Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Neighbourhood Plan Team Meeting April 2 nd 2015 © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of ThorleyAgenda Apologies for Absence Apologies for Absence Chairman’s Announcements Chairman’s Announcements Minutes of the last Meeting Minutes of the last Meeting Matters Arising Matters Arising Stage 2: Transport – Diane Basavaraj Stage 2: Transport – Diane Basavaraj Publicity and Engagement – Consultation Day Publicity and Engagement – Consultation Day Preparation for next meeting April 11 th 2015 Health, Sports, Community & Leisure Preparation for next meeting April 11 th 2015 Health, Sports, Community & Leisure © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of ThorleyTransport Stage 2 - Policies © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Policy Context and Background National Planning Policy Framework (para. 29, 30-32, 35, 36, 39, 40) National Planning Policy Framework (para. 29, 30-32, 35, 36, 39, 40) East Herts Local Plan Second Review 2007 East Herts Local Plan Second Review 2007 Supplementary Planning Document, Vehicle Parking Provision at New Development, June 2008 Supplementary Planning Document, Vehicle Parking Provision at New Development, June 2008 The Hertfordshire Local Travel Plan - see 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.2 The Hertfordshire Local Travel Plan - see 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.2 Hertfordshire County Council Bus Strategy , June 2011 Hertfordshire County Council Bus Strategy , June 2011 Hertfordshire County Council Rail Strategy, April 2011 Hertfordshire County Council Rail Strategy, April 2011 ‘Roads in Hertfordshire’, Highway Design Guide 3rd Edition ‘Roads in Hertfordshire’, Highway Design Guide 3rd Edition Hertfordshire Air Quality Management Plan (Policy 13.9) Hertfordshire Air Quality Management Plan (Policy 13.9) Travel Plan Guidance for Business and Residential Development, Hertfordshire County Council (Emerging document, Consultation January 2014) Travel Plan Guidance for Business and Residential Development, Hertfordshire County Council (Emerging document, Consultation January 2014) Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire, December 2014 Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire, December 2014 © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objectives for Transport Deliver and promote sustainable travel opportunities Deliver and promote sustainable travel opportunities Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town Deliver solutions to address congestion and traffic hotspots Deliver solutions to address congestion and traffic hotspots Remove through traffic from the town centre Remove through traffic from the town centre Improve town centre access and connectivity to support economic activity Improve town centre access and connectivity to support economic activity © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Deliver and promote sustainable travel opportunities – 9 Policies Sustainably Connected neighbourhoods Sustainably Connected neighbourhoods extension of NP1 Walkable Neighbourhood policy extension of NP1 Walkable Neighbourhood policy Specifically identified infrastructure improvements Specifically identified infrastructure improvements new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Bus services servicing new developments Bus services servicing new developments modification of NP1 Bus policy modification of NP1 Bus policy Specifically identified bus measures Specifically identified bus measures new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Creation of connectivity through developer contributions Creation of connectivity through developer contributions new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Residential traffic speeds Residential traffic speeds NP1 policy NP1 policy Travel plans Travel plans new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Safer travel to School Safer travel to School new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Safer roads Safer roads new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town – 2 policies Residential Parking Residential Parking modification of NP1 policy modification of NP1 policy Parking in and around the Town Centre Parking in and around the Town Centre modification of NP1 policy modification of NP1 policy © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Deliver solutions to address congestion and traffic hotspots – 4 policies ` Traffic congestion Traffic congestion NP1 policy NP1 policy Improving Air Quality Improving Air Quality NP1 policy NP1 policy Heavy Goods Vehicles Heavy Goods Vehicles new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 Developer Contributions Developer Contributions new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Remove through traffic from the town centre (2 policies) (Redirect) Through traffic (Redirect) Through traffic new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 (Support provision of) Car park access south of Town Centre (Support provision of) Car park access south of Town Centre new policy for NP2 new policy for NP2 © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Improve town centre access and connectivity to support economic activity (policies not yet created) shared space/pedestrianisation /public realm street design for identified areas of the town centre (cross reference Petersfield) shared space/pedestrianisation /public realm street design for identified areas of the town centre (cross reference Petersfield) Tow path upgrades