinet 10 September 2014 Transport Capital Programme 2014/15 and 2015/16

Report of the Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment

Please note that the following recommendations are subject to consideration and

determination by the Cabinet (and confirmation under the provisions of the

Council’s Constitution) before taking effect.

Recommendations: That (a) approval is given to enhance the Place 2014/15 capital programme by £1,485,914 from developer contributions; approval is also given to enhance the 2015/16 capital budget by £154,000 from developer contributions and £3,700,000 from external grants; (b) current approved budgets are allocated to the schemes set out in this report; (c) of the enhancements above, £1,177,000 is forward funded to enable schemes to proceed in advance of the funding being received.

1. Background

Cabinet approved an updated transport capital programme for 2013/14 and 2014/15 at its meeting in July 2013. Since that time there have been a number of new funding announcements and changes to allocations, in addition to re-profiled funding requirements for some schemes. This report updates the proposed programme for 2014/15 and 2015/16 but excludes maintenance schemes which are reported on separately to Cabinet.

2014/15 is considered to be a watershed year in the funding of capital transport projects. The County Council has been particularly successful in securing funding for a wide range of schemes in the last 12 months through a number of specific Department for Transport (DfT) competitions, including Linking Communities (Cycling in National Parks) and the Local Pinchpoint Fund. It also played a pivotal role in helping to secure funding for Highways Agency Pinchpoint schemes at several locations on the trunk road network, including match funding in some cases. Funding has also been secured for several schemes through the Regional Growth Fund in partnership with the East of Growth Point team.

The picture from 2015/16 onwards provides new and different challenges. The changes are linked to the Government’s Growth Deal process, which channels the majority of transport capital through Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). Local authorities have to work closely with the LEPs to secure funding for individual schemes, which also have to satisfy Government priorities within the Growth Deal process that is focussed on generating growth through housing and employment.

The level of flexible funding paid direct to local authorities through the Local Transport Plan Integrated Block has been cut by almost half from 2015/16 to help fund the Growth Deals. The DfT has indicated that all other non-maintenance transport capital funding from Government will be delivered through the Growth Deal process. It is very unlikely therefore that there will be more one-off Government funded competitions for the foreseeable future like the ones funding current schemes. There may however be other small scale opportunities such as the Coastal Communities Fund.

The County Council has secured substantial funding for an initial phase of projects starting in 2015/16 subject to final approval of business cases through the Local Transport Board (LTB) and which will require match funding in future years. It is anticipated that proposals for the next stage of the Growth Deal up to 2021 will need to be submitted through the Heart of the South West LEP by November 2014. These will require significant on-going County Council investment in design and match funding from diminished resources.

2. Proposal

The detail of the proposed programmes for 2014/15 and 2015/16 is shown in Appendix II. The proposed programme for 2014/15 is similar to that approved in July 2013 but with the confirmation of the Government funding for the Granite and Gears cycling project through the Linking Communities fund, the addition of some Section 106 (S106) funds, and some re-profiling of spend to match anticipated delivery.

As noted above there are considerable pressures on the available funding for 2015/16. The Government has cut ’s Integrated Block allocation from 2015/16 to £3.601m per annum compared to the £6.159m in 2014/15, i.e. around 42% (though levels have varied in previous years). The £3.601m level has been confirmed for each year until 2017/18 when the data used to inform the formula will be updated.

Section 106 agreements and the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) are also important contributors to the transport capital programme, particularly as match funding for the Growth Deal infrastructure schemes. These are however likely to be constrained for transport infrastructure investment for the foreseeable future due to viability issues. The overall viability of sites is under pressure due both to the state of the housing market and other infrastructure requirements such as education, flood risk and environmental mitigation measures.

Devon was successful in securing an initial first phase of £21.3 million Growth Deal funding in the 2015/16 to 2018/19 period for the following larger schemes in partnership with the Heart of South West LEP: - Bridge Road, Exeter - Marsh Barton Rail Station - A382 widening, - Roundswell Phase 2 access, - A361 Portmore Roundabout, Barnstaple - A39 Heywood Roundabout, - A38 Deep Lane Junction, Sherford

The 2015/16 elements of the funding are indicated in this year of the programme but are subject to final business cases being approved by the Heart of South West LTB leading to an offer letter, and a Growth Deal agreement being signed between the LEP and Government.

