Public Document Pack Melksham Town Council
Town Hall, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES Tel: (01225) 704187
Town Clerk and RFO Linda Roberts BA(Hons) PGCAP, FHEA, FLSCC
To: Councillor A Westbrook (Chair) Councillor T Watts (Vice-Chair) Councillor J Hubbard Councillor H Illman Councillor S Brown Councillor KIles Councillor G Mitcham Councillor M Pain Councillor M Sankey
4 November 2019
Dear Councillors
In accordance with the Local Government Act (LGA) 1972, Sch 12, paras 10 (2)(b) you are invited to attend the Economic Development & Planning Meeting of the Melksham Town Council. The meeting will be held at the Melksham Town Hall on Monday 11th November 2019 commencing at 7.00 pm. A period of public participation will take place in accordance with Standing Order 3(F) prior to the formal opening of the meeting. The Press and Public are welcome to attend this meeting.
Yours sincerely
Mrs L A Roberts BA(Hons), PGCAP, FHEA, FSLCC Town Clerk and RFO
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Economic Development & Planning Melksham Town Council
Monday 11 November 2019 At 7.00 pm at the Melksham Town Hall
Public Participation – To receive questions from members of the public.
In the exercise of Council functions. Members are reminded that the Council has a general duty to consider Crime & Disorder, Health & Safety, Human Rights and the need to conserve biodiversity. The Council also has a duty to tackle discrimination, provide equality of opportunity for all and foster good relations in the course of developing policies and delivery services under the public sector Equality Duty and Equality 2010.
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Declarations of Interest To receive any Declarations of Interest in respect of items on this agenda as required by the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council.
Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest or other registrable interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. Members may however, also decide, in the interests of clarity and transparency, to declare at this point in the meeting, any such disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared on the Register, as well as any other registrable or other interests.
3. Minutes (Pages 1 - 6) To Approve the Minutes of the Economic Development & Planning Meeting held on Monday, 21 October 2019.
4. Planning Applications (Pages 7 - 8) 19/08700: 52 Lowbourne. Detached Double Garage. (Full Plan)
19/08904: 45 Roundpond. Proposed 3 bedroom ‘Eco’ family home. (Full Plan)
19/09350: 50 Lowbourne. Crown reduce Magnolia Tree (T1) by 50% and unspecified tree; remove one branch. (Works to Trees in Conservation Area).
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19/09936: 2 Tower Road. Provide dropped kerb to form vehicular access. (Full Plan)
19/09963: Land East of Spa Road. Variation of condition 6 on 18/04644/REM to allow for changes to the layout, house types and removal of some garages. (Variation)
19/09972: 29 Crescent Road. First Floor Rear Extension. (Full Plan)
19/10110: 2 Barnwell Road. Demolish garage and storage, erect 3 bed detached property. (Full Plan)
5. Planning Decisions 19/06915: Melksham House. 27 Market Place. Clubhouse for tennis players and boundary fence (revised location) – Approve with Conditions
19/08532: Garages at Land West of 10 King Street. Demolition of existing garage blocks and erection of 3 new dwellings and associated landscaping – Refuse
19/08643: 18-20 Bank Street. Change of use from a bank (use class A2) to a mixed use of bank and two flats (flats to be situated on first floor) Certificate of Lawfulness Prop use – Approve
19/08646: 18-20 Bank Street. External alterations in relation to the Certificate of Lawfulness Development for the change of use of the upper floors from a bank to 2 flats. – Approve with Conditions
19/09089: 4 Ferris Grove. Proposed Rear Conservatory. Certificate of Lawfulness – Approve with conditions.
6. Melksham Campus
6.1 Campus Site Meeting - 6 November 2019 To note outcome of site meeting held with representatives of Wiltshire Council’s Campus Team on 6 November.
6.2 Notification of Strategic Planning Committee Meeting - 13 November 2019 (Pages 9 - 10) Campus Planning Applications: 19/03329/DP3 Construction of Community Campus Building, including Demolition of Curtilage Listed Outbuildings of Melksham House (amended scheme) and 19/03394/LBC: Re-location of listed
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gate piers and demolition of curtilage listed outbuildings of Melksham House (amended scheme) are being considered at the Strategic Planning Committee on Wednesday, 13 November. Members are asked to nominate a representative to attend this meeting.
7. Proposed Works to Town Bridge (Pages 11 - 14) Proposed works for the installation of additional kerbing and pedestrian railings will start in January 2020. Wiltshire Council are seeking the Town Council’s View on the following traffic management proposals:
Full Road Closure, except for pedestrians and cyclists (5 weeks duration) Temporary One Way Traffic Order (Direction of Traffic to be agreed) (10 weeks duration) Temporary Two Way Traffic Lights (10 week duration)
8. Wiltshire Council: Notice of Variation of Charges for Off Street Parking (Pages 15 - 16) To note changes for residents permits for off street parking.
9. Planning Local (Pages 17 - 18) To note information contained within the October Issue of Planning Local.
10. Temporary Road Closure - Xmas Fayre (Pages 19 - 26) To note a road closure has been submitted to Wiltshire Council regarding the Xmas Fayre/Lights Switch on for Saturday, 7 December.
11. Temporary Road Closure - Lower Woodrow and Forest Road (Pages 27 - 30) To note a Temporary Road Closure has been approved for Lower Woodrow (part) and Forest Road, which will come into operation on 12 December until 13 December from 09:00hrs-15:30hrs to allow Openreach to carry out cabling work.
12. Waiting and Parking Requests (Pages 31 - 36) To consider any waiting and parking restriction requests to submit to Wiltshire Council prior to the 31 January 2020 deadline.
13. CATG/Highway Matters
13.1 Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday, 17 October 2019 (Pages 37 - 54) To note minutes and comments raised with regard to the following:
6048: Bus Shelters – Lowbourne and Church Lane. A suggestion was made the
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current bench in Lowbourne could be relocated elsewhere.
9-12-2: Snarlton Lane – Highways requested to produce an estimate for a children warning sign and coloured high friction surface. The Town Council to considered a percentage contribute towards this scheme.
6-19-4: Bath Road/Union Street. It is estimated 4-5 bollards for this purpose would cost £1,500. The Town Council were asked to consider the provision of planters as an alternative.
13.2 Temporary Speed Indicator Devices (Pages 55 - 60) To note criteria changes for site eligibility and deployment of speed indicator devices.
13.3 Installation of Bollards Church Street (Pages 61 - 62) To consider a request from a resident for the installation of bollards in Church Street in order to deter delivery drivers parking outside their property.
13.4 Lowbourne - Request for Speeding Restrictions (Pages 63 - 64) To consider a request from a local resident that speed restrictions are introduced on Lowbourne in order to slow traffic down.
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Melksham Town Council
Minutes of the Economic Development & Planning meeting held on Monday 21st October 2019 at 7.00pm in the Melksham Town Hall
PRESENT: Councillor A Westbrook (Chair) Councillor T Watts (Vice-Chair) Councillor J Hubbard, Town Mayor Councillor S Brown Councillor KIles Councillor G Mitcham Councillor M Pain Councillor M Sankey
IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Welch
OFFICERS: Mrs Linda Roberts Town Clerk Mrs Lorraine McRandle Committee Clerk
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: 2 members of the public were present.
32/19 Apologies
Apologies were received from Councillor Illman with Councillor Jeffries substituting.
33/19 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
34/19 Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2019, having previously been circulated were approved and signed as a correct record by the Chair, Councillor Westbrook.
