RCD-08

Ripon Motorway Service Area Statement of Community Engagement Prepared by Meeting Place Communications on behalf of Moto Hospitality Limited

July 2018 Contents

1. Introduction ...... 2

2. Requirements of the consultation ...... 3

3. We have responded to this by ...... 4

4. Consultation...... 5

4.1 Consulting with elected representatives and other stakeholders ...... 5

4.2 Consulting nearby residents ...... 6

5. Encouraging feedback ...... 7

6. Engaging online ...... 8

7. Engaging with the media ...... 9

8.Summary of feedback...... 10

8.1 Job creation ...... 10

8.2 Need for the scheme ...... 10

8.3 Access & impact on local roads ...... 10

8.4 Landscape, woodland & wildlife ...... 10

9.Responding to feedback ...... 11

10.Conclusion ...... 13

Appendix A: Newsletter invitation to near neighbours ...... 14

Appendix B: Consultation materials ...... 15

Appendix C: Feedback form from consultation events ...... 19

Appendix D: Verbatim feedback received via written feedback forms ...... 21

01 1. Introduction

This Statement of Community Engagement sets out the strategy Moto Meeting Place Communications undertaken for consulting the local community with regard to proposals by Moto Hospitality Limited for a new Motorway Service Area (MSA) at Moto is the UK’s leading provider of MSAs with over 45 locations and Meeting Place Communications (MPC) was established in 2006 and Junction 50 A1(M). The proposals include an amenity building, a fuel 5,000 staff across the UK. is now one of the leading public relations companies specialising in filling station, a drive-thru coffee shop, a lodge hotel, parking, and areas consultation around planning issues. MPC has worked with a wide range of external space. The company was founded in 1962 (as Granada) and still retains of commercial developers, retailers, and house builders. headquarters at Toddington Services. It became known as Moto This document demonstrates that the applicant has actively informed Hospitality Limited in 2001. MPC has experience across England and Wales and in reaching out and and involved the local community about the plans, in accordance with positively engaging with local communities when it comes to planning Harrogate Borough Council’s Statement of Community Involvement and Over 150 million people visit Moto MSAs every year, with the most applications. national planning guidance. popular three sites (Wetherby, Cherwell Valley and Toddington North) attracting over 5 million visitors. MSAs are important because drivers Moto is committed to an open and honest approach and wanted to are advised to take a 15 minute break every two hours to prevent ensure local people were consulted. Moto welcomed and invited tiredness related accidents. MSAs provide drivers and their passengers feedback on the proposals to establish if any amendments could be with the opportunity to rest, visit the toilet and take on refreshments. taken on board prior to the submission of a planning application. Most Moto MSAs also have hotels for overnight rests.

This Statement of Community Engagement gives an overview of all consultation activity undertaken prior to the current planning application submission.

02 2. Requirements of the consultation

Community involvement is at the forefront of national planning policy and is noted in the final version of the National Planning Policy Framework (adopted March 2012). The NPPF states that ‘early and meaningful engagement and collaboration with neighbourhoods, local organisations and businesses is essential’ in the creation of plans. A variety of methods were used to engage with stakeholders including:

Planning policy statement 12 (para 4.21) required local authorities to produce a Statement of Community • Telephone briefings Involvement (SCI) as part of their Local Development Frameworks. The principle objective of the SCI is to ensure that all sections of the community, including local groups and organisations, are given an opportunity • Face to face meetings to engage in the planning process. • Invitations to public consultations posted through doors

Harrogate Borough Council’s latest SCI was adopted in March 2014. Regarding consultation, it states: • Press releases to local media “The SCI shows the methods that will be used to encourage and facilitate participation at the • Social media activity including Twitter different stages of Local Plan preparation and encourages community involvement at the

early stages when ideas are being developed. The methods of community involvement used • Private briefings for key individuals and groups will depend on the document in question and the stage of preparation and will help to achieve the Council‘s guiding principles of successful community involvement: • Public consultations in accessible venues

• A dedicated project website  Make information accessible to all  Provide everyone with the opportunity to get involved • Freephone address  Take into account ideas and comments fairly • Freephone telephone number  Provide information and feedback on progress and outcomes  Learn from our mistakes.”

Moto has recognised the importance of identifying key groups and stakeholders, contacting them at an early stage in the process and trying to resolve any issues well ahead of submitting a planning application.

03 3. We have responded to this by…

Involving stakeholders: A wide range of political, business and community stakeholders, including all the Councillors from Harrogate Borough Council were personally invited to attend a private stakeholder briefing from 9.15am -10.45am onThursday 24 May Guardian’s Room, Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon, or to attend either of the public consultation events also held in Ripon on Thursday 24 May.

Involving residents: Two public consultation events were held in publicly accessible, central Ripon locations: • Thursday 24th May, 9am-4pm, Market Square, Ripon City Centre • Thursday 24th May, 4.30pm-8pm, Ripon Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon Residents were made aware of these events through a number of activities including newsletters posted to over 1,200 households, and coverage in social and traditional media.

