MR C POSNETT Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-On-Wye Technical Note
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Deposit Local Development Plan Representatives by MR C POSNETT In respect of Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Technical Note January 2013 Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note DOCUMENT SIGNATURE AND REVIEW SHEET Project Details Project Title: Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Project No.: 1209-75 Report No.: 1209-75/TN/01 Client: Mr C Posnett Prepared By: Checked By: Approved for issue Name James Morgan Peter Evans Peter Evans Signature Date January 2013 January 2013 January 2013 Document Review Revision Date Description Checked By Issued by: Bristol Transport Planning Associates Cambridge 32 Windsor Place Cardiff Cardiff London CF10 3BZ Welwyn Garden City 029 2023 0303 [email protected] www.tpa.uk.com 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 i Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 EXISTING SITUATION 2 Introduction Site Location and Description Local Highway Network Pedestrian Infrastructure Cycle Infrastructure Public Transport Proximity to Local Services 3 PROPOSED ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS 7 Introduction Vehicles Pedestrians Cyclists 4 TRAFFIC GENERATION 9 Introduction Traffic generation 5 TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND JUNCITON CAPACITY ANALYSIS 11 Introduction Traffic Surveys Traffic Growth Total Traffic Site Access / Gypsy Castle Lane Junction Capacity Hay-on-Wye Festival 6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 14 Summary Conclusion 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 ii Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Summary of Local Bus Services – Brecon Road Table 2 Providing for Journeys on foot – acceptable walking distances Table 3 Summary of key facilities and services within the vicinity of the site Table 4 Peak Hours TRICS derived trip rates and traffic attraction: 62 residential units Table 5 Vehicle movements – Gypsy Castle Lane (Northeast) Table 6 Vehicle movements – Gypsy Castle Lane (Southwest) Table 7 Growth Factors Table 8 PICADY Results: Proposed Site Access Total Traffic 2023 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Site Location Plan Figure 2 Pedestrian and Cycle Catchment Plan Figure 3 Public Transport Infrastructure Figure 4 Location of Key Facilities and Services Figure 5 Proposed Site Access Junction LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A TRICS reports – residential Appendix B ATC survey Appendix C PICADY output files 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 iii Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Transport Planning Associates (TPA) have been commissioned by Mr C Posnett to undertake a review of the existing transport infrastructure in relation to proposals to develop land for housing at Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye. 1.2 In conjunction with Brecon Beacons Deposit Local Development Plan (LDP) the southern third of the site is proposed to be allocated for the delivery of 20 homes. This Technical Note supports representatives on behalf of Barton Willmore to the Deposit Plan, which seek the expansion of the proposed allocation so that it encompasses the whole of the client’s site, providing an opportunity to deliver up to 60 homes. 1.3 This report provides a review of the existing infrastructure and demonstrates that the site is sustainably located and is accessible via non-car modes of travel, including walking, cycling and public transport. 1.4 This report also assess the suitability of the proposed access arrangements and demonstrates that the any additional traffic that could be generated by the development proposals would be safely accommodated with no detrimental effect on the free flow or safety of the local highway network within the vicinity of the site. 1.5 The structure of this report is as follows - Chapter 2: Existing Situation - Chapter 3: Proposed Access Arrangements - Chapter 4: Traffic Generation - Chapter 5: Traffic Survey and Junction Capacity Analysis - Chapter 6: Summary and Conclusion 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 Page 1 of 15 Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note 2 EXISTING SITUATION Introduction 2.1 This section of the Technical Note examines the site location together with existing highway and transport infrastructure in the vicinity. This includes detailing pedestrian, cycling and public transport accessibility. Site Location and Description 2.2 The site is located at the south-west fringe of Hay-on-Wye and is Greenfield in nature encompassing agricultural farm land. 2.3 The site is set over a rectangular parcel of land which is bound to the west by Gypsy Castle Farm and associated agricultural land, to the north by agricultural land, to the east by residential housing and to the south by Gypsy Castle Lane. 2.4 The location of the site in relation to the wider context is illustrated on Figure 1. Local Highway Network 2.5 Hay-on-Wye town centre is located to the east of the site and is accessible directly via Gypsy Castle Lane, and indirectly via The Meadows then Brecon Road (B4350). 