The next stage of Growth Deal proposals for schemes in the 2016/17 to 2020/21 period is expected to be submitted to Government by the end of November 2014 in conjunction with the LEP. It is anticipated the Government will announce the results of the Growth Deals around March 2015. A range of schemes and sustainable transport packages are being considered including those already in the LTB’s current programme. The final proposals will be subject to indicated LEP and Government priorities – these are particularly focussed on achieving economic growth through housing and employment. The Growth Deal process is very competitive and there is no guarantee of further success. All schemes will require substantial design and match funding to generate potential Growth Deal funding.

2015/16 Programme

The 2015/16 programme is strongly influenced by three main requirements: - To complete schemes started in 2014/15 including match funding commitments such as Granite and Gears and Local Pinchpoint Fund; - To match fund and complete design on Growth Deal Stage 1 schemes from 2015/16; - To design and prepare schemes for the second stage of Growth Deal funding from 2016/17 to 2020/21 and beyond.

A number of the larger schemes are expensive to design and prepare. This is particularly the case for the two main strategic schemes for the A303 and A361 ( Link Road). Three schemes are being prepared for the A303 – it is anticipated that County Council investment in this process now will strongly improve the likelihood of Highways Agency funding being allocated to one or more of these in the period to 2021. Work will take place over the next five years to prepare schemes on the A361 for the next Growth Deal period from 2021 onwards, including scheme design and land acquisition.

Once commitments and match funding requirements are included in the 2015/16 programme there will be significantly reduced levels of funding available for smaller schemes of all types due to the reduced Integrated Block. It is hoped that funding for some larger sustainable transport schemes can be achieved through the next stage of the Growth Deal where they support housing and employment growth. This is however subject to securing LEP and Government support. The majority of other smaller schemes will be subject to securing sufficient external funding such as S106 and CIL in the context of the constraints noted elsewhere in this report. These would still require some initial design investment from the County Council to secure the funds.

3. Options/Alternatives

The new Growth Deal process and funding arrangements gives the County Council less flexibility in determining priorities for funding schemes. Priorities are now heavily determined by the LEP’s objectives and the scope of the Growth Deal funding. The LEP will only prioritise County Council schemes it feels meets these objectives and will successfully secure Growth Deal funds.

District Councils also have a major part to play in determining how and if S106 and CIL receipts are allocated to transport schemes in relation to other priorities to match fund other sources such as the Growth Deal.

An alternative programme model would be to focus it on directly funding a range of smaller schemes. This would however make it impossible to draw down significant match funding for larger schemes from the Growth Deal and S106/CIL. In turn this would have significant impacts on the ability to deliver the necessary transport infrastructure to support housing and employment growth around the County.

4. Consultations

The original consultation for the 2011 to 2026 Devon and Local Transport Plan shaped the overarching priorities for transport investment including economic growth and carbon reduction.

There are on-going consultations with the Heart of South West LEP and Local Transport Board to shape the nature of the Growth Deal proposals to Government. This will influence the County Council’s own capital programme.

The County Council works closely with District Councils in developing infrastructure plans to support Local Plans delivering growth and shaping the nature of the Local Plans themselves. There are also arrangements in most Districts for Joint CIL Boards to determine priorities for the use of CIL receipts which form an important part of the transport capital programme. S106 agreements are also negotiated jointly in most cases.

Local consultations are undertaken with a wide range of stakeholders and the local community on specific schemes as they are planned and progressed.

5. Financial Considerations

The package of schemes in this report totals £97.464 million. This includes significant S106 contributions from developers. Some of these have already been incorporated into the capital programme but it is recommended that it is further enhanced with the following:

Funding Source/Scheme £000 2014/15 2015/16 Total Growth Deal 0 3,700, 3,700, S106 Agreements 1,486 154, 1,640 Totals 1,486 3,854 5,340

The breakdown of funding sources is shown in Appendix I.