Developing an online presence: As part of the engagement process, a project website was prepared - moto-riponservices.com (originally moto- baldersbygateservices.com –but changed in response to feedback - the original domain name diverts automatically to the new one). The website was widely publicised and visitors were encouraged to submit their feedback or provide comments via a dedicated email (again the original email address diverts automatically to the new one). The website will remain live throughout the process to enable people to provide feedback or ask questions at any point.

Moto also encouraged people to provide feedback by raising awareness about the consultation from @motoway Twitter handle.

Encouraging feedback: Residents were The newsletter posted to residents included a detachable feedback postcard that residents could return via Freepost made aware of these with their comments and suggestions. A Freephone information line was publicised, as well as the website address for the project. Freepost feedback forms were also made available at the public consultation events. All publicity for the events through a consultation also encouraged people to provide feedback via the website. number of activites including newsletters Engaging with local media: through the door and The public consultation was publicised through a press release which generated local media coverage. coverage in social and traditional media.

04 4. Consultation

4.1 Consulting with elected representatives and other stakeholders

In May, we invited all Harrogate Borough Councillors, the County Council division representative and various Parish Council clerks and Chairs to attend a private briefing on the proposals on the morning of Thursday 24 May. If they were unable to attend this we invited them to attend either of the public consultation events on Thursday 24 May, or to contact us directly with any questions or feedback.

In total, the following elected representatives either attended the consultation events, or have had subsequent telephone or email briefings:

• 2 Harrogate Borough Councillors

• 5 councillors from local Parish Councils

• 2 representatives from Ripon City Council

• 1 representative from a neighbouring Town Council

Representatives from the Ripon Civic Society, llocal businesses, local industrial parks, North Yorkshire Police, and the British Horse Society also attended the events or spoke to members of the project team to understand more about the proposals.

05 4.2 Consulting residents 1,200+ 212

In May 2018 a newsletter was sent to over 1,200 households and businesses close to the proposed site, newsletters attendees introducing the project and explaining how to comment. This newsletter also invited residents to attend sent to local at public the two consultation events that were held on on Thursday 24th May, one from 9am-4pm in the Market residents consultation Square, Ripon City Centre, and the other from 4.30pm-8pm at Ripon Community House. Different times were offered to provide the opportunity for a greater number of residents to be able to attend. events

On Thursday 24th May, the project team held a public consultation in a pop-up gazebo at Ripon’s Thursday market. This lasted from 9am-4pm. This venue was easily accessible for residents and located in a high footfall area to attracted the attention of many passers-by and bring the information to them. This was beneficial as some residents were not aware of the consultation through other channels in which it had been communicated.

Also on Thursday 24th May, the project team held a consultation lasting from 4.30pm-8pm at Ripon Community House, which gave an opportunity for interested parties who were not able to attend during the day to view the proposals and speak to the project team.

In total 212 local residents and interested parties spoke to members of the project team over the course of the two public events. Following the events, all display materials were uploaded to the project website - moto-baldersbygateservices.com (since re-named and re-directed to moto- riponservices.com)

06 5. Encouraging feedback

Feedback forms were provided at the consultation events to give the public and stakeholders an opportunity to express their views.

Residents could either fill in the forms at the consultation event and leave them with us, or they could take them home and send back via our 70 Freepost address. Hard or electronic copies of the consultation materials and feedback forms were also sent to those who requested them. pieces For those unable to attend the events, contact details were provided on newsletters and the website so that anyone could get in touch. of feedback Feedback could also be submitted through the project website and people could call the Freephone project number. recieved

In total 70 pieces of feedback have been received across all the available channels - the Freepost and Freephone, online feedback form and forms returned at the two consultation events.

07 6. Engaging online

The dedicated project website – www.moto-riponservices.com – was created for the consultation. Following feedback from the consultation events, the 937 name of the proposals was changed to Ripon Services and the website address to www.moto-riponservices.com which automatically diverts from the original address. This website gives details of the proposals and allows visitors to download copies of consultation materials as well as to submit feedback visitors to electronically and via email. Further information will be added as the application progresses. the website

It hosts:

• Details of the proposals

• An online feedback form

• A introduction to Moto Hospitality Limited

• Materials from the consultation events

• News updates

A link to the website has been tweeted at regular intervals to encourage feedback by the main Moto Twitter handle @motoway.

08 7. Engaging with the media

The consultation for the proposed MSA has featured in the local media. A press release was issued to a number of print and broadcast media outlets advertising the consultation, and encouraging people to attend the consultations in May or to visit the website. Media outlets receiving the press release included:

• Ripon Gazette

• Harrogate Advertiser

• Northern Echo

• BBC TV Leeds

• ITV Leeds

• BBC Radio York

• BBC Radio Tees

• Stray FM

• Minster FM

• Planet Radio••

Coverage on broadcast media

09 8. Summary of feedback

The feedback received was a mixture of positive and negative across all methods of communication. ALL written responses are listed in Appendix D. Below is a summary of the key points raised.

