Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Object

Representation ID: 15081

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Highways England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Transport Evidence comments from Highways England:
Strategic Road Network (SRN) within Solihull comprises M42 and M6 motorways, and the A45, A452 and A446 trunk road.
Regard to Para. 16 of DfT Circular 02/2013, NPPF and other relevant policies.
Identified following areas where clarity and further information is required to continue our appraisal of the DSP:
Meeting Housing Need
- Reviewed GBBCHMA Housing Need and Supply Statement published in September 2020, note that greater deficit in delivery of housing than expected in HMA after 2031.
- If housing numbers should increase as a result of consultation process or Examination, then need to fully assessed and modelled, to identify impact on SRN and whether any more additional mitigation will be required.
Transport Evidence base:
- Identified prioritised list of items where we require further information or clarification to help complete our review of Local Plan documents:
o Clarity on development quantum proposed/assumed at UK1 and UK2
o Flow information from PRISM assessments for base, 2026 and 2036 scenarios; can be used for LinSig models
o Base turning counts for SRN junctions if available
o Clarity on whether modelling work includes proposed improvements at M42 J6, and any improvements associated with HS2 (M6 J4)
o Table of flows with associated plots to show amount of development traffic plus overall traffic expected on M42 and A45 (SLP and DLP scenarios). In addition, V/C plots requested.
o Further analysis required to understand whether DSP traffic rat-runs away or displaces any non-development SRN traffic along the M42 and M6.
- Discussed matters at meeting on 7th December – we will continue to work proactively with SMBC on these matters.

Object

Representation ID: 15083

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Highways England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

- Noted that DSP identify increase in number of residents in proximity of SRN. Especially relevant for NEC proposals for 2,200 dwellings and Arden Cross up to 3,000 dwellings.
- Policy P14 – does refer to local air quality and noise pollution, but not directly related to Strategic Road Network and what mitigation may be required.
o Policy may need to be modified, or add specific policy, which identifies how air quality impacts and noise pollution would be monitored & managed and what interventions may be required.

Object

Representation ID: 15085

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Highways England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Based on our assessment and consideration of the site allocations there is greater potential for interaction with the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This is notably where new structures and sustainable transport infrastructure are being proposed over the M42 Corridor.
We consider that a policy should be developed which sets out standards and requirements to enable such infrastructure to be provided safely over our network. This should ensure measures are in place which mitigate any accidents or incidents that could endanger public health and the safe and efficient operation of the SRN at these locations.

Object

Representation ID: 15086

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Highways England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Need to consider environmental impact of proposed allocations in DSP on River Blythe Valley and Coleshill and Bannerley Pools SSSI, especially if proposals increase the volume of traffic using the M42 corridor.

Support

Representation ID: 15087

Received: 11/12/2020

Respondent: Highways England

Highways England is committed to continue to work with the Council in a collaborative and constructive manner to support the progression of the Local Plan. As part of this approach we will work with you to develop a Statement of Common Ground between ourselves.