gayton church of england primary school gayton, king’s

Gayton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Transport Statement
Transport Statement Gayton C of E Primary School April 2016
Report Issue Record
Project No.: 1075
Site Location: Gayton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Client: Norfolk County Council
Report Title: Transport Statement
Issue Date: April 2016
Position Transport &
Highway Consultant
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ............................................................. 1 1.2 NEED FOR THE SCHEME ............................................................................ 1 1.3 TRANSPORT STATEMENT REQUIREMENT ..................................................... 1 1.4 STRUCTURE OF THIS TRANSPORT STATEMENT ............................................ 2
2 BASELINE CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 3
2.1 SITE LOCATION ......................................................................................... 3 2.2 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ROUTES .............................................................. 4 2.3 HIGHWAY NETWORK ................................................................................. 6 2.4 ACCIDENT DATA ANALYSIS ........................................................................ 7
3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................... 8
3.1 SCHEME DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 8 3.2 CAR PARKING ......................................................................................... 10 3.3 CYCLE PARKING ..................................................................................... 10 3.4 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ......................................................................... 11
4 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS .............................................................. 12
Appendices
Back Street 1 of 2, Drawing 101
B Proposed Highway Improvements,
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction and Background
Robson Liddle Ltd has been commissioned by NPS South east Ltd to prepare a
Transport Statement (TS) in support of a Planning Application for the construction of
a new replacement Church of England Primary School on a site approximately 725m
south west of the existing Gayton Primary School in the small village of Gayton. The
new school is due to open in 2017.The initial intake will be approximately 180 pupils
rising over time to approximately 210 pupils.
1.2 Need for the Scheme
The village of Gayton has an existing small 150-year-old primary school and nursery
which is no longer fit for purpose due to the ageing buildings and position abutting the
main road (B1145) through the village. The school currently has 147 pupils.
Norfolk County Council (NCC) who are responsible for schools and education in the
county intend to relocate the school to a greenfield site and completely new build, away
from the busy main road. The site is located to the south of the village – see Figure
1.1 overleaf.
The development site has to the south of the village has been identified as a suitable
location with good access for children walking to school and those brought by car from
further afield. Plans showing the proposed layout and access arrangements for the
school are attached in Appendix A.
1.3 Transport Statement Requirement
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, paragraph 32) states that all
developments that generate significant amounts of movement should be supported by
a Transport Statement (TS) or a Transport Assessment (TA). Following initial
discussions with Norfolk County Council, it was agreed that a Transport Statement
should be submitted in support of this application.
This TS has been prepared in accordance with the following guidance:
• Department for Transport (DfT) publication “Guidance on Transport Assessment”
(March 2007);
• BREEAM 2011 and 2014 guidance; and
• Local guidance from Norfolk County Council.
1.4 Structure of this Transport Statement
The remainder of the TS is structured as follows:
• Section 2 provides details on the existing baseline conditions of the transport
networks serving the site;
• Section 4 summarises the conclusions and recommendations of this TS
Figure 1.1: Site Plan
2 Baseline Conditions
2.1 Site Location
The proposed school will be situated on a greenfield agricultural site approximately
550m to the south of the centre of Gayton village. The new school is bounded to the
north by the unclassified Back Street, C class Winch Road (C64) to the west and open
fields to the east and south. The proposed access arrangements for the site have been
discussed and developed in consultation with NCC.
Figure 2.1: Site Location Plan
There have been concerns locally regarding drivers ‘rat-running’ via Back Street and
Winch Road at fairly high speeds. A recent speed survey on Back Street
commissioned and carried out on behalf a proposed residential development opposite
the school site (15/01888/OM) demonstrated that in fact speeds were on average 30
mph westbound but up to 38 mph eastbound. NCC Highways have submitted a
conditional recommendation for approval with developer being required to widen Back
Lane outside the site frontage together with the provision of a 1.8m footway. It is worthy
of note that the highway officer has not made any reference to the possibly perceived
rat-running issue of raised concerns regarding the eastbound traffic speeds.
