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Development of land at
Charlestown Road
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Transport Assessment
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12732-5002
Revision A
June 2012
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Revision Record
Revision Record
Report Ref: 12732-5002
Rev Description Date Originator Checked Approved
A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan Framework
June 2012 BJS
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Aitchison Rafferty Property Consultants
3 Diamond Court
Opal Drive
Fox Milne
Milton Keyes
MK15 0DU
Met Engineers Ltd
Southgate House
Pontefract Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1SW
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Contents Page
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Information
3.0 Planning Policy
4.0 Traffic Impact
5.0 Accident Data
6.0 Public Transport / Other Modes of Transport
7.0 Access & Layout Considerations
8.0 Travel Plan Framework
9.0 Summary and Conclusions
Appendices
Appendix I Location Plan
Appendix II Base Traffic Data - 2011
Appendix III TRICS Output Data
Appendix IV PICADY Output Results – Charlestown Road / Site Access Junction
Appendix V Accident Data
Appendix VI Bus Timetables
Appendix VII Train Timetable
Appendix VIII Plan No. 1 – Charleston Road / Site Access Junction
Appendix IX Speed Measurements – Charlestown Road
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Met Engineers have been appointed by Aitchison Rafferty Property Consultants to
prepare a Transport Assessment for a redevelopment of the former Kingspan
works at Charlestown Road, Glossop.
1.2 The proposal consists of providing a mixed use development of 91 residential
dwellings and an office on land at Charlestown Road, Glossop as indicated on the
location plan attached as Appendix I to this report.
1.3 The development consists of two residential sites namely site “A” located on the
west side of Charlestown Road which could accommodate 50 units whereas site
“B” located on the east side of Charlestown Road could accommodate 41 units.
The office/flexible work units located on the west side of Charlestown Road Site
“C” could accommodate around 1582 square metres (19,070 sf. GFA) of office
space.
1.4 Derbyshire CC have advised that the Transport Assessment (TA) should consider
the impact at the site access/Charlestown Road junctions.
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2.0 Information
2.1 The land is currently occupied by a varied range of industrial buildings that have
been unoccupied for some considerable time.
2.2 The sites are located to the east and west of Charlestown Road (A624), south of
Glossop town centre and to the north of the Turnlee Road (A6016) junction. To
the west lies a scrap yard and Transport Depot accessed via a private road. To the
south east lies mainly open arable fields and to the north and east are residential
properties and Glossop Fire Station.
2.3 A number of existing accesses and loading points are present primarily on the
west side of Charlestown Road.
2.4 Charlestown Road is subject to a 30mph speed limit with a footway existing only
on the west side of this road along the site frontage.
2.4 This straight length of Charlestown Road, fronting the proposed development is
subject to a “Community Speed Watch”.
2.6 Charlestown Road is a bus route with a central hazard carriageway marking and a
system of street lighting.
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3.0 Planning Policy
3.1 Introduction
This section considers current local and national policy and the elements of the
proposal that accord with these relevant policies.
3.2 Policy Considerations
The development has been assessed against Local, Regional and National
Government guidelines and strategies. The following documents have been
reviewed in terms of transport policies:-
• National Planning Policy Framework NPPF (2012)
• “A New Deal for Transport Better for Everyone” – 1998
• Local Transport Plan 3 (2011 – 2026)
3.3 NPPF (2012), which replaces Planning Policy Guidance No.13 (PPG13)
aims to :-
• promote more sustainable transport choices;
• promote accessibility to jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by
public transport, walking and cycling; and
• reduce the need to travel especially by car.
3.4 The Transport White Paper ‘A New Deal for Transport: Better for
Everyone’
The Government’s strategic policy on transport is set out in the 1998 Transport
White Paper ‘A New Deal for Transport: Better for Everyone’. The principal
objective of the guidance is to deliver an integrated transport policy to tackle
problems of congestion and pollution, promote transport choice and reduce car
dependency.
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It seeks to achieve integration:
• within and between different types of transport
• with the environment;
• with land use planning; and
• with policies for education, health and wealth creation.
3.5 The Local Transport Plan 2011-2026 (LTP No. 3) drawn up by the Passenger
Transport Authority and all the constituent local authorities includes objectives to
deliver accessibility, tackle congestion and improve air quality:
• Ensure new developments are located where they can be accessed by
means other than car.