2.6 Within the vicinity of the site Gypsy Castle Lane runs in a northeast-southwest direction and forms a priority junction with The Meadows. On its northeast approach to the junction, Gypsy Castle Lane is a single lane carriageway with an approximate width of 3.5 metres and is subject to a 30 mph speed limit, which decreases from 60 mph approximately 100 metres to the west. 2.7 The site is currently accessible via an informal access point from Gypsy Castle Lane. The access is designed to cater for agricultural vehicles, which currently serve the adjoining land. Gypsy Castle Lane also provides access to a number of private residential driveways. 2.8 To the east of the priority junction, Gypsy Castle Lane / The Meadows is a single lane carriageway with an approximate width of 6 metres and is subject to a 30 mph speed limit. The road is currently subject to traffic calming measures to ensure that vehicular speeds remain low on approach to the junction. 2.9 Both Gypsy Castle Lane and The Meadows are provided with street lighting. 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 Page 2 of 15 Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note Pedestrian Infrastructure 2.10 The majority of pedestrian infrastructure is provided to the east of the site. Pedestrian footways are currently provided along both sides of The Meadows, south of the priority junction with Gypsy Castle Lane. To the east of the priority junction, a pedestrian footway is provided on the southern side of Gypsy Castle Lane for a distance of approximately 75 metres. Thereafter footways are provided on both sides of the carriageway. 2.11 There are currently no footways provided along Gypsy Castle Lane to the west of the priority junction with The Meadows. 2.12 An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point, consisting dropped kerbs and tactile paving, is provided approximately 25 metres south of the priority junction with Gypsy Castle Lane. Similarly, an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point, consisting dropped kerbs and tactile paving is provided approximately 75 metres to the west of the priority junction, across Gypsy Castle Lane. 2.13 The footway provided along the western side of The Meadows currently terminates at Gypsy Castle Lane (on the western approach to the priority junction). 2.14 An inspection of the existing public rights of way in the vicinity of the site indicates that there are existing public footpaths provided along the eastern and western boundaries of the site providing a link for pedestrians between Gypsy Castle Lane and the River Wye to the north. 2.15 Existing public footpaths are provided at the western and eastern boundary of the site 2.16 Figure 2 provides pedestrian walking distances which demonstrates that the majority of residential streets in Hay-on-Wye are located within a 15 minute walk of the site based on an average walk speed of 4.8km/hr (400m per 5 minute), as per the guidance contained within ‘Providing for Journeys on Foot’. Cycle Infrastructure 2.17 There are currently no designated cycle routes provided within the immediate vicinity of the site. However, as detailed on the Sustrans website, National Cycle Route 44 (NCR 44) is currently being developed and will extend through Ross-on-Wye. It is envisaged that extension of NCR 44 will coincide with the development of the site, and could be utilised by future residents in order to provide a sustainable link to neighbouring villages. 2.18 Figure 2 also provides cycle isochrones showing areas within reasonable cycling distance of the site. The isochrones demonstrate that the majority of Hay-on-Wye is within 2000m of the site; a 7.5 minute cycle. 1209-75/TN/01 Transport Planning Associates January 2013 Page 3 of 15 Gypsy Castle Lane, Hay-on-Wye Mr C Posnett Technical Note Public Transport 2.19 The nearest bus stop to the site is located along Brecon Road (B4350). Pedestrians wishing to access the bus stops from the site can do so via existing pedestrian footways provided along The Meadows and Brecon Road. 2.20 The bus stop is currently located on the northern side of Brecon Road and serves eastbound routes. The stop consists of a shelter with seating, and relevant timetable information. 2.21 Bus services that serve this stop, together with their frequency are displayed in Table 1. Table 1 Summary of Local Bus Services – Brecon Road Approximate Frequency Service Service Route Summary provider Monday to Saturday Sunday Friday Brecon – Talgarth – 07:30 every 07:30 every Hay-on-Wye – 3 39/A Stagecoach 2 hours until 2 hours until Kingstone – services 18:36 18:36 Hereford Rhaeadr – Operates on Operates on Llandrindod Wells – No X15 Stagecoach alternative alternative Builth Wells – Hay- service Wed / Sat Wed / Sat on-Wye - Hereford 2.22 As can be seen from the information contained in the above table, the bus stop located along Brecon Road is served by frequent bus services, providing access to a number of primary destinations throughout the area during weekdays and weekend periods.