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2.9.5 At a regional level the RSS, Policies YH7, T1, T2, T3 are relevant to
the highways and access elements of the proposed scheme, with YH7
advising that in identifying sites for development LPA’s should adopt a
transport-orientated approach to ensure that development makes the
best use of existing infrastructure and capacity, takes account of
constraints and deliverable improvements particularly in relation to
junctions on the strategic road network and maximising accessibility to
walking and cycling.
2.9.6 However, the Development Plan policies now need to be read in the
light of NPPF paragraphs 29 to 41 relate to promoting sustainable
transport in order to contribute to wider sustainability and health
objectives. In particular, paragraph 32 states that all developments
which generate significant amounts of movement should be supported
by a Transport Statement or Transport Assessment and that decisions
should take into account whether the opportunities for sustainable
transport modes have been taken up depending on the nature and
location of the site, to reduce the need for major transport
infrastructure, safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for
all people and improvements can be undertaken within the transport
network that cost effectively limit the significant impacts of the
development.
2.9.7 The submitted Environmental Statement together with the Transport
Statements and modelling data assesses the impact on the existing
highway resulting from the two Redrow/Persimmon residential
schemes (100 units and 498 units) together with the cumulative impact
that could potentially result from the further 120 dwellings to the west of
the site.
2.9.8 The report specifically looks at the following aspects:
• Existing and baseline traffic levels on the local road network.
• Additional developments from which generated traffic needed to be
considered.
• Analysis of development generated trips based on traffic counts.
• Distribution/assignment of trips using count information of existing
residential development in Sherburn in Elmet cross referenced with
census data.
• Highway impact assessments using appropriate industry standard
modelling software
• Vehicular site access arrangements
• Pedestrian/cycle routes and facilities
• Local public transport provision.
2.9.9 The report concludes that the existing highway infrastructure could
satisfactorily accommodate the demands placed on it.
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