Agenda item

4.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report providing details of the highway improvement works associated with the new retail development, which is to be built off Hunshelf Road – Stocksbridge. The report also informed Members of the public consultation that had been undertaken associated with these works and sought approval for the design and implementation of the highway improvement proposals.

4.2

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member, Business, Skills and Development:-

(a)

approves the highway improvement works as shown on drawing number W50498/100/36; and

(b)

delegates authority to the Head of Highways Maintenance Client and the Director of Legal Services to negotiate and complete the necessary section 38 and 278 Highways Act agreement to secure the construction of these works.

4.3

Reasons for Decision

4.3.1

To facilitate the construction of the new retail store and office complex, these improvements are seen as an essential element to ensure safe access to the site is provided, and the impact of the new development traffic is mitigated, as far as is reasonably practical. The proposals address the requirements of the planning consent granted by the Planning Board.

4.3.2

The provision of this retail park is fully supported by the City Council, and is viewed as an essential element of the regeneration of the Stocksbridge area.

4.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

4.4.1

In the Transport Assesments (TA) undertaken the external Consultants identified the mitigation measures which subsequently formed the basis of the relevant conditions to the planning consent granted for the store.

4.4.2

During the development of the TA, a significant level of traffic modelling was undertaken using the City Council’s SATURN and AIMSUM models, to identify the optimum arrangement in and around the surrounding highway network. This modelling included some testing with alternative access arrangements, and using just one access point. The conclusion of this testing. The conclusion of this testing was the current proposed access arrangements provided the optimal solution.

4.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

4.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

4.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

4.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

4.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report providing details of the highway improvement works associated with the new retail development, which is to be built off Hunshelf Road – Stocksbridge. The report also informed Members of the public consultation that had been undertaken associated with these works and sought approval for the design and implementation of the highway improvement proposals.

4.2

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member, Business, Skills and Development:-

(a)

approves the highway improvement works as shown on drawing number W50498/100/36; and

(b)

delegates authority to the Head of Highways Maintenance Client and the Director of Legal Services to negotiate and complete the necessary section 38 and 278 Highways Act agreement to secure the construction of these works.

4.3

Reasons for Decision

4.3.1

To facilitate the construction of the new retail store and office complex, these improvements are seen as an essential element to ensure safe access to the site is provided, and the impact of the new development traffic is mitigated, as far as is reasonably practical. The proposals address the requirements of the planning consent granted by the Planning Board.

4.3.2

The provision of this retail park is fully supported by the City Council, and is viewed as an essential element of the regeneration of the Stocksbridge area.

4.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

4.4.1

In the Transport Assesments (TA) undertaken the external Consultants identified the mitigation measures which subsequently formed the basis of the relevant conditions to the planning consent granted for the store.

4.4.2

During the development of the TA, a significant level of traffic modelling was undertaken using the City Council’s SATURN and AIMSUM models, to identify the optimum arrangement in and around the surrounding highway network. This modelling included some testing with alternative access arrangements, and using just one access point. The conclusion of this testing. The conclusion of this testing was the current proposed access arrangements provided the optimal solution.