35/19 Planning Applications
The Town Council had no objection to the following planning applications:
19/09037: 83 King Street. Single storey rear extension & extension to
1 Page 1 existing outbuilding. (Full Plan)
19/09073: 10 Woodstock Gardens. Two storey extension. (Full Plan)
19/09045: 7 Church Walk. Change of windows from timber to aluminium. (Full Plan)
19/09394: 7 Church Walk. Change of windows from timber to aluminium. (Listed Building Consent)
19/09281: 3 Littlejohn Avenue. Erection of 1 dwelling and extension to existing dwelling. (Full Plan)
Members had no objection to this application, subject to the Planning Officer being satisfied the application overcomes the reasons for refusal of the previous application (19/03284), relating to Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy and section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Councillor Fiorelli arrived at 7.25pm
36/19 Planning Decisions
The following planning decisions were noted:
19/03879: Roundponds Farm, Shurnhold. Minor material amendment to the battery storage facility, including increase in battery containers on site and associated layout updates. (Full Plan) – Approve with Conditions
19/07049: Eastbrook House, 375 Longleaze Lane. Roof extension with car port. (Full Plan) – Approve with Conditions
19/07225: 4 The Bramblings. Retention in fence in new location adjacent to previous fence of the same height and design. (Full Plan) – Approve with Conditions
19/07624: 54 Avon Road. Single storey rear shower room extension. (Full Plan) - Approve with Conditions
19/07927: Hunters Wood. 2 free standing V signs; 2 flags. (Advertisement) – Approve with Conditions
19/08245: Crown House, Market Place. T1 – Fell Walnut tree due to clients concerns that tree is too close to building, allowing squirrels to jump onto roof and creating excessive shading. (To refuse)
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37.1/19 Steering Group Minutes
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group minutes of 25 September 2019 were noted.
37.2/19 A350 By-Pass
Councillor Watts explained at the Steering Group would write to Wiltshire Council to advise them their preferred option was route C. It was suggested that the Town Council and Melksham Without Parish Council do the same.
Support was requested from Members to write to Wiltshire Council and the Western Gateway Sub National Transport Body objecting to route A and B but supporting option C, being the only actual by-pass route proposed.
It was proposed by Councillor Watts seconded by Councillor Hubbard, and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED, it is the Town Council’s policy, as long as sufficient mitigation is provided to the communities, environment and wildlife in/close to any route, that the Town Council supports a full by-pass as indicated by route C outlined in the business case submitted to the Department of Transport in July 2019 and to write to Wiltshire Council and the Western Gateway Sub National Transport Body accordingly.
37.3/19 Expenditure to Date
To note expenditure to date on the Neighbourhood Plan.
38/19 Trees
38.1/19 Melksham House & St Michael's Church
Councillor Iles as Chair of Melksham in Bloom had asked if the trees within the grounds of Melksham House could have Tree Preservations placed on them due to their historic and environmental value. Both Melksham Town Council ‘s Tree Wardens supported the request for TPOs on the existing and remaining trees at Melksham House grounds. The Tree Wardens had also requested that the ancient healthy yew trees in St Michael and All Angels Church grounds were also considered for TPOs.
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Councillor Watts noted that the grounds of Melksham House were currently the subject of a planning application, therefore TPOs could not be applied for at present and suggested the Town Clerk speak informally to Wiltshire Council officers to see what could be done to protect trees on this site.
The Town Clerk suggested the Environment Working Group could undertake a town wide tree survey, drawing up a list of those which warranted TPOs being placed on them. Members supported this suggestion.
38.2/19 Tree Planting Budget
Councillor Watts explained the Environment Working Group were looking at lots of issues including additional tree planting and at the same time seeking permission from Highways and other landowners. He requested that Members consider recommending to the Asset Management Committee the £4000 monies in earmarked reserves (green spaces) budget be allocated towards tree planting.
A concern was raised that various projects had recently been approved, against varying budgets, therefore a word of caution was expressed that some of the monies above may have already been allocated elsewhere.
It was proposed by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Watts, and
RESOLVED, subject to confirmation from the Town Clerk that £4000 was available from the green spaces budget in earmarked reserves, that a recommendation be made to the Asset Management Committee, that any remaining monies in this budget be allocated towards tree planting.
It was suggested that an extra ordinary meeting of the Asset Management Committee take place on Monday, 4 November 2019 to discuss the recommendation.
38.3/19 Tree Preservation Order - Crown House
Members noted that to safeguard the visual amenity and character of the area Wiltshire Council had applied for a Tree Preservation Order for a walnut tree located to the rear of Crown House.
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Councillor Watts had asked that this item be placed on the agenda stating whilst the Town Council had not objected to the campus project planning application on 30 September, there were aspects of the project which were a cause for concern, including the felling of two trees and the relocation of one listed gate post.
Councillor Watts explained whilst it was proposed to fell two trees, one was in a poor state and needed felling, however, the other a Lawson Cypress still had some life left and wished to see it retained.
Councillor Watts also expressed concern at the relocating of one pillar adjacent to a fire door of the Assembly Hall, as well as the impact this pillar could have, being so close to the Assembly Hall on any future plans for the building.
It was proposed by Councillor Watts, seconded by Councillor Westbrook, and
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be tasked with arranging an informal meeting, which Members should be invited to, with the Wiltshire Council Campus Project Team to discuss retaining the Lawson Cypress tree and alternative arrangements for relocation of the gateposts.
40/19 CATG Requests
40.1/19 Dropped Kerbs - Old Broughton Road
It was proposed by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Westbrook, and
RESOLVED, to recommend to the Community Area Transport Group that two dropped kerbs be installed either side of ‘The City’ junction with Old Broughton Road, stating the Town Council would be prepared to contribute up to 50% of the costs, if necessary in order to get the work done.
Meeting Closed at: 9.00 pm
Signed: Dated:
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4th November 2019 Development Services Tel: 0300 456 0114 Email: [email protected] www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application No: 19/03329/DP3 & 19/03394/LBC
Proposal: Construction of Community Campus Building, including Demolition of Curtilage Listed Outbuildings of Melksham House (amended scheme)
Re-location of listed gate piers and demolition of curtilage listed outbuildings of Melksham House (amended scheme)
Site Address: Melksham House, 27 Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES
On Behalf of: Wiltshire Council
I write to advise you that the above application for planning permission will be presented to the Members of Strategic Planning Committee for determination on 13th November 2019, at The Council Chamber, County Hall, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN. Committee begins at 10.30am, and is open to members of the public to attend (except where personal or confidential matters are being discussed).
The Planning Committee provides an opportunity for members of the public to attend and express their views on planning applications or specific items on the agenda. The agenda and the committee reports for each Development Control Committee are published 7 days prior to the committee meeting. These are also available on the Website www.wiltshire.gov.uk. A list of Frequently Asked Questions can also be found on the website following this link. http://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/mgGeneric.aspx?MD=PublicParticipation&bcr=1
If you have any further questions regarding Committee, please telephone the Democratic and Members’ Services Unit on 01225 718504. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected].
