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OPEN SESSION: There was one member of the public present regarding a planning application.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING, TOWN & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Held on Friday 22nd June 2012 at 2.00pm Cllr Sophie Burgess-Kennar (Chairman) Cllr Mark Steele (Vice-Chairman)

Cllr Stephanie Stokes Cllr Richard Frampton

IN ATTENDANCE: Claire Perrens, Meetings Administrator Terry Simpson, Town Clerk until 2.20pm The Meetings Administrator reported that apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Rippon-Swaine, Evelyn Robinson and Alice Waters, the Student Advisors. P/4964 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr Burgess-Kennar declared a personal and prejudicial interest in a number of planning applications – see P/4968 below. Cllr Steele declared a personal interest in a planning application – see P/4968. Cllr Frampton declared a personal interest in relation to P/4967 and P/4968 as below. P/4965 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meetings held on 23rd and 25th May 2012, having

been circulated, be approved and signed as a correct record. With the agreement of the Committee, Planning Application 12/98704 was brought forward (as the applicant was present to answer any questions). Please see P/4968 below. At this point, Agenda items 4 and 5 were brought forward as the Town Clerk was present to comment on these items. P/4966 NEW FOREST TRANSPORT STATEMENT Members considered the report attached as Annex A. The Town Clerk drew Members attention in particular to the text underlined in 4, 5, and 7. Cllr Steele commented that there appeared to be little information regarding the source of funding for the proposed Schemes. Members agreed it was essential that local councils were consulted with regards to the prioritisation of expenditure on schemes, especially where funds available from the Community Infrastructure Levy were concerned. RECOMMENDED:

1) That the draft New Forest Transport Statement be supported, but that the Town Council’s response draw attention to the issues (shown underlined) raised in paragraphs 4, 5 and 7 of Annex A attached;

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2) That both Councils be requested to explain why no account has been taken of the views of the residents of Ringwood and the Town Council; and

3) That priority for schemes within the New Forest Transport Statement be agreed in consultation with Ringwood Town Council and other local councils.

ACTION J Stannard

P/4967 NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (SPD) Cllr Frampton declared a personal interest as a representative of the New Forest National Park – South West Quadrant. He did not give a personal opinion but offered advice. The Committee considered the report attached as Annex B. RECOMMENDED: That the following comment be made regarding the draft

Development Standards SPD: It is recognised that there is a need for policies to protect the National Park. However, as Government decided that Ringwood was not significant enough to include within the boundary of the National Park, the NFNPA should be encouraged not to strictly apply these policies across the boundary so as not to constrain the economic development of the town.

ACTION J Stannard

The Town Clerk left the Meeting at 2.20pm. P/4968 PLANNING APPLICATIONS Cllr Burgess-Kennar declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Planning Applications 12/98803 – the applicant is a close friend; 12/98704, 12/98745 and 12/98748 – due to a business connection. Cllr Burgess-Kennar left the meeting whilst these applications were considered, taking no part in the debate or decisions made. Cllr Steele chaired the meeting in her absence. Cllr Steele declared a personal interest in 12/98704 due to a past business connection. Cllr Frampton declared a personal interest as a representative of the New Forest National Park – South West Quadrant in relation to Planning Applications 12/97502 and 12/97503. He did not give a personal opinion but offered advice. Members considered the planning applications as detailed in Annex A attached. RESOLVED: That the observations summarised in Annex ‘A’ be submitted. ACTION C Perrens

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P/4969 SAFETY MEASURES ON THE A31 WORKING PARTY The Meetings Administrator reported on the first meeting of the Working Party. Cllr Thierry was elected Chairman, and Cllr Stokes as Vice-Chairman. The Working Party began to review a detailed document prepared by Cllr Thierry entitled A31 Ringwood Section. This document included an analysis of the safety issues along the A31 Ringwood Section and possible solutions and would be presented to the Highways Authority along with the public petition, when this was finalised and approved. A second meeting would be held on 28th June at 2pm to continue this process. A written report would be presented at a future meeting of this Committee for its approval. RESOLVED: That the report be noted. ACTION C Perrens

P/4970 DATE OF NEXT MEETING RESOLVED:

1) That the date of the next meeting be moved to Friday 13th July, due to the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman on the scheduled date of 20th July; and

2) That it be noted that under the Scheme of Delegation (P/4894 22.07.11 refers), any planning applications that require a response prior to the next scheduled meeting on 17th August may be delegated to the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

ACTION C Perrens There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 3.15pm. RECEIVED APPROVED 27th June 2012 13th July 2012 TOWN MAYOR COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Note: The text in the Action Boxes above does not form part of these minutes.

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REPORT TO PLANNING, TOWN & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 22ND JUNE 2012 DRAFT NEW FOREST TRANSPORT STATEMENT 1. The third Local Transport Plan (2011-2031) (LTP3), which can be viewed online at

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/local-transport-plan.htm, gives a high level strategic vision for transport in Hampshire. It also provides the context for the delivery of more detailed transport policies. Whilst Town Access Plans, which have been developed for a limited number of towns in the county (including Ringwood), will remain an important way of helping to secure and prioritise transport improvements at the local level, there is a need for this to be extended to cover the whole of the county.

2. Hampshire County Council is therefore in the process of developing District / Borough

Transport Statements, which will provide this total coverage of local transport policy in Hampshire, ensuring a robust mechanism to secure funding and deliver the LTP3 strategy at a more local level. In particular, these Statements will be essential to informing Local Development Frameworks and associated Infrastructure Schedules required as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy development process.

3. Hampshire County Council has released draft Statements for all districts in Hampshire

and the Town Council has been invited to comment on the New Forest Transport Statement. The document, which has been developed in consultation with New Forest District Council and New Forest National Park Authority, is attached as an appendix to this report, together with extracts from Table 1 relevant to Ringwood.

4. Section 2 outlines existing policy that has been used to inform the Transport Statement.

Members will note that the Ringwood Town Access Plan has been referred to in paragraph 2.9, and indeed all of the proposals in this document have been included in Table 1 (Schedule of Transport Improvements). However, there is no reference to the Ringwood Town Plan and the Strategic Implementation Programme.

5. Section 3 refers to key local transport issues. Whilst the A31 is mentioned in paragraph

3.7, there is no reference to the existing congestion (as there is to other roads) and the poor safety record on this road.

6. The County Council, and in particular the District Council, have been supplied with

copies of the Ringwood Town Plan and Strategic Implementation Programme (SIP). Both authorities are well aware of the Town Council’s strong views about considering issues raised by the public and included in the Town Plan and SIP, and its views on the problems on the A31 and the need for a relief road to the B3347. However, neither appear to have been considered.

7. Section 4 outlines the transport objectives and delivery priorities. Paragraph 4.2 shows

one of the delivery priorities “As part of a longer term strategy, in partnership with the Highways Agency, investigate capacity improvements for links on M3, M27 and A31.” In light of the motion by the Town Council regarding the A31, it is recommended that this priority be amended to include a review of safety measures in order to reduce the accident rate.

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8. As mentioned in paragraph 4 above, Table 1, which lists the Schedule of Transport Improvements, is based on the Action Plan and Improvement Scheme Schedules from the Ringwood Town Access Plan. It also includes the proposal by the Highways Agency to provide an additional westbound lane on the A31.

