Branston Road High School, Staffordshire – Response to Pubic Consultation Comments

Name/Address Objects/ Detailed representation Applicants Response Supports 1. Mr Paul Brown Objection We were promised at the time of the original application, to answer our concerns that construction At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light traffic would be kept away from Rangemore and Tatenhill. Now we see this proposal as an abrogation that various road closures are to be held along the primary HGV route (accessing the Site form Branston Road via the A38), during the crucial 1, Chapel Lane, of responsibility of duty of care to allow us as residents to quietly enjoy our properties. stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding Rangemore 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Nr Burton on Trent We object to this proposal wholeheartedly. It has already had an effect on us since this work has Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use, could delay the construction DE139RR begun. We see already some construction traffic, this turning in Chapel lane, damaging verges, hedges of the Site. on one occasion and naturally wear and tear to the road. Surely, this cannot be the intention of our council to so disrupt our day to day lives and we appeal for reason and also any proposals you might To avoid disturbance to local communities, when circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant has committed to a like to give to alleviate our serious concerns. set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Statement Addendum and Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) accompanying the S.73 application.

The alternative HGV route would allow construction traffic to access the Site off Branston Road via Tatenhill Common/Tatenhill Lane as detailed in the CEMP accompanying this S.73 application. As part of this amendment there should not be any construction vehicles at all turning in Chapel Lane. If any damage is caused by construction traffic associated with the August 2016 Consent along the primary HGV route and the alternative route proposed by this S.73 application, the Council should be notified. Any HGVs associated with the school development which are proven to be using any other route other than the accepted construction route will be fined.

2. Mr Ian English Objection The previous limitation on the use of Tatenhill effectively restricted traffic from travelling through It was agreed under the August 2016 Consent that construction traffic not exceeding 7.5 tonnes is permitted to travel through Tatenhill. A Tatenhill crossroads - the Planning Authorities thereby correctly protecting all surrounding villages primary HGV route for all construction vehicles exceeding this size restriction accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38. Since the Stud Farm, from the blight of the construction traffic and forcing the A38 to be the point of entry/exit for all traffic determination of the 2016 Consented Scheme various road closures are now due to be implemented along the primary HGV Route, which the Needwood to site. Contractors were not original aware of. Burton on Trent DE13 9RF That was clear to everyone (including the applicants) when the application was made and granted and As a result, alternative routes for construction traffic was assessed in November 2016 to ensure the most appropriate route for both the NOTHING has changed since that time and it was/is for the contractors professional management to Applicant and Tatenhill residents was proposed by this S.73 application. As stated within the planning documents accompanying the S.73 manage their development program within the realms of imposed restrictions. Why should local application, the alternative route through Tatenhill would only be used when the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use. residents be penalised by the contractor’s lack of foresight? The fact this restriction was originally imposed demonstrated a recognition of the inability of the local This option however does present issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site through Tatenhill (via Tatenhill Common/Tatenhill village lane network to cope with the construction traffic - god knows how it will cope with near on Lane), which the Applicant also wishes to avoid where possible. In order to alleviate the disruption to local residents, a set of mitigation 1500 pupils plus staff down the line. measures have been proposed, as detailed the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. In particular, the hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill This 'side of town' is being compounded with both day & night significant traffic volumes with firstly St and speed limits for relevant construction vehicles will also be restricted to 30 mph through the village. George's Park, the granting of this school and most significantly the inability to manage the often speeding HGV traffic that every evening cuts through from the A50 at Sudbury to 6 and then 5 Lane's Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths End and down the Henhurst forcing other road users onto the kerbs. If the construction traffic comes along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each through Tatenhill it will cause traffic chaos as the road widths are narrower than the Henhurst and other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around other vehicles will have to mount the kerb and if two HGV vehicles meet one another and/or the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one agricultural traffic there will be grid lock and dangers for pedestrians. another to ensure that HGVs (arising from the school development) would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

3. Ms Ruth Turner Concerns I am somewhat concerned as to which routes the heavy construction traffic will take in order to get to The alternative route as proposed by this S.73 application allows for construction traffic to access the Site off Branston Road via Tatenhill raised Tatenhill and the proposed diversion route.Will the HGVs leave the A38 at Burton and travel through Common/Tatenhill Lane, as detailed in the accompanying CEMP submitted in support of this application. It is the Applicant’s intention that Blacpits, Needwood Burton via Forest Road towards the Acorn? This route is already plagued by container vehicles. The the proposed construction route uses the previous diversion route which was deemed suitable for use and acceptable to the Council’s Road road surface is appalling and due to on street parking most of the length of Forest Road is single track. Network Management Team without raising issues. Byrkley, Forest Road residents are already disgruntled. Rangemore, Will the HGVs travel to 5 Lane Ends and then to the Byrkley junction? There is a traffic calming/warning The alternative route through Tatenhill would only be used when the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use. Where a Burton-on-Trent measure just between Blackpits and the junction which, although only a line of thick paint across the diversion through Tatenhill is in place, the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Statement DE13 9RF road, shakes the foundations of Blackpits (not an exaggeration) whenever a heavy vehicle drives over Addendum and CEMP accompanying this application. Of these, includes a measure restricting the speed of construction vehicles associated it. with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. Will the HGVs come through Barton under Needwood to Byrkley Garden Centre? The Byrkley junction is already an accident blackspot, regularly visited by ambulances, police, and an almost annual visit by Further mitigation measures are proposed which include a pre and post condition survey to ascertain any deterioration with due consideration the air ambulance service? to the multitude of users and precautionary signage reminding lorry drivers to take care at junctions – this would also be reinforced in all Very little of the traffic along this road (Barton to 5 Lane Ends) keeps to the speed limit, and it is subcontractor written orders. increasingly difficult to turn out of Blackpits and onto the road. A car with very fast acceleration is a necessity. It would be nice if the HGVs could be limited to 30mph all through the area as soon as they In terms of vibration damage, the Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The leave the A38. It might slow down the rest of the traffic! typical level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be 12-20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, black top wagon etc. would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Noise and vibration was scope out of detailed assessment within the Environmental Statement to support the August 2016 Consent as effects would not be significant. The S73 application would not increase the number of vehicles required to access the site from the August 2016 Consent. Whilst the noise and vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ vehicle passing the property.

I do not want HGV's passing through our village and the surrounding area. An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible. 4. Mr Stuart Objection The roads within our area are not sustainable for HGV's this includes the condition and width of them The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. The use of Anglesey Street was assessed, Brabbin plus the noise pollution, creating more potholes and the impact on the environment is unacceptable. however this option was not feasible. Why can't an agreement be made so they can drive through the private road ( I believe it's call The Old Bath House Anglesey Street) next to the Albion pub off Shobnall Road and through the farm to access the site. Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption , Tatenhill Lane to local residents and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and CEMP. Burton on Trent DE13 9RW In particular, the Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill.