An observational assessment was undertaken on Friday 22nd January 2016 during
the morning school peak arrival time on Back Street and Winch Road. No major flows
or high speeds were observed, traffic was light and driving was according to the dry
and clear conditions. NCC have currently in place a Speedvisor sign for northbound
drivers on Winch Road on the approach to the Back Street junction to alert drivers to
their approach speed.
A Highway Assessment has been prepared by Robson Liddle, in discussions with
NCC, which demonstrates how both footway and traffic calming is recommended to
be implemented on Back Street as a requirement of this scheme. Appendix B shows
the current proposal. Given that vehicular speeds are only slightly higher eastbound it
has been considered that ‘Road Narrows’ and ‘Give-and-Take’ signage will be
sufficient to calm traffic in the area of the bend. These improvements together with a
pedestrian crossing proposal (Appendix A) will be formalised during the application
determination period or made subject to a suitably worded planning condition.
Alternatively, NCC may request a highway contribution to cover ‘future works’.
2.2 Pedestrian and Cycle Routes
The existing school has an average to medium level of non-motorised users with over
53% of pupils walking to/from school per day. Cycling levels are low at approximately
11% of students per day, there is no dedicated school bus service and no children
travel by bus to school. The school has a School Travel Plan (STP) which will be
updated and relate to the proposed school’s new location. It with have measures and
action plans to help increase the numbers of non-motorised users. Facilities such as
covered and secure cycle parking areas will be provided and monitored to encourage
greater use. During each Travel Plan review students will be encouraged to highlight
any issues they may have which deter them from cycling or walking i.e. safety of
routes, standards of highway crossings and the need for high visibility jackets, etc.
A recent school survey of pupils showed that a high percentage of cycle ownership but
a hesitancy to utilise for school trips due to the existing school being located on a busy
main road. It is hoped the proposed more ‘rural’ and lighter trafficked location will help
change the cycle uptake levels.
Gayton has a good provision of footways and Public Rights of Way (PROW) which
permeate the village and suitable safe routes will be proposed within the STP. Parents
will be informed of suggested routes and if supported a ‘Walking Bus’ will be introduced
enabling some of the 34% of parents who drive to perhaps meet at a suitable location
and walk their children the short distance to school. This scheme would also hopefully
encourage a higher percentage of car sharing (currently 2%). Figure 2.2 overleaf is an
extract from Norfolk Highway’s PROW interactive map and clearly demonstrates a
various number of pedestrian route options. Lighting and suitable surfacing of routes
will be assed and addressed and continued monitoring of the STP will ensure their
suitability for use is maintained in the future.
Figure 2.2: Gayton Village School Pedestrian Access
Currently at the junction of Back Street and Winch Road the carriageway is split by the
presence of a grassed ‘island’. It is proposed, subject to NCC approval, to replace the
grass with a narrowed road with dropped kerbs to aid safe crossing (Appendix A). In
conjunction with this highway improvement it is also suggested to provide a 2.3m wide
shared cycle/pedestrian facility along the western frontage of the site, down to the main
school access. As there are site constraints with hedging and drainage ditches and no
other pedestrian/cycle paths within the village, the highway authority may prefer to
omit this or only provide a 1.8m wide footway to help deter footway parking.
2.3 Highway Network
2.3.1 Back Street
Back Street runs along the northern boundary of the site and is a local unclassified
lane mainly serving frontage residential development and local farms. It has been
identified as a through route effectively bypassing the centre of the village for east and
westbound drivers. It has a variable carriageway width over its length and at the site
frontage averages 5.2m wide with a 1.8m wide footway opposite.
Back Street is subject to a 30mph speed limit and has street lighting. All frontage
properties have integral parking and therefore there is only minimal occasional on-
street parking by visitors to properties. It lacks any form of carriageway markings
included no parking restrictions.
2.3.2 Winch Road
Winch Road runs along the western boundary of the site and is also subject to a 30mph
speed limit. It lacks carriageway markings of any nature and footway although wide
verges are present on both sides of the 4.8m-5.5m wide carriageway. As stated earlier
within the report a new footway/cycleway is suggested for the sites western frontage
onto Winch Road which will be a major highway improvement for the residents
currently living opposite the site. School carriageway markings will be provided on both
sides of the road to prevent vehicles parking or stopping in the vicinity of the main
access.
