Agenda with Maps and Applications (21Mb) - pdf - Selby District ...

- and one that has been validated so that it reflects the actual
operation of the lights, not some theoretical computer model.
• Original application for 498 homes Redrow/Persimmon said they
would provide a link road between Low Street and Moor Lane
“when traffic number and movements warrant it”. The lack of a link
to part of the site became a reason for refusal of the original
application. Redrow/Persimmon have now come back and said that
“it is proposed to provide a link road”, but they are no more specific
than the commitment given last year – clearly this is another area
where nothing has changed.
• The link road is required to be constructed under a S106 agreement
(applied to all consents, if given)as soon as works start on site.
This burden should be equitably shared between all developers of
the SHB1/B site
• Congestion at traffic lights at Low Street and Moor Lane cross roads
and becomes gridlocked at peak times.
• South Milford train station car park is full by 7am so cannot cope
with extra demand. Trains only have two during rush hour. The
increased number of users would mean many other commuters
would struggle to get to work on time.
• Concerns over highway safety for children crossing Low Street to go
to school
• Should the scheme go ahead, as a bare minimum, and from the
outset of works on site, the link road should be formed, allowing it to
be used as the builders haul road from day one. All construction
traffic could then be directed to use the bypass thus keeping it away
from the village centre, Low Street and surrounding residential
streets.
• The link road should be completed in its entirety e.g. kerbed and
surfaced, thus minimising the noise and dust generated on site
during building works which could take many years to complete.
• Bus Services to Selby at best, are one per hour to Leeds – and are
almost non-existent after a certain time in the evening and at
weekends.
• Concern that it will take 6 years for the link road to be built
Landscaping including impact on Landscape Character and Visual
Amenity of the Area
• Proposed ‘village green’ area adjacent to the road which is already
heavily used by numerous children aged 4 upwards who have
already moved into the estate on any summers evening or
weekend. The fact this grassed area is adjacent to what will become
a main cut through I believe it is only a matter of time until a fatal
accident involving a pedestrian occurs.
• Whilst appreciating that there is some recreational space within the
proposed development, there will still be a significant increase in the
children/ youths of all ages who will congregate around the field and
“AstroTurf” area on Pasture Way creating noise, litter and other
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