As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion route is in place. Further mitigation measures are proposed which include a pre and post condition survey to ascertain any deterioration with due consideration to the multitude of users and precautionary signage reminding lorry drivers to take care at junctions – this would also be reinforced in all subcontractor written orders.

Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

In terms of noise, the volume of construction traffic is not anticipated to increase and any traffic noise effects in Tatenhill would be temporary, lasting only the duration of the alternative construction traffic route being used. The EIA letter submitted in support of the S.73 application concludes that the temporary diversion of construction traffic route through Tatenhill is not anticipated to lead to likely significant effects on the environment and the conclusions of the submitted ES (accompanying the August 2016 Consent) remain valid.

5. Jim Allan Objection I am writing to object strongly to ANY NON COMPLIANCE WITH (TO VARY) CONDITION 3(E) OF At the time of determination, it was not known that a road closure along the primary HGV route would be in place. Any delays caused by PLANNING PERMISSION ES. 16/03 RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN AT events outside of the control of the applicant i.e. road closures could severely delay the construction of the secondary school which needs Rose Cottage, BRANSTON ROAD HIGH SCHOOL, BRANSTON ROAD, TATENHILL, BURTON ON TRENT - ON THE to be open in September 2018 to deliver the required school places for local children. There is a statutory obligation placed on the county Church Rd. FOLLOWING GROUNDS: council to provide school places to the children of Staffordshire. A failure to do so would see a breach of this obligation unless funds were Rangemore DE13 It was agreed that the surrounding villages would be off-limits to construction traffic and planning spent in an inefficient responsive manner such as bulge classes on existing school sites. permission was granted on this basis. Planning Permission was granted for the school with the knowledge and on the understanding that a An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible parallel developement (Lawns Farm) was closing sections of access roads leading from the A38. If, or practicable to use. The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. Although the option as because of these closures, access is now more difficult then so be it, a contingency 'delay period' needs detailed by this S.73 application presents issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site via Tatenhill, it was considered to be the to come into play in order that new HGV Access be completed. - Surely, such a contingency was most suitable option for the Applicant and meeting the needs of the local residents. In order alleviate the disruption to local residents and incorporated into the original Plan? mitigate safety concerns a set of mitigation measures have been proposed, as detailed in the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. If the above contingency is not in place it is unreasonable for the SCC and Construction Company to expect the villages to take traffic on lanes which are far too narrow for large vehicles. The alternative route through Tatenhill would only be used when the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use. The SCC and Construction Company knew and agreed that access through the villages was untenable because they included the 'exclusion of construction traffic' in the original application. Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths Nothing has changed - The lanes have not become Wider and the vehicles have not become Narrower. along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass Permission to Vary any conditions should NOT be Granted. each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

6. Gail Summers Objection At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light I have been made aware of the plan concerning the reference above re: HGV access past my house and that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial Community point of through my village, I strongly object to this plan and would like to understand why this may be allowed stage of construction. It is imperative that the school is constructed to be open in September 2018 to deliver required school places for local care specialist to happen. children. There is a statutory obligation placed on the county council to provide school places to the children of Staffordshire. A failure to do Roche Diagnostics I live at Ivy cottage, Tatenhill common, rangemore Burton on Trent, DE139RT 9Rt, our house is right on so would see a breach of this obligation unless funds were spent in an inefficient responsive manner such as bulge classes on existing school Ltd the roadside and even without this current proposal I consider traffic levels, speed and HGV access sites. Gail.summers.gs1@ unacceptable as it makes access to and from our property very high risk. roche.com I also have two children that access the school bus daily and have routinely seen HGV's as well as other This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes accesses the 07714 972608 vehicles overtake the school Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Site though Tatenhill transport and completely disregard my children's safety while stood at the side of the road. when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. Adding extra HGV traffic will ensure that this route becomes extremely hazardous to my family and the community. Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption to local resident and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and CEMP.

To avoid disturbance to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill.

As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion route is in place.

7. J.M. & J.A. Concern Though not enamoured of the prospect, we appreciate the logic of transporting materials by HGV on We note your concerns with regards to the speed limits of construction traffic associated with the secondary school development. Where a Pearson raised the unclassified road which links Rangemore to Tatenhill for a period of three months between May diversion is in place, the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Statement Addendum and and July when the road on to Branston will be closed. CEMP accompanying this S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated with the school Park View, Tatenhill But as residents on ‘The Common’ for over thirty years (during which the traffic past our roadside development to 30mph through Tatenhill. Common, doorstep has increased exponentially), we would urge you to impose a strict speed limit on such Staffordshire DE13 vehicles. 9RS There are several ‘blind spots’ along this route, and we don’t believe that heavily loaded lorries travelling at permitted speeds of up to nearly sixty miles an hour, will be able to brake effectively were they to meet unexpectedly with oncoming vehicles and/or pedestrians and cyclists.

8. Rachel Objection As a resident of the village of Tatenhill, I have seen an increasing number of construction vehicles using It was agreed under the August 2016 Consent that construction traffic not exceeding 7.5 tonnes is permitted to travel through Tatenhill. A Woolliscroft this as a cut through to the new school development and infrastructure works. Recent complaints have primary HGV route for all construction vehicles exceeding this size restriction accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38. The resulted in signage being erected at various points to prevent this. alternative route proposed by this S.73 application, would allow construction traffic exceeding 7.5 tonnes to access the Site off Branston Road Highfields During the consultation process for the new school, it was made clear to all residents in the local area via Tatenhill Common/Tatenhill Lane. As detailed within the planning documents accompanying the S.73 application, the alternative route Main Street that the impact from the construction of the school on the village and associated roads would be through Tatenhill would only be used in instances when the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use. Tatenhill negligible. Once again you, as County Councillor and Staffordshire County Council have not honoured The proposals were assessed and conclude that the effect on the highway network associated with the construction of the development Staffordshire this commitment. The poor management & planning of the school construction and infrastructure works remains temporary in nature and negligible on the basis use of the alternative route would not increase the amount of traffic required to DE13 9SD at the Lawns Farm development are and will continue to have significant impact on the associated access and egress the site. villages. The impact of the development has already caused disruption through the closure of the road to the A38 and increased construction vehicles using the village as a short cut. Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths I would therefore like to formally object to the recent application on the following grounds: along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass Safety of pedestrians. each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns The road through Rangemore, Tatenhill Common and Branston Road is far too narrow to accommodate around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact heavy goods vehicles and other traffic. When the school bus runs through these villages, either cars or with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points. the bus have to exercise extreme caution due to the width of the road. Allowing heavy goods vehicles through these villages puts pedestrians at increased risk as there is no pavement along this road. There is no evidence to suggest nor has the Council received any complaints that vibration from HGVs have caused any structural damage to Impact on local properties. properties within Tatenhill. This alternative route proposed by this application will be used on a temporary basis where the primary HGV Many of the properties within these village are listed and of architectural significance. The road and route is not accessible. The Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The typical houses are not designed for continued heavy impact and associated vibration from heavy goods vehicles level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be which could result in structural damage to properties. 12-20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, Adverse impact on people of Tatenhill and associated villages black top wagon etc. would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Noise and vibration was scope out of detailed Residents of these villages have chosen to live in a village location due to its countryside setting with assessment within the Environmental Statement to support the August 2016 Consent as effects would not be significant. The S73 clean air, privacy and quiet. Allowing heavy goods vehicles through our roads during the construction application would not increase the number of vehicles required to access the site from the August 2016 Consent. Whilst the noise and period breaches this right increasing poor air quality and associated nuisance issues. It will also increase vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ construction traffic through the village of Tatenhill due to poor navigation and short cuts by drivers. vehicle passing the property. Impact on local roads Evidence has shown that on many occasions when HGVS are allowed to travel through village lanes, it Prior to the route being brought into use a highway condition survey will be undertaken. Should there be any deterioration caused by the causes immense damage to roads and pavements due to the width of these vehicles. This includes kerb HGVs associated with the school development, repair liability can be apportioned if necessary. damage, pot holes which poses a safety risk for both pedestrians and vehicles in these villages. During the planning of both of these schemes, consideration to the construction traffic transport should have been considered within the method statement set out by the main contractors. In addition works should have been co-ordinated by the Council to ensure that vehicle movements to both sites did not require access via local villages. The fact a planning application has been submitted for HGV access once again demonstrates to me the lack of competency and decision making within the County Council and more importantly the lack of support from local councillors such as yourself to their local area.