• Improve and raise awareness of Public Transport.
• Improve quality and availability of Public Transport information.
• Improve access and choice to facilitate more sustainable modes of travel.
• Promote pedestrian access to Public Transport.
• Supporting a resilient local economy.
• Tackle climate change.
• Contribute to better safety, security and health.
• Promote equality of opportunity.
• Improve quality of life and promote a healthy, natural environment.
3.6 A pilot study is currently being developed for Glossop, which aims to understand
the impact that local transport has on the local economy of the town. The results
of this study, developed during 2011, are not yet available.
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4.0 Traffic Impact
4.1 No recent base data was available for the Charlestown Road and peak hour
surveys (07:30 – 09:30 and 16:00 – 18:00) were carried out by Nationwide Data
Collection on Tuesday, 8th
March 2011 at the Charlestown Road/Turnlee Road
junction.
4.2 The peak hours were identified as 0800 – 0900 and 1700 – 1800
4.3 The base flows in 2011 are indicated on Figure No.s 1 and 2, for the AM and PM
peak hours respectively.
4.4 The full survey results are attached as Appendix II to this report.
4.5 It has been estimated that the development will be fully complete by 2014, which
is described as the “Year of Opening”.
4.6 The 2011 base flows have been factored to 2014 using the NRTF (1997) central
growth forecasts.
4.7 The base flows in 2014 are indicated on Figure No.s 3 and 4 for the AM and PM
peak hours respectively.
4.8 The base flows in 2019 – Design Year (Year of Opening + 5 years) have been
factored to 2019 using the NRTF (1997) central growth forecasts.
4.9 The base flows in 2019 are indicated on Figure No’s 5 and 6 for the AM and PM
peak hours respectively.
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4.10 To determine the traffic generation for 91 dwellings, an analysis of the TRICS
database has been undertaken.
4.11 The trips generated for the AM and PM peak hours, indicated the following
information:
SITE “A” Number of Trips
Time In Out Total
AM Peak Hour 10 20 30
PM Peak Hour 21 14 35
SITE “B” Number of Trips
Time In Out Total
AM Peak Hour 8 16 24
PM Peak Hour 17 12 29
4.12 The residential development will add 54 trips to Charlestown Road in the AM
Peak Hour and 64 trips to this road in the PM Peak Hour.
4.13 It should be noted that the TRICS database was interrogated for private housing
which generates higher trip rates when compared with rented accommodation. A
copy of the TRICS output data is attached as Appendix III to this report.
4.14 The traffic generation for 1582 square metres of office development has been
obtained from an analysis of the TRICS database as indicated below:
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SITE “C” Number of Trips
Time In Out Total
AM Peak Hour 28 4 32
PM Peak Hour 4 25 29
4.15 A copy of the TRICS output data is attached as Appendix III to this report.
4.16 The distribution of the trips has been based on the existing distribution along
Charlestown Road.
4.17 The generated traffic distribution for the AM and PM Peak Hours is indicated on
Figure Nos. 7 and 8 respectively.
4.18 The generated traffic distribution, when added to the base flows in 2019, creates
the assessment flows in the “Design Year”.
4.19 The “Design Year” flows for the AM and PM Peak Hours are indicated on Figure
Nos. 9 and 10 respectively.
4.20 An analysis of the Charlestown Road / Site Access junctions were carried out
using the PICADY computer program which calculates the Reference
Flow/Capacity (RFC) values and is an indicator of the likely performance of a
junction under a future year traffic loading. The RFC values obtained were as
follows:
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Site “A”
RFC Values
Time Arm Average Surge
B-AC 0.058 0.067 0800 – 0900
C-AB 0.011 0.012
B-AC 0.044 0.051 1700 – 1800
C-AB 0.026 0.030
where Arm A – Charlestown Road (South)
Arm B – Site Access – “A”
Arm C – Charlestown Road (North)
Site “B”
RFC Values
Time Arm Average Surge
B-AC 0.046 0.052 0800 – 0900
C-AB 0.008 0.010
B-AC 0.035 0.041 1700 – 1800
C-AB 0.022 0.025
where Arm A – Charlestown Road (North)
Arm B – Site Access – “B”
Arm C – Charlestown Road (South)
Site “C”
RFC Values
Time Arm Average Surge
B-AC 0.012 0.013 0800 – 0900
C-AB 0.048 0.057
B-AC 0.078 0.090 1700 – 1800
C-AB 0.005 0.006
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where Arm A – Charlestown Road (South)
Arm B – Site Access – “C”
Arm C – Charlestown Road (North)
4.21 No queuing or capacity problems were evident in 2019.
4.22 The PICADY output results are attached as Appendix IV to this report.
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5.0 Accident Data
5.1 Details of all personal injury accidents that have occurred on Charlestown Road,
between Turnlee Road and Whitfield Avenue during the period 01/12/07 to
30/11/10 have been obtained from Derbyshire Constabulary.