6. Environmental Impact Considerations

Environmental, social and economic impacts of transport schemes are considered in two ways. At a strategic level this is done through the strategic environmental assessment of Local Plans which include the impacts of transport measures alongside others from development.

Each larger scheme considered by HATOCs (Highways and Traffic Orders Committees) or Cabinet will include a specific consideration of the economic, social and environmental impacts generated by the scheme itself.

7. Equality Considerations

Where relevant to the decision, the Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Equality Duty requires decision makers to give due regard to the need to: eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other prohibited conduct; advance equality by encouraging participation, removing disadvantage, taking account of disabilities and meeting people’s needs; and foster good relations between people by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding.

Taking account of age, disability, race/ethnicity (includes Gypsies and Travellers), gender and gender identity, religion and belief, sexual orientation, pregnant women/new and breastfeeding mothers, marriage/civil partnership status in coming to a decision, a decision maker may also consider other relevant factors such as caring responsibilities, rural isolation or socio-economic disadvantage.

This may be achieved, for example, through completing a full Equality Impact Needs Assessment/Impact Assessment or other form of options/project management appraisal that achieves the same objective.

An Impact Assessment has been carried out for the overall programme, a copy of which has been circulated to Cabinet Members and is available alongside this report on the Council’s website at: http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/decision_making/cma/index_exc.htm

Individual Impact Assessments will be produced for schemes that require Cabinet approval.

8. Legal Considerations

Individual legal agreements are made with relevant external funding bodies and developers as required. Specifically one will be required with the Heart of South West LEP for the Growth Deal funding.

Legal issues relating to individual schemes will be considered through the relevant Cabinet or HATOC report.

9. Risk Management Considerations

Financial and project management systems are in place to manage programme management risks within and across financial years. Proposals for external funding are assessed for risks associated with match funding requirements and increases in scheme costs.

Risks associated with individual schemes are considered within the relevant Cabinet or HATOC reports.

10. Public Health Impact

The programme has been designed to continue supporting schemes such as cycling and walking which encourage active travel and therefore improvements to public health. It supports economic growth including new housing and employment which are also important contributors to public health.

11. Reasons for Recommendations

The proposed programme supports the County Council’s objectives and priorities expressed in its Strategic Plan and Local Transport Plan. It helps to deliver economic growth across the county and continues the development of key sustainable transport measures.

Dave Black Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment Electoral Divisions: All

Cabinet Member for Economy, Growth and Cabinet Liaison for Exeter: Councillor Andrew Leadbetter and Cabinet Member for Highway Management and Flood Prevention: Councillor Stuart Hughes

Strategic Director, Place: Heather Barnes

Local Government Act 1972: List of Background Papers

Contact for enquiries: Andrew Ardley

Room No: AB2, Lucombe House, County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD

Tel No: 01392 383528

Background Paper Date File Ref.

Impact Assessment August 2014

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Appendix I To PTE/14/58

Countywide Foundation Programme

£,000 £,000 Schemes 2014/15 2015/16

Devon Metro Station Programme - Pinhoe Rail Station Car Park 0 10 Monkerton Link Road (Cumberland Way) 15 0 Devon Metro Station Programme - Exeter St Thomas access improvements 35 0 Devon Metro Station Programme - South West Main Line Infrastructure Study 48 0

Devon Metro Station Programme - Cranbrook Station 2,586 0

Devon Metro Station Programme - Newton Abbot bridge access 50 20 Countywide Bus Real Time Information System 88 0 Countywide Bus Real Time Information - On street signing 395 0 Bus priority at traffic signals 20 100 Devon Metro Station Programme - Old Rydon Lane - Newcourt Station footpath upgrade 151 0 Devon Metro Station Programme - Public Transport Interchange 205 0 Devon Metro Station Programme - Newcourt 1,460 0 Devon Metro Station Programme - Marsh Barton 150 1,700 5,203 1,830

Exeter Foundation Programme £,000 £,000 Schemes 2014/15 2015/16 Key W&C Routes - Queen Street Exeter Pedestrian Enhancement 10 0 Exeter - St Davids Hill Traffic Calming 15 0