9. It is RECOMMENDED that

i) The draft New Forest Transport Statement be supported, but that the Town Council’s response draw attention to the issues (shown underlined) raised in paragraphs 4, 5 and 7 of this report; and

ii) Both Councils be requested to explain why no account has been taken of the views of the residents of Ringwood and the Town Council.

For further information, contact: Jo Stannard Deputy Town Clerk Direct Dial: 01425 484721 Switchboard: 01425 473883 [email protected]

NEW FOREST TRANSPORT STATEMENT

CONSULTATION DRAFT

March 2012

New Forest Transport Statement 06/06/2012 FINAL DRAFT

CONTENTS Page

1. Introduction 2

2. Policy Context 3

3. Background, Transport Context and Issues in 6

the New Forest

4. Transport Objectives and Delivery Priorities 11

5. Implementation and Funding 13

FIGURES

Figure 1: The New Forest Boundaries and Transport Strategy 7

Areas

Figure 2: Strategic Transport Map 16

TABLE

TABLE 1: Schedule of Transport Improvements 18

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1. Introduction

1.1 This report sets out the transport strategy and delivery priorities for the New Forest,

covering the administrative areas of the New Forest District Council (NFDC) and New Forest

National Park Authority (NPA). The Transport Statement provides the following:

• a comprehensive local transport policy framework for the New Forest District and

National Park;

• a framework to assist with the prioritisation of transport investment;

• a sound basis for land use and development planning;

• assistance to the local planning authority with infrastructure planning in support of the

Core Strategies, the preparation of a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging

Schedule and the application of the Transport Contributions Policy in the interim

period until the CIL Charging Schedule is adopted.

1.2 The Statement is a Hampshire County Council document and has been developed in

consultation with New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority.

The Statement covers the period up to 2026, which conforms with the timeframes of planned

development, as outlined in both Local Development Frameworks (LDFs). It will be

reviewed and updated on a regular basis, particularly as proposals are completed or

modified.

1.3 The Transport Statement links to current economic priorities, including those being

developed by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). It also builds on

existing transport related documents covering the District and National Park, notably the

Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP), the Ringwood Town Access Plan (TAP), the LDFs developed

by the New Forest District Council (NFDC) and the New Forest National Park Authority

(NPA). The National Park Management Plan and National Park Recreation Management

Strategy produced by the NPA are also relevant to transport and access to the National Park

area.

1.4 Within this context, the transport vision for the New Forest Transport Statement is ”to

maintain and improve the area’s distinctive character, whilst improving opportunities for

sustainable travel for everybody through appropriate transport investment and greater

integration. To enhance the environment and the local economy and reduce carbon

emissions and social exclusion. This will be achieved through the integration of land use and

transport policies, through an innovative approach to travel and the management of existing

resources in the New Forest”.

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2. Policy Context

2.1 Nationally, the White Paper published in January 2011 named

‘Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon, Making Sustainable Local Transport

Happen’, sets out the Government’s policy towards transport and its

links to economic prosperity, climate change and local transport. This

Statement aims to reflect and address these national priorities at the

local level. The proposals contribute to creating growth through

reducing congestion, providing greater accessibility for all and

regenerating the area. Carbon emissions will be reduced by

encouraging greater use of walking, cycling and public transport.

2.2 Central government has recently published the National Planning Policy Framework,

which provides national strategy and guidance for land-use planning policy and practice. It

identifies how planning can achieve sustainable development and includes a section on

promoting sustainable transport. This supersedes the earlier guidance and statements used

in developing planning policy, and assessing the impact of developments. Manual for Streets

1 and 2 places an emphasis on better design in public spaces, and provides best practice in

design of the urban environment.

2.3 At a sub-regional level, the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will

help drive forward economic growth within the New Forest, central and north Hampshire.

The Enterprise M3 LEP is an important economic area for the UK economy. Under its main

business led board, the Enterprise M3 LEP brings together private and the public sectors,

and will prioritise key strategic infrastructure investment, including for transport, over the next

few years. The New Forest is in the southern most area of the LEP area, but it is anticipated

to benefit from strategic transport improvements planned and delivered through the M3

corridor.

2.4 The key transport policy document produced by Hampshire County Council is the

Hampshire Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3). The document is in two parts with Part A

containing the Long Term Strategy for 2011 to 2031 and Part B the Implementation Plan for

the three years from 2011 to 2014. The main relevant section to this Transport Statement is

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http://www3.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-ltp-2011-part-a-5-7.pdf


Chapter 6 which identifies the Transport Strategy for Central Hampshire and the New

Forest. However, Totton and the waterside settlements of Marchwood, Hythe and Fawley

are included in the South Hampshire sub region and covered by the South Hampshire Joint

Strategy, which is detailed in Chapter 7 of the LTP. This latter strategy has been developed

by the three Local Transport Authorities of Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City

Council and Southampton City Council working together as Transport for South Hampshire

(TfSH).

2.5 TfSH has developed a Sub-Regional Transport Model (SRTM), which is currently

being used to develop a Long Term Strategic Implementation Plan (LTSIP). This is a 15

year plan for transport in the South Hampshire area. The LTSIP supports a range of

activities and solutions, but will not be limited to investment in transport infrastructure or

services. Planning policies that avoid the need for excessive additional travel and the

encouragement of sustainable patterns of travel will both have a role to play.

2.6 There are a number of local planning documents developed by New Forest District

Council (NFDC) and New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) which have had a significant

input to this Transport Statement.

2.7 The key Development Plan Documents in the Local Development Framework for the

New Forest District (outside the National Park) are the:

• NFDC Local Development Framework Core Strategy - New Forest District Outside

the National Park (adopted October 2009). The Core Strategy forms the planning

framework for the New Forest District communities outside of the National Park for

the period up to 2026.

• New Forest District Council Sites and Development Management Plan (DPD) sets

out the detailed proposals and policies required to implement the planning strategy

for the area agreed through the Core Strategy It also provides additional

development management policies to assist the implementation of the Core Strategy.

• Background Paper 44:Review of Transport Proposals (January 2011) Paper

supporting the New Forest LDF.

• New Forest District Council outside the National Park Community Infrastructure Levy

(CIL) Draft Charging Schedule (April 2012) sets out the Council’s proposals for the

introduction of a CIL charge to fund new infrastructure within the District. The

charging schedule is supported by a viability study and an infrastructure delivery

plan.

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http://www.newforest.gov.uk/media/adobe/o/t/FINAL_DOCUMENT.pdf

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/media/adobe/o/t/FINAL_DOCUMENT.pdf

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/media/adobe/4/9/Section_1and_2.pdf

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/media/adobe/i/c/BP44_-_Review_of_Transport_Proposals.pdf

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=12182



• Future Matters - The Sustainable Community Strategy (2008-12) Developed by the

Local Strategic Partnership for the New Forest, the Strategy sets out a vision, priority

issues and objectives to improve the quality of life of present and future generations.

2.8 The New Forest National Park covers areas within the New Forest District, Test

Valley Borough and Wiltshire. The New Forest NPA has produced the following documents

that seek to protect and enhance this protected landscape of the national park, while

promoting sustainable travel and forms of recreational activity for both residents and visitors:

• Local Development Framework - New Forest National Park Core Strategy and

Development Management Policies (DPD) (adopted December 2010). Planning

policies for the New Forest National Park area, providing the overall vision, strategic

aims and objectives and spatial planning policies for the period to 2026.