Tow path upgrades Access to parking from the south Access to parking from the south Shopper route corridors Shopper route corridors Cycle route corridors Cycle route corridors Cycle parking Cycle parking Transport hub Transport hub Deliveries and HGV’s ( see policy ‘Heavy Goods Vehicles’) Deliveries and HGV’s ( see policy ‘Heavy Goods Vehicles’) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Petersfield before and after... © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Consultation Day Possible change of date and venue (Rhodes – end June/early July) Possible change of date and venue (Rhodes – end June/early July) Hours to be 9am to 5pm on Saturday Hours to be 9am to 5pm on Saturday Display area for each topic Display area for each topic Proposed materials Proposed materials Poster for each topic with questions Poster for each topic with questions Poster with list of policies for people to vote on Poster with list of policies for people to vote on General posters (James/Sue) on neighbourhood planning General posters (James/Sue) on neighbourhood planning Team members to hours of availability so that at least one team member can cover each area Team members to hours of availability so that at least one team member can cover each area © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Posters for Consultation Day © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Stage 2 Presentation Schedule (Policy Text) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council Topic AreaLeadDateAlternative Sport, Community & LeisureColinSat 11 Apr HealthRobSat 11 Apr Education & ChildcareCathySat 11 Apr12 May Goods Yard & Town Centre, Areas for regeneration Murray21 Apr Business & RetailMike21 Apr BS South/East of Manor Links Stage 3 Murray/Alyson12 May Transport Stage 3Diane2 June Goods Yard Stage 3Murray23 June Content for consultation Day posters finalised Team leads22 Apr4 Jun Final policy text for consultation Day to Sue/James Team leads28 Apr8 Jun Consultation Day16 May27Jun, 4, 11 Jul

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of ThorleyBackup © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Deliver and promote sustainable travel opportunities Policies relate to: Sustainable travel Sustainable travel walk walk cycle cycle bus bus Connectivity Connectivity Safer School Travel Safer School Travel Safer Streets Safer Streets © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Walk and cycle Adequate crossing points Adequate crossing points Support developments contributing to safe cycle network Support developments contributing to safe cycle network Routes traffic-free/segregated physically Routes traffic-free/segregated physically All-season cycle routes, suitable for buggies, wheelchairs etc. All-season cycle routes, suitable for buggies, wheelchairs etc. Cycle parking secure and convenient Cycle parking secure and convenient Infrastructure improvements at: Infrastructure improvements at: existing bridge over River Stort (Goods Yard – Maltings), plus improved signage and integration existing bridge over River Stort (Goods Yard – Maltings), plus improved signage and integration Enhance surface and width of tow path Enhance surface and width of tow path Off-road cycle routes along green wedges (link with GI team) Off-road cycle routes along green wedges (link with GI team) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of ThorleyBus Significant developments served by regular bus service to centre & appropriate service to schools & station Significant developments served by regular bus service to centre & appropriate service to schools & station Developer contributions to enable bus corridors to be enhanced: Developer contributions to enable bus corridors to be enhanced: London Road London Road Dunmow Road Dunmow Road Station Road Station Road South Street South Street Bus lanes and priority bus measures supported Bus lanes and priority bus measures supported Modern bus shelters with real time information supported Modern bus shelters with real time information supported © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of ThorleyConnectivity Connections to be obvious with signposting Connections to be obvious with signposting Existing bypass crossings for pedestrians and cyclists to be retained Existing bypass crossings for pedestrians and cyclists to be retained Connectivity enhanced by provision of crossing points Connectivity enhanced by provision of crossing points Manmade/natural barriers not an excuse for lack of mitigation(!!) Manmade/natural barriers not an excuse for lack of mitigation(!!) Proposals that enhance connectivity & business area access supported Proposals that enhance connectivity & business area access supported e.g. Thorley Wedge, Tow Path, Rainham Road/Dunmow Road, Twyford Road, Woodside, Millside, Southmill) e.g. Thorley Wedge, Tow Path, Rainham Road/Dunmow Road, Twyford Road, Woodside, Millside, Southmill) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Safer School Travel Travel from home to school to be ‘safety’ prioritised and the following schemes will be supported: Travel from home to school to be ‘safety’ prioritised and the following schemes will be supported: 20mph speed limits near schools at appropriate times 20mph speed limits near schools at appropriate times Street design measures to slow traffic near schools Street design measures to slow traffic near schools Bus and shuttle services where viable Bus and shuttle services where viable Safe drop off and pick up points Safe drop off and pick up points Proposals that put forward