Yours faithfully
Mike Wilmott Head of Development Management
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EXTENT OF WEST FOOTWAY EXISTING KERBS TO BE TFR PROTECTION. NEW REALIGNED TO MEET CONCRETE PLINTH ALIGNED NEW CONCRETE PLINTH B WITH REAR FACE OF EXISTING KERBS TO BE EXISTING KERBS REALIGNED TO MEET - 55294 NEW CONCRETE PLINTH MORPETH RAILING 100mm WIDE DRAINAGE CHANNEL 777 mm TALL ALIGNED WITH EXISTING PILASTERS TELEWEST TAKEN FROM RECORDS
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TYP. 300 TELEWEST TFR OSA TELEWEST TFR ELEC TFR TELEWEST TFR ELEC TFR ELEC TFR ELEC TFR TELEWEST TFR TELEWEST TFR AREA OF FOOTWAY TO BE RESURFACED FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF NEW KERB ELEC TFR TELEWEST TFR TELEWEST TFR PIER A PIER C PIER D EXTENT OF KERB REALIGNMENT PIER B 100mm WIDE DRAINAGE MORPETH CHANNEL ALIGNED WITH EXTENT OF EAST FOOTWAY PROTECTION. NEW CONCRETE EXISTING KERB TO BE REMOVED
RAILING 777mm TALL
TFR TFR
TFR ROAD MARKINGS INCLUDING DOUBLE EXISTING PILASTERS FLOW PLINTH ALIGNED WITH FRONT FACE OF EXISTING KERBS YELLOW LINES TO BE RENEWED 62806 FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CONCRETE PLINTH 1973 (VARIES) DECK PLAN WITH SHOWING FOOTWAY PROTECTION 300mm WIDE X 400mm TALL 100mm WIDE DRAINAGE 203 SCALE 1:150 CONCRETE PLINTH ALIGNED TO CHANNEL ALIGNED WITH FRONT FACE OF EXISTING KERB EXISTING PILASTERS MASONRY WALL LINE ON EAST SIDE TYPE 1 UNBOUND MIXTURE SUB-BASE
300 20mm AC6 SURFACE 4 No B12 LONGITUDINAL DRESSING U3 890 DO NOT SCALE BARS WITH B8 SHEAR FOOTWAY TYPE B SCAN KERB LINKS @250mm C/C PROPOSED CONCRETE MORPETH RAILING RC EDGE PLINTH ~ 777mm TALL BEAM CONCRETE 100 F4 CARRIAGEWAY 1814 1250 c/c 1250 c/c ~
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION UNCONFIRMED LOCATION OF GAS SERVICE PIPE BT ELECTRIC
A SECTIONAL ELEVATION B SECTIONAL ELEVATION 3D REPRESENTATION OF PROPOSED - SCALE 1:20 - SCALE 1:20 FOOTWAY PROTECTION
Drawing Status Suitability Project Title NOTES : Melksham Town Bridge - Footway Protection FOR CONSTRUCTION A 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
2. ALL LEVELS ARE IN METRES. Drawing Title 3. GRADE OF CONCRETE FOR PROPOSED PLINTH SHALL BE C40/50 AND CONCRETE County Gate PROPOSED FOOTWAY PROTECTION DETAILS COVER SHALL BE 55mm. County Way 4. AC6 SURFACE DRESSING (20mm) AND TYPE 1 UNBOUND MIXTURE SUB-BASE (REGULATED) TO Trowbridge BE APPLIED OVER THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF REALIGNED FOOTWAY LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF BRIDGE. Wiltshire 5. SERVICES LOCATIONS ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION TAKEN FROM TRIAL HOLE SURVEYS UNDERTAKEN AUGUST 2012, BA14 7FJ ALSO FROM UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEY TAKEN BY 40SEVEN DECEMBER 2005 AND BASED UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED Tel: +44 (0)1225 730360 BY THE STATUTORY UNDERTAKER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH THE EXACT LOCATIONS OF SERVICES PRIOR TO THE Fax: Scale Designed / Drawn Checked Approved Authorised COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS. Copyright C Atkins Limited (2014) www.atkinsglobal.com AS SHOWN CF NB JH SA 6. TOPOGRAPHICAL AND ELEVATION INFORMATION TAKEN FROM BRUNEL SURVEYS LTD 2001 SURVEY. 7. FOR FOOTWAY AND CANTILEVER SLAB LEVELS REFER TO LONGITUDINAL SECTION DRAWING No. Client Original Size Date Date Date Date WHCC_BS - ATK - SBR -TO2198_S01 - DR - S - 0002. A1 03/09/18 03/09/18 03/09/18 04/09/18 8. BLACK MORPETH POST AND RAIL FENCING TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM FERROCAST POLYURETHANE TO PROVIDE A Drawing Number Project Ref. No. SOLUTION WHICH HAS A HIGH RESISTANCE TO ABRASION AND CORROSION WITH LIMITED MAINTENANCE COSTS. Project Originator Volume 5157768
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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
LOCAL AUTHORITIES TRAFFIC ORDER (PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 1996
THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE (WESTERN WILTSHIRE) (OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2018
THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE (NORTHERN WILTSHIRE) (OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2018
NOTICE OF VARIATION OF CHARGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wiltshire Council in exercise of its powers under Section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers has varied the scale of charging for residents permits (where offered) applicable to the off street parking places as outlined for the towns below: -
Bradford on Avon All applicable car parks: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £400, 6 months - £200, 3 months - £100
Corsham All applicable car parks: from 12 months – £200, 6 months - £100, 3 months - £50 to 12 months - £300, 6 months - £150, 3 months - £75
Melksham Church Street Car Park, Lowbourne Car Park and King Street Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £300, 6 months - £150, 3 months - £75 Bath Road Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £400, 6 months - £200, 3 months - £100 Union Street Car Park: from 12 months - £300, 6 months - £150, 3 months - £75 to 12 months - £450, 6 months - £225, 3 months - £113
Trowbridge Bradford Road Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £400, 6 months - £200, 3 months - £100 Lovemead Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £370, 6 months - £185, 3 months - £92.50 Broad Street Car Park, Broad Street Crescent Car Park and Court Street Car Park: from 12 months - £260, 6 months - £130, 3 months - £65 to 12 months - £400, 6 months - £200, 3 months - £100
Westbury Warminster Road Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £350, 6 months - £175, 3 months - £87.50 High Street Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 3 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £300, 6 months - £150, 3 months - £75 Westfield House Car Park: from 12 months - £250, 6 months - £125, 3 months - £62.50 to 12 months - £300, 6 months - £150, 3 months - £75
THIS NOTICE OF VARIATION OF CHARGES SHALL COME INTO FORCE WITH EFFECT FROM 19th NOVEMBER 2019
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Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road TROWBRIDGE BA14 8JN
25th October 2019
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NEWSLETTER
Issue 13, October 2019
This newsletter focuses on two recent Government releases: National Planning Guidance and the Environment Bill.
New: National Design Guide
The revised NPPF places great emphasis on encouraging planning to secure high quality design. This is highlighted in NPPF 125 which states that design policies should be developed with local communities and should reflect local aspirations, grounded in an understanding and evaluation of each area’s defining characteristics. NPPF 130 states that permission "should be refused for development of poor design that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions", taking into account any local design guides or policies.
For neighbourhood planners, this means that it will be necessary to “define each area’s characteristics” which is usually done in a Character Assessment. There is a Locality toolkit on design that has recently been updated: Locality toolkit. The Oxford toolkit is also excellent: Oxford City Toolkit .
The Government has just updated its own design advice with the new National Design Guide. The Design Guide sets out a framework for defining good design and also for assessing whether proposals are suitable.
The Design Guide provides very useful definitions that would help neighbourhood planners and Parish Councils understand how to describe good and bad design. Design in planning is one of those very heavily jargon-laden disciplines and it helps to be able to use the correct language when writing policies or commenting on applications.
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The National Design Guide sets out ten characteristics of well-designed places. It also begins to address how design is related to climate, community and character.