• Topic Paper 10: Transport (February 2010) - The evidence based study for the

Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD

• New Forest NPA Annual Monitoring Report 2011 provides information on past

completions and the level of new housing development.

• New Forest National Park Recreation Management Strategy 2010-2030 The

Strategy sets out a long term vision for the management and promotion of recreation

up to 2030, and identifies a series of actions for the Authority and key partners.

• New Forest National Park Management Plan (2010 -2015) A strategic document

which sets out the overall vision and approach. The central role of the Plan is to

guide and co-ordinate the work of all those with an interest in the Park, in delivering

the National Park purposes and duty.

2.9 There have also been a series of specific transport studies and policy documents

produced by the County Council, District Council and National Park Authority in recent years

which have input to this Transport Statement and these include:

• Ringwood Town Access Plan (TAP) (2011) sets out the vision for how access to

facilities and services within the town can be improved over the next 20 years. It is a

joint document of HCC and NFDC, which has been prepared with Ringwood Town

Council and the local community. It forms part of the LDF for New Forest District

(outside the National Park), with the status of a Supplementary Planning Document.

• Countryside Access Plan for the New Forest and South-West Hampshire (2008-

2013) The Countryside Access Plan (CAP) for the New Forest area is one of seven

area plans which, together with an eighth ‘County Overview’ CAP, form the Rights of

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http://www.newforest.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=664&articleaction=dispmedia&mediaid=9940

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/core-strategy

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/core-strategy

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/29670/final_transport_topic_paper_-_feb_10.pdf

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/monitoring

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/about-us/our-work/recreation-management-strategy/recreation-management-strategy-final

http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/about-us/our-work/publications/managment-plan-2010-2015

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/transport-schemes-index/taps/tap-ringwood.htm

http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/countryside/access/new-forest.pdf


Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) for the county of Hampshire. The ROWIP is

intended to provide the means by which HCC will manage and improve its rights of

way network to meet the Government’s aim of better provision for walkers, cyclists,

equestrians and people with mobility problems. ROWIPs are closely linked with

LTPs, with the aim of delivering a more integrated approach to sustainable transport

in rural and urban areas. The New Forest CAP identifies the main issues and

suggests what should be done to improve access to the countryside and support

better access to services and amenities.

• Air Quality Action Plans (AQAPs) - NFDC has adopted air quality action plans

relating to Fawley and parts of the central areas of Totton. Within the National Park,

Lyndhurst, has been designated as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).

• School Travel Plans and Safer Routes to School (SRTS) – Almost 83% of schools

within the District have active School Travel Plans. The Plans identify infrastructure

and training requirements to enable children to travel to school safely by public

transport, walking and cycling

3. Background, Transport Context and Issues in the New Forest District

3.1 Background

The New Forest is predominately rural in nature, with 70% of the population living within the

settlements of Ringwood/Fordingbridge, Totton, Hythe/Fawley, and the coastal towns. The

remaining population lives in the rural hinterland, towns and villages. The transport and

travel needs of rural areas, particularly the more isolated parts, differ from those of urban

areas.

3.2 The New Forest National Park (which came into existence on 1 March, 2005) covers

the vast majority of the New Forest District area. The New Forest National Park Authority

has two specific purposes:

• To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the

area

• To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special

qualities of the Park by the public.

It also has a duty to:

• Seek to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities within the

Park.

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3.3 The National park Authority is the planning authority for the National Park. The

landscape of the New Forest area is highly valued and much of the area has protected

status, resulting in new housing and employment development within the area being

relatively restricted and directed away from the most sensitive and fragile habitats and

landscapes of the National Park. Appropriate small scale employment and housing

development to meet the needs of the local communities will be supported in the four

villages of Ashurst, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst and Sway.

3.4 The New Forest District Council is the planning authority for the remainder of the

district. There are three areas of the District outside the National Park – Totton and

Waterside, Coastal Towns and Villages, and Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Avon Valley and

Downlands. The Spatial Strategy provides for new dwellings in larger towns and service

centres. Lists of housing land supply are available at HCC Housing Sites and the District

Council’s Sites and Development Management DPD (when adopted) sets out the land

allocated for development in the District.

Figure 1. The New Forest Boundaries and Transport Strategy Areas

3.5 The Transport Strategy for Central Hampshire and the New Forest covers the whole

of the New Forest with the exception of Totton and the Waterside settlements. Due to the

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proximity and links to Southampton and South Hampshire, this area is covered by the

Transport for South Hampshire Joint Strategy. This strategy guides the development of

transport networks in this area until 2031 and contributes to the Partnership of Urban South

Hampshire (PUSH) Economic Development Strategy.

3.6 Transport Context and Issues

The New Forest District is bordered by the expanding residential and employment areas of

the Bournemouth/Poole/ Christchurch and Southampton/Portsmouth conurbations. It is

easily reached by road from centres of population locally, and attracts 13.5M visitor days

each year. The majority of journeys to work (71%) by New Forest residents are by car. The

urban areas of Southampton, Eastleigh, Test Valley, Bournemouth and Dorset are key

journey to work origins and destinations for the New Forest area. However, those people

who do not have ready access to either public transport, community transport or a car can

be very isolated. The New Forest, in its rural setting, also shows characteristics markedly

different from the rest of the county, particularly its prosperous pensioners with 24.3% of its

population over the age of 64 years.

3.7 There is a well-established road network ranging from country lanes and tracks up to

dual carriageways and Motorways. The M27 and A31(T) provide the primary road access to

and through the New Forest. The A31 is a heavily used road and effectively cuts the area in

two. There are also a number of important inter-urban roads including the A35, A337, A326

and A338. The M27 and M3 provide the main access routes to Winchester and the north,

and to south Hampshire (including the international gateway ports and Southampton

Airport). Within the District, some links on the M27, A36 and A326 are congested during

peak commuter periods. Parts of the A35 and A337 often experience delays during the

summer season impacting on access to the coastal towns and New Forest villages. Local

congestion in Lyndhurst and Totton have resulted in the declaration of Air Quality

Management Areas (AQMAs). The quality of life in rural areas can also be disrupted by

heavy traffic (including lorries) unsuited to country lanes. Many country lanes are well-used

by pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. Motorists need to be encouraged to drive at

appropriate speeds to help these non-motorised users feel safer, and to reduce the number

of accidents involving stock animals within the perambulation.

3.8 The recent harsh winters have caused considerable disruption and resulted in

significant damage to the highway network. This, combined with the forecast effect of

climate change, has highlighted the importance of maintaining and keeping highways open,

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facilitating safe movement of people and goods. In this context, it is recognised that highway

maintenance will continue to be a high priority for the County Council.

3.9 Hythe ferry interchange, Lymington bus station, Totton, Fordingbridge and Ringwood

town centres and New Milton rail station are principal transport interchanges/hubs within the

New Forest.

3.10 The New Forest enjoys good long-distance rail links to South East Dorset, Salisbury

and London, as well as to Reading and the Midlands and the North, with railway stations at

Totton, Ashurst, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Sway and New Milton. The Lymington-

Brockenhurst Community Rail Partnership (LB CRP) is progressing initiatives to promote

sustainable rail travel. However, the railway line does not currently serve populations in the

urban Waterside communities of Hythe, Marchwood and Houndsdown. Bus services serve

many of the market towns and provide links to nearby towns and cities along main roads.

