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New searchNational Highways welcomes the opportunity to comment on the South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options document, ahead of upcoming public consultations. The document outlines the challenges and opportunities that South Warwickshire will face up until 2050. The Local Plan Issues and options also sets out the visions and objectives of the local plan describing how these challenges and opportunities will be addressed. National Highways has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as strategic highway company under the provisions of the Infrastructure Act 2015 and is the highway authority, traffic authority and street authority for the Strategic Road Network (SRN). It is our role to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the SRN whilst acting as a delivery partner to national economic growth. In relation to South Warwickshire, National Highways’ principal interest is ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the SRN, notably the M6, M40, M42, A45 and A46 Corridors. In responding to Local Plan consultations, we have regard to DfT Circular 01/2022 - Strategic Road Network and the delivery of sustainable development (‘the Circular’) which sets out how interactions with the Strategic Road Network should be considered in the making of local plans. Paragraph 26 of the Circular sets out that: ‘The NPPF prescribes that transport issues should be considered from the earliest stages of plan-making and in development proposals so that sustainable transport can be promoted. In relation to the preparation of local plans and spatial development strategies, the government expects that the relevant authorities will engage with the company from the outset of this process, to understand the interaction between land use designations and the impacts on road safety and future performance of the SRN.’ In addition to the DfT Circular 01/2022, the response set out below is also in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other relevant policies. Based on our review of the Issues and Options document, reports and other supporting documents, we have identified the items below where further information is required to help support the development of the draft plan. Issues and Options Consultation Question Responses We have reviewed the document produced for public consultation relating to the South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options. Based on this appraisal we provide comments to the following relevant consultation questions. Other Comments As commented on above, National Highways recommends that a Strategic Transport Assessment be produced to support the Local Plan. To enable this key piece of work we would recommend the setting up of a Transport Working Group who can work with you as the Local Planning Authority to agree the methodology, assessments, and infrastructure requirements to support the plans development and adoption. We have recommended this approach in other areas and this has aided discussions. Alongside the local planning authority and local highways authority, we consider other stakeholders who could be part of the working group could include Transport for West Midlands, Midlands Connect, and other neighbouring Local Highway and Public Transport Authorities. In addition to the above, we will actively work with you to develop and draft a Statement of Common Ground throughout the Local Plan process. Once again, National Highways welcomes the opportunity to comment on the South Warwickshire Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation. We look forward to working with you in a collaborative manner to aid and support the development and adoption of the new local plan for South Warwickshire. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments then please do not hesitate to contact me on the details provided, and through our email address: PlanningM@nationalhighways.co.uk
Q-V3.1: Do you agree that the Vision and Strategic Objectives are appropriate? National Highways agrees that the vision and strategic objectives are appropriate for this proposed local plan.
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Q-I4.1: Should we include a policy to safeguard specific infrastructure schemes within the SWLP? At present National Highways is unable to provide a view, based on the limited evidence based developed at this stage of the local plan. However, National Highways would welcome early engagement with the local planning authorities and local highway authorities to identify the infrastructure needs and schemes for where safeguarding maybe required or alternative delivery mechanisms are identified.
National Highways would welcome early engagement with the local planning authorities and local highway authorities to identify the quantum of the Birmingham and Black Country HMA shortfall which would be accommodated within South Warwickshire and assessed through the strategic transport assessment that would support the development of the forthcoming local plan.
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For new developments that are in proximity to the SRN such as Wind and Solar Farms, developers may be required to undertake the following as part of their planning application. • Glint and Glare Assessment • Travel Plan and Construction Traffic Management Plan • Road Safety Audit (if required) • Trip Generation and Distribution • Construction Traffic Generation and Distribution • Number of AILs (i.e. length, width, height etc.) • Number of HGV movements • Distribution of construction vehicles and AIL routing • AIL route options via the SRN to site
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Q-T2: Please select the option which is most appropriate for South Warwickshire Our preference would be to support ‘Option T2a: Include a policy which takes a hierarchical approach in terms of prioritising transport infrastructure.’ National Highways supports and hierarchal approach for prioritising transport infrastructure with a recommendation of promoting active and sustainable travel first in accordance with the NPPF and the DfT Circular 01/2022. We welcome early engagement with the local planning authorities and local highway authorities to identify the infrastructure needs and schemes that are required to deliver the identified growth in the forthcoming local plan. Q-T3: Please select the option which is most appropriate for South Warwickshire Our preference would be to support ‘Option T3a: Include a policy encouraging more sustainable road-based transport for businesses.’ National Highways supports the inclusion of a policy encouraging more sustainable road-based transport for businesses as it accords with the NPPF and the DfT Circular 01/2022.