Topsham Parking Review TRO 17 0 Exeter - Devonshire Place Traffic Calming 18 0 Bus Priority - Exeter various 20 0 Exeter - Bus Improvements 20 0 CSR - Heavitree Road / Livery Dole 25 0 CSR - Heavitree Road / Spicer Road 25 0 Key W&C Routes - Exwick Kinnerton Way to Liverpool Hill 25 0 Beacon Lane / St Katherine's Road 25 0 Exeter Aids to Movement 40 0 Sidwell Street / Cheeke Street Junction 50 0 Exeter - Acorn Interchange signal upgrades / Western Way 50 0 Exeter - Road / Fitzroy Road cycleway improvements 60 0 Key W&C Routes - Topsham Road/Southbrook Road 175 0 Monkerton to City Centre Cycle Route and signing (E3) 245 0 Future Schemes 0 50 820 50 Notes: W&C = Walking and cycling CSR = Casualty and Severity Reduction

Exeter Targeted Capital Investment Programme £,000 £,000 Schemes 2014/15 2015/16 Exeter Central Library - On-Street Disabled Parking TRO 3 0 Bus Station Exeter City Centre 5 0 East of Exeter - Signage Design 15 0 Cumberland Way to Pinhoe Sainsbury`s link 15 0 Junction 30 Southbound on slip widening 15 0 Alphington Village Public Realm Enhancements 20 0 Pinhoe Urban Extension - Exhibition Way Link Road 25 0 Moor Lane Roundabout Improvements 53 0 London Inn Square Enhancements 63 0 Alphington Road (Ide) Park and Ride 100 250 Skypark Spine Road 100 0 A379 Newcourt Junction 100 400 Blackhorse Lane Link Road 150 0 Exeter Central Library public realm 60 0 Exeter Airport Long Lane Link 555 0 Bridge Road, Exeter 1,017 4,100 Exeter Airport Access Road (B3184 widening) 1,310 0 Tithebarn Pedestrian Bridge 100 0 Cumberland Way to Tithebarn Lane Bridge Link Road 3,907 0 7,613 4,750

Market and Coastal Town and Rural Devon Foundation Programme £,000 £,000 Schemes 2014/15 2015/16 A3052 Crealy Pedestrian Crossing 27 0 A3052 Oil Mill Lane - cycle link 25 0 A379 Corridor - / Exminster 22 0 Barnstaple - Newport Willow Tree Road Traffic Calming 21 0 Casualty and Severity Reduction Schemes - A380 Telegraph Hill and A386 Yelverton 47 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - cycle parking, signing, car park upgrade 30 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Cycle Taxis Scheme 42 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Drakes Trail - Clearbrook Ramp 371 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Drakes Trail - Yelverton to Dousland 23 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Drakes Trail to Princetown - Peekhill Farm bridge 415 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Drakes Trail to Princetown - Princetown to Peekhill North - DNP 10 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Newton Abbot to Bovey Walking and Cycling Route 1,365 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Ogwell to Newton Abbot Town Centre and NCN 77 120 Dartmoor Cycle Network - East to College, Town Centre and Granite Way (includes Fatherford bridge) 382 200 Dartmoor Cycle Network - to Tamar Trails 30 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Pegasus Way, Beaworthy: Phase 2 163 100 Exeter - Broadclyst cycle route 25 103 Footpath, Station Road, Broadclyst 8 0 Launceston Road, Tavistock Footway Scheme 60 0 Lindridge Lane to Meadowcroft Drive, - cycle route 30 0 Local Walking & Cycling - Barnstaple Long Bridge / Seven Brethren Bank south western improvements 20 250 Local Walking & Cycling - Cycle Parking In Market and Coastal Towns 100 0 Local Walking & Cycling - Kenton South Town enhancement scheme 86 0 Local Walking & Cycling - Kingskerswell Newton Road corridor / Village Centre 70 420 Local Walking & Cycling - Sidbury to Sidford - footpath/cycle route 50 450 Moretonhampsted Betton Way to Crossing Link Road 6 0 Newton Abbot - Bus Station Improvements 15 0 Newton Abbot Central Cycle Route 30 0 Newton Abbot East - West cycle route 113 50 Public Rights of Way Schemes 100 0 Redworth Junction () - Signals 370 0 Ruby Way 98 0 Smarter Travel - Countywide School Cycle Parking 60 50 Stop Line Way: Seaton to Colyford Phases 2 &3 546 0 Strategic Cycle Network - NCN2 Dawlish Town Centre Link from Exeter Road 25 90 Strategic Cycle Network - NCN28 Newton Abbot to Torbay Border via Kingskerswell 200 300 Strategic Cycle Network - Northern Exmouth to Exe Estuary Walking and Cycling Link 10 0 Cycle route - extension to Woolbrook 100 0 Strategic Cycle Network - Tarka Trail - Barkwell to 230 0 Strategic Cycle Network - Tarka Trail - Willingcott to Knowle 100 100 Strategic Cycle Network - Woodbury To Exe Estuary Trail 95 0 - Strete 143 0 Teign Estuary Bishopsteignton to / Dawlish 10 20 Teign Estuary Passage House to Bishopsteignton 40 30 Wray Valley Trail: Steward Wood to Lustleigh 258 761 Dawlish Warren - Hazelwood Drive to Exe Estuary Trail - cycle route 13 42