9. Janette Gregory Objection Saying NO to HGVs driving through Rangemore, Tatenhill Common & Branston Road. The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV This is a definite No No as the Country Lanes & Roads should be reserved for cyclists, Ramblers, wildlife route is not accessible or practicable to use. The construction vehicles will only be accessing the Site during the construction of the secondary Rockets Oak & nature. school which is due to open in September 2018 therefore having minimal temporary effect on the surrounding network, refer to the Cuckoo Cage Lane Countryside needs protection so people can enjoy the tranquillity . accompanying EIA letter. Rangemore Children have to walk & stand on Tatenhill Common & in Rangemore to catch school buses with very DE13 9RX little/no protection as there are no footpaths. You would have to provide proper footpaths for the Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption children safety. to local resident and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and CEMP. As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion route is in place. The Country roads & Lanes are not suitable to take HGVs on them as they travel at great SPEED . It would cause Danger to families living in the area also damage to verges and trees that have for many Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths years overhung the road as branches would be hit and broken off. along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass Also the constant noise pollution that would devastate the wildlife. each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

Prior to the route being brought into use a highway condition survey will be undertaken. Following the lifting of the road closure a further survey will be undertaken to assess if there has been any deterioration. If further deterioration has occurred then by use of the traffic monitoring counters at the entrance to the site, repair liability can be apportioned if necessary. It should be noted that during our last visit we could find no evidence of verge erosion.

10. Mr R Dalby Objection I would like to strongly object to any further increase in traffic through Rangemore and Tatenhill due to The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV the obvious impact this would have on the lives of all residents and the damage that would be created route is not accessible or practicable to use. The Coach House to the existing landscape. Tatenhill Common Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption Rangemore Furthermore it is now impossible to enjoy any kind of leisure activity within the area without risk of life to local resident and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and CEMP. Burton Upon Trent from an increase in speeding traffic and this problem is only going to get worse as you have ignored the De13 9rs. wishes of the community in your desire to meet the needs of the balance sheet which I can assure you To avoid disturbances to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant will as a result will only end with the majority of local professionals opting to move away from the area. enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using Congratulations to you all. the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill.

As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion route is in place.

Objection I wish to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposal by Staffordshire County Council to route At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light 11. Kate Jeffcoat HGV vehicles through Rangemore, Tatenhill Common and Branston Road in order to access the site for that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial the Branson Road school from May to July 2017. stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding 1, Bass Arms Mews, I cite the following reasons: 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Tatenhill Common, 1. This is a D class road of insufficient construction or width to withstand any volume of such Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. It is Rangemore, vehicles. The road surface will disintegrate and the verges will be destroyed. imperative that the school is constructed to be open in September 2018 to deliver required school places for local children. Burton-on-Trent. 2. This is a rural area with no footpaths or street lighting and the proposal would endanger the DE13 9RS lives of pedestrians, especially children attending the primary school in Rangemore, cyclists, Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths horse riders and animals. along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each 3. It is dangerous enough already for pedestrians to walk on Tatenhill Common due to the other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around increased volume of traffic since the opening of St. George's Park. the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one 4. It was "guaranteed" when the decision to build the school was rail-roaded through - against another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points. the wishes of the majority of the local communities including the local authority - that the Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning roads in question would be protected from ALL construction traffic during the building of the Statement Addendum and OCEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles school. The local community have already had to take drastic action to prevent HGVs using associated with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. these roads during the first closure of Branston Road to ensure that the conditions of the planning consent were not broken. To apply for a variation in the planning consent in order The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV to reroute HGVs through the rural villages is underhand and dishonest. construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic 5. It is not the fault of the local community, who have been and are continuing to be through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work. considerably inconvenienced by the simultaneous construction of the school and the new bridge but an example of inept management of the 2 construction projects. Prior to the route being brought into use a highway condition survey will be undertaken. Following the lifting of the road closure a further survey will be undertaken to assess if there has been any deterioration. If further deterioration has occurred then by use of the traffic They should not have been allowed to take place simultaneously. monitoring counters at the entrance to the site, repair liability can be apportioned if necessary. It should be noted that during our last visit we could find no evidence of verge erosion. Plans for traffic management should have been made in advance of the work starting. The work should have been staggered if appropriate traffic management could not be put in place. There would then have been no reason to destroy the rural landscape or endanger the population of the outlying villages.

Finally I would urge Staffordshire County Council to honour its promises to the local communities and not, yet again, to ride rough shod over their opinions.

The fact that the planning applicant and the approver of the original application to destroy a hitherto unspoilt tract of productive and attractive countryside are one and the same body is undemocratic in the extreme and reflects very badly on Staffordshire County Council and its representatives. I urge you to reject the application.