8.1 Jobs and local economy 8.2 Need for and location of MSA 8.3 Acess & impact on local roads 8.4 Noise and light pollution

Many respondents mentioned jobs and were positive There were differing perceptions among consultees A number of respondents thought the MSA would help There were some concerns about whether noise about the employment benefits the scheme could bring about the need for a new MSA at junction 50. Some ease informal HGV parking in the area and supported and light pollution would result from an MSA in this both on site and in the wider economy. consultees felt additional services were needed and the proposals to help with that problem. location, though there was recognition of the existing this location was good, while others felt that there was There were a few conerns raised about increased ambient noise pollution from the A1 and significant sufficient provision in the area. traffic on the roundabout and the A61 and the impact lighting on Junction 50. during construction.

Comments included: Comments included: Comments included: Comments included: “Would be beneficial to the area and provide “With services already at Wetherby and useful jobs” Leeming Bar there is no justification for more” “Stop truckers using laybys and dumping all their “Fully support providing lighting is controlled.” rubbish.” “It would create lots of jobs which we need” “As resident of Melmerby I express my backing...I think it will be good for the area.” “Junction 50 is already a source of...terrible “It will bring jobs for young people” “Give truckers somewhere to park to clear laybys and verges.” “This is a better location than at Kirby Hill.” light pollution.” “Bring more jobs to the area. Great plan.” “There is no need for another services on this

“Provide trade and interest to local areas” stretch of motorway” “Will it increase traffic on the local A61?” “It should have as little impact as possible... particularly in regard to nigh-time light.” “Get it open! Can only be good for area.” “Having another service on the A1 will be a “Access from the existing roundabout is a huge convenience” “Include local tourist info to attract people to sensible solution.” “Belts of trees within the vicinity would help our area.” “Useful for Melmerby Business Park which is minimise all of the above [noise and light pollution].” expanding” “Feel very positive about this and hope you “What about the traffic disruption during succeed.” construction - for how long?” “Concern about noise pollution from 24-hour operation.”

10 8. Summary of feedback

8.5 Landscape and design 8.6 Security and litter

There was very strong feedback from residents living Some residents wanted to understand more about 13 closest to the proposed site that there should be much security proposals, or were concerned that a new more dense landscaping around the perimeter. MSA might increase crime rates in the area or create 9 Other made comments about wanting quality features additional litter.

and use of local materials in the buildings themselves. 14 4

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2 Comments included: 15 Comments included: 8 15 “There is a total lack of screening on the “Crime rate will increase.” 5 residential side.”

“Concerned about the possibility of increased 10 “Trees should be used to screen.” crime.” 7 1 “Ensure landscaping is supported by tree “What security measures are in place on site?” 15 12 coverage as well.” 6 “It may increase litter.” 1. Amenity building 11 2. Lodge 13 “Excellent architecture...respects local 3. Drive thru’ 14 materials yet makes a statement.” “Concerned about litter volumes increasing 4. Fuel filling station 5. Main car park and spoiling a scenic view.” 6. Coach parking 13 “Keep to your promises - well run and tasteful.” 7. Caravan parking 8. HGV parking 9. Abnormal load layby 10. Pedestrian plaza 11. Picnic area and open space 12. Service yard 13. Earth mound and screen planting 14. Attenuation basin 15. Swale We like the plans very much and support the application

11 9. Responding to feedback

Many of the issues raised during the consultation period are dealt with in more technical detail in other reports including the Design and Access Statement (RCD-12). Below is a summary of the applicant’s response to common issues raised.

9.1 Jobs and local economy 9.2 Need for and location of MSA 9.3 Access and impact on local 9.4 Noise and light pollution roads The proposed MSA represents an investment of MSAs are required for the safety and welfare of Moto has designed the lighting sympathetically to c£30m in the local economy and the provision motorway users and with increased traffic and ensure the site is not over lit. Parking and roadways of around 200 permanent jobs with further roles congestion more MSAs are needed across the country. The MSA will provide dedicated HGV parking and have been lit using the latest LED technology to generated in the local supply chain and during Moto’s new MSAs include facilities such as picnic facilities and improve existing issues on nearby minimise the quantities involved with lux levels of 10- construction. areas and play spaces and Changing Place facilities roads and laybys. Moto is pleased this aspect of 20 (equivalent to sunset) and selected with ‘full cutoff’, for adults with disabilities. the proposals was welcomed by many of those which reduces the emitted upwards light to 0%. The If the application is approved Moto will work with local commenting. boundary lighting has levels below 1 lux (equivalent employment organisations and educational bodies to Moto appreciates the comments regarding spacing to twilight). The site design also incorporates banked ensure support for local people looking for work. between MSAs, but as of 2013 there is no longer a MSAs do not generate significant additional traffic grounds to the perimeter and tree planting. Internally policy which stipulates a minimum distance between on local roads (drivers tend to use them on journeys landscaped borders further subdivide, screen and Following feedback from members of the public sites. There have been historic proposals for an MSA already taking place). They do however create visually contain key areas. This helps passively and Ripon City Councillors about the importance of at this junction, as well as other proposals along this additional movements at the junction where they contain light within the site. The MSA will also be list promoting the local area and boosting tourism, we stretch of the A1(M). are located but have different peak times from other against a backdrop of existing and extensive light have changed the name of the proposed services from peaks. The Transport Assessment shows that the emissions from Junction 50. ‘Baldersby Gate Services’ to ‘Ripon Services’. Moto is pleased a number of respondents are existing roundabout layout has sufficient capacity to supportive of this location, including some from nearby accommodate any additioal traffic associated with the Modelling has been undertaken to assess any Melmerby households and businesses. MSA. potential impacts of the development to local noise pollution and any emissions will be against the Access to the MSA will be provided directly off the backdrop of the A1(M). existing roundabout and incorporate widened footways and dropped kerbs for ease of access. MSAs are important for driver Dedicated safety HGV facilities