Currently Winch Road is unlit and it is proposed to provide a series of streetlights from
the south of the site to the junction with Back Street where lighting exists.
Winch Road has a ‘village gateway’ entry point (see Figure 2.3 below) approximately
145m south of the proposed school main access where the posted speed limit is
reduced from 60mph to 30mph for northbound drivers. A historic speed survey on
Winch Road commissioned by NCC demonstrated that speeds were on average 43.2
travelling northbound at the entry to the Village. NCC Highways have submitted a
recommendation to provide traffic calming / School warning signs on Winch Road and
Back Street. There is a single streetlight column at the ‘village gateway’ although it
does not have a lantern fitted. It is proposed this would be the initial streetlight for the
area up to Back Street to be lit. The development of the school site and relocated part-
time illuminated school warning signs from the existing school, plus other ‘School’
signing, would encourage lower speeds on Winch Road.
Figure 2.3: Gayton Village Gateway, to the South of the proposed site
2.3.3 Local Residential Streets
The majority of local residential streets in the vicinity of the site are subject to a 30mph
speed limit, are street lit and have standard footway provision providing a safe
environment for pupils and visitors accompanied by young children.
2.4 Accident Data Analysis
Personal injury accident data has been obtained from Crash Map
(www.crashmap.co.uk) and Collision Map (www.collisionmap.uk) for the latest five-
year period covering the vicinity around the proposed site ie Back Lane and Winch
Road. This data is approved by the National Statistics Authority.
During the five-year assessment period, there have been no recorded incidents within
the vicinity of the proposed school.
In summary, the area surrounding the site has an excellent highway safety record. As
part of the school’s Travel Plan, pupils will be taught about how to safely cross roads
and also be encouraged to use the recommended pedestrian routes and crossing point
at the junction of Winch Road/Back Street.
3 Proposed Development
3.1 Scheme Description
The new Gayton Primary School will be sited on existing agricultural land to the south
of Back Street and east of Winch Road. The new school will have the capacity to
eventually increase the existing pupil numbers from 147 up to 210 between the ages
of 4 to 11 years.
Due to space limitations within the existing 150-year-old school it is necessary to bus
pupils off site to utilise a hall and gym equipment. The new school will have a purpose
built hall with suitable gym equipment.
As part of the School, a Breakfast Club may be proposed. This could help reduce the
morning peak school run as children have arrived at school around 8am rather than
school start time of 8.55am.
A pedestrian access will be provided into the site from Back Street to the north-west
of the site. This will provide a more direct route for pupils crossing at the junction. The
provision and location of the new crossing is to be confirmed following further
discussions with NCC. These future works will need to be the subject of a S278
Agreement (Highways Act 1980) as they will be works within the highway and be
subject to a full Road Safety Audit.
Plans showing the proposed layout of the site are included as Appendix A.
The new access will take the form of a priority junction and will require the removal of
some trees and hedging. Given the existing wide grass verge running along the east
side of Winch Road, sufficient visibility in accordance with highway safety standards
will be provided at the new priority junction.
The posted speed limit is 30mph and therefore guidance within Manual for Streets
(MfS) and MfS2 recommends visibility splays of 2.4m by 43m. Measurements taken
on site from the proposed access location indicate that in fact far greater distances are
available, approximately 150m and 200m emerging visibility to the north and south
accordingly. Figures 2.4 & 2.5 below and overleaf show the available visibility from a
point 2.4m back from the edge of carriageway.
Figure 2.4: Existing Emerging Visibility North on Winch Road
Figure 2.5: Existing Emerging Visibility South on Winch Road
3.2 Car Parking
3.2.1 New School
Parking at the new school will be served via a new parking area together with new
access off Winch Road to the west of the site. It is proposed to provide a total of 27
car parking spaces and a drop-off/pick-up area for parents and pupils.
The parking area has been designed so that the dedicated drop off area is located
closest to the school buildings so that parents and children will not need to walk across
the car parking areas. In accordance with BREEAM guidelines, lighting and shelters
will be provided in these areas to ensure that he waiting area is pleasant for children.