12. David & Alison Objection We are writing to object to the above application to allow HGV’s through our village in May – July 2017. The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV Preece Rangemore is a quiet village in a conservation area with a relatively narrow road through the village route is not accessible or practicable to use. When reviewing alternative routes for HGV’s, the road widths along the alternative route as where a number of home owners have to park on the road. There is also a primary school which proposed by this application were deemed sufficient. The road, at its widest ranges from 5.5m to its narrowest at 4.7m. In context, a width of The Old Orchard creates very heavy traffic at drop-off and pick-up times, and the traffic has increased due to St Georges 5.5m allows for all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and a width of 4.8m will allow for a wide car to pass a large 12a Chapel Lane Park (England FA HQ) as vehicles (including those that regularly travel there) simply ignore the road vehicle such as a pantechnicon. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV Rangemore signs directing them to other routes. There is also traffic caused by traffic to/from John Taylor High movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch Burton on Trent School in Barton under Needwood and from visitors to Byrkley Park Garden Centre. points. DE13 9RR Furthermore, the crossroads near the village at Byrkley Park Garden Centre on the junction of (I To avoid disturbances to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant will believe) a road that doesn’t even have B road status (I think it is C18) is a known accident black spot, enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using and any vehicles entering or laving the village have to negotiate those crossroads. the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic, particularly during school pick up and drop off times and when people are travelling to work. There would clearly be an adverse impact on the community of Rangemore (and Tatenhill) by allowing a sustained period of HGV traffic. However, whilst those impacts will be material, it is the road safety Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption issues that concern me even more. to local resident and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and OCEMP. As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion route is in place. Allowing HGV’s through the village even for a sustained short period (let alone 3 months) would undoubtedly increase traffic congestion and cause road safety issues. Furthermore, the road between Turning to concerns regarding the use of Byrkley junction, the hedgerow to the north of the junction is currently trimmed back and continuing Rangemore and Tatenhill which would be used is so narrow that for almost all of its length it does not maintenance/cutting back of new growth in order to maintain the current level of visibility will be undertaken during the permitted periods. even have central dividing white lines, and in places a HGV and car would struggle to pass. There are On the westbound approach to the junction, signage advising drivers to proceed with additional caution will be erected along with a written no footpaths on this road causing further danger to pedestrians by having HGV traffic. instruction into all subcontractor orders.

We have similar concerns about the other routes proposed on road safety grounds. We doubt very much that the council would indemnify all residents of the area, and normal users of the roads, from any issues caused by a decision to grant itself permission for this application, and if you won’t do that then you do need to question whether the road safety risks involved are acceptable.

We object strongly on road and pedestrian safety grounds to the application, and feel that the council should instead co-ordinate the timing of the work between its two projects (changes to the A38 South junction at Burton, and the new school close to that junction) that have caused this application to avoid such issues.

13. Jane Alger Objection I wish to oppose the above planning application allowing HGV's to usethe lanes through Rangemore At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light Tatenhill Common and Tatenhill Lane. We have an intolerable level of both commercial and domestic that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial Valley View traffic on a daily basis which has caused pot holes on the road surface and erosion of the verges which stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding Tatenhill Common in turn has caused the drainage ditches to collapse and in periods of rain results in large amounts of 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the DE13 9RT surface water. It is also a danger for pedestrians who have no option other than to walk on the road in Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. It is places where to verges have been completely eroded. More HGV's can only make this situation worse. imperative that the school is constructed to be open in September 2018 to deliver required school places for local children. In Rangemore village it is impossible for HGV,s to pass without mounting the pavement - how can this be safe especially during school hours. In Tatenhill Lane the road over the stream is not designed to During an inspection of the road, there was no evidence of any drainage ditches being blocked by verge erosion. If this is still the case, we take the weight of HGV's. would recommend reporting this to the Council. I understand part of the original planning consent was that no HGV's would use the lanes, now Staffordshire County Council wish to change this with no regard to the adverse effect on the local The alternative HGV route will pass over Yews Bridge (B0679). Yews Bridge was inspected in August 2016 and was considered to be in good community the majority of which were against this development. condition and was not recorded as having a weight restriction.

Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill.

The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work.

14. Mr Robert Objection I object to this amendment. At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light Walker Nothing has changed which justifies this change. The council knew again the time of the original that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial application that Branston bridge would be closed for the proposed period yet still imposed the planning stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding Address: condition on HGV's. Now they have decided it will present them with a problem and so lift the 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Bournecroft, condition without considering other options. Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. Branston Road This change will have a significant detrimental impact on my family's quality of life. Higher traffic noise, Tatenhill damage to roads and verges and increased problems entering and exiting my drive. To avoid disturbances to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant has DE13 9SA committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application.

15. S Cunningham Objection These roads are in a poor state of repair due to the unacceptable volume of traffic both commercial An assessment of the road network was undertaken and it was not shown to have dangerously eroded verges. If this is still the case, we Valley View and domestic using them on a daily basis. The verges have been totally eroded making it a danger for recommend notifying the Council and reporting any damage. The road widths along the alternative route as proposed by this application were Tatenhill pedestrians with no way of avoiding on coming traffic, much of which travels at dangerously high deemed sufficient. The road, at its widest ranges from 5.5m to its narrowest at 4.7m. In context, a width of 5.5m allows for all vehicles to pass Common speed. The drainage ditches have been pushed in due to the verge erosion and this in turn causes each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and a width of 4.8m will allow for a wide car to pass a large vehicle such as a pantechnicon. DE13 9RT flooding of the road surface. In Rangemore village it would be impossible for two HGV's to pass without mounting the pavement making it dangerous especially for the children attending the village school. Yews Bridge was inspected in August 2016 which showed the bridge to be in good condition. There is no recorded weight restriction relating There is also the issue of a weight restriction over the brook in Tatenhill Lane this road is not designed to Yews Bridge. to take the weight of HGV's.