12 9. Responding to feedback

9.5 Landscape and design 9.6 Security and litter

The design of the MSA ensures the site is well screened in views while The site has been designed with security in mind with regard to building respecting the openess of the wider landscape. The land to the north, position and natural visual surveillance from staff and customers. west and south is naturally undulating and screens the site locally. The Together with CCTV and the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system elevated junction and local roads provide screening from the east. The capturing all vehicles entering the site these facilities provide a natural main buildings have been located along the A61 to use this as a natural deterrence for crime. Moto has consulted with local police authorities screen and backdrop. Trees and hedges have also been used to break- and adopted their recommendation to enclose the main service yard with up and screen the various parking areas while travelling around the site. fencing and gates as well as a full perimeter enclosure.

Moto has listened to feedback at the public consultation and made some To ensure sites are well presented for visitors, Moto operate a litter changes. The larger raised screening mounds are in the northwestern management policy at all their MSAs. More detailed proposals at the next and southwestern corners of the site and additional trees have been stage of planning will show the provision of litter bins site-wide. added at key locations on the mounds to further reduce the impact from views from these directions.

Sensitive Security is a landscaping key design feature

13 10. Conclusion

Moto Hospitality Limited has undertaken extensive pre-planning application discussions with the wider Moto has listened to and reflected on the feedback received throughout the consultation process, and is pleased community and stakeholders in accordance with the guidance in Harrogate Borough Council’s Statement of that many people who engaged in the process are supportive of the proposals. A number of changes have been Community Involvement. made to the proposals as a result of the consultation and the final application reflects these amendments.

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14 01-May-18 5:01:19 PM 01-May-18 5:01:19 Moto Hospitality Ltd Moto MSA, Baldesby Gate The Carriage Building Bruton Way Gloucester GL1 1DG T: 03333 405 500 E: [email protected] Comparison Views - Sheet 1 Date: 05/01/18 Scale: @A1 Drawing No:8939/ SK032 This drawing is the copyright of Roberts Limbrick Ltd and should not be reproduced in whole or in part or used in any manner whatsoever without their written permission. Do Not scale off this drawing. For Illustrative purposes only Appendix A - Newsletter invitation to over 1,200 households

15 Appendix B - Consultation materials

The proposals for a new Why here? There have been historic proposals for an MSA at this Moto MSA at J50, A1 (M) junction, as well as other proposals along this stretch of the A1(M). MSAs built on junctions require less additional infrastructure and land-take than those built between junctions, and are more accessible for staff.

Government regulations advise drivers to take regular stops to prevent tiredness related accidents. As of 2013,

Screening 200 Mound there is no longer a policy which stipulates a minimum jobs A1 (M) distance between MSAs. The current distance between Abnormal load Wetherby MSA and the facilities at Leeming Bar is 28 miles. Leeming Bar has approval for a full redevelopment

Fuel Filling and Moto is in the process of agreeing detailed conditions Station and will be starting on site in 2019. Basin Screening Mound Drive Thru'

Lodge

A1 Slip HGV Park Car oposed Swale Park A61

HGV turning cess to Lane Leeming Mound MSA Amenity Building Service

Bins yard Compacter

Elec Sub Coach park Station

Water Tank

Air Cooled Chiller

Energy Centre RIPON Screening Mound 6 dropped kerbs to be provided to R20M Baldersby Gate match arrangement on existing arms of roundabout roundabout The proposals include:

7.3 • Amenity building including M&S Simply Food MELMERBY Proposed Proposed • Drive-thru Costa Coffee shop MSA cycle and R20M • Fuel-filling station equine crossing J50 facility • Lodge hotel • Sensitive landscaping Alignment of internal spine road subject to amendment • Extensive parking for many vehicle following conÿrmation of types internal layout • Dedicated 24hr provision for HGVs