New: Environment Bill
DEFRA published its Environment Bill in October 2019.
Developers will be required to deliver a 10% biodiversity net gain through their developments. A “biodiversity metric” will be produced by Government to calculate the “biodiversity value” of any habitat.
Neighbourhood planners should start to consider how their policies will assist in delivering meaningful net gain by identifying those areas that are most at risk, most in need of improvement or species that should be targeted. The more specific neighbourhood plan policies are, the more likely that focused improvements can be achieved, rather than leaving it to developers to determine how they wish to make their net gain.
Along these lines, local planning authorities will be required to produce “local nature recovery strategies” to identify how provision should be delivered. A sound neighbourhood planning evidence base can either feed into this process or add useful local detail. Since the requirement for supporting nature will become statutory, it may be that eventually, Government will develop more sophisticated data and tools to assist.
There is also reference to “biodiversity credits” that developers can purchase to offset their requirements if they cannot be delivered as part of their scheme. The metrics for the credits are not yet clear, nor how the funds will be charged or spent. However, if your neighbourhood plan has a clear strategy, you will be in a better position to bid for this money if that becomes possible.
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COUNTYUNTY OF WILTSHIRE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - SPECIAL OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
Applicants should read the document “Guidance for Event Organisers” prior to completion
(1) LOCATION/ROAD/FOOTPATH Road name and route number (if any) and precise limits of lengths affected as shown on the plan
Phase 1: Closure of the Market Place access road for use by taxis contaiing disabled parking and loading bays. Phase 2: closire of the Market Place from the Banks Street/Lowbourne Roundabout up to and including the roundabout at King Street/Spa Road imediately adjacent to the market Place. (2) ALTERNATIVE ROUTE (e.g. from and to)
No routes affected by the secondary closure. Vehicles will be able to bypass around the Town Centre via Queensway.
(3) DATE AND PERIOD OF PROPOSED CLOSURE
Both closures to take place on Saturday 7th December 2019. Phase 1 from 00:01-20:00hrs and Phase 2 from 16:00-20:00hrs.
(4) NATURE OF EVENT NECESSITATING PROPOSED CLOSURE
Christmas Lights Switch On Event.
Application must be received by Wiltshire Council minimum of eight weeks’ prior to proposed closure.
APPLICANTS CHECKLIST – Please ensure you enclose the following: 1. Copy of consultation letter and address list X 2. Copy of Public Liability Insurance for proposed event X 3. Copy of Risk Assessment for proposed event X 4. Map indicating full extent of proposed road closure, indicating X Any diversions and proposed signage
Applicant must:
a) Maintain access for Emergency Services. b) Provide signage and marshalling as agreed with the Wiltshire Council Divisional Highways Manager. c) Inform Wiltshire Council immediately of any un-resolved objections to the proposed closure. d) Ensure prompt removal of all barriers / signs and the clean up of all rubbish / litter following the event.
Name of Applicant ………………………………………..Debbie Bentley on behalf of ...... Melksham Town Council and Melksham Christmas Lights Group
Address...... Melksham Town Council, Town Hall, Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES
Telephone No (include STD code)...... 01225 704187 ......
Email Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Signed ………………………………………………………Debbie Bentley Date...... 13th September 2019
THIS FORM IS TO BE SUBMITTED, TOGETHER WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, TO:
Traffic Orders Team Transport Development Services Directorate of Transport, Environment and Leisure County Hall Bythesea Road Trowbridge Wiltshire, BA14 8JN
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PHASE 1
Road Closure in force from 00:01 until 20:00 hours.
Market Place access road for Taxi Rank and Disabled Parking bays. All other access roads to remain open. Including access road to Crown House and Melksham House Carpark (for Blue Pool).
The taxi rank will still be available outside of Lloyds Bank in the High Street. Disabled parking behind the Town Hall, in King Street and in Church Street will all still be fully accessible.
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Road Closure in force between 16:00-20:00hrs. Commented [LM1]: Possibly change next year
Area includes the High Street from the Lowbourne Junction (Parson’s Nose), including Church Street and Market Place area, to its junction with King Street and its junction with Spa Road, as defined in Map 2. This includes the Market Place access road to Crown House and Melksham House carpark.
Map 2: Phase 2 Road Closure: 16:00-20:00hrs
Normal Barrier Main Road Closure Area
Moveable Barrier Small Road Closure Area (Market Place Taxi Rank area)
1. For the duration of the road closure, between 16:00 and 20:00 hrs, traffic will not be allowed IN the road closure area, but vehicles that need to exit (from Church Street, Church Walk, Canon Square) will be allowed OUT. There will be emergency access only to Crown House and properties to the rear of the Town Hall, the Market Place and Place Road. All properties in the proposed area will be advised of the closure by letter and advance signage.
2. The Lowbourne junction will be a marshalled gateway with a moveable barrier, allowing vehicles to leave the closure during the duration of the event and only allowing taxis and emergency vehicles to enter the closure area.
3. A sign will be placed at the Lowbourne junction stating “No Access to Church Street Car Park between 16:00-20:00hrs”.
Page 22 4. The barriers on Spa Road and King Street will be marshalled to only allow emergency vehicles through. All other traffic will have been advised by information boards at the south entrance of Spa Road and King Street that the Market Place is closed.
Traffic Management Plan
Diversionary Route
The diversion routes are shown below in Map 3 and 4. Advance signage will alert traffic to the upcoming road closure and on the day, signage will divert traffic around the closed areas.
Map 3: Advance signage in place a week before the event
Christmas Fayre Location
Advance Signage
Page 23 Map 4: Diversion and information signage in place on the day of the event.
Road Closure Area
Advance Signage
On the day Signage
Diversion Routes
Diversion Signs
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Sign Schedule
The following signage will be in place to explain the road closure and diversions to road users:
TOWN CENTRE ROADS CLOSED THIS Advance Signs x 5 SATURDAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS FAYRE BETWEEN 4PM AND 8PM
TOWN CENTRE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS FAYRE On The Day Signs x 4 4PM AND 8PM FOLLOW DIVERSIONS
NO ACCESS TO CHURCH STREET CAR PARK On the day sign x 1 4PM-8PM
DIVERSION
Diversion Signs x 4 TO TOWN CENTRE
Page 25 Signage will be provided by Melksham Town Council and installed by Town Council Caretakers. Signs are highway standard metal signs which comply with highway regulations.
Taxis
The Market Place Taxi Rank to be closed for the duration of the Phase 1 road closure (00:01- 20:00). The Taxi Rank outside Lloyds will remain open until the Phase 2 road Closure from 16:00hrs-20:00hrs. Consultation is underway with taxi drivers.
Emergency Access
This will be maintained throughout both road closures as marshals on each barrier will allow emergency vehicles through at any time.
Page 26 Agenda Item 11
Wiltshire Council
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Closure of: Lower Woodrow (Part) and Forest Road, Melksham Without and Lacock (Ref: TTRO 6304)
Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic:
Lower Woodrow (Part), Melksham Without; from its junction with Bridleway MELW55 to its junction with Forest Road;
Forest Road, Melksham Without and Lacock; from its junction with Lower Woodrow to its junction with Bowden Hill.
To enable: Openreach to carry out cabling for new service, access to overhead network.
Alternative route: via Bowden Hill – The Wharf – Hither Way – Melksham Road – Chapel Hill – Cantax Hill – A350 – Semington Road – King Street – A3102 – Forest Road – Woodrow Road – Lower Woodrow (unaffected length) and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.