The principal commercial bus corridors are: X3 Bournemouth - Ringwood - Fordingbridge –

Salisbury, X1/X2 Bournemouth - New Milton – Lymington, Bluestar 6 Lymington-Lyndhurst-

Southampton and Bluestar 9 Waterside – Southampton. These are complemented by

secondary, mostly supported, local and rural services. Taxi-share, Cango and community

transport are provided in areas where passengers are too few for bus services to be viable,

giving access to essential services in the most remote areas. Community Transport offers a

diverse range of services which together play a valuable role in meeting the needs of people

who have difficulty in using public transport. These range from small voluntary car schemes,

focused mainly on trips to hospital appointments, to the much larger district-wide scheme

operated by Community First New Forest which uses a fleet of minibuses to provide

transport to a large range of local community groups. Disabled individuals also benefit from

Call and Go whilst young people can access employment and training opportunities with the

help of the Wheels to Work Scheme. The New Forest Tour provides two seasonal open top

bus routes covering most of the New Forest, providing visitors with a car free alternative.

3.11 The ferry service from Lymington to Yarmouth, which in 2010 saw three new ferries

introduced, provides an important link with the Isle of Wight, complementing the other cross-

Solent routes within South Hampshire. The new berth in Southampton for the Hythe ferry is

expected to be completed by summer 2012.

3.12 Southampton and Bournemouth Airports are located within close proximity to the

National Park. Plans for the expansion of both airports are set out in the respective Airport

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Masterplans. The scale of the impact of this increase of passenger aircraft flights will

depend on future flight paths and the extent of improvements in aircraft engine technology.

3.13 In summary, there are a number of significant transport challenges faced by the New

Forest area:

• Maintaining the existing highway network and improving its resilience to the effects

of extreme weather events.

• Congestion on inter-urban road corridors, including motorways and trunk roads, and

in some town and village centres.

• Mitigation of the transport impacts on both strategic and local networks, arising from

planned housing growth, including growth in surrounding urban areas.

• Minimising the adverse impacts of traffic on the quality of life of rural communities

and market towns through speed management and HGV routing.

• Protecting the rural areas on the fringes of planned major development areas.

• Managing transport and infrastructure impacts within the New Forest National Park

• Improving accessibility for people without access to a car, including walking and

cycling, while recognising that the car is likely to remain the main mode of travel for

many people in rural areas.

• Ensuring that routes are managed to properly reflect their rural setting.

• Maximising the role of Community Transport in meeting local access needs.

• Ensuring that the transport network supports and enables economic growth and

contributes towards efforts by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership to

create jobs and improve economic competitiveness.

• Supporting the rural economy.

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4. Transport Objectives and Delivery Priorities

4.1 In consideration of the policy context and transport issues outlined above, a number

of objectives and delivery priorities have been identified for the New Forest. To facilitate

these Objectives and Delivery Priorities, an extensive list of proposals are presented in

Table 1. The key transport infrastructure is set out on Figure 2.

4.2 Objective 1: Promote economic growth by providing a well-maintained, safe

and efficient highway network.

Delivery Priorities:

• Maintain the road network for all users to ensure a resilient, long-term and

efficient network;

• Develop targeted measures that reduce congestion, improve accessibility and

improve road safety on the A326, A35 and A337;

• As part of a longer term strategy, in partnership with the Highways Agency,

investigate capacity improvements for links on M3, M27 and A31;

• Reduce road casualties, through ensuring a pro-active approach to accident

reduction, to include animal accidents.

4.3 Objective 2: Improve access to jobs, facilities and services by all types of

transport.

Delivery Priorities

• Work with Town and Parish Councils to support community-driven transport

solutions;

• Delivery of local measures contained in Ringwood Town Access Plan (TAP);

• Improve pedestrian and cycle routes to create a safer and more joined-up

network of comprehensive routes for non-motorised transport;

• Develop more safe crossing points of main roads such as the A36 and A326;

• Work with public transport industry partners to support Quality Bus Partnerships

(QBP) on well used inter-urban bus routes and further improving the existing

Bluestar 9 QBP route;

• Work with partners to introduce: Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and

bus priority on core routes, improved bus stop facilities with roadside information

and upgrades to bus station and shelters;

• Develop the coverage of the existing community transport services, improve

public awareness of what is available and identify and secure finance for

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replacing the minibuses which are operated by Community First New Forest and

other larger community transport providers in the New Forest;

• Support improvements to public transport interchanges and facilities in town and

district centres such as Hythe, Ringwood and Lymington;

• Progress the Waterside Passenger Rail project;

• Work with the rail industry to improve passenger facilities, passenger security,

cycle transportation and access for all at railway stations;

• Encourage new Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) and support the active and

successful Friends of Lymington-Brockenhurst Line CRP;

• Support and invest in community transport schemes and demand-responsive

services;

• Encourage employers and schools to develop and implement travel plans to

improve access by all transport modes and encourage flexible work patterns;

• Provide better information and advice on transport choices.

4.4 Objective 3: Facilitate and enable new developments to come forward, whilst

minimising the impact on the existing transport infrastructure.

Delivery Priorities:

• Include a range of appropriate mitigating transport measures, particularly

aimed at improving accessibility by non-car modes and reducing the adverse

impact of traffic;

• Ensure that adequate lorry access routes are available and suitable;

• Produce and implement Transport Assessments and Site Travel Plans, as

appropriate.

4.5 Objective 4: Reduce carbon emissions and minimise the impacts of transport

on the environment.

Delivery priorities

• Encourage visitors to use public transport and cycling options as an

alternative to their car, through marketing and publicity campaigns;

• Traffic management measures to address localised transport issues;

• Signing strategy review to identify measures to discourage HGV use of

unsuitable roads;

• Development of a freight routing journey planner to help encourage freight

operators to purchase SatNav systems designed for lorries;

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• Implement measures to support Air Quality Management Plan objectives

which look to reduce traffic pollution levels in Lyndhurst and Totton AQMAs;

• Work to enhance environmental and streetscape quality where affordable;

• Use of new technology such as RTPI and solar power to improve passenger

experience and reduce the carbon footprint of public transport;

• Help reduce the need to travel, such as through supporting the development

of high quality telecommunications, Broadband infrastructure and tele-

conferencing;

• Development of street lighting solutions, such as dimming lights to reduce

carbon footprint;

• Support a range of sustainable transport alternatives and initiatives within the

National Park, such as the New Forest Tour.

5. Implementation and Funding

5.1 The proposals identified in Section 4 and Table 1 are at various stages of progress,

ranging from concept to implementation. While funding is a major consideration for delivery

it is one part of a complex process. Management is required during the stages which

typically includes preliminary design, consultation, detailed design, tendering and

construction. This delivery is largely undertaken within the integrated capital programme by

Hampshire County Council. Close co-operation, partnership and assistance from New

Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority, transport operators,

developers and the local community remain a vital component in delivering these transport

improvements.

5.2 Delivery of the proposals will depend on funding and there is funding available from a

range of different sources. These sources are briefly summarised below in five main groups:

i) Funds from Department for Transport: There are currently four funding streams

available from the Department for Transport (DfT) that can be expected to help fund

transport schemes in the New Forest:

• Integrated Transport and Maintenance Capital Grants: This is block funding from central

government for transport. It includes funds for highways maintenance schemes, and

funding for smaller-scale transport improvements, including highway improvements,

traffic management schemes, and accessibility schemes. HCC decides how to spend

these funds, including some in the New Forest.