Local Schemes: St Peters Way, ; Aylesbeare - Harp lane Horse Warning Signs; Witheridge School; Newton Road Kingsteignton Pedestrian Crossing; Leat Street Tiverton - Zebra Crossing; Tarka Trail - Meeth to Hatherleigh A386 Crossing; Loddiswell Large Vehicle Prohibition; Black Torrington Crossing Point Improvement; Ford Road improved pedestrian access Yealmpton; Horrabridge - A386 ped crossing; Tiverton - Tidcombe Lane junc with Glebelands; South Street, Totnes - Traffic Management; Tavistock - West Street Dropped Kerbs; Walking & Cycling Access to schools; Stoke Fleming Traffic Calming; Newton Abbot Waverley Road; A39 Hillsford Bridge; Town Centre Signing Review; Bus Shelters A379 Cofton; Aids to Movement (all areas outside Exeter); Modbury TRO; Sidmouth bus shelter; Shaldon Parking Review; Barnstaple Town Centre moving traffic regulation 725 10 order; Belle Parade, - cycle contraflow; Mill Street, Sidmouth - Build Out ; A379 Cockwood stop and bus shelters; A386 Tiddy Brook / Anderton Lane Footway; Exmouth - Exeter Road ped refuge; Barnstaple - Taw Vale crossing; Langtree School Footpath; Footway West Hill Road West Hill; NCN2 missing link Western Road Ivybridge; West Charleton Footway Improvement; Newton Poppleford Farthings Lane - Footpath; Newton St Cyres Ped Refuge; Bewsley Hill Copplestone; Aveton Gifford Village Improvements; A380 Ideford Dip Bus Stop Safety Improvement; Teignmouth TROs; Bus Waiting Infrastructure Improvements (various); Axmouth pedestrian improvements; Totnes - Coronation/Station Road pedestrian crossing and traffic management; Bishopsteignton Enhancement.

6,786 3,096

Market and Coastal Town and Rural Devon Targeted Capital Investment Programme £,000 £,000 Schemes 2014/15 2015/16 Decoy Industrial Estate Access Road and Cycle Route 2,605 0 A39 Buckleigh Road widening, Bideford 6 0 Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway - Cycle route 10 20 Pathfields Phase 4, 7 0 Cullompton Eastern Relief Road detailed design 30 0 Marsh Lane, Crediton - widening 30 0 Larkbear - Seven Brethren pedestrian and cycle bridge 20 30 A361 - Barnstaple to South Molton improvements feasibility 50 0 Barnstaple - Anchorwood/Strand Town Centre Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (Taw bridge) 30 30 A39 - Westaway Plain Junction Improvements 71 0