The MSA is a £30 million investment in the local economy which will create around 200 jobs for local people with excellent training and promotion Access Traffic opportunities. Access to the MSA will be provided off the roundabout MSAs do not tend to generate significant additional traffic serving the A61/A6055 Leeming Lane/A1(M) Junction 50 on local roads (drivers tend to visit them on journeys northbound off and on slips. already taking place, rather than making a special trip). They do, however, create additional movements at the As part of the proposals, equine crossing facilities will be junction where they are located. Peak times at MSAs provided through wide footways and dropped kerbs offset are different from commuter peaks, with typical MSA from the roundabout. This mirrors the existing provision at peaks tending to be around midday on weekdays and the roundabout on the other arms. on weekends and bank holidays. This MSA is expected to generate between 285 and 315 additional vehicle movements during the current weekday peaks. moto baldersbygateservice- s.com

16 Drainage Landscape & design Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) minimise the The MSA has an attractive landscape setting and the chance of surface water flooding following changes to the site layout has been carefully designed to achieve safe existing landscape and an increase of impermeable areas. access via a circulatory loop road to all facilities and Features collect and move surface water around the site parking areas. The larger buildings are purposefully and include basins, swales and bio-retention planters. located along the eastern boundary with the A61, which As water passes through these features, pollutants are rises to the elevated roundabout. This will help visually removed to improve the water quality, before it is stored contain the more prominent buildings from intruding and slowly discharged into a natural water course. into the open setting of the western part of the site.

SuDS ensure there will be the same run-off rate post Car parking areas will be screened by gently sloping development and therefore the site will drain as efficiently mounds, tree planting and hedgerows. A wider tree belt as before. Designs accommodate a 1 in 100 year storm will be incorporated along the eastern A61 boundary. Next steps event and a possible 30% increase due to climate change. Moto will consider all the feedback received during the The site sits within a large scale open arable landscape consultation period and, where possible, incorporate and as such the design looks to reflect this. The this into the proposals before they are submitted to southern, western, and northern boundaries have no Ecology Harrogate Borough Council in summer 2018. large scale planting blocks, but are defined by a dry At present, the land has a low level of biodiversity and stone wall, hedges and single trees which reinforce the some of the landscaping features included will improve field boundaries. The MSA will be screened from the this. There will be around 180 large trees planted in the wider landscape with gentle sided grass mounds along Feedback the boundaries to integrate the development into the central area which, together with the landscape beds, the Please provide feedback about the scheme by: sustainable drainage systems and grass mounds, will create landscape. new habitats. Over the site as a whole around 700 trees • Emailing us at: will be planted, including native whips and feathers along The main buildings have stepped glazed screens and [email protected] vertical fin walls with horizontal rooflines and V-shaped the boundary. • Writing to us at: FREEPOST, MPC Consultation structural colonnades supporting over-sailing roof planes Extensive surveys are underway to check for all likely to create visual interest. • Visiting us at: www.moto-baldersbygateservices.com species which will require protection and mitigation measures. Site preparation will avoid the nesting season and where access is to be created from the existing 180 junction, there will be controlled clearance of the vegetation ahead of the consrtuction work. The site currently has new large limited value for bats, but the proposed planting along the eastern boundary will provide additional foraging trees opportunities for them. Lighting

Lighting has been designed sympathetically to ensure the site is not over-lit. Vehicle parking and roadways have been lit using the latest LED technology to minimise the quantities involved with lux levels of 10-20 (equivalent to sunset). The vehicle parking and roadway lighting has been selected with ‘FULL CUTOFF’, which reduces the emitted upwards light to 0%. The boundary lighting has been selected so that the light levels are below 1 lux (equivalent to twilight).

The MSA will be lit against the backdrop of existing light emissions from J50, but we recognise that from certain viewpoints there will be some additional light pollution.

www.moto -baldersbygateservices.com

17 www.moto-way.com/careers To learn more about working for Moto visit opportunities for everyone. employees at 45 locations, there are plenty of ‘Journey to Success’ programme. With over 5,000 internal succession through the company on training programmes for all employees with excellent Moto Hospitality Limited provides comprehensive 2020. and if approved we could be recruiting from Harrogate Borough Council in summer 2018 We are hoping to submit our proposals to The range of jobs would include: people. local at Baldersby Gate would create 215 jobs for The proposed Motorway Service Area (MSA) grants to support specific projects. schools who receive book donations and can access employees. Each site also has a network of adopted Heroes – and local charities as chosen by Moto supports one national charity – currently Help for communities in which it operates. The foundation Moto has a charitable foundation to support the Moto and the Community 5,000 employees • • • •

Deputy General Manager Assistant Department Manager Supervisor Customer Service Assistant Moto Hospitality Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of Motorway Service Area (MSAs) Making it better

www.moto-baldersbygateservices.com Working for Moto Moto for Working 600,000

Used by HGVs locations “ 45 The proposed jobs for local MSA would create 215 people visitors million 150