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• Major Schemes Funding: This is capital funding for transport schemes over £5 million in

value. Until recently this has been administered as a competitive process from the DfT.

However, central government has recently set out consultation on devolving prioritisation

and funding for these schemes to a more local level, with a new role proposed for Local

Transport Bodies and LEPs in this process.

• The Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF), which is in the form of capital and

revenue expenditure. Two bids to this fund that include the New Forest have been

submitted:

• TfSH Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) business case was submitted in

December 2011. The package of measures support sustainable economic growth

within urban South Hampshire, whilst also reducing carbon. Interventions are

targeted both area-wide and along nine key commuting corridors between

existing and planned economic growth centres. Two commuter corridors have

been identified within the New Forest area:

• Hythe to Southampton City Centre

• Totton to Southampton City Centre

(HCC expects to hear in June 2012 if this bid has been successful)

• Sustainable Transport Solutions for England’s two newest National Parks - LSTF

Bid. Hampshire County Council is leading on a £3.9M LSTF bid covering the New

Forest and South Downs National Parks. The proposals outlined in this Bid will

contribute to the two key policy objectives of supporting the local economy and

reducing carbon emissions in the national parks. It will achieve this through

targeting visitors and encouraging them to travel by sustainable modes. (HCC

expects to hear in June 2012 if this bid has been successful)

• Pinch-point Fund: This is funding that has been identified by central government for

highway improvements on the strategic road network. Approximately £220 million has

been identified for growth related schemes which cost under £10 million and which help

ease local bottlenecks and improve safety and road layout. The fund, administered by the

Highway’s Agency, is anticipated to fund improvements over the next 3 years.

ii) Funds from local resources: These are funds that have been allocated at a local level

from Hampshire County Council to support delivery of the highway maintenance programme.

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These funds complement the capital grant funds allocated for maintenance from the

Department for Transport.

iii) Funds from development: One of the main sources of funding for transport

improvements is from developments in the area. Currently transport contributions are

secured in accordance with the County Council’s Transport Contributions Policy, which has

been adopted by the District Council and will be formally adopted by the National Park

Authority in 2012.

The New Forest District Council’s timetable is to consult on a draft CIL Charging Schedule

in April 2012 before submitting this for public examination. The District Council intends to

adopt CIL by January 2013 and to begin charging from 1st April 2013. The charging

schedule is supported by an Infrastructure Delivery Plan which amongst others includes

transport infrastructure projects. Once CIL has been adopted by the District Council the

Transport Contributions Policy will become inoperable and so it is expected that a number of

transport infrastructure projects will be included on the Charging schedule and may be

funded by CIL receipts.

The National Park Authority is looking to adopt its own CIL Charging Schedule in 2013 and

this Transport Statement will similarly provide information to assist the Authority in preparing

its Charging Schedule and associated CIL Infrastructure Plan.

It may be that in some cases, particularly with major developments, some specific transport

infrastructure will need to be secured through Section 106 or Section 278 agreements in

order that they can be delivered to meet the needs of the development. Section 278 will not

be restricted by the CIL Regulations and so it will be possible to fund transport schemes

through both CIL and Section 278.

iv) LEP Funding: As the New Forest is part of the Enterprise M3 LEP area, significant

opportunities are emerging for funding of transport schemes. The Growing Places Fund has

indicatively allocated up to £14 million towards infrastructure improvements in the LEP area.

The Growing Places Fund has been set up to help unlock and support economic growth and

job creation, through funding transport schemes that help open up business and

development opportunities.

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v) Other Funding: There are also other emerging sources of funding, which will involve

joint working between authorities and business, and have the potential to assist with delivery

of the proposals in the area. Of particular potential is the Tax Increment Funding and the

New Homes Bonus received by the New Forest District Council, which aim to gain benefit

from new development coming forward. Other funding opportunities for improvements arise

via public transport operators, such as from the Ensip Station Improvement programme, or

for vehicle improvements from the bus operators or opportunistic funding from groups such

as Sustrans.

5.3 The proposed schemes listed in Table 1 include an indication of the likely funding

source, where this has been able to be identified. However for several of the sources the

level of funds available and the criteria for their application has not yet been confirmed.

5.4 Whilst the Transport Statement timeframe is up to 2026, it is not expected that all of

the schemes listed in Table 1 will be deliverable within this time period. Future funding is

uncertain, particularly in the current economic climate, and the global sum likely to be

available for transport in the next 15-20 years is unknown. The identification of schemes for

progression will take place in conjunction with key partners and will be informed by a range

of factors currently unconfirmed, including economic pressures, finalised development

allocations and availability of funding. Therefore, the schemes listed represent longer term

policy aspirations of HCC. Delivery will be subject to future prioritisation and the

development of robust business cases to justify delivery. A comprehensive review of

strategic transport schemes will be completed in 2012 through the development of the TfSH

Long Term Strategic Implementation Plan (LTSIP). LTSIP will be developed utilising the

TfSH Sub-Regional Transport Model and following the LTSIP adoption, the list of strategic

schemes will be updated.

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Figure 2: Strategic Transport Map

Table 1

Schedule of Transport Proposals

Note that the schemes are not listed in order of priority

JJ/16 March 2012

DRAFT TRANSPORT SCHEME ASSESSMENT CONFIDENTIAL

TABLE 1

SCHEDULE OF TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS

Grouped into 3 types: 1:Strategic Transport Improvements

2: Local Access Improvements - New Forest District Council area including Ringwood TAP

3: Local Access Improvements - New Forest National Park Authority Area

Notes on Schedule:

(1) Estimated costs. These costs could change considerably especially for Improvements where feasibility has not yet been completed.

(2) Improvements status. This is normally either a) prefeasibility b) feasibility underway or complete

c) programmed in the HCC capital programme (subject to E & T Executive Member Approval in Jan 2012) or other programme.

(3) Expected funding sources may include additional funds, especially as schemes near implementation.

(4) Funding Shortfall. The difference between estimated cost and expected funding where known.

(5) Relevant Objectives as outlined in the statement- 1, 2, 3 and/or 4.

(6) Anticipated Delivery Timescale. S: Short term schemes (within 5 years) M: medium term, (within 10 years) L: long term (more than 10 years)

Total Scheme Costs:

Estimated total cost of all improvements: £46,955,321

Estimated total of funding shortfall potentially filled from CIL, S106, Growing Places & others: £43,701,495

1. Strategic Highway Schemes

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Scheme ProposalEstimated Cost £'000

(Note 1)

Improvement Status (Note

2)

Funding Source (Note 3)

Identified Funding (Note 3)

Funding Shortfall (Note 4)

Relevant Objectives

(Note 5)

Delivery Timescale

(Note 6)

HY/T/49 HYTHE & DIBDENNew railway station - adjacent New Road car park including pedestrian/cycle link to School Road

£15,000,000 omment £15,000,000 2, 3, 4L

HY/T/82 HYTHE & DIBDEN

The builder’s yard adjoining St John’s Street car park is allocated for an extension to the car park to replace public car parking lost in New Road car park, in the event of the proposed rail station being developed.

