Decision details

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

Officers confirmed that the buff-coloured surfacing had been included over the crossing as part of the detailed design and noted that the point about consistency would be followed up. Officers also confirmed that the developer had agreed to deliver the segregated crossing over the junction and that officers would review whether there were any planned proposals on either side of the access point.

The Chair noted that the scheme related to a development at the BMW plant and that the proposed measures would improve conditions for all road users at the side road entry point. The Chair also noted the importance of further liaison on surfacing and detailed design issues.

The Chair noted that the proposal was LTN 1/20 compliant and that these proposals would try to link in with Movement and Place Plans; and Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plans despite funding constraints.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, the speaker for their contribution and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the construction of a new ‘Side Road Entry Treatment’ (SRET) traffic calming feature with associated shared-use foot & cycleway at the Gate 5 access to the BMW Mini Plant, as advertised.