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18 Proposed MSA Location Location MSA Proposed Indicative Masterplan Masterplan Indicative MELMERBY Making it better Proposed www.moto-baldersbygateservices.com MSA Mound Screening Drive Thru' J50 The proposals proposals The Mound Screening

HGV Park Basin Mound load Abnormal Coach park Swale Filling Fuel Station The proposals include: proposals The • • • • • • • Amenity building including M&S Simply Food

Sensitive landscaping

Park Car Dedicated 24hr provision for HGVs Extensive parking for many vehicle types Lodge hotel Fuel-filling station Costa coffee shop Drive-thru Building Amenity Mound Screening

Compacter Bins Lodge Service

yard

Centre Energy turning

HGV

Air Cooled Air

Water Tank Water

Chiller

Elec Sub Elec Station

A1 Original .The use of this data by the recipient acts as an agreement following 1. NOTES 6. OS information reproduced from Ordnance Survey Map with permission of Promap, OS information reproduced 6. .Do not scale the drawing, except for planning purposes. All dimensions are in 3. This drawing remains the copyright of Illman Young Landscape Design. 2. .This document is to be read in conjunction with the specification and all other 5. .Report any discrepancies or omissions to the Landscape Architects before 4. REV A B project documentation. millimetres unless otherwise indicated. Use figured dimensions in all cases. Check proceeding. Crown Copyright; Illman Young Landscape Design Licence number LIG0169 all dimensions on site. statements. statements. Do not use this data if you do agree with any of the following Drawing no. Scale Title Client Project STATUS 1:1000 4.5.18 17.5.18 DATE [email protected] LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN MSA BALDERSBY GATE Malmesbury Road : Cheltenham GL51 9PL MAR 18 Minor building amends Amended site layout SK 21804-01 Date FOR COMMENT The Warehouse, Kingshold Building 4 T Drawn : 01242 521480 IW Checked TG F : 01242 228849 Revision Approved WTG IW WTG IW BY SEI B N CHKD

19 Appendix C - Feedback form from consultation events

20 Appendix D - Verbatim written feedback received during consultation

• We like the plans very much and support the not higher just because it’s a motorway stop-off. respects local materials yet makes a statement. plan - particularly having a local M&S!Is there application Love the M&S and Costa choices, locals will use Considerate construction - we have had quite a no way to engineer a complete separation of them if prices are in line with the area. I’m in favour few years of road-building work in the area. pedestrians and vehicles, ie reduce the number of • Fully support with M&S and Costa for the area. pedestrian crossings to zero? Or near zero does • No problem to this. this not work? • Hi as a resident of Melmerby I would just like to • A mixture of food outlets, KFC drive through, express my backing to the new services proposed, decent hotel. The area would have to be • Get it open! Can only be good for the area much • Ensure landscaping is supported by tree coverage I think it will be good for the area and create lots of landscaped needed as well. Ensure lighting is focussed into the site jobs which we need, I have no negatives at all and to minimise light pollution. Ensure existing traffic looking forward to it happening. • Petrol station. M&S. Job opportunities – great! • Having another motorway service area on the access to motorway is not impeded. A1 will be a huge convenience; will help those • Yes Yes Yes. Great idea. Great idea. Important • Jobs. Stop truckers using laybys etc & dumping all tired from long journey; provide much-needed • Most important to me would be landscaping the stop for trucks to clear verges etc. their rubbish there employment and quality shops & food outlets; whole area around the services which would possibly bring trade & interest to local areas, even help with the following points which I consider • Keep to your promises as in your proposals. Well- • Minimal impact on the local environment. Much Kirby Hill!! It is a good place to provide these to be against the proposal -Visual impact. Light run and tasteful. better location than Kirby Hill services - far enough North of Wetherby & south pollution. Noise pollution. Additional traffic of Leeming Bar. Feel very positive about this problems. Reduction in air quality. The possibility • Fully support the proposals with no objections, • I fully support proposal & hope you succeed. of increased crime in the immediate vicinity providing the lighting is well controlled. It will bring much needed jobs especially for young people/ • It should have as little impact as possible on the • That the M&S shop is sufficiently well-stocked • Stop developing - we do not want this service Offers convenience shopping at a very accessible surrounding open countryside, and particularly to be of use to locals; That there is local tourist station less than a mile from our village. site compared to coming to town. Representing in respect of lighting at night time. Access from info to attract people to our area; That the people two families. the existing roundabout is a sensible solution employed are drawn from the local area; That • Good to have Petrol station, café, Shop selling as opposed to creating a wider expensive road efforts are made to provide sight and sound things like bread, milk, newspapers, plenty of • All for it. Live in Melmerby and want to use M&S system for access. This is a much less intrusive screening from the local villages; That attention parking. location than the proposals for Kirby Hill, and I is given to the A1 junction to prevent congestion; • I believe the proposal would be beneficial to cannot object. That it’s carbon-neutral and stocks local produce. • This site is too close to Boroughbridge Services the area, providing useful jobs and a different and Leeming. A plan was refused 2 years ago shopping aspect to the city and Melmerby • Much needed place for trucks etc. Brings many • I am not averse necessarily to the planned and don’t see what has changed since then. business park, which is expanding. There are no jobs to the area. Great plan. MSA. I can see some benefits. I am, however, This section of the A61 is already an accident houses in the vicinity, so noise would be kept to unsure about the impact on local businesses. I blackspot. There was an independent truck stop at a minimum. This is a far better option than the • Jobs and more jobs am also very unhappy about the proposed entry/ Ainderby Quernhow, which was closed when new proposed petrol station at Ure Bank. I hope it’s exit on the roundabout. I’m fairly certain that A1 was built. Should be supporting local business. built. • No objections. Good location. No services within an entry/ exit some 100 yards away from the 20 miles existing roundabout off the A61 (with a new mini- • Why not build in Leeming Bar, where the previous • Local Jobs. Give truckers etc somewhere to park roundabout to facilitate turning) would be a much one was? Two roundabouts at Baldersby Gate is to clear laybys & verges. • Employment - especially for younger people. better option. already too busy!!! Slip road become dangerous. Quality facilities - this is North Yorkshire!!! Already one at Wetherby. Why not Boroughbridge? • The fuel to be at a competitive price in the area, Excellent architecture - something that • Minimise light pollution please. Sounds a good Noise pollution will increase.