5.2 No personal injury accidents have been recorded on the site frontage but 2No.
slight accidents have been recorded at the Turnlee Road/Charlestown Road
junction.
5.3 1 No. accident occurred on Thursday 16
th July 2009 at 1606 hours in which a
pedestrian (aged 12 years) sustained slight injury crossing Charlestown Road and
involved a parked car. The road surface was described as wet and it was raining.
5.4 1 No. slight accident occurred on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 at 1711 hours and
involved a right turn manoeuvre from Turnlee Road onto Charlestown Road. The
road surface was wet although it was fine but dark.
5.5 There is no pattern associated with these accidents although the latter accident
occurred during the PM peak hour.
5.6 Full details of the accident data and a location plan of the accidents are attached at
Appendix V to this report.
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6.0 Public Transport / Other Modes of Transport
6.1 Bus services exist along Charlestown Road.
6.2 Service Nos. 61 and 64 operated by Bowers operate along this road together with
service No. 358 which is operated by Stagecoach, Manchester.
6.3 These services link Glossop to Buxton, New Mills and Macclesfield.
6.4 These bus services operate during weekdays and Sundays although service No.
358 only operates during the evening. A sample of the bus timetable is attached as
Appendix VI to this report.
6.5 Bus stops exist on both sides of Charlestown Road at the Turnlee Road /
Charlestown road junction and on Charlestown Road at the northern end of the
site frontage. A new bus stop is to be provided on the east side of Charlestown
Road, in the vicinity of the accesses to Sites B and C.
6.6 Glossop town centre is approximately 0.5 km from the site where a railway
station exists which provides a train service between Hadfield and Manchester via
Glossop. A 30 minute service exists every day of the week.
6.7 Details of the train timetable are attached as Appendix VII to this report.
6.8 There are no cycle routes designated along Charlestown Road.
6.9 To benefit pedestrians a new footway is to be constructed on the east side of
Charlestown Road together with 2No. pedestrian refuges on Charlestown Road
which will assist accessibility to the bus stops.
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7.0 Access & Layout Considerations
7.1 Access to the site will be gained from 3No. new junctions onto Charlestown
Road, as indicated on Drawing No’s 12732-5002/03 and 19 in Appendix VIII.
7.2 A 5.5m wide carriageway with 2 x 2m footways will be provided to serve each
site with 10m radii at the Charlestown Road junctions.
7.3 Speed measurements were carried out on Charlestown Road on 8th March 2011
midway along the site frontage.
7.4 The 85%ile speeds recorded were as follows:
Northbound – 34mph (54.7kph)
Southbound – 34mph (54.7kph)
7.5 A full copy of the survey results is attached in Appendix IX to this report.
7.6 To reflect the above the following visibility splays are proposed at each access.
To the right – 2.4m x 90m
To the left - 2.4m x 90m
7.7 The visibility splays comply with NPPF – 2012 which replaced PPG 13.
7.8 2No. pedestrian refuges are proposed on Charlestown Road together with a new
footway along the west side of the site frontage of Charlestown Road. A
channelisation scheme is also proposed along Charlestown Road which will
reduce vehicular speeds in the interests of safety. The turning lanes into sites B
and C will be 3.5m wide with 3.0m wide “through” traffic lanes on Charlestown
Road. Widening on the east side of Charlestown Road will be required to enable
the channelization to be provided.
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8.0 Travel Plan Framework
8.1 The structure of the Travel Plan will need to consider the following elements:-
• Existing Conditions
This chapter will describe the site and outline the existing pedestrian routes in the
area; details of public transport routes and accessibility to schools, shops and
health facilities.
• Proposed Development
This chapter will underline the transport impact on the site and surrounding area
with an assessment of the trip generation and modal split. In addition any
proposed highway improvements will be identified.