I understand part of the original planning consent was that no construction traffic would pass through The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV the villages and lanes perhaps Staffordshire Council and the contractors involved in the construction of route is not accessible or practicable to use. The route would allow for construction traffic to access the Site off Branston Road via Tatenhill the school and the new bridge should have communicated before work started preventing the need for Common and Tatenhill Lane. this application. In the instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible, the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures, in order alleviate If this application is allowed it will have an adverse effect on the lives of local people with noise and the the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns as detailed within the accompanying Planning Statement Addendum and CEMP. increased volume of traffic and on the environment with the road surfaces and verges being further eroded in what is supposed to be a conservation area. 1. Access conditions for this development were fully considered when At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light 16. Mr John Cavey Objection the original application was approved. There are no new circumstances that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial Yew Tree that the applicant was not aware of when making the original stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding Cottage, application that justify this application. 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Tatenhill 2. There is no evidence of the applicant making any attempt to Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. It is Common illustrate the necessity for this application. imperative that the school is constructed to be open in September 2018 to deliver required school places for local children. There is a statutory Rangemore 3. The development could be delayed until such time as the A38 obligation placed on the county council to provide school places to the children of Staffordshire. A failure to do so would see a breach of this DE13 9RT access is no longer a problem – if it really is a problem. obligation unless funds were spent in an inefficient responsive manner such as bulge classes on existing school sites. 4. There could be an alternative access route via Shobnall Road which already accommodates HGV vehicles. An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible. 5. The introduction of HGV traffic with dimensions of up to 16.5m length, 2.55m width, and The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. Although the option as detailed by this S.73 4.2m in height to the proposed route will: - application presents issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site via Tatenhill, it was considered to be the most suitable option • Result in further destruction of the road verges and the for the Applicant and meeting the needs of the local residents. In order alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns deterioration of the road construction. a set of mitigation measures have been proposed, as detailed in the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. The Applicant will enforce • Reduce the hedgerow wildlife. time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the • Cause erosion and damage to verges and will destroy wild flowers. diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill i.e. during school • Cause traffic jams as the road will not accommodate two-way pick up, travelling times to and from work. traffic of this scale. • Cause excessive pollution, particularly as a result of heavy There is no evidence to suggest that damage has been caused to exterior finishes of properties in Tatenhill as a result of construction traffic diesel powered traffic crawling up the very steep Moores Hill. traveling through the village. • Create noise and diesel pollution to all the properties adjacent to the route. Further mitigation measures include restricting speeds of HGV construction traffic to 30 mph through Tatenhill for safety and public amenity • Cause damage to the exterior finishes of all adjacent properties. reasons. • Increase the risk of road accidents particularly at the already dangerous bend in the road on Tatenhill Common and the Rangemore A convoy/escort is proposed for any abnormal deliveries which may be required to use the diversion route through Tatenhill. The suggestion school area. of an escort for all construction vehicles is unrealistic and would unnecessarily increase the volumes of traffic on the existing road network. 6. The introduction of an excessive amount of heavy traffic has the potential to cause structural problems for the numerous properties A highway condition survey will be undertaken prior to the route being used. If there is any deterioration recorded as a result of the adjacent to the route. construction traffic associated with this development, a repair liability can be apportioned if necessary. It should be noted that during our last visit we could find no evidence of verge erosion. As this application is by the Council to the Council and local residents have not had any financial resources made available to them to contest the "professional opinions" submitted There is no evidence to suggest nor has the Council received any complaints that vibration from HGVs have caused any structural damage to in support of this application it will no doubt get approved - it could at least be limited to properties within Tatenhill. This alternative route proposed by this application will be used on a temporary basis where the primary HGV Monday to Friday route is not accessible. The Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The typical excluding Bank Holidays and be further limited by hours of access to a max of two hours per level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be day. All vehicles should have to be escorted. 12-20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, There should also be a penalty clause that provides immediate repair black top wagon etc would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Noise and vibration was scope out of detailed of any damage done. assessment within the Environmental Statement to support the August 2016 Consent as effects would not be significant. The S73 All non-site HGV traffic should be prohibited from using the route. application would not increase the number of vehicles required to access the site from the August 2016 Consent. Whilst the noise and vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ vehicle passing the property.

17. Mr Jason The proposal affects building which is situated within the Tatenhill Conservation Area. The Transport and Noise Assessments submitted in support of the August 2016 Consented scheme have been reviewed the determine if the Locock Objection I have examined the plans and I wish to object strongly to the changes regarding HGV access through impacts of the construction phase changes would be impacted and it was concluded that the temporary diversion is not anticipated to lead Crossroads the parish, especially as my property is one of the oldest residences in the village and has a prominent to likely significant effects on the environment including noise, air, safety etc. please refer to the submitted EIA letter accompanying this Cottage position on the Crossroads with the planned route directly sending HGV's past my property. On S.73 application. Noise and vibration was scope out of detailed assessment within the Environmental Statement to support the August 2016 Dunstall Road Branston Road coming away from the development HGV's would be less than a metre from my Consent as effects would not be significant. The S73 application would not increase the number of vehicles required to access the site from Tatenhill property as there is no footpath between the road and my house wall. the August 2016 Consent Staffordshire I feel it is wholly unacceptable to even consider to allow HGV access through a small rural village centre DE139RY where the existing roads and infrastructure are barely able to support day to day traffic. To avoid disturbances to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant will The grounds for my objection to the above planning application are as follows :- enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using Noise Pollution from HGV Vehicles the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill. Air Pollution from HGV Vehicles Ground-borne vibrations from HGV Vehicles As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion Unnecessary hazard to existing infrastructure and environment route is in place. Highway Safety Pedestrian Safety There is no evidence to suggest nor has the Council received any complaints that vibration from HGVs have caused any structural damage to properties within Tatenhill. This alternative route proposed by this application will be used on a temporary basis where the primary HGV route is not accessible. The Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The typical level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be 12- 20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, black top wagon etc would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Whilst the noise and vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ vehicle passing the property.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 18. Mrs Jackie Objection The proposal affects building which is situated within the route is not accessible or practicable to use. Locock Tatenhill Conservation Area. I wish to object strongly to the changes regarding HGV access through the Crossroads parish. The impact on Tatenhill’ s Conservation Area has been assessed as part of this S.73 application and the details of which are set out in the EIA Cottage Our property is one of the oldest residences in the village (Grade 2 listed 17th Century Cottage) which Letter submitted in support of this application. The EIA Letter concludes that there would be no significant effects to the Conservation Area Dunstall Road is position directly on the Crossroads at the centre of the village. due to the temporary nature of the diversion route and low volume of additional traffic expected ( 12 HGVs over 7.5 tonnes per day) . Tatenhill With the planned route directly sending HGV's past our property, HGV's would be less than a metre from the house There is no evidence to suggest nor has the Council received any complaints that vibration from HGVs have caused any structural damage to I feel it is wholly unacceptable to even consider to allow HGV access through a small rural village centre properties within Tatenhill. This alternative route proposed by this application will be used on a temporary basis where the primary HGV where the existing roads and infrastructure are barely able to support day to day traffic, several times route is not accessible. The Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The typical our cottage has been struck by previous lorries/HGV's cutting through when the A38 is closed! level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be 12-20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, black top wagon etc. would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Whilst the noise and vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ vehicle passing the property.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 19. Emily Carroll Objection I would like to raise an objection to plans to send HGVs through the village of Rangemore. I live in the route is not accessible or practicable to use. village and have children that attend the local school. I am sure you will be aware, but Tatenhill Lane ecarroll01@hotmai through Rangemore is a country lane, it has no road markings and is relatively narrow in places. There Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures in order to alleviate the disruption l.co.uk is considerable traffic pressure within the village itself during times that children are collected. Many to local resident and mitigate safety concerns, as detailed in the accompanying Planning Statement and CEMP. parents/carers park along Tatenhill Road itself which causes dangerous conditions. To avoid disturbances to local communities, when exceptional circumstances prevent the use of the primary HGV route, the Applicant will The issue is that cars (driving in excess of 40 -50 mph) race up to the village and then slam on when enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using they realise that there is a long line of parked cars and the already narrow lane is down to single file, the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding the ‘school run’ and AM/PM periods of increased traffic and there is a car approaching on the other side of the lane. To make matters worse, children are often through Tatenhill. crossing the road between the parked cars and the traffic is intent on taking advantage of gaps in overtaking the parked cars (by accelerating hard) that little consideration is paid to the children. The As part of the mitigation measures proposed, the Applicant is restricting a 30mph speed limit on all construction vehicles when the diversion lane is narrow. Two 4x4 cars cannot pass each other easily in places and they usually end up pulling up route is in place. the driveway of a property abutting the road as there is insufficient width. Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths Last week, there was one lorry that came during the busy school time to make a delivery and it was along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each bedlam. Traffic in both directions was stationary for a few minutes with people tooting their horns, other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around because there wasn't the space for the lorry to get past the parked cars because of the reduced width the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one of the road. Then, in frustration at being stuck the lorry mounted the pavement to move past. This another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points. was at a time when children were walking on the pavement home from school. The lane is not of a suitable width for HGV vehicles and given the narrowness of the lane and existing traffic puts children living in the locality and attending the school in danger. Not enough is being done to ensure the safety of these children, to ensure highway safety or to police the speed limit. I have seen parents (in frustration at the traffic build up) drive along the pavement during peak school times.

