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that the access routes and connectivity can be delivered and so that
the whole of the allocation is developed in a comprehensive manner
which maximises connectivity, so as to reduce reliance on the private
car and to produce a homogenous development. Failure to provide the
links could contrive (unnecessarily) a ransom situation which could
reduce the accessibility of both portions of the allocated site.
2.9.14 NYCC have reviewed the submitted documents and have confirmed
that having reviewed the Transport Assessment and the modelling
work and having taken into account the comments and information
submitted by the Parish Council, it is the view of the Local Highway
Authority that the development traffic can be satisfactorily
accommodated on the surrounding highway network subject to
conditions. It therefore complies with the relevant policy tests.
Sustainable Transport and Travel Plan Framework
2.9.15 Policy T6 states that the “District Council will encourage the provision
of effective bus and rail services by ensuring that development
proposals for housing, employment, retail, leisure and other generators
of travel demand are located where they would be capable of being
well served by public transport” and requires “developers to provide
road layouts and roads that are suitable for buses, where appropriate.”
2.9.16 The “Approved Development Brief”, for the wider site dated 2003,
notes the need for new bus stops, the provision of a service through
the site and the provision of bus stops within the development site and
the need for discussions with bus operators accordingly. The
Development Brief also sets a context for a Transport Assessment
relating to applications on the site.
2.9.17 Paragraphs 34 and 35 of the NPPF state decisions should ensure
developments that generate significant movement are located where
the need to travel will be minimised and the use of sustainable
transport modes can be maximised and should exploit opportunities for
the use of sustainable transport methods. Therefore, developments
should be located and designed where practical to accommodate the
efficient delivery of goods and supplies; give priority to pedestrian and
cycle movements, and have access to high quality public transport
facilities; create safe and secure layouts which minimise conflicts
between traffic and cyclists or pedestrians, avoiding street clutter;
incorporate facilities for charging plug-in and other ultra-low emission
vehicles; and consider the needs of people with disabilities by all
modes of transport. Paragraph 36 states that all developments which
generate significant amounts of movement should be required to
provide a Travel Plan.
2.9.18 The proposed Framework as set out in the TA is considered to form an
appropriate basis for preparation of a detailed Travel Plan for the site
as it is developed.
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