Access & Travel
The planning application will be supported by a comprehensive Transport Assessment which will include a review of the sustainable travel opportunities, and the traffic impact of the development proposal on the local highway network. During the course of the application, the scope of the assessment has been discussed and agreed with Surrey County Council, as the local highway authority.
The site will be accessed via a new priority junction from Trumps Green Road in the north-east corner of the site. This has been designed in accordance with local and national highway guidance. The new access will provide footways which connect the site to Trumps Green Road. It will be subject to an independent Road Safety Audit.
The proposed development will provide car parking in-line with Surrey County Council’s car parking guidance and will include provision for both residents and visitors. There will be electric vehicle charging provision for spaces across the site. In addition, all units will be provided with cycle parking spaces.
As part of the application, discussions will be held with local car club operators to assess the potential provision of a car club on-site. The car club will be for the use of both future and existing residents in the area.
A Travel Plan will be submitted in support of the application. This will set out a range of measures that will be implemented to support future residents and visitors to travel to and from the site via sustainable modes. It will include:
- Cycle parking for all units;
- Electric vehicle charging points across the site;
- A Travel Information Pack to be provided to all residents upon moving in with local maps and public transport timetables;
- Information on local cycling routes and bike clubs;
- A summary of the benefits of walking and cycling; and
- Information regarding the local car clubs.
Below is the proposed Site Access Plan.