Car usage by both staff and pupils will be carefully targeted through the school’s travel
plans, especially the latter. Periodic parking and car usage surveys will be undertaken
during specified Travel Plan reviews and positive steps undertaken to address any
increase or issues. Car sharing will be promoted and will be monitored to reduce the
numbers of single occupancy vehicles (SOV’s).
The existing school site has only 8 on-site parking spaces for staff use only. With the
increase in the size of the school and staff the proposed car parking provision has
been calculated to be 25 demarcated spaces plus 2 disabled, which accords with the
NCC parking standards for primary school provision (1 space per FTE + 1 space per
classroom, + 6% disabled). Further details of this are contained in the Design &
Access statement.
Accesses to the school buildings will meet DDA guidelines taking into account varying
levels of disability and visual impairment. In accordance with BREEAM guidelines, the
next closest spaces to the school buildings will be designated for car sharers.
3.3 Cycle Parking
3.3.1 New School
For the new school, cycle parking will be provided on-site meeting NCC’s
guidance. Staff cycling is always difficult due to the level of work needed to be carried
home and back again. Should additional cycle provision need to be provided, this will
be acknowledged through the school travel plan. Shower and changing facilities will
also be available for staff cycling to work, if required. Shower and changing facilities
will also be available for staff cycling to work.
3.4 Construction Traffic
A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) will be prepared providing details of
the routes that will be used to travel to and from the site as well as minimising potential
conflicts with residents and the staff/pupils present on the existing site. The CTMP can
be conditioned as part of the Planning Application pre-commencement conditions and
submitted to NCC for approval prior to construction taking place.
4 Summary and Conclusions
This Transport Statement has been prepared in support of a Planning Application for
the construction of a new Primary School on the site approximately 725m south west
of the existing Gayton Church of England Primary School in Gayton, near Kings Lynn.
The new school is due to open in 2017, with an initial intake of the existing 147 pupils
and it is anticipated that the school will ultimately grow to accommodate approximately
210 pupils between the ages of 4 and 11.
The existing Gayton Primary School within the village is no longer fit for purpose due
to its size, location on a busy main road and the age of the original buildings. Provision
of a new school within the village of Gayton will ensure the existing pupils do not need
to travel long distances to an alternative school.
For pupils and staff living close to the site, there is a good network of footways serving
the residential areas in the village and leading to the proposed site. Various highway
improvements are proposed and their final form and delivery will ultimately rest with
the highway authority for approval.
The provision of a revised School Travel Plan for the proposed facility will ensure
examination of both current and future travel modes. As the Travel Plan matures,
monitoring and any necessary measures will be implemented ensuring the school
operates in as a sustainable manner as possible thereby reducing the existing and
future traffic generation.
In summary, it is concluded that staff and student trips to and from the school can be
safely accommodated through the measures currently proposed as part of this scheme
and the gradual increase in student and staff numbers will enable the continual
monitoring of potential impacts in the future and if applicable, enable additional
mitigation measures to be implemented.
Proposed School Building
Proposed Sports Pitch
Proposed Running Track
King's Lynn Drainage Board Water Course
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Asphalt to be perforated & filled with 150mm topsoil, grass seeded & retained as Highway verge
Lining proposals to Winch Road: Double Yellow Parking restrictions & New 45m long Zigzag "school keep clear" marking across site entrance
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Asphalt to be perforated & filled with 150mm topsoil, grass seeded & retained as Highway verge
2.5m wide dropped kerb pedestrian crossing point
Proposed 2.0m wide asphalt footway
Proposed dropped kerb / pram crossing
Back Street Carriageway narrowing - Give & Take
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Proposed dropped kerbs /crossing points (Type DK)
Proposed carriageway markings 100mm wide in Yellow Thermoplastic material
Double Yellow lines 50mm wide in Thermoplastic material
Proposed 2.0m wide asphalt footway

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Proposed carriageway markings 100mm wide in white Thermoplastic material 600mm high
Proposed "Missing Link" footway
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Proposed works are based upon Ordnance Survey mapping. A full & comprehensive topographical survey is required to confirm proposals prior to detail design.

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