21 • There are no valid reasons for this. It had been about the likely rise in crime and its impact on the documentation. Initial information is incomplete, going to impact us. rejected once. Nothing has changed. There are an beautiful villages nearby. misleading and factually incorrect. Taking account adequate amount of services available, it basically of all proposed MSA developments between • There is a shortage of petrol filling stations in the boils down to a money generating operation for the • Rise in crime for our post code. Increase in traffic Wetherby & Scotch Corner - avoid piecemeal area so that would be most important to me. A chosen few. I suggest you find another location. on A61 roundabouts. Crossing the A1 approach. Safety of access arrangements. I McDonalds in the area so that would be preferred. have written in detail to Parish Council, Borough I believe that there will only be a slight increase • Concerns re waste pollution [sic], light pollution • 1. Light issues 2. Increased traffic 3. Why needed Council, Borough Councillor & MP with concerns. in traffic to the area because it will be people who [sic], increase traffic and noise. Viability - truck as only 33 minute drive from Wetherby to Leeming already use these roads that will use the new stop at the other end of road closed as deemed Bar? • Dear Sir/Madam, I find the information on the facilities. not required, as in-between Wetherby and proposed site at Baldersby rather vague. Please Leeming Bar Services. Opposition re other • That it doesn’t happen at all. This will be a could you tell me how many parking bays will be • Will it increase local traffic on the A61? What will proposed services on route. blot on the landscape, cause extra traffic, available for HGV’s and how many car parking the effect to the value of nearby housing be? Will pollution (including night time light) and is totally spaces are proposed? I would also like to know this be the nucleolus for more development around • No thanks. Take it somewhere else. There are no unnecessary. There is a perfectly adequate service how much fuel petrol / Diesel will stored on the the service station? Is there a truck park planned buildings at all in that area, put this up and the next station at Wetherby and another smaller one at site and the size of the tanks it will be stored in as this may attract criminals targeting freight thing will be an industrial estate next to it. Also they Boroughbridge. There is yet another at Scotch and how they will be secured in the ground ie amongst other things? start off nice and new but soon become shabby - Corner, 15 minutes to the north. Why do we need embedded in concrete or pea shingle. How many have a look at Wetherby Services. yet another ghastly so-called convenience? We do pumps will be at the fuel station for both cars and • I personally would like to object to plans for the not want it. HGV’s. Do also plan to have LPG stored either proposed service area. We have endured rather a • Devalue of my house. Light pollution. Noise above or below ground and if so what tonnage do lot of development in this area from the extensive pollution. Increase in crime. Litter. • i. Surely 28 miles between MSAs is no problem you intend to store. and prolonged development of the new, wider for modern vehicles (30 mins) ii. If there has to A1. The Junction 50 area is already a source or • With services already at Wetherby & Leeming Bar, be another MSA, maybe this location is better • I object to this and do not wish it to be on my increased traffic, noise and, most annoyingly, there is no justification for more, in between, and than the one proposed for Kirby Hill. Hopefully doorstep. It will create extra traffic, noise, light and terrible light pollution. At night the area is lit by certainly not on a green field site. Better to buy out that proposal can be rejected once and for all. litter and the potential for more crime. a crazy number of large fluorescent lights which one of existing and develop there. iii. A full archaeological survey/ dig should take can be seen for miles around - so much for being place. The MSA is on very important and ancient • To whom it concerns, We are the nearest house environmentally friendly! It is an eye sore to say • Avoiding congestion at the A61/A1 junction corridor. iv. What about the traffic/ disruption during to your proposed plans of this new service station the least. A new services here would only increase (construction and when open). Safe access by construction and for how long. and we would like a private consultation please light, noise and traffic in the area. bicycle for local employment when employees with somebody to come and visit us in our home might not arrive by car but by bike. Minimising • I am very much against the erosion/ development and show us how you are going to “screen” this • Your proposed MSA is not required. We already construction impacts on local traffic, noise, air of yet more green space which will affect the site so that 3 out of our 4 bedrooms (that look out have Wetherby and there is a 24 hour truck stop pollution etc. Long term impact on air pollution. surrounding villages. Is this development strictly at the Baldersby junction) will not see the lorry at Exelby before Scotch Corner. This is a money necessary for users of the A1 or just a money trucks and lorry service station 24 hours each and making exercise for your company. The 200 jobs • Baldersby Gate is not an appropriate development making exercise for builders/ developers/ M&S & every day and what noise this will impact on us. which you suggest will be provided will be the site. There is no need for another services facility Costa and whoever will be selling fuel at vastly The screening on the plans do not show sufficient usual low paid no contracts ones. We don’t need on this stretch of motorway. This is an area of inflated prices. screening for us and the rest of Melmerby. Please any more of these thank you. This MSA will create nature & beauty & this will be affected by noise, email [email protected] urgently as we are more pollution, light and noise pollution and the traffic & air & light pollution. I am also concerned • Accurate drawings, maps and information in ALL very concerned and extremely worried how this is crime rate will increase around the villages nearby