see HY/T/49Prefeasibility -

related to waterside rail

N/A 2, 3, 4

L

HY/T/83 HYTHE & DIBDEN

The premises fronting the New Road car park is allocated for anextension to the car park to replace public car parking lost in New Road car park, in the event of the proposed rail station being developed.

see HY/T/49Prefeasibility -

related to waterside rail

N/A 2, 3, 4

L

HY MA TE /T/A

FAWLEY, HYTHE, MARCHWOOD, TOTTON & ELING

Reinstatement of Waterside Passenger Rail Line connecting Fawley, Marchwood Hythe and Totton

see HY/T/49

Feasibility underway for Waterside rail

scheme

N/A 2, 3, 4

L

MA/T/20 MARCHWOODPlantation Drive: New railway station £15m (TD) for the reintroduction of passenger services on the Waterside branch line

see HY/T/49


scheme

£0 2, 3, 4

L

TE/T/44 TOTTON & ELINGHounsdown New Station £15m (TD) for the reintroduction of passenger services on the Waterside branch line

see HY/T/49


scheme

£0 2, 3, 4

L

RI RINGWOOD

Highways Agency propose to provide an additional westbound lane on the A31 so that the existing slip lane from the A31/A338 roundabout creates a new running lane. This would require the closure of West Street access onto A31.

£11,700,000 PrefeasibilityPossible for HA to Fund

£11,700,000 1, 2, 3

L

TE/T/42 TOTTON & ELING

Totton Western Bypass: A35 - Michigan Way Junction to Cocklydown Lane junction: junction improvements Totton Western Bypass: Junction improvements on the A326, including signalisation at the junctions with Ringwood Road and Fletchwood Lane and enhancements to existing layouts at remaining junctions.

£4,000,000Feasibility UnderWay

HCC

LTP forward programme-review of improvements to be undertaken

£2,000,000 £2,000,000 1, 2, 3

L

£30,700,000 £2,000,000 £28,700,000

2: Local Access Improvements - New Forest District Council area including Ringwood TAP

DS

Ref

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TA

P R

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Lo

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Scheme ProposalEstimated Cost £'000

(Note 1)

Improvement Status (Note

2)

Funding Source (Note 3)

Identified Funding (Note 3)

Funding Shortfall (Note 4)

Relevant Objectives

(Note 5)

Delivery Timescale

(Note 6)

BM/T/01 BREAMORE - Near Primary School Improved tracks / footpath (by clearing disused railway line) near to Breamore Primary School

£20,000 Prefeasibility £20,000 2,4

M

BR/T/01 BRANSGORE - Near PH

Improved lining and signing, footway improvement, uncontrolled crossing near the Public House, anti skid surfacingand speed reduction measures to improve pedestrian safety near to Bransgore CoE Primary School

£15,000Phase 1 works ordered

S106 £3,826 £11,174 2,4

S

DA/T/01DAMERHAM

Pedestrian refuge on Church Lane near junction with Mill End £15,000 Prefeasibility £15,000 1,2,4M

FA/T/01 FAWLEY - Long Lane to Cadland RoadLong Lane to Cadland Road: short section connecting existing bridleway to existing adjacent to road cycle route.

£3,000 Prefeasibility £3,000 2,4M

FA/T/02FAWLEY - Newlands Road & Blackfield Road

Newlands Road and Blackfield Road: On road cycle route with short section of adjacent to road along Fawley Road


FA/T/03 FAWLEY - Rollestone Road Rollestone Road: Strategic on-road cycle route £7,000 Prefeasibility £7,000 2,4M

FA/T/04FAWLEY- Church Lane to Calshot Road

Church Lane to Calshot Road (via The Square): on road route through Fawley


FA/T/05 FAWLEY - Whitefield Road Cadland Primary School - Improvements to walkway into Cadland Primary School and uncontrolled crossing on Whitefield Road

£20,000 Prefeasibility S106 £20,000 £0 2,4S-M

FA/T/06 FAWLEY - School RoadBus stop improvements on School Road southern side; provision of raised kerbs

£1,500 Prefeasibility £1,500 2M

FA/T/07FAWLEY - Blackfield Road / Heather Road

Bus stop improvements on Blackfield Rd nr Heather Rd northern side; provision of hardstanding

£600 Prefeasibility £600 2M

FA/T/08FAWLEY - Blackfield Road north of Dark Lane

Bus stop improvements on Blackfield Rd north of Dark Lane; provision of raised kerbs


FA/T/09FAWLEY - Blackfield Road nr junction with Hampton Lane

Bus stop improvements on Blackfield Rd nr junction with Hampton Lane; provision of raised kerbs


FA/T/10FAWLEY - Hampton Lane nr New Road

Bus stop improvements on Hampton Lane (eastern side) near New Road; provision of raised kerbs


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NM/T/37 NEW MILTONLower Ashley Rd/Ashley Common Rd: Ashley Infant School- Crossing points/traffic calming in vicinity of school (flat topped tables as cycle route - similar to Water Lane, Totton)

£100,000 Prefeasibility £100,000 2,4L

NM/T/38 NEW MILTONFootpath from Caird Avenue to Lower Ashley Road linking to Carrick Way, Wentwood Gardens and Glen Spey


NM/T/39 NEW MILTONFootpath and uncontrolled crossing along Sway Road to connect caravan site to New Milton


NM/T/40 NEW MILTONRefurbish and upgrade the existing traffic signals at the Barton Court Road and Lymington Road junction, New Milton

£90,000Design complete

S106 £87,951 £2,049 1,4S

NM/T/41 NEW MILTONUncontrolled crossing improvements at junction of A337 and Old Milton Road.

£60,000Feasibility Underway

S106 £60,000 £0 1,2,4S

NM/T/42 NEW MILTONSpeed reduction measures along Ashley Common Road, between Woodside Lane and Danesbury Meadow (flat topped tables similar to Water Lane, Totton as cycle route)

£62,000Feasibility Underway

S106 £14,138 £47,862 1,2,4S

NM/T/43 NEW MILTONImproved signing between bus stops in Whitefield Road/StationRoad and New Milton Railway Station


NM/T/44 NEW MILTONProvision of footway (approx 140m) on eastern side of Caird Avenue between Carrick Way and Tesco roundabout


NM LP MF NEW MILTON Replacement Call and Go bus for coastal towns £50,000Replacement required

£50,000 2L

NM NEW MILTON

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Traffic Monitoring : £35K per site• 1 no. A337 junct with B3058• 1 no. B3055 junct with B3058

£70,000 Prefeasibility £70,000 4

L

NM NEW MILTON

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) : £12K per site• 1 no. A337 e/b east of junct with B3058• 1 no. A337 w/b west of junct with B3058• 2 no. A337 at county border


LRI/T/01 PC1

RINGWOODGravel Lane to Southampton Road off road route through Orchard Mount.