Children are moving in and out of school from 7.30 in the morning to 6 pm at night. To access the main car park they have to cross the lane. Traffic frequently drives along the lane at 50 + m.p.h without thought for the very narrow pavements the children are walking along, the obstacles in the road (i.e. lines of parked cars blocking the road) and this is on the whole unacceptable. To add HGVs into this situation would make the situation very dangerous for children attending the local school.

At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to light 20. W. G. & M. A. Objection There are clear safety issues as the roads in question are too narrow to allow the passage of such large that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the crucial Marshall vehicles. Indeed, one such vehicle would have difficulty passing any type of traffic without mounting stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles exceeding Uplands House the pavements, where they exist, and these are certainly not continuous on either side of the roads. 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38, but merely seeks to allow for construction vehicles exceeding this to access the Main The restriction placed upon construction traffic was a major element of the planning permission the Site though Tatenhill when, in an instance where the primary HGV route is not accessible and could delay the construction of the Site. Street County Council awarded itself. We, the residents, are obliged to suffer the present and long term Tatenhill consequences of a development we neither sort nor desired, overriding our approved and applauded An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible. Burton-on- Parish Plan, and it is only right that the County Council should comply with the terms under which The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. Although the option as detailed by this S.73 Trent planning permission was granted. application presents issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site via Tatenhill, it was considered to be the most suitable option Staffordshire No-one wishes to see an accident to any party involved and we have grave fears that this will be the for the Applicant and meeting the needs of the local residents. In order alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns DE13 9SD result of the proposed use of these unsuitable roads. a set of mitigation measures have been proposed, as detailed in the accompanying planning statement and CEMP.

The road widths along the alternative route as proposed by this application were deemed sufficient. The road, at its widest ranges from 5.5m to its narrowest at 4.7m. In context, a width of 5.5m allows for all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and a width of 4.8m will allow for a wide car to pass a large vehicle such as a pantechnicon.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 21. Gill and Alan Objection As residents of Branston Road Tatenhill we strongly object to HGV's being given planning permission to route is not accessible or practicable to use. Rowley access this site through the village. 4 The Grove The first week of the bridge being closed caused the residents here a great deal of stress please refer An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible. Tatenhill B.O.T. to your emails of that day Councillor Corbet we should not have that bad experience repeated. The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. Although the option as detailed by this S.73 Staffs DE13 9SL The roads through the village are not suitable for a constant stream of HGV's, verges have already been application presents issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site via Tatenhill, it was considered to be the most suitable option ruined. We had tyre marks across our front lawn on Branston Road (incident took place regrettably for the Applicant and meeting the needs of the local residents. In order alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns while we were not at home) probably due to either speed or 2 lorries not being able to pass each a set of mitigation measures have been proposed, as detailed in the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. other. Giving permission is totally irresponsible, causing dangerous highway safety issues, adverse effect on Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths landscape, pollution and noise to residents. along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each We have a large housing development and a school being built on the edge of our RURAL VILLAGE other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around which was greatly opposed please SCC do not inflict this on our village. the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 22. Mr Martin & Objection Our grounds for objecting being as follows: route is not accessible. In order to alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns, the Applicant has committed to a Mrs • Adverse effect this will have on our community & those that live in these villages set of mitigation measures where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place, as detailed the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. Rebecca Ell • The noise pollution outside our own home erton • We do not wish to sit inside our home & feel the foundations ‘shake’ from the sheer weight of In terms of noise, the volume of construction traffic is not anticipated to increase and any traffic noise effects in Tatenhill would be temporary, 3 The Grove these vehicles passing – we live on a gravel bed after all. lasting only the duration of the alternative construction traffic route being used. The EIA letter submitted in support of the S.73 application Tatenhill • Detrimental effects on local footpaths that intertwine with the local roads. concludes that the temporary diversion of construction traffic route through Tatenhill is not anticipated to lead to likely significant effects on Burton on Trent • Walkers personal safety using these roads & paths the environment and the conclusions of the submitted ES (accompanying the August 2016 Consent) remain valid. Staffs • The debris that will be left on the road surface as the vehicles leave the school site DE13 9SL Staffordshire County Council Highways consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths along the alternative • Traffic chaos caused by these oversized vehicles using small country lanes route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each other with an • Damage caused to landscape as a result overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points

There is no evidence to suggest nor has the Council received any complaints that vibration from HGVs have caused any structural damage to properties within Tatenhill. This alternative route proposed by this application will be used on a temporary basis where the primary HGV route is not accessible. The Applicant has been advised that structural damage does not occur from normal trafficked highways. The typical level of vibration recorded from passing vehicles is 1 to 2 mm/s PPV, whereas the level at which damage would occur at would need to be 12-20 mm/s PPV. Therefore, the Applicant is confident that normal traffic including any standard construction vehicles e.g. concrete mixer, black top wagon etc would not cause any structural damage to properties in Tatenhill. Noise and vibration was scope out of detailed assessment within the Environmental Statement to support the August 2016 Consent as effects would not be significant. The S73 application would not increase the number of vehicles required to access the site from the August 2016 Consent

Whilst the noise and vibration might be heard/felt by residents it would be no different than that from any other ‘non-Branston High School construction works’ vehicle passing the property.

A highway condition survey will be undertaken prior to the route being used. If there is any deterioration recorded as a result of the construction traffic associated with this development, a repair liability can be apportioned if necessary.