This Order will come into operation on 12 December 2019 and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 until 13 December 2019. It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. The Order will have a maximum duration of 18 months.
For further information please contact Harry Stratford (A-Plant on behalf of Openreach) on 03700500792.
Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN
06 December 2019
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Section 1 - Applicants details Applicants Name (if more than 1 applicant, please fill in section 6): Address:
Postcode: Phone; Email address: Details of request location Section 2 - The Issue Please give as much detail regarding the issue/problem as possible. For example is the request due to school, commuter, worker or shopper parking, HGV's parking in restricted streets, inappropriate resident parking, etc. Include as much information as possible relating to days and time of day when the problem occurs.
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Section 3 - Safety Concerns Does the issue raised have any particular impact on road safety? For example do you know of any accidents that have occured due to the problem and were the police/emergency services involved, do you have any dates that accidents occured? Are there concerns with visibility of the highway, for example parked vehicles obscuring sight lines at junctions
Section 4 - Access Issues Have there been any issues with access for Emergency Services, Public Transport or have there been occasions when your bins weren't emptied due to access issues. If so was this reported to the relevant authority, to whom and when?
Page 33 Form WR1 Section 5 - Sketch of location / problem
Section 6 - Additional supporting signatures and addresses (continue on additional sheet if required) Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Name: Address: Signature: Section 7 Applicants Signature: Date: Do you wish to email any digital photographs that you have relating to the matter? YES / NO. If yes, an email will be sent to the address in Section 1, please reply to the email attaching any photographs. Max size of attachments 6mg, please send multiple replies if a large number of attachments. Office use only Application ref: Email required
Road safety implications?
Page 34 Form WR1 FORM WR2
Town & Parish Council's assessment of Waiting Restriction requests
Town/Parish:
Application ref & street name: Yes No Not Known Office use 1 Does request relate to obstruction of private access? Does request relate to parking contrary to highway code, eg 2 parking too close to junctions? Does request relate to non residents parking in residential 3 area? Does request relate to issues with access for Emergency 4 Services/refuse collection/buses?
5 Does request relate to restricting visibility?
Have other requests relating to the same location been 6 received?
6a If yes above, how many?
8 Are the Town/Parish Council aware of any other parking issues in the immediate vicinity?
9 Street environment: Please tick all that apply… Residential estate road Existing traffic calming? Rural New development (under 5 yrs) Town Centre location Are there existing parking Yes Industrial Estate/Business Park restrictions in the area? No
Please specify the current speed limit of the road:
Is there additional support for the request, if so who from? (Local Member, Emergency Services, residents 10 petition,etc.)
11 Any other comments regarding request:
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COMMUNITY AREA TRANSPORT GROUP ACTION / NOTES LOG
Actions and Item Update Who recommendations
Melksham CATG - Date of meeting: 17th October 2019
1. Attendees and apologies Present: Cllr. Jonathon Seed, Cllr Jon Hubbard, Cllr. Phil Alford, Mark Stansby, Andy Cadwallader, Peter Dunford – Wiltshire Council Adrienne Westbook, Lorraine McRandle – Melksham Town Page 37 Page Council Alan Baines – Melksham Without PC Georgina Abear, J Williams – Seend PC Richard Clark - Atworth PC Malcolm Jones - Steeple Ashton PC Karen Haslewood - Broughton Gifford PC
Apologies: Cllr Pat Aves, Spencer Drinkwater – Wiltshire Council Agenda Item 13.1
2. Notes of last meeting The minutes of the previous CATG meeting held were agreed CATG to note. Jon at the Melksham Area Board meeting on the 5th June 2019, passing all recommendations.
3. Financial Position The current balance, less previous commitments, stands at Area Board to note. Jon £17,374.78 (see Appendix 1).
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4. Top 5 Priority Schemes a) 4966 – Seend High Street - An order for the coloured surfacing work has been placed with Area board to note Jon crossing facility Phase 2 – our contractor, Ringway. Ringway had indicated that this work request for coloured surfacing would be completed before the end of September but have Highways to chase Mark and / or bollards to highlight been let down by their sub-contractor. implementation. the crossing point Highways will continue to press Ringway for completion as
Page 38 Page soon as possible.
b) 4960 – Broughton Gifford – Work on the ground has been completed – awaiting final Area Board to note Jon Traffic Management at account. Bishop’s Seat
c) Issue 3340 Melksham The new speed limit is operational with all upright signs Area Board to note Jon Coronation Road area – installed. Some road markings have been painted but we request for 20 mph limit await the provision of the coloured surface entry points, to be Highways to chase Mark installed by the same sub-contractor appointed for the project implementation. at Seend, (item 4a).
Highways will continue to press Ringway for completion as soon as possible.
d) 6055 – Broughton Gifford – The Parish have indicated that they will fund up to 50% of this CATG and Parish Council to request for Gateway features project, although the cost was not known. share 50/50 costs of £21,000 at the 3 entrances to the (ball park estimate) village. Discussions have taken place between the Parish and Highways and preliminary studies have taken place. An outline To recommend to the Area Jon of the proposals and ball park costs are set out in the briefing Board an allocation of £10,500 note included as Appendix 2. Highways to develop scheme Highways
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e) 6574 – Broughton Gifford, Mill Work on the ground has been completed – awaiting final Area Board to note Jon Lane – request for measures account. to control freight movement
5. Other Priority schemes
a) 6914 - A350 Beanacre – Project placed on hold at the request of the Parish Council. Update from Parish Council: SID request for ground socket to not working, defer assist SID deployment
Page 39 Page b) 6927 Steeple Ashton. An order for one warning sign has been placed with Ringway Now installed – awaiting final Acreshort Lane – request for and we are awaiting installation. account Playground warning signs
c) 6048 – Melksham Lowbourne Melksham Town Council wish to pursue 2 x shelters and have Town Council offered to pay full Rd and Church Lane – request offered a contribution of up to £9,000 towards these. costs. for Bus Shelters A feasibility study has been completed. Shelters can be Highways to arrange installation Highways installed at both locations with minimal ground work required. as a CATG priority project A bench currently located by the Lowbourne Stop can be returned to the Town Council for re-use elsewhere. An indication of these shelters is shown on the drawing included as Appendix 3.
The estimate to supply and install both shelters amounts to £10,700.
d) 6697 – Atworth Mead Park – The CATG is unable to contribute towards this project, which is Highways to arrange installation Highways request to extend the double estimated at around £3,000. as a CATG priority project yellow lines (plus other locations) A site meeting was held on 11th October to consider the Request for Area Board to revisit Jon & Area Parish’s requests. its policy on town / parish Board contributions towards CATG
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projects, to ensure equity. e) 6932 Steeple Ashton, A detail design has been completed and proposals are shown To recommend to the Area Jon Newleaze – request for on the drawing included as Appendix 4. Board an allocation of £1,960 dropped kerbs at Holmeleaze and Newleaze. The estimate for this project stands at £2,800. The Parish confirmed their offer of 30% contribution £840.
Page 40 Page f) 7176 Redstocks – request for The Parish are willing to fund this request with the estimated Area Board to note Jon village nameplate and single cost of £400. track road sign. An order for this work has been issued to Ringway.
