Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 328
Received: 23/01/2019
Respondent: Mr Paul Sansby
The choice of the Northern Bypass should be a policy within the Local Plan to attract Government funding.
The 'Southern Gateway' development should include a road bridge across the railway. This will allow bus access to the station at all times and reduce congestion.
Road congestion is a major issue but the solutions have already been identified. The need for as Northern Bypass is clear and this should be re-stated as it was in previous plans.
The solution to the level crossing problem is once again clear with the need for a road bridge adjacent to the railway station. This was suggested when the site to the south of the railway became available and was raised again in the 'Southern Gateway' document. There is still time to provide a bridge using land to the north of the sorting office and the old bus station site. The proposed road layout running to the south of the sorting office and then north will enable both sides of the railway station to be accessed by buses unhindered by the existing gates.