Transport Technical Paper [EXAM 114]

Comment

Representation ID: 14685

Received: 12/08/2020

Respondent: Prologis UK Limited

Agent: Lichfields

Transport Technical Paper (EXAM 114)
The conclusions drawn within EXAM 114 (and associated appendices A-C) are in principle supported. However, they do notfully articulate the potential benefits which will be realised if Marston Gate Expansion site is allocated in the Local Plan. An agreed highway mitigation scheme associated with the development of the site, involving both works to the Junction 13
of the M1 and Bedford Road/Salford Road Junction, will deliver a better than nil-impact on highway conditions. These works that improve both highway capacity and highway safety, will address predicted congestion and are required with or without development forthcoming at the allocated site.
The allocation of the site and its subsequent development enables these works to be privately funded, at a cost of approximately £3 million. The works will also facilitate the initial development phases at the proposed mixed use allocation at Marston Vale. Without the Marston Gate Expansion allocation,
the full cost of this important phase of improvements would have to be alternatively funded.

A01
P02
In principle support for conclusions of transport work associated with SA2: Marston Gate (M1J13). However, evidence does not adequately summarise benefits of proposals.