6. Requests / Issues
a) 6763 Broughton Gifford Parish Council to advise on results of Metro count: To recommend to the Area Jon Melksham Lane – speeding Board that this Issue be closed. concerns near The Bell Site eligible for Speed Indicator Device.
b) 6764 Broughton Gifford The Parish Council to check outcome of Metro count: To recommend to the Area Jon Street – speeding concerns by Board that this Issue be closed. Hollybrook House
c) 6834 Melksham Hazelwood Item deferred at last meeting to allow time for consideration by To recommend to the Area Jon Road – speeding concerns Town Council. Board that this Issue be closed.
d) 6988 Melksham Union Street – The Town Council has asked for a feasibility study of reversing A briefing note to be prepared by Mark road safety concerns, link with the one way flow with a prohibition of right turn onto Bath Highways for consultation with Issue 9-19-1 Road. residents and businesses
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e) 7049 A365 Redstocks – Highways have completed an initial investigation and have Parish Council to discuss PC request for Junction produced a briefing note included as Appendix 5. Improvements Area Board to note Jon
f) 7056 Bowerhill 9 Valentia Driver has dual fuel vehicle and needs access to their drive to Highways to consider Mark Court – request for access charge their vehicle. protection marking To recommend to the Area Jon New protocol being adopted by WC, may take future decisions Board that this Issue be closed away from CATG
Page 41 Page g) 7080 Melksham Bath Road / Resident’s car hit by turning lorry at Bell Court To recommend to the Area Jon Bell Court – request for sign to Board that this Issue be added deter HGVs entering / turning A sign could be installed at a ball park estimate of £200. to the Priority List with an allocation of £200.
h) 7166 A350 Western Way dual Highways reported that pedestrian sight-lines now clear of To recommend to the Area Jon carriageway – safety concerns vegetation. Signs in position for north bound. Signs not Board that this Issue be closed at Puffin Crossing provided for southbound due to proximity of crossing to Semington Road Roundabout. Timings not checked due to recent temporary traffic management but crossing working as expected. It was agreed to take no further action.
i) 7167 Bowerhill Westinghouse The Parish Council has written to Highways to confirm that To recommend to the Area Jon Way – request for parking they no longer wish to pursue this matter. Board that this Issue be closed. controls
j) Issue 9-19-2 – Melksham New request submitted by Town Council Area Board to note Jon Snarlton Lane – Request for safety features at crossing Following discussions Highways were requested to produce an Highways to investigate Mark point estimate for a children warning warning sign and coloured high friction surface.
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k) Issue 9-19-3 – Melksham New request submitted by Town Council To recommend to the Area Jon Snarlton Lane – request for Board that this Issue be added “No access to Snarlton Farm” Highways can install a sign for this purpose for approximately to the Priority List with an sign £100. allocation of £100.
l) Issue 9-19-4 – Melksham Bath New request submitted by Town Council Area Board to note Jon Road / Union Street – request for bollards to prevent vehicles Highways suggested 4 to 5 bollards for this purpose at a ball crossing the footway park cost of around £1,500. Page 42 Page The Town Council are to consider the provision of planters as an alternative.
m) Issue 9-19-5 – Seend High New request submitted by Seend Parish Council To recommend to the Area Jon Street – request for pedestrian Board that this Issue be added crossing sign on eastern side Highways recommend a sign for eastbound traffic on western to the Priority List with an of “new” crossing point side of crossing. A ball park estimate is £100. allocation of £100.
n) Issue 9-19-6 – Seend Parish – New request submitted by Seend Parish Council Area Board to note Jon request for Gateway features (white gates) at Seend Cleeve, Typical cost to supply and install a pair of gates at a single PC to contact Mark PC Sells Green, Bell Hill, Seend location starts at approximately £1600. village (A361) PC to contact Mark to arrange a site visit to look at each site.
o) Issue 9-19-7 – Request for a New request submitted by Seend Parish Council Parish Council to discuss PC Speed Limit Review on Bollands Hill to A365 Speed limit reviews are undertaken over an entire route to Area Board to note Jon ensure consistency and are charged at £2,500. The C20, from A365 to B3098 at Market Lavington was last reviewed in 2012/13 and the recommendations from that review are included as Appendix 6. The CATG decided not to implement the change at Bolland Hill as the mean speed was already
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below the 40 mph limit being recommended.
The only environmental change to have taken place since this review was the removal of the railbridge, which was dismantled in 2015.
PC to consider the offer of a traffic survey to determine current traffic speed.
p) Issue 9-19-9 – Bowerhill New request submitted by Melksham Without Parish Council. Parish Council to discuss PC Page 43 Page Falcon Way – Request for Bus Shelter Request for a Bus Shelter near Kingfisher Drive for Area Board to note Jon southbound travel. Highways gave a ball park estimate of £6,000 to include possible ground works.
q) Issue 9-19-10 – Beanacre New request submitted by Melksham Without Parish Council. Parish Council to discuss PC Westlands Lane rail bridge – Request for warning signs of Highways have inspected the site. The road width within the Area Board to note Jon road narrowing for westbound 30 mph limit is not constant which is the reson for not vehicles displaying a road narrows sign on approach to the bridge for westbound vehicles. The provision of pedestrians in road signs could be considered. The cost of two new signs woul;d be in the region of £500.
r) Issue 9-19-11 – Bowerhill New request submitted by Melksham Without Parish Council. Parish Council to discuss PC Portal Road – Request for Bowerhill nameplate and white Siting signs and gates on this approach might prove difficult Area Board to note Jon gates due to the presence of the shared-use footway and needing to maintain head clearance for cyclists of 2.4m. There is some limited highway verge space on the nearside as you enter Portal Way beyond the extent of the footway.
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7. Other items
a) Melksham - Shurnhold and Highways to produce a report on the proposals including the Area Board to note. Jon Dunch Lane comments that have been received from the town and parish.
No update to report.
b) Pavement and Footway A revised list has been prepared following discussions at last Area Board to note. Jon Improvement Schemes CATG. Page 44 Page
Highways reported that the 1st round of work had been completed apart from the link between Union Street and King George V Playing Field past Ebenezer Chapel.
The 2nd round of work is to include entrance to King Street Car Park.
c) LED Lighting Project The £12 million two-year project to replace the Council’s aging Area Board to note Jon street lighting with modern energy efficiency LED lights is starting in October 2019. There are over 40,000 lights to be converted. A dedicated section has been set up on our website to cover this project and is available to view from the Highways Improvement page. http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways-improvements
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d) Method of requesting Highway Please note the latest email address for Towns and Parish Area Board to note Jon Improvement Measures and Councils to forward requests for Highways Improvement requesting Traffic Surveys measures: (metro counts) [email protected]
Requests for Traffic Surveys should continue to be sent to: [email protected] Page 45 Page The relevant forms are available to download from the Area Board webpage: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/council-democracy-area-boards
e) Shaw Hill / Corsham Road The traffic signal controller at this junction has failed numerous Area Bord to note. Traffic Signals times in recent months and with parts no longer obtainable the system needs to be replaced. Consequently, this junction has been given high priority for a complete upgrade and work on the ground is provisionally programmed for March / April next year. Full details will be released in due course but the upgrade will include:
• New signal heads and controller. • A pedestrian crossing from Shaw Hill to Bath Road • Kerb re-alignment and surfacing work During the work temporary signals will be deployed and a road closure is also likely to be required.
Both temporary signals and a road closure will be used to accommodate the installation.
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8. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 16 December 16:00 hrs, Melksham Fire Station
Melksham Community Area Transport Group
Highways Officer – Mark Stansby
Page 46 Page 1. Environmental & Community Implications 1.1. Environmental and community implications were considered by the CATG during their deliberations. The funding of projects will contribute to the continuance and/or improvement of environmental, social and community wellbeing in the community area, the extent and specifics of which will be dependent upon the individual project.
