Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

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Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Map 1 - District Key Diagram

Representation ID: 20119

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

The Highways Agency scheme on the A21 - Flimwell to Robertsbridge has a Preferred Route and Route Protection. Therefore considered that this scheme should be included inthe Key Diagram.

Support

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 3 - Preferred Strategy for Overall Spatial Development

Representation ID: 20120

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 5.52 to 5.65

The HA supports the 'Service Centre' option chosen for development distribution. This approach, as highlighted in paragraph 5.54 will best utilise existing transport links and help reduce the need to travel by car.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 4 - Preferred Strategy for timing of Bexhill/Hastings Link Road

Representation ID: 20121

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 5.79 to 5.93

The HA is pleased to note a contingency plan has been developed should the Link Road for whatever reason, not be built or be significantly delayed.

The HA would, however, suggest that the contingency plan be further expanded.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 4 - Preferred Strategy for timing of Bexhill/Hastings Link Road

Representation ID: 20122

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 7.79 to 5.93

It is not clear where the figures quoted at paragraph 5.84 have come from. It is understood that the HBLATS did not cover this and would like to know how these figures were arrived at. It should also be clarified that delay would still result in the full quantum of development being delivered but not in the Plan period. A cancellation would result in reducing the quantum of development achieved not only in the Plan period but beyond.

Comment

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

6. Bexhill and Hastings Fringes

Representation ID: 20123

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 6.35 to 6.38

Suggest that a clear reference to the HBLATS work is made in order to justify the location of the proposed housing development and associated link road (joining the A259 and the A269). The HA is content that the supportive work has been completed. This will help satisfy the PPS12 requirement that the Core Strategy should be founded on a robust and credible evidence base.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 13 - Preferred Strategy Direction for Battle

Representation ID: 20124

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Sections (d) Accessibility, point (iv) and (e) Town Centre point (i) make reference to the provision of additional off-street parking in and around Battle.

The HA have concerns that this provision of additional car parking conflicts with the Transport and Accessibility chapter's objectives - "increase the potential for travel by more sustainable modes" - and (b) Local Accessibility and sustainable Travel Patterns of the preferred strategy.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

7. Battle

Representation ID: 20125

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 7.42

As the Marley Lane/A21 Junction is mentioned in paragraph 7.42, we would suggest adding the Highways Agency to the Accessibility line of the 'Lead Agencies/Partners Table' at paragraph 7.44.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 15 - Preferred Strategy for Rye and Rye Harbour

Representation ID: 20126

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 8.36, 8.37 and 8.38

The HA has concerns regarding the proposed new commercial activity in Rock Channel and the access arrangements to/from Rock Channel. Any further intensification of use could cause serious safety implications on the A259 trunk road.

It is noted that the Rock Channel Development Brief Supplementary Planning Document recognises that junction and road improvements will need to be implemented to serve any future development. The HA look forward to working with Rother in the development of any road/junction proposals that also address the safety concerns raised above.

Suggest including the Highways Agency in the accessibility line of the 'Lead Agencies/Partners Table' at paragraph 8.38.

Support

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Box 34 Aim and Objectives

Representation ID: 20127

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraph 13.5

The HA welcomes and supports the transport and accessibility aims and objectives stated in this section and the emphasis on sustainable travel generally in the Core Strategy.

Object

Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

7. Battle

Representation ID: 20128

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: Highways Agency

Representation Summary:

Paragraphs 13.17 to 13.19

The HA would like to recommend that a specific reference to the HBLATS joint working is included in the Core Strategy. It will provide further evidence that specifif mechanisms are in place to deliver the Transport and Accessibility Strategy and demonstrate the joint working that is occurring between Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and East Sussex County Council.

As the HBLATS work enters its final stages the HA wishes to remain involved in its development, through to its completion, to ensure it provides the basis for a robust Evaluation of Transport Impacts (ETI).

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