£156,000Part Implemented

£156,000 2,4L

RI/T/02 PC2

RINGWOODKingsfield to Southampton Road via Manor Road, Green Lane, Parsonage Barn Lane, (dismount section )


RI/T/03 PC3

RINGWOODSchool Lane to Cloughs Road: On road cycle route via Manor Road with short off road section adj/through Schools


RI/T/04 PC4

RINGWOOD

Bickerley Common to Hightown Road junction (via Castleman Way): On and adjacent to road cycle route via Bickerley Road and Castleman Way. Includes shared cycle/footway on northern side and part of southern side of Castleman Way


L

RI/T/05 PC5

RINGWOODQuomp to Hightown Gardens via Hightown Road: On road cycle route with traffic calming along Hightown Road. See AP4 for traffic calming scheme

£6,500Feasibility underway

(£38,818 for AP4, PC5 &

PC11)£6,500 4

S

RI/T/06 PC6

RINGWOODCrow Arch Lane to Moortown Lane: Cycleway across fields to Moortown Lane (including small section on Crow Arch Lane)


RI/T/07 PC7

RINGWOODLinford Road: on and off road route linking into NPA through to Linford Bottom. Signing required

£2,000Part

Implemented£2,000 2,4

LRI/T/08 PC8

RINGWOODCastleman Way to Crow Lane: via Embankment Way. Adjacent to and off road cycle route.


RI/T/09 PC9

RINGWOODA31 to Mansfield Road: via West Street, strategic on road cycleroute.

£1,000 Part designed S106 £1,000 £0 2,4S

RI/T/10 PC10

RINGWOODSouthampton Road to North Poulner Road (SCR) via Gorley Road and Poulner Infant and Junior Schools

£44,500Part Implemented

£44,500 2,4L

RI/T/11 PC11

RINGWOOD

Castleman Way to Town Centre via Quomp and The Close: On road (northern section) cycle route with off road section by Victoria Gardens. New crossings in Christchurch Rd, Highfield & Castleman Way and upgraded (to Toucan) crossing in Mansfield road(RI/T/19)

£60,000Feasibility underway

(£38,818 for AP4, PC5 &

PC11) + £3,090£38,000 £22,000 2,4

M-LRI/T/12 PC12

RINGWOODNorth Poulner Road: On road cycle route linking RI/T/10 to Poulner Lake area


RI/T/13 PC13

RINGWOOD Town centre to A338 Salisbury Road: On road route £3,500 Prefeasibility S106 £3,500 £0 2,4S

RI/T/14 PC14

RINGWOODMansfield Road to Southampton Road via Carvers sports ground (adjacent, on and off road sections)


RI/T/15 PC15

RINGWOODMoortown to Castleman Way via New Street on and adjacent toroad sections


RI/T/16 PC16

RINGWOODGorley Rd towards Hyde, on road route connecting north towards Hyde (SCR)


RI/T/17 AP4

RINGWOOD

Hightown Road (South): Traffic Calming in the form of build-outs with priority working for traffic to create an informal pedestrian crossing. This will assist the Castleman Way to Quomp pedestrian/cycle route.

£24,000Part implemented

(£38,818 for AP4, PC5 &

PC11)£24,000 2,4

L

RI/T/18 AP1

RINGWOOD

Environmental and pedestrian enhancements to Southampton Rd/The Close. To include a restricted parking zone and an evenlevel surface with no kerbs to create a balance between pedestrians and motorised traffic.Improvement to the pedestrian route from the Furlong car park to Southampton Road, including new trees and shrub planting.Pelican crossing upgrade to Toucan at the Mansfield Road/Southampton Road junction

£350,000Part implemented

S106 £122,808 £227,192 1,2,4

L

RI/T/19 PC11

RINGWOODUpgrade of existing Mansfield Rd/The Close Pelican crossing toa Toucan crossing

£50,000Feasibility undertaken

(£38,818 for AP4, PC5 &

PC11)£50,000 1,2

L

RI/T/20 PC17

RINGWOODUncontrolled crossing facilities to be provided in vicinity of war memorial roundabout, at Christchurch Road south and Bickerley Gardens utilising roundabout splitter islands


RI/T/21 PC18

RINGWOODPoulner Inf & Junior Schools- New pedestrian entrance and footpath widening

£30,000 Prefeasibility £30,000 2L

RI/T/22 PR1

RINGWOOD

Southampton Road (southern section to Fridays Cross). Enhanced pedestrian environment to make the area safe and attractive for walking and cycling. Phase 2 of the current Country Towns Initiative scheme described in AP1(RI/T/18) above

£200,000 Prefeasibility £200,000 2,4

L

RI/T/23 AP2

RINGWOODCloughs Road: footpath improvement and provision where missing

£20,000Mostly Complete (HCC)

£20,000 2,4L

RI/T/24 PC19

RINGWOOD

Footpaths between The Close and Christchurch Road: Improvements to existing footpaths and footways, to include removal of tree roots, new surface overlay and improved lighting.


LRI/T/25 TMH3

RINGWOOD Eastfield Lane/A31 slip road, junction improvement/widening £40,000 Prefeasibility £40,000 1L

RI/T/26 PC20

RINGWOOD

Moortown to Town Centre via Quomp: Improvements to existing paths and footways, including footway link through Wellworthy site to connect Castleman Way and Christchurch Rd required, similar route to cycle route PC15


L

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RI/T/27 PC21

RINGWOODSouthampton Rd, west of Frampton Place, footpath widening either by purchase of land or any other viable alternative to obtain the additional width to create a ‘standard’ facility.


LRI/T/28 PC22

RINGWOODUncontrolled Crossing at junction of Christchurch Road and Parkside


RI/T/29 PC23

RINGWOODUncontrolled Crossing at junction of Christchurch Road and access to Millstream Trading Estate


RI/T/30 PC24

RINGWOODUncontrolled Crossing near to junction of Christchurch Road (B3347) and Shires Close


RI/T/31 PR2

RINGWOOD

Southampton Road (cul-de-sac section north of Mansfield Road) accessibility improvements and enhanced pedestrian environment to make the area safe and attractive and strengthen foot/cycle path links

£300,000 Prefeasibility £300,000 2,4

LRI/T/33 TMH1

RINGWOODClough's Road - One way traffic (eastbound) to prevent rat-running.


RI/T/34 PT2

RINGWOOD

Ringwood Bus Interchange Improvements;includes: raised kerbs, bus stop clearway/boxes, pole and flagslitter bins, tactile paving, clocks, ticket purchasing facilities, interchange layout diagrams)


LRI/T/35 PT3

RINGWOODDeployment of journey planning kiosk and bus departure screenMeeting House Lane


RI/T/36 PT4

RINGWOODDeployment of Bus departure displays inside bus shelters at Meeting House Lane bus interchange


RI/T/37 AP5 and PC29

RINGWOODImprove signing of pedestrian routes in the Town Centre from car parks to increase footfall through the town centre.


RI/T/38 PC27

RINGWOODHurst Road to Blashford Lakes: Improve surface of footpath to assist access to open space/leisure facility


RI/T/39 PC28

RINGWOODUncontrolled crossing at junction of Hightown Road and Gardner Road


RI/T/40 AP3

RINGWOODExtension of footpath alongside Bickerley Road to create a continuation to ‘Danny Cracknell Pocket Park’.


RI/T/41 RI/T/42 PT1

RINGWOODBus stop improvement on Southampton Rd: South side (adj. 254 Southampton Road) – new shelter. North side (adj. 6 Whitehart Fields). New shelter required.


RI/T/43 TMH2

RINGWOODSouthampton Road/Carvers Recreation Ground – verge parking. Improvements to verge to better manage car parking and reduce the level of obstruction of the footway facility.


L

RI/T/44 TMH5

RINGWOODBickerley Road at its junction with Bickerley Gardens - speed reduction measures (possible changed junction priority).