improvements to these problem locations will be supported: Proposals that put forward improvements to these problem locations will be supported: Hockerill junction Hockerill junction London Rd/Hallingbury Rd/Crescent Rd London Rd/Hallingbury Rd/Crescent Rd Others tba Others tba School Travel Plans required for new development on school sites School Travel Plans required for new development on school sites Street design measures required to slow traffic and to encourage pedestrians & cycles where development increases traffic frequency on existing residential roads or near schools, or is already a safety issue Street design measures required to slow traffic and to encourage pedestrians & cycles where development increases traffic frequency on existing residential roads or near schools, or is already a safety issue © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Safer Streets Policy – Travel Plans (residential and workplace) All developments leading to an increase in travel movements should demonstrate that each proposal in their travel plan is feasible and will address traffic issues. Detailed mitigation measures that relate to sustainable transport infrastructure, public transport provision, smarter choices, car sharing and car clubs will be positively encouraged. All developments leading to an increase in travel movements should demonstrate that each proposal in their travel plan is feasible and will address traffic issues. Detailed mitigation measures that relate to sustainable transport infrastructure, public transport provision, smarter choices, car sharing and car clubs will be positively encouraged. Travel plans shall be prepared to Government best practice standards current at the time of submission. Travel plans shall be prepared to Government best practice standards current at the time of submission. © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Safer Streets Policy – Safer Roads Planning permission will only be granted for development proposals that could have a significant effect on safety, if they are accompanied by proposals to mitigate and address any adverse effects. Planning permission will only be granted for development proposals that could have a significant effect on safety, if they are accompanied by proposals to mitigate and address any adverse effects. Any road safety measures should have due regard for the character of the surrounding area. Any road safety measures should have due regard for the character of the surrounding area. © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town Objective: Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town Parking issues: Lack of town centre parking, particularly southern access Lack of town centre parking, particularly southern access Increased demand for parking due to growth Increased demand for parking due to growth Sub optimal use of parking spaces at station, e.g. contract parking spaces for commuters not available to public at weekends. Sub optimal use of parking spaces at station, e.g. contract parking spaces for commuters not available to public at weekends. Concentration of car parks in the north Concentration of car parks in the north Inefficient carpark entry and exit arrangements Inefficient carpark entry and exit arrangements Insufficient off road parking on developments leads to parking on roads impacting on traffic flow and pedestrian/cycle safety Insufficient off road parking on developments leads to parking on roads impacting on traffic flow and pedestrian/cycle safety Commuter and town centre workers parking in residential streets (although Residential Parking Zones have now been implemented in a number of adversely effected streets/roads) Commuter and town centre workers parking in residential streets (although Residential Parking Zones have now been implemented in a number of adversely effected streets/roads) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Improve the management and provision of parking throughout the town The Plan will: Ensure that all new developments have adequate off road parking (mandated in Policy…) Ensure that all new developments have adequate off road parking (mandated in Policy…) Increase the parking capacity within the town by permitting multi-level parking at the station and at other appropriate locations Increase the parking capacity within the town by permitting multi-level parking at the station and at other appropriate locations Establish car parking provision at the station which is directly accessible from the south of the town Establish car parking provision at the station which is directly accessible from the south of the town Provide sufficient and visible cycle parking provision in key locations Provide sufficient and visible cycle parking provision in key locations © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Improve the management & provision of parking throughout the town continued Update parking standards to those in Draft District Plan Update parking standards to those in Draft District Plan Policy: Development that includes a reliance on parking on existing streets shall not be permitted where the streets are narrow, already heavily trafficked, have identified parking issues or where such on street parking would impact on the safety of road users or adversely impact the character of the area. Policy: Development that includes a reliance on parking on existing streets shall not be permitted where the streets are narrow, already heavily trafficked, have identified parking issues or where such on street parking would impact on the safety