The roads through the village are not physically wide enough to allow an HGV and car to pass without The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 23. Paul Shipley Objection one or the other mounting the pavement, this is not only extremely dangerous for pedestrians and route is not accessible or practicable to use. Tree Mount, road users, but will also damage the kerbs and pavements. Only this morning did I have a near miss Tatenhill, whilst walking on the pavement through the village as a van mounted the pavement to avoid an Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths Burton upon oncoming 7.5 ton delivery truck and only dismounted a few meters away from me. With the trend for along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each Trent vehicles speeding through the village and lack of visibility due to parked cars and the bends I can only other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around DE13 9SD see that allowing HGVs to use the road could be potentially lethal. the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding the ‘school run’ and periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 24. Bryan Objection Further to you letter of 19 December I wish to object to the Application not to comply with the route is not accessible or practicable to use. Huckerby condition 3(E3) of Planning Permission ES.16/03. The road infrastructure will not be able to cope with Battlestead traffic generated resulting from the variation applied for, as witnessed by the congestion already Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Cottage, arising whenever school buses, HGVs and domestic oil supply tankers attempt to travel through the Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated Main Street village along Main Street. with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. Tatenhill DE13 9SD The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work.

It is the Applicant’s intention that the proposed construction route uses the previous diversion route which was deemed suitable for use and acceptable to the Council’s Network Management Team without raising issues – which avoids Main Street.

The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV 25. Ian Turner Objection I object on the following grounds: route is not accessible or practicable to use 15 Rangemore 1. The route is generally too narrow for large vehicles to pass safely. Two HGVs cannot pass on Moores Hall Mews Hill, nor at other sections of the road without invading the verge. Road widths along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m (widest) to 4.7m wide (narrowest) at Moores Hill. In Rangemore 2. There are ramblers, school children, farm vehicles and farm animals which all use the road. context, a road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide DE13 9RE Encouraging HGVs to use the road will make the road more dangerous car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV 3. The road is frequently used for horse riding and is a popular route for cyclist, with Moores Hill a movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch much prized challenge on the sport web site Strava. HGVs on the road will drive cyclists and horse points. riders away. 4. At school time, Rangemore village becomes congested. Adding HGVs into the mix increases the road Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control have assessed the proposals and consider the alternative route through safety risk to the children Tatenhill to be acceptable.

If there is no alternative route and the County Council proceed with this plan, a mandatory 30 mph Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning speed limit should be imposed and policed, on the full length of the route, from Rangemore Hill to Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated Dunstall Road as per the limit on Branston with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill.

Any HGVs associated with the school development which are proven to be ignoring the mitigation measures will be fined.

26. Geoff Higgins I find it sad to reflect on the situation whereby our County Council could make a planning application The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV Objection for a school and then grant itself permission to proceed in spite of great opposition from local route is not accessible or practicable to use 7, Chapel Lane, residents, the Parish Council and the Local Authority. The only ray of sunshine in this miserable affair Rangemore, was the Council’s self-imposed planning condition which prevented HGV’s from travelling over the An Option Appraisal was undertaken for the re-routing of construction traffic in November 2016 when the primary HGV route is not accessible. Burton upon wholly unsuitable local country lanes. The Appraisal explored and assessed other options, each with their individual considerations. Although the option as detailed by this S.73 Trent DE13 application presents issues in terms of construction traffic accessing the Site via Tatenhill, it was considered to be the most suitable option 9RR. It now transpires that they now wish to remove this constraint and allow HGV’s through Rangemore for the Applicant and meeting the needs of the local residents. In order alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns and Tatenhill Common for a period of 12 weeks while the new bridge works at Branston are a set of mitigation measures have been proposed, as detailed in the accompanying planning statement and CEMP. Of these, includes a completed. The fact that this bridge work is another County Council project suggests strongly to me measure restricting construction vehicles associated with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. that within that organisation either the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing, or perhaps the original planning restriction was simply there to help deflect opposition from the scheme, and Staffordshire County Council Transport Development Control consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. Road widths there always was a plan to remove it once construction was underway. Either way it reflects badly on along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m to 4.7m wide. A road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each their competence or honesty. other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. To address concerns around the width of the roads, the Applicant is prepared to further control HGV movements through the use of banksmen in radio contact with one I therefore wish to lodge a strong objection to planning application and cite the following reasons. another to ensure that HGVs would not have to pass each other at pinch points.

1. The lane running from Byrkley cross roads to the bottom of Moore’s Hill through both The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV Rangemore and Tatenhill Common is narrow and for the most part has edges unsupported by construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic kerbstones. Any volume of HGV traffic will, when passing an oncoming vehicle, have to run through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work. over the tarmac edges causing them to break up. Over a 12 week period considerable damage to the lane is inevitable. 2. This lane passes directly in front of Rangemore primary school. Twice a day on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon, there is considerable congestion in the area as parents deliver

and collect their children by car. This, coupled with large numbers of small children running around is a mix where HGV’s would not be welcome. I would suggest that at the very least a competent H&S risk assessment is carried out. 3. The traffic on this lane has increased substantially since the creation of St George’s Park and it is already becoming more difficult and dangerous for local people walking, cycling or horse riding. These are activities which are common here, and wholly right and proper for a rural lane. The addition of HGV’s here would create a much more dangerous situation. Again, I would urge that a competent H&S risk assessment is carried out to assess these dangers and suggest ways in which they could be minimised.

It appears to me that there must be a way in which the old canal bridge and access road could be retained to allow a supply route to the school site. Whilst this may require some modification to the way in which the junction work proceeds, it is surely a safer option than allowing HGV’s to endanger the local population.