£20,000Feasibility complete

£20,000 1L

RI/T/45 &46 TMH4 and PR3

RINGWOOD

Improve facilities for pedestrians to encourage greater footfall in this part of the shopping area whilst maintaining vehicle access for shopping and servicing. Includes improved pedestrian links along West Street and dropped crossings to be provided on High Street

£300,000 Prefeasibility £300,000 2,4

L

RI/T/48 PC25

RINGWOODGravel Lane to car park and Southampton Road -Accessibility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists to complete route – to include signing


L

RI/T/49 PC26

RINGWOOD

Furlong car park to Market Place/High Street: Improved links between the car park and town centre. To include accessibility and pedestrian improvements to adjacent roads including tactile paving and dropped crossings.


L

PC30 RI RINGWOOD

Upgrade existing cycle parking facility outside Visitor Information Centre. New facilities required in the Market Place and Carvers Recreation Ground. New facilities at Butlers Lane shopping area, Poulner.

£10,000 Prefeasibility £10,000 1,2,4

L

PC31 RI RINGWOODImprove signing of cycle routes within Ringwood to raise awareness of existing infrastructure.


M

RI / TMH6 RINGWOOD

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Traffic Monitoring : £35K per site• 1 no. B3347 Mansfield Road junct with The Furlong/Southampton Road


L

RI / TMH7 RINGWOODAutomatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) : £12K per site• 1 no. A338 n/b north of junct with A31(T)• 1 no. A338 s/b north of junct with A31(T)


L

SA/T/1 SANDLEHEATH

Minor kerbing alterations to tighten the radius of the junction between Alderholt Road and Scats Lane and kerbing works at the junction between Main Road and Scats Lane, all to reduce speed of traffic using Scats Lane as a cut through road from Main Road to Alderholt Road.

£10,000Feasibility undertaken

£10,000 1

L

TE/T/01 TOTTON & ELINGCoblands Avenue / Ringwood Rd to Water Lane (via Bagber Rd) on and adjacent to road route

£150,300

Feasibility undertaken - detailed design planned for 2012/13

S106 £38,238 £112,062 2,4

L

TE/T/02 TOTTON & ELINGRumbridge Street to A336/Ringwood Road (via Brokenford Lane) on and adjacent to road and upgrade Brokenford Lane Railway footbridge to assist cyclists

£109,150 Prefeasibility £109,150 2,4M/L

TE/T/03 TOTTON & ELINGEling Lane to Library Road (via Junction Road): on road cycle route and link to Testwood Lane - dismount section at A36


TE/T/04 TOTTON & ELING Dales Way to Stonechat Drive: West Totton off road route £20,000 Prefeasibility £20,000 2,4M

TE/T/05 TOTTON & ELINGCalmore Crescent: On road cyclepath link to existing routes in Calmore

£1,500 Prefeasibility £1,500 2,4S

TE/T/06 TOTTON & ELING Calmore to Water Lane via Hammonds Green: Cycle route £58,200Mostly Complete

S106 £22,123 £36,077 2,4S

TE/T/07 TOTTON & ELINGCalmore Drive to Calmore Road: Cycle route extension to above: T/6 (on and adjacent to road sections)


TE/T/08 TOTTON & ELINGCalmore Drive to Salisbury Road Roundabout: On road cycle route extension to proposed route on Calmore Drive


TE/T/09 TOTTON & ELINGWater Lane to Hazel Farm Road (via Barnsfield Crescent): Cycle route to link to proposed route on Water Lane and existing off road routes

£5,000 Prefeasibility £5,000 2,4S/M

TE/T/10 TOTTON & ELINGWater Lane to Salisbury Rd via Hammonds Lane: On Road cycle route to link proposed route on Water Lane and existing on road route on Salisbury Road

£3,000 Prefeasibility £3,000 2,4S/M

TE/T/11 TOTTON & ELINGTestwood Lane to Salisbury Road via Library Rd link: Cycle route (on-road and shared pedestrian/cycle route through car park and library site)


TE/T/12 TOTTON & ELINGBartley Park to Brokenford Lane housing allocation via Bartley Water: Cycle route (off-road 1.7km including railway underpass)


TE/T/13 TOTTON & ELINGCalmore - Testwood - town centre - Redbridge cycleway: Cycle route on-road & shared (footway requires widening) (approx 1.5km left to build)

£23,000 Prefeasibility £23,000 2,4M/L

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REPORT TO PLANNING, TOWN & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 22ND JUNE 2012 NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (SPD) 1. The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) has released its draft Development

Standards Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation. The document, attached to this report as an appendix, aims to supplement a number of policies in the Authority’s adopted Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document. In particular, the document sets out more details on standards for the provision of car parking and open space on new developments; guidance on compliance with the Authority’s sustainable construction standards and additional guidance on the Authority’s affording housing requirements and the consideration of development close to the protected New Forest habitats.

2. Parking Standards – the proposed car parking and cycle standards set out on page 19 of

the document have been based on Hampshire County Council’s Parking Strategy and Standards published in 2002. These standards have also been adopted by New Forest District Council.

3. Financial Contributions for Transport - developer contributions will be sought towards

improvements in transport infrastructure. These will be based on Hampshire County Council’s Transport Contributions Policy, also adopted by New Forest District Council. In due course, the NFNPA will consult on a draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule setting out the expected contributions on development. Until such time as the Authority has adopted a CIL charging schedule, developers will be expected to make the relevant financial contribution set out on page 20.

4. Affordable Housing – all residential development within the National Park is expected to

contribute towards affordable housing provision. On schemes where a single dwelling is proposed, a financial contribution will be sought. On schemes of two or more dwellings, provision of affordable housing should be made on-site. Proposed contributions are shown on page 21. In line with national planning policy and Government guidance, the NFNPA states that it has taken care to ensure that the level of contributions will not unduly restrict new development.

5. Sustainable Construction – this chapter of the SPD provides guidance on compliance

with the requirements for sustainable construction standards of new development set out in policy DP1 in the Core Strategy.

6. Open Space – NFNPA will seek to secure appropriate provision of open space, outdoor

sport and recreation facilities in association with new residential development. The Authority will work with town and parish councils to determine how and where these contributions should be spent. The proposed financial contributions for off-site provision of open space are shown on page 22. The requirement of 3.5 hectares of open space per 1,000 population has been developed from the PPG17 Study commissioned by the NFNPA and New Forest District Council (NFDC) in 2007. NFDC has set out similar requirements in its Core Strategy.

7. Habitat Protection and Mitigating the Impact of Development – as a significant part of the

National Park has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and

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Special Protection Area (SPA), it is important to consider how development proposals could impact these areas and ensure they are not adversely affected. Proposals for new housing located within 400 metres of the SPA require adequate measures to mitigate potential adverse effects. The NFPA will seek financial contributions for these mitigation measures. A standard charge of £1,250 per new residential unit is proposed.

8. It is recognised that there is a need for policies to protect the National Park. However,

as Government decided that Ringwood was not significant enough to include within the boundary of the National Park, the NFNPA should be encouraged not to strictly apply these policies across the boundary so as not to constrain the economic development of the town.

9. It is RECOMMENDED that Members consider the draft Development Standards SPD

and that any comments raised at the Committee meeting form the basis of the Council’s response.

For further information, contact: Jo Stannard Deputy Town Clerk Direct Dial: 01425 484721 Switchboard: 01425 473883 [email protected]