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FAO Development Policy Manager
Warwick - Lapworth Neighbourhood Plan
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback to the proposed policy.
Network Rail is the "not for dividend" owner and operator of Britain's railway infrastructure, which includes the tracks, signals, tunnels, bridges, viaducts, level crossings and stations - the largest of which we also manage. All profits made by the company, including from commercial development, are reinvested directly back into the network.
Network Rail has the following comments to make.
(1) Access Points
The following Network Rail access points are within the Lapworth Neighbourhood Plan area:
Authorised Access Point - Pedestrian e 418744 / n 271073 (DCL 116.0176)
Authorised Access Point - Vehicle e 418779 / n 271576 (DCL 116.0726)
Authorised Access Point - Pedestrian - e 418856 / n 272213 (DCL 116.1430)
Authorised Access Point - Pedestrian - e 418573 / n 273276 (DCL 117.0880)
Authorised Access Point - Pedestrian - e 417825 / n 274110 (DCL 118.0352)
Network Rail access points must not be impacted by any proposals within the neighbourhood area. All roads, paths or ways providing access to any part of the railway undertaker's land both temporary and permanent, shall be kept open at all times (24/7, 365 - around the clock) during and after the development. Any development proposal must not encroach onto any Network Rail access road, paths or ways of access to any part of Network Rail land. This also includes emergency vehicles ability to access and exit Network Rail land. Developers are reminded that each Network Rail access point has a specific right of way and as such any developer is requested to contact the Network Rail Operational Property Services Team to discuss the impact of the proposal upon our access before any works commence on site. (Email: OperationalPropertyLNW@networkrail.co.uk)
(2) Asset Protection
That any proposal within the neighbourhood area does not impact upon the railway infrastructure / Network Rail land e.g.
* Drainage works / water features
* Encroachment onto Network Rail land or our air-space
* Excavation and earthworks, bunds and embankments
* Wind turbines / solar farms
* Siting of structures/buildings less than 2m from the Network Rail boundary / Party Wall Act issues
* Lighting impacting upon train drivers ability to perceive signals
* Landscaping that could impact upon overhead lines or Network Rail boundary treatments
* Any piling works
* Any scaffolding works
* Any public open spaces and proposals where minors and young children may be likely to use a site which could result in trespass upon the railway (which we would remind the council is a criminal offence under s55 British Transport Commission Act 1949)
* Any use of crane or plant
* Any fencing works / acoustic fencing works and boundary treatments (we would request that any development adjacent to the railway erects a minimum 1.8m high steel palisade trespass proof fence to prevent unauthorised access onto the railway.
* Any demolition works
* Any hard standing areas
* Works adjoining / adjacent or near to railway stations
We would very strongly recommend that the Warwick - Lapworth Neighbourhood Plan authority / group are made aware that any proposal within 10m of the operational railway boundary will also require review and approval by the Network Rail Asset Protection Team, and such schemes should be accompanied by a risk assessment and a method statement. No works should commence on site without the approval of the Network Rail Asset Protection Engineer. Network Rail is required to recover any expenses incurred in facilitating third party proposals, a BAPA may be required for the works on site.
We would request that the Warwick - Lapworth Neighbourhood Plan authority / group authority / group when submitting proposals for a development contact Network Rail's Town Planning Team and include a location plan and a description of the works taking place for review and comment on all proposals.
All initial proposals and plans should be flagged up to the Network Rail Town Planning Team London North Western Route at the following address:
Town Planning Team LNW
Network Rail
1st Floor
Square One
4 Travis Street
Manchester
M1 2NY
Email: TownPlanningLNW@networkrail.co.uk
We would request to see a location plan and a block plan of the proposed layout on site in the first instance.