I wish to object to the proposed changes to the condition banning construction traffic through Tatenhill At the time of determination of the application for an Eight Form Entry Secondary School (the August 2016 Consent), it has since come to Objection and Rangemore on the following grounds: light that various road closures are to be held along the main HGV route (accessing the Site form Bramston Road via the A38), during the 27. Dr John R Fawn crucial stage of construction. This S.73 application does not supersede the agreed primary HGV route, whereby all construction vehicles 1 Rangemore Hall 1. The interactions between the construction of the Branston Canal Bridge and the New School exceeding 7.5 tonnes accesses the Site from Branston Road via the A38. The alternative route through Tatnehill would only be used when Mews were known about well before the original planning consent with conditions was granted. the primary HGV route is not accessible or practicable to use Rangemore There as not been enough professional and effective planning to minimize disruption. Burton Upon Trent a. Planning by Seddons using basic project management techniques is obviously in The application for the construction of a new Eight Form Entry Secondary School was granted full planning permission by Staffordshire DE13 9RE place, but there has been little interaction with any other involved party. County Council (SCC) on the 4 August 2016. This application relates to a S.73 application to amending the wording of Condition 3 (e) only, to b. There is no equivalent planning covering alterations to the roads affected by school allow for construction vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes, associated with the school development to pass through Tatenhill. The agreements plans. (Coordination meeting 17 th January 2017 in Tatenhill Memorial Hall). There between the rugby club and the County Council are irrelevant and do not relate to this S.73 application. can therefore be no coherent plan of action by Seddons to schedule deliveries to the school site. By implication this implies that the application to vary conditions is You note in your representations that the proposed route for construction traffic is dangerous. Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in there to cover ineffective management by the County. place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures to alleviate the disruption to local residents and mitigate safety concerns, 2. The relationship between the County and the Rugby Club is still not finalized. In talking to as detailed within the Planning Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting shareholders in the Rugby Club it has become clear that there is no definite decision to move construction vehicles associated with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. from Peel Croft. As a consequence: a. If the County had had a proper agreement with the Rugby Club in place, they could The Applicant will also enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV have built the roundabout for entry to the parent car park and altered the bend at construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic the same time that the last closure took place. This would have reduced the impact through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work. on people living in Tatenhill and Rangemore. b. The County is trying to anticipate agreements that are not yet legally binding and trying to minimize the consequent uncertainties leading to increased costs by Road widths along the alternative route have been measured and range between 5.6m (widest) to 4.7m wide (narrowest) at Moores Hill. In hiding this uncertainty under the guise a change to planning permission conditions. context, a road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide car to pass a large service vehicle. 3. The proposed route for construction traffic is dangerous. The following areas are of particular concern: Staffordshire County Council Highways have assessed the proposals and consider the alternative route through Tatenhill to be acceptable. a. The road between Rangemore Village and Tatenhill Common is too narrow for two HGVs to pass in opposite directions. The steep banks and hedges provide no escape options for pedestrians who live in the parish and might legally be walking between the communities. b. The road through Tatenhill Common passes through an area that was a known alabaster mining area where cave may exist near the surface. c. The steep hill down Moores Hill is often damp. The road is too narrow for two HGVs to pass in opposite directions. The steep banks and hedges provide no escape options for pedestrians who live in the parish and might legally be walking between the communities. d. Tatenhill Crossroads has very restricted visibility due to buildings on two of the corners and HGVs will therefore cause a hazard. e. The proposed route is an unclassified road not built to withstand loads from heavy HGVs 4. Parishioners will be seriously inconvenienced and put in danger with no offer of any compensation. 5. It has been obvious throughout the planning process that the County management system has not managed the process properly. The application for a change to conditions can only be as a consequence of incompetence of County officials and their agents. This is not an acceptable reason for changing conditions.

The County was fully aware at the beginning of 2016 of the timescales within which Nurtons were going to construct the new canal bridge and could have planned for the implications.

Amey are the contractors that will accomplish the planned changes to the road system for the school and the canal bridge. They should have the management systems and capability to coordinate two contracts running simultaneously and still meet planning conditions. (The technology to do this has been available to do this for many decades). It appears that there is no project management in place to achieve this.

The decision to go ahead with constructing the school was taken before the County can be contractually certain that they can deliver car parks etc. The condition dictated by the planning committee to ban construction traffic through Tatenhill was taken with full knowledge of the situation.

The application by County to alter conditions is only necessary to alleviate the management incompetence of the County organisation and their agents.

There is no information that was not available or could have been anticipated before planning permission was granted. There can therefore be no legal justification for changing such conditions.

The issues involved and the implacable opposition of local residents is such that this application must be dealt with at a full meeting of the planning committee.

I am objecting to the proposal to send Large Goods Vehicles through the villages of Rangemore and The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV Objection Tatenhill for 12 weeks between May and July. route is not accessible or practicable to use. 28. James Rouse I have spent all my working life in Commercial Transport both for Third Party Operators including NFC (National Freight Corporation), Exel Logistics, (DHL) and until last year as Divisional Managing Director Road widths along the alternative route have been assessed and measured and range between 5.6m (widest) to 4.7m wide (narrowest). In Gable Lodge Farm of TNT. I was also Distribution Director for Bass Brewers and a representative to the Freight Transport context, a road width of 5.5m allows all vehicles to pass each other with an overall tolerance of 0.5m, and width of 4.8m will allow a wide House, Wilmore Association. car to pass a large service vehicle. It is considered the alternative route to be used on a temporary basis is sufficient. Lane, Rangemore, I am therefore amazed at the proposal has been suggested, considering the restrictions normally DE13 9RD placed on LGV traffic. Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning jrr.rouse@btinterne Your proposal will allow articulated tractor & trailer combinations with a maximum weight of 44 tonnes Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated t.com and maximum length of 16.5 metres to use the roads through Rangemore and Tatenhill. with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. The roads along which you are proposing LGVâ€™s to travel are inadequate to take this type of traffic. They are narrow rural lanes servicing the community. The vehicles will not be able to adequately The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV manouvre the tight turning at junctions. construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic I object because your proposal will result in danger to all other road users. But there is especially a risk through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work. to children in the schools alongside the road, to pedestrians using the roads where there are no footpaths, to local light traffic and to slow moving farm traffic. I object because your proposal to allow the use of 44 tonne weight, 6 axle vehicles will inevitably inflict damage on the inadequate infrastructure. This will result in high costs to repair the roads and further A highway condition survey will be undertaken prior to the route being used. If there is any deterioration recorded as a result of the deterioration in the quality of the roads. construction traffic associated with this development, a repair liability can be apportioned if necessary. It should be noted that during our last I object because your proposal will adversely affect the environment in which we all live. visit we could find no evidence of verge erosion. Do you do not live in Rangemore or Tatenhill? Will you have to suffer the intrusion, danger and cost caused by this proposal? There has already been a noticeable increase in traffic in the area. This has been a result of the opening of St Georges Park and also the increasing tendency of drivers to take a short cut between the A50 and the A38 to avoid the junction at the Toyota factory. This proposal will make the situation worse and the increase the safety risk to local road users.

I would like to OBJECT the plan to allow HTVs through the village of Tatenhill during the road closure The alternative route through Tatenhill, as proposed by this S.73 application would only be in exceptional instances where the primary HGV Objection from May to July. The reason for this is I am concerned for safety. The roads around Tatenhill / route is not accessible or practicable to use 29. Jackie Rogers Rangemore have hardly any paths and vision is poor. The road condition on Moors Hill leading up to 12 The Rangemore has pot holes which will be difficult to avoid if there are HGVS travelling up and down this Where a diversion through Tatenhill is in place the Applicant has committed to a set of mitigation measures as detailed within the Planning Woodlands road. It is also very busy around Rangemore school with school drop off and collection times. I am not Statement Addendum and CEMP accompanying the S.73 application. Of these, includes a measure restricting construction vehicles associated Tatenhill even sure an HGVS will fit through, let alone the safety of children! with the school development to 30mph through Tatenhill. DE13 9QZ I am also concerned for the safety of my son who cycles to work in town, how safe will he be with the The Applicant will enforce time restrictions for HGVs associated with the school development, delivering to the Site. The hours of HGV extra traffic and HGVS? construction traffic using the diversion route will be restricted between the hours of 9:45 and 14:30, avoiding periods of increased traffic through Tatenhill i.e. during school pick up, travelling times to and from work.