2. Financial Implications 2.1. All decisions must fall within the Highways funding allocated to Melksham Area Board. 3. If funding is allocated in line with CATG recommendations outlined in this report, and all relevant 3rd party contributions are confirmed, Melksham Area Board will have a remaining Highways funding balance of £4,514.78 4. Legal Implications 4.1. There are no specific legal implications related to this report.
5. HR Implications 5.1. There are no specific HR implications related to this report.
6. Equality and Inclusion Implications 5.1 The schemes recommended to the Area Board will improve road safety for all users of the highway.
7. Safeguarding implications
8. Recommendations to the Melksham Area Board
8.1 To review the Board’s Policy on town and parish contributions towards CATG Projects
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8.2 To approve funding of £10,500 for Issue 6055 Broughton Gifford and £1960 for Issue 6932 Steeple Ashton.
8.3 To move the following Issues to the Priority list and allocate funding: 7080 Melksham Bell Court £200, Melksham Snarlton Lane £100 and Seend High Street £100.
8.4 To close issue numbers: 6763, 6764, 6834, 7056, 7166 and 7167.
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Budget £13,225 + £12,149.78 c/fwd = £25,374.78
Scheme Estimate CATG Commitment Expenditure Projected Spend Broughton Gifford The Street / Bishops Seat £5,562.00 £nil £3,336.16 interim £5,562.00 Melksham Coronation Road 20 mph £15,000.00 £5,000.00 ` £2,448.97 interim £15,000.00 Broughton Gifford Mill Lane HGV signs £3,300.00 £2,200.00 £0,000.00 £3,300.00 Seend High Street High Friction Surface £795.00 £600.00 £0,000.00 £795.00 Steeple Ashton Playground warning sign £300.00 £200.00 £0,000.00 £300.00 Totals £24,957.00 £8,000.00 £5,785.13 £24,957.00
Budget £25,374.78
Projected Spend £24,957.00
Balance £417.78
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Broughton Gifford The Street £5,562.00 Section 106 money Melksham Coronation Rd 20 mph £5,000.00 Melksham Town Council – invoice upon completion Melksham Coronation Rd 20 mph £5,000.00 Melksham Area Board – Funds to be transferred upon completion Broughton Gifford Mill Lane signs £1,100.00 Broughton Gifford Parish Council – invoice upon completion Seend High St High Friction Surface £195.00 Seend Parish Council – invoice upon completion Steeple Ashton Playground sign £100.00 Steeple Ashton Parish Council – invoice upon completion Total £16,957.00
Current Balance £17,374.78
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Bench to be moved approx.1m
CHURCH LANE New 2 bay cantilever bus shelter see notes Page 51 Page
BUDS
New 3 bay enclosed bus shelter with seat see notes
This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material Existing bench to be removed and returned to Town Council with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or Civil Proceedings.
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WILTSHIRE PRACTICE NOTE
TEMPORARY SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE SITE ELIGIBILITY AND DEPLOYMENT CRITERIA
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Speed Indicator Devices are a means of raising awareness of vehicle speeds and educating driver behaviour. They are useful in supporting other methods of direct speed control such as Police enforcement and Community Speedwatch (CSW) programmes. They can provide a means of highlighting speed issues where direct measures cannot be used, such as where speeding occurs at night or at locations with difficult access.
1.2 SIDs should only be used at the sites meeting the eligibility criteria.
1.3 SIDs should be deployed on a temporary basis and are normally in place at a site for between 2 and 8 weeks.. To maintain their effectiveness they should not be redeployed until a minimum time of 4 weeks has elapsed. SIDs should only be deployed on roads subject to 20, 30 and 40 mph speed limits. Enforcement activities on roads with higher speed limits remains solely within the remit of the Police.
2.0 Eligibility Criteria
2.1 The Council can undertake traffic counts at each requested site in order to measure vehicle speeds and allow assessment against the criteria. The counters will be in situ for a week at each site and will record vehicle speeds and volumes at all times during that week. If the request indicates that speeding is a problem at certain times of the year this will be taken into account. This enables determination of any trends relating to speed at certain times of the day or night. No site will be considered for SID deployment until a traffic count is undertaken.
2.2 The eligibility criteria for the use of SIDs is set out in the table below. The threshold levels have been set to accord with the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) speed enforcement guidelines.
Speed Indication
Device (SID) 20 mph 85%ile speed 24.1 mph limit and over 30 mph 85%ile speed 35.1 mph limit and over
40 mph 85%ile speed 46.1 mph
limit and over
The 85th percentile speed is that not exceeded by 85% of the vehicles using the route.
Note: The threshold levels for SID’s are the same as those used for Community Speedwatch.
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2.3 A flow chart illustrating the process is included at Appendix A
3.0 SID Deployment
3.1 SIDs should be deployed on a temporary basis and should be insitu for between 2 and 8 weeks. Research by the Transport Research Laboratory has indicated that the effect of the SID on speed reduction is greatest within the first two weeks of deployment, with sites having SIDs in situ for longer recording little or no further speed reductions after two weeks (‘Effectiveness of Speed Indicator Devices on reducing vehicle speeds in London’, TRL, 2008). Deployment periods between 2 and 8 weeks are at the discretion of the relevant Town or Parish Council based on individual site circumstances but it is recommended that this is evidence led.
3.2 Town & Parish Council’s either singularly or in collaboration are responsible for the sourcing and purchase of suitable SID units.
3.3 The Town and Parish Council’s will be responsible for putting together, monitoring and reviewing a programme for SID deployment.
3.4. Deployment of the SIDs must be undertaken by an approved Contactor. The approved Contractor must have Operators Streetworks accreditation (for more details see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/street-works-qualifications-in- england ) and Public Liability Insurance of at least £5,000,000. Responsibility for checking and approval of suitable contractors rests with Town & Parish Councils and is therefore self-policing.
3.5 It will be for the Town & Parish Council’s to decide on how many contractors are engaged and how any payment mechanism should work. Deployment by members of the public or other groups is not permitted due to safety and liability considerations.
3.6 Town and Parish Councils are encouraged to review, amend or add to the deployment programme not less than every six months to take into account new sites or to allow sites which may not have been deemed a priority during the initial programme to be incorporated.
3.7 Other factors relating to SID deployment are set out at Appendix B
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APPENDIX A
Wiltshire SID and Community Speed Watch Process
Community Engagement Wiltshire Highways Speed issue Manager forwards details Road Safety arrange raised by the to Wiltshire Highways metrocount and public Road Safety (Ref. Metro undertake assessment Count Request form) against criteria
Page 57 Page Criteria not met. Criteria for Community Speed Watch and SID No further action. deployment met. CSW coordinator and requestor Requestor notified notified
Parish & Town Council’s determine whether to undertake CSW, SIDS’s or both
Town & Parish CSW CSW Council’s review Town & CSW co-ordinator volunteers list of eligible Parish SID’s active trains identified and sites and Council’s deployed volunteers sites risk appoint assessed prioritise list for deployment Approved Contractor
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Appendix B
Temporary Speed Indicator Devices (SID) Deployment Guidelines
1. These guidelines apply to all SIDs used on the Wiltshire Highway network regardless of the funding source, ownership and device location
2. Sites should meet the eligibility criteria as set out in the Wiltshire practice note.
3. The SID should be in-situ for between 2 and 8 weeks at any eligible site.
4. The SID should not return to monitor an eligible site within 4 weeks of the previous visit.
5. The exact location of the SID within the eligible site can be varied within the site limits at each visit
6. Wiltshire Council reserves the right to remove any device where either the duration of 8 weeks is exceeded, the location is considered a road safety hazard, or if the SID is not being deployed in accordance with the stated guidelines.