22 which has happened at Wetherby. The village of be developed. This will be a blot on the landscape • Better to be further south and so catch the traffic Melmerby already has more than its fair share and taking up good agricultural land. from A168 of lorry traffic and this MSA will only make things worse. The view right over towards the Dales and • Proposed services is too close to Wetherby and • I am extremely concerned for a number of reasons Moors will be interrupted by this proposed MSA Scotch Corner Services. Additional HGV parking if this is to go ahead. The overall disruption of the and it will be built on yet more greenfield sites. All is not required. Productive farm land taken away. whole project regards congestion of traffic both this was decided in 2012 and yet we have to go Road infrastructure not up to increased traffic level. during construction and after as I commute to through the whole planning procedure yet again, and from work. Crime rates are bound to rise as it wasting taxpayers’ money. • Concerned about lorries at night - noise - pollution has done since the Wetherby Services was built - lighting - increased traffic - making an already around the surrounding area and we will most • That you don’t develop the site, yet another complicated roundabout even more complicated. likely be targeted first. Litter volumes increasing service station on a stretch of road that has spoiling a very scenic view also affecting local services at Leaming and Wetherby. You state that • No, no, no wildlife noise and light pollution also a big factor you will create jobs against a backdrop of charging along with many other issues. higher priced fees for the same products that can • Please though take a leaf out of Tebay/ Gloucester be sourced locally. You actually close down small services - the best on the Motorway network • The most important things for me in the plans for business, communities and local resources, for the BY FAR - SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS AND a new motorway service area are that: 1. it is built gain of your shareholders. PRODUCERS. How is this to be an integral part on a brown field site close to other developments; of the site? Costa Coffee/ M&Simply Food!! If this not in unspoilt countryside. 2. That it is not built on • I live within 1/2 mile of the proposed area. The is the only suggestion then am not in favour of the prime agricultural land 3. That it is access is safe most important points to me are - there are already application. for other road users. The proposal adds another sufficient services in this area which are not more exit and another entry to an already confusing than the 30 minutes recommended by the Dept. • Visual impact on the rural landscape. Light roundabout. of Transport. The environmental impact - Visual pollution from security & other lighting. Noise impact on the rural landscape, light pollution from pollution - vehicle & operational plant (24 hours). • security and other lighting, noise pollution from Additional traffic generated at junction with A61 vehicles operating 24 hours a day, additional (24 hours) Reduction in air quality as a result of traffic generated at the junction with the A61 24 additional vehicles. I would haev a total objection hours a day and the reduction in air quality as to the lack of adequate screening. There are a result of additional vehicles movements. The adequate facilities already on this stretch of the A1. most important thing however is the total lack of landscaping along the side of the A61 and the • Government policy states a distance of 28 miles or boundary field. There are lots of belts of trees ‘rest’ every 30 minutes. There is already adequate within the vicinity and this would help minimise all facility on this stretch of A1. Noise pollution of the above detrimental pointers. concerns. Light pollution concerns. Additional traffic. Air quality reduction. If it goes ahead there • I object to these plans. A similar application was is a total lack of screening to the residential side. refused some years ago after a lengthy and Trees should be used to screen - as there are 1/2 expensive enquiry. Existing site at Leeming should mile away on roadside at Woodland.

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