Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/291

Contact: Ryan Moore, Senior Engineer - Transport and Infrastructure, ryan.moore@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM08).

Proposed traffic calming associated with a Linden Homes Development being undertaken under a section 278 agreement.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the following measures, as advertised:

a.     Raised table calming features (full width flat-top humps) located approx. 20m west of Herman Close, 100m west of Herman Close, and 50m west of Whitfield Gardens, and

b.     Bus Stop ‘Clearway’ located within the relocated bay on Steventon Road, approx. 90 metres west of its junction with Herman Close.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the following measures, as advertised:

a.     Raised table calming features (full width flat-top humps) located approx. 20m west of Herman Close, 100m west of Herman Close, and 50m west of Whitfield Gardens, and

b.     Bus Stop ‘Clearway’ located within the relocated bay on Steventon Road, approx. 90 metres west of its junction with Herman Close.

The report presented the responses to the statutory consultation on the proposed traffic calming measures associated with a Linden Homes development being undertaken under a section 278 agreement.

The Chair invited the speaker to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

Officers confirmed that the proposals had been put forward as a result of the adjacent development and that the proposals needed to be reviewed from the Highway Authority’s perspective. Any impacts relating to the planning application conditions would be addressed with the District Council.

Although not in the scope of the decision being taken at this meeting, the Chair asked officers to comment on the wider issue of connectivity of the development to the host village. Officers explained that connectivity of the site was considered at the early stages of high-level strategic planning involving input from many different sources.

Officers assured the Chair that the proposed flat-top speed humps would have little effect on additional noise in the area. They were designed to slow traffic down.

Regarding comments on the effect of streetlights on biodiversity, officers explained that the Council’s Street Lighting Policy had been developed with consideration for biodiversity and wildlife. Street lighting was only provided where necessary, on a case-by-case basis. If there were considerable concerns from residents or particular glare on properties, if deemed safe, street light shields could be used.

The Chair commented on concerns regarding the change of accessibility of the bus stop, particularly for wheelchair users. Officers were asked to review the concerns to see if any changes were required.

Officers assured the Chair that concerns on local issues highlighted in the consultation would be reviewed.

The Chair commented that the proposal would be kept under review.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the following measures, as advertised:

a.     Raised table calming features (full width flat-top humps) located approx. 20m west of Herman Close, 100m west of Herman Close, and 50m west of Whitfield Gardens, and

b.     Bus Stop ‘Clearway’ located within the relocated bay on Steventon Road, approx. 90 metres west of its junction with Herman Close.