7. Any additional infrastructure required to enable SID deployment must be funded by the Area Board / Community Area Transport Group or the relevant Town / Parish Council and approved by Highways officers prior to installation
8. Trigger Speeds of the device should be set to match the Police threshold levels for prosecution and as such should not be altered. In a 20mph limit the trigger speed is 24mph, in a 30mph it is 35mph and in a 40mph it is 46mph.
9. SID’s must be mounted at a minimum height of 2.0 metres above ground level (to avoid damage / vandalism) in verge areas and 2.4 metres in footway and cycle-ways. . Devices must have a minimum edge clearance to the running carriageway of 450mm and cannot be fixed to telegraph poles or concrete street lighting columns. No ladders, step ladders or other climbing aids should be placed in direct contact with or leant against the lighting column or post as the additional weight may result in sudden failure. It will be for the Town & Parish Council’s to ensure that approved contractors are aware of these requirements. Any damage to Highway furniture will be recharged.
10. Additional posts can be provided to facilitate SID deployment. However they must not be permanently left in place when the SID is not deployed. Posts must be fixed via a socketed ground anchor to allow for post removal. An example fixing can be found at http://www.nal.ltd.uk/products/retention-socket-systems/retention-socket-non-illuminated- base/.
11. Where SIDs are erected on existing street lighting columns, advance notification must be given to Wiltshire Council by sending an email to [email protected] providing the dates of deployment, the road name, and the column identification number.
12. SID’s require a straight road on the approach, free of obstruction, to allow the radar to accurately assess vehicle speed. Dips in the road will affect the operation of the SIDs, as can bus shelters reflecting the sun. Careful consideration is required to direct devices away from property windows and avoid problems associated with light pollution. SID’s must not be positioned close to or at speed limit terminal points. Wiltshire Council Page 58 September 2019
SIDs - Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why can SIDs only be deployed on roads subject to 20, 30 and 40 mph speed limits? Enforcement of speed limits on roads subject to limits over 40mph has to be done by Police Officers who are suitable trained using in car or hand held speed enforcement devices. This is national practise agreed by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) not just applicable to Wiltshire.
2. Why can’t SIDs stay at one location for longer than 8 weeks? Research by the Transport Research Laboratory has indicated that the effect of the SID on speed reduction is greatest within the first two weeks of deployment, with sites having SIDs in situ for longer recording little or no further speed reductions after two weeks. In addition, case studies from Kingston upon Thames, where the use of SIDs is wide ranging, have shown that SIDs effectiveness reduces over time. Deployment periods between 2 and 8 weeks are at the discretion of the relevant Town or Parish Council based on individual site circumstances but it is recommended that this is evidence led.
3. Why does a count have to be carried out before SID deployment takes place? Counts are undertaken to establish if there is speeding taking place, the extent of the speeding problem and to identify the correct solution. Pedestrians and residents routinely overestimate the speed of vehicles passing by and it is vital that factual data is used. This helps to identify those locations which genuinely have a speeding problem and also means that further comparative counts can be undertaken to establish whether the problem has been addressed. 4. Can a SID be used to collect traffic data? The data capture capability that some SIDs have has not been utilised due to concerns over the reliability of the data. The presence of the SID itself may alter driver behaviour and collecting data from it may give a false impression or different set of results that may not be representative. In addition data is only collected in one direction. To enable comparison between before and after speeds, those sites where SIDs are deployed may be subject to further counts as these provide more reliable data.
5. What does the 85th percentile mean and why is it chosen? Doesn’t this mean that speeding is being tolerated? The concept of the 85%ile speed has been developed from the considerable body of research and observation carried out to analyse driver behaviour. It is the highest speed at which most drivers can be considered to be driving sensibly and in a manner appropriate for the prevailing conditions. Those drivers exceeding the 85%ile value are therefore much less likely to conform to reasonable patterns of behaviour and consequently would pay little regard to safety enforcement measures. The 85%ile value can therefore be regarded as a cut off point beyond which safety measures would have no reliable practical or statistical value. The 85%ile speed is defined as that which reasonable people tend to adopt according to the road environment and is calculated by recording the speeds at or below which 85% of all vehicles travel under free flowing conditions past a nominated point. For example if a count records the speeds of 100 vehicles then the top 15 are discounted and the resulting highest speed is then the 85%ile value.
6. Can we have a permanent SID like the ones we see elsewhere in other counties?
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National evidence has shown that the effectiveness of permanently installed vehicle activated signs for speed education purposes reduces with time. The use of temporary SID’s is intended to maximise the impact of this type of sign on motorists.
7. Can SID’s be used at sites not meeting the criteria?
The Town & Parish Council’s may, at their discretion, choose to add sites that have been subject to an automatic traffic count but that do not meet the eligibility criteria to the SID deployment list. . It will be for the Town & Parish Council’s to decide if the SID deployment is justifiable in these circumstances. However use of SIDs at sites where there is no speeding problem is not encouraged as this may impact on the availability and frequency of deployment at those sites with a speeding problem and lessen the overall impact that SIDs are intended to have.
8. How often do they need service / recalibration?
Annually
9. What is an Approved Contractor?
An approved contractor is a company, business, group or individual who holds Operator's Streetworks accreditation and has a minimum £5,000,000 of Public Liability Insurance.
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Agenda Item 13.3
Highways Improvement Request Form
Contact details
Name: Resident of Church Street
Address:
Date: 25 October 2019
Telephone No.:
Email address:
Issue Details
Location of Issue: outside 13a Church Street
Community Area: Melksham
Parish or Town Council: Melksham Town Council
Nature of Issue: Vehicles/delivery lorries parking on pavement outside property, even though yellow lines, making it difficult to exit property and causing traffic congestion problems, with vehicles having to negotiate these vehicles on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic from Church Street car park.
How long has it been an issue? Since moving into property in April 2019
What would you like done to resolve this issue? Bollards installed outside property
Have you been in touch with your local Councillor? No
This form needs to be completed and e-mailed or sent to your local town or parish council (link provided below) https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/mgParishCouncilDetails.aspx
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To all Councillors
Good afternoon
As you are aware there is an issue with speeding motorists in Melksham and in particular Lowbourne & Sandridge Road. My wife is the coordinator for the local community speed watch (in conjunction with Wiltshire Police) in Lowbourne and we operate from Ruskin Avenue and the Rivermead School/Lowbourne Osteopath's area's. We are residents in Lowbourne and are very aware of the speeding vehicles on an hourly basis.
The times that we operate vary from 07.30am until 19.00 and the one common denominating factor is the percentage of motorists who travel in excess of the 30mph limit. We have a criteria that we observe when using the speed device and this is set at 35MPH anything over this is noted and relevant details are passed to Wiltshire Police. On average motorists are travelling at anything between 33 and 36mph in a designated 30mph limit.
We have had cars travelling at 50mph and lorries at 37mph and this at times when children are on the way to school in the mornings so I ask why is it not possible to put speed cushions down in Lowbourne to slow vehicles and make it a safer place ? Alternatively, and a cheaper option, the simple painting of 30MPH on the tarmac surface to remind drivers of their legal obligation to travel within the designated speed limit? I see this has been done in Ruskin Avenue so would like to think that this could be applied in Lowbourne & Sandridge Road.
I look forward to comment and trust this issue will be brought up in council at one of your appropriate meetings.
I remain yours faithfully
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