Tiverton Eastern Urban Extension Access Routes - Feasibility and Design 85 200 Dinan Way Extension, Exmouth 150 200 Turks Head Mini Roundabout, Honiton 10 90 A303 Improvements (Devon section) 147 250 A39/A361 Corridor - Portmore Roundabout 76 500 Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway (reopening) 610 400 A388 Agri Centre access 698 0 A382 Widening including Jetty Marsh stage 2 550 520 Drumbridges and Battle Road junction design 750 0 A39 Roundswell Roundabout, Barnstaple (including enhanced junction on the B3232 Torrington Road) 1,187 0 A39/A361 Corridor - A39/Heywood Road junction 20 1,000 Deep Lane junction improvements 112 1,000 Junction 28 Improvement, Cullompton 1,300 0 Dartmoor Cycle Network - Newton Abbot to Cycle Trail - A38 Crossing at Heathfield 1,614 557 Crediton Link Road 2,473 1,204 12,641 6,001

Programme Summary £,000 £,000 Programme 2014/15 2015/16

Countywide Foundation 5,203 1,830

Exeter Foundation 820 50

Exeter Targeted Capital Investment 7,613 4,750

Market and Coastal Town and Rural Devon Foundation 6,786 3,096 Market and Coastal Town and Rural Devon Targeted Capital Investment 12,641 6,001

Integrated Block & Granite and Gears Overprogramming -1,061 -397 A380 South Devon Link Road 43,217 6,915 Totals 75,219 22,245

Funded by: £,000 £,000 2014/15 2015/16 Integrated Block 6,949 3,601 Granite and Gears (Linking Communities) 3,616 0 Regional Growth Fund 4,113 0 New Homes Bonus 1,457 0 Local Sustainable Transport Fund Access to Employment 270 0 Local Sustainable Transport Fund Access to Education 100 0 Local Sustainable Transport Fund Access to Rail 90 0 External / Other 1,561 0 Local Pinch Point Fund 5,912 0 Unsupported Borrowing/Supported Borrowing and capital receipts (Crediton LR & Wray Valley) 1,151 1,990 S106 6,057 586 Growth Deal 0 9,000 Invest in Devon 726 153 A380 South Devon Link Road (various funding sources) 43,217 6,915 Total 75,219 22,245

Appendix II To PTE/14/58

Enhancements to the Capital Programme

Scheme 2014/15 £ 2015/16 £ Total £ Barnstaple – Newport, Willow Tree Road 19,313 19,313 Traffic Calming Exhibition Way Link Road 25,000 25,000 Devon Metro Station Programme – Exeter St 35,000 35,000 Thomas access improvements Dawlish Warren – Hazelwood Drive to Exe 40,000 40,000 Estuary Trail – cycle route Totnes – Coronation Road/Station Road 50,000 50,000 pedestrian crossing and traffic management Exeter – Honiton Road/Fitzroy Road cycleway 10,000 50,000 60,000 improvements Countywide Bus Real Time Information 62,000 62,000 System Devon Metro Station Programme - Old Rydon 151,000 151,000 Lane - Newcourt Station footpath upgrade Countywide Bus Real Time Information - On 60,000 60,000 street signing Turks Head Mini Roundabout, Honiton 10,000 40,000 50,000 Devon Metro Station Programme - Exmouth 30,000 30,000 Public Transport Interchange Redworth Junction (Totnes) - Signals 100,413 100,413 Strategic Cycle Network - NCN28 Newton 20,000 20,000 Abbot to Torbay Border via Kingskerswell Dartmoor Cycle Network - Newton Abbot To 107,188 15,000 112,188 Bovey Walking And Cycling Route (including Accomodation Lane) Devon Metro Station Programme - Newcourt 719,000 719,000 Bridge Road, Exeter 37,000 37,000 Newton Abbot East - West 20,000 49,000 69,000 cycle route Total Developer and External Contributions 1,485,914 154,000 1,639,914

A382 Widening, Newton Abbot 300,000 300,000 Bridge Road, Exeter 0 0 Roundswell Phase 2, Barnstaple 500,000 500,000 A39, Heywood Road Junction, Bideford 1,000,000 1,000,000 A379 Newcourt Junction, Exeter 400,000 400,000 A38 Deep Lane Junction, Sherford 1,000,000 1,000,000 Marsh Barton Rail Station 500,000 500,000

Total Growth Deal 3,700,000 3,700,000