of road users or adversely impact the character of the area. © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Deliver solutions to address congestion and traffic hotspots As NP1 on congestion and Air Quality (TP1/TP2), plus Add Station Rd/South Street as a congested area Add Station Rd/South Street as a congested area Policy – Heavy Goods Vehicles Policy – Heavy Goods Vehicles Proposals to impose weight limits on HGV’s travelling through the town centre North Street/South Street/Potter Street) where the vibrations, size and weight of the vehicles have a detrimental effect on pavements, roads, structures of buildings and air quality will be supported. Proposals to impose weight limits on HGV’s travelling through the town centre North Street/South Street/Potter Street) where the vibrations, size and weight of the vehicles have a detrimental effect on pavements, roads, structures of buildings and air quality will be supported. © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Deliver solutions to address congestion and traffic hotspots continued Policy – Developer Contributions Developer contributions from any new development proposals in the plan area (and Bishops Stortford?) which are considered by the local highways authority to have traffic impacts on the area, will be required to support improved traffic management, environmental enhancements, and the development of walking and cycling networks across the town. Developer contributions from any new development proposals in the plan area (and Bishops Stortford?) which are considered by the local highways authority to have traffic impacts on the area, will be required to support improved traffic management, environmental enhancements, and the development of walking and cycling networks across the town. Through S106, S278 and CIL, development proposals shall contribute towards mitigating the impact of the development on the existing road network. Support will be given to proposals that: Through S106, S278 and CIL, development proposals shall contribute towards mitigating the impact of the development on the existing road network. Support will be given to proposals that: Deliver new/enhanced cycle and footpaths, including signage and marketing Deliver new/enhanced cycle and footpaths, including signage and marketing Improve local bus services, including school travel, modern shelters and RTI Improve local bus services, including school travel, modern shelters and RTI Improve car parking capacity accessible from the south of the town centre Improve car parking capacity accessible from the south of the town centre Improve Hockerill junction – a designated AQMA Improve Hockerill junction – a designated AQMA introduce shared space or pedestrianisation schemes in the town centre/Hockerill junction introduce shared space or pedestrianisation schemes in the town centre/Hockerill junction Improvements to bus stops at x,y Improvements to bus stops at x,y Improvements/introduction of crossing points at x,y Improvements/introduction of crossing points at x,y Remove traffic lights at Tanners Wharf? Remove traffic lights at Tanners Wharf? © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Remove through traffic from the town centre Objective: Remove through traffic from the town centre Policy – Through Traffic Design and highways proposals that mitigate the impact of through traffic within Bishop’s Stortford will be supported. Proposals as appropriate to their scale and location may include: Design and highways proposals that mitigate the impact of through traffic within Bishop’s Stortford will be supported. Proposals as appropriate to their scale and location may include: Signage and road layouts that direct through traffic around the bypass Signage and road layouts that direct through traffic around the bypass Traffic management measures that minimise the impact of traffic on residential and community streets Traffic management measures that minimise the impact of traffic on residential and community streets Policy – Car park access south of Town Centre Proposals to provide parking space to commuters and town centre visitors which is accessible from the south of the town centre will be strongly supported subject to compliance with other policies in this plan. Proposals to provide parking space to commuters and town centre visitors which is accessible from the south of the town centre will be strongly supported subject to compliance with other policies in this plan. © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

Your town – your plan Bishop’s Stortford Neighbourhood Plan All Saints, Central, South and part of Thorley Objective: Improve town centre access and connectivity to support economic activity Areas that policies could cover include the following although expert input may be required (NP2 town centre area limited): shared space/pedestrianisation /public realm street design for identified areas of the town centre (cross reference Petersfield) shared space/pedestrianisation /public realm street design for identified areas of the town centre (cross reference Petersfield) Tow path upgrades Tow path upgrades Access to parking from the south Access to parking from the south Shopper route corridors Shopper route corridors Cycle route corridors Cycle route corridors Cycle parking Cycle parking Transport hub Transport hub Deliveries and HGV’s ( see policy ‘Heavy Goods Vehicles’) Deliveries and HGV’s ( see policy ‘Heavy Goods Vehicles’) © Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

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