• Objectives
This chapter will outline what the Travel Plan is trying to achieve in terms of
objectives and overall strategy. The objectives will consider:-
(i) Reduction in car usage and the reliance on the private car.
(ii) Reduction in travel speeds to improve road safety particularly for
pedestrians.
(iii) Encourage more environmentally friendly delivery and freight
movement, including home delivery services.
(iv) Promotion of healthier lifestyles including walking.
• Measures
This chapter will set out the measures and actions to be taken to deliver the
objectives. The measures are to encourage sustainable travel and the following
proposals will need to be considered:-
(i) Appointment of a Travel Plan Co-Ordinator (TPC).
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(ii) Car Sharing.
(iii) To discourage the use of the car.
(iv) Bus Service Awareness.
• Targets and Timescales
This chapter will set out appropriate targets and timeframes against which the
effectiveness of the measures will be monitored.
To be successful, annual targets will need to be set for car use from the start of
occupation, and targets should be achieved within 3 years of initial occupation.
• Management Responsibility and Ownership
This chapter will describe who will be responsible for the different parts of the
Travel Plan and the implementation of the proposed measures.
The TPC will be appointed by the Developer whose role will be as follows:-
(i) Raise awareness of the Travel Plan.
(ii) Promote schemes to increase awareness of sustainable transport.
(iii) Promote benefits of home delivery services.
(iv) Provides the point of contact for residents.
(v) Support Production of Travel Guide.
• Implementation
This chapter will discuss the agreed Travel Plan measures to be carried out as part
of the Construction Work.
The TPC and Developer will be responsible for implementing the measures
outlined in the Travel Plan.
• Monitoring and Review
This section will indicate what arrangements will be put in place to review and
monitor the plan to assess whether the objectives are being met.
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The Travel Plan monitoring will need to include an annual travel survey of all
residents, with the TPC providing the questionnaire.
The Travel Plan is an active document and will need to be reviewed on a regular
basis in conjunction with Derbyshire County Council.
• Community Strategy
This section will provide details on how information is included in the plan, its
progress, impact, benefits and how successes will be disseminated to residents.
The TPC will market the scheme to all residents and provide a Travel Welcome
Plan to include location of bus routes / stops / timetables and leaflets relating to
car sharing.
8.2 A separate Travel Plan will be required for the office development based on the
above framework.
8.3 It is expected that the implementation of this Travel Plan Framework will be a
condition of planning consent.
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9.0 Summary & Conclusions
9.1 The proposed development will provide 91 No. dwellings and an office complex
with access from 3 No. new junctions onto Charlestown Road.
9.2 A channelisation scheme will be introduced on the Charlestown Road frontage
together with the provision of 2No. pedestrian refuges and a new footway on the
east side of Charlestown Road.
9.3 The residential development could generate 54 trips (18 in, 36 out) in the AM
Peak Hour and 64 trips (38 in, 26 out) during the PM Peak Hour. The office
development could generate 32 trips (28 in, 4 out) in the AM Peak Hour and 29
trips (4 in, 25 out) during the PM Peak Hour.
9.4 PICADY analysis indicated no queuing / capacity problems at the Charlestown
Road / Site Access junctions in the design year of 2019.
9.5 No personal injury accidents have been recorded on the site frontage but 2No.
slight accidents have been recorded at Turnlee Road/ Charlestown Road junction
during the period 01/12/07 to 30/11/10.
9.6 Bus services exist along this section of Charlestown Road.
9.7 The travel plan framework has been developed to accompany the Transport
Assessment and will form the basis of preparing the Travel Plan in conjunction
with Derbyshire County Council and the Local Planning Authority.
9.8 The Travel Plan should be agreed with Derbyshire CC and a TPC appointed prior
to occupation of the site.
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9.9 The Travel Plan will contain measures to discourage car use and encourage
sustainable travel choice.
9.10 It is expected that the implementation of this Travel Plan Framework will be a
condition of planning consent.
9.11 There are no highway objectives to this proposal.
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Location Plan
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Base Traffic Date - 2011
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TRICS Output Data
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PICADY Output Results -
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Accident Data
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Bus Timetables
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Train Timetable
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Drawing No’s 12732-5002/03 and 19
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APPENDIX IX
Speed Measurements
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