Comment

Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29929

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Representation Summary:

Option C is supported above Option A and Option B. The CNFE is a mixed use area with a variety of uses existing and proposed through the AAP. There will be an increasing number of users and a wide variety of modes of transport using this area, ranging from pedestrian and cyclists going to the offices and the station, to HCVs accessing the B2, B8 and Sui Generis areas. It is important to have separation between HCVs and other users, not least to ensure the safety of those moving in and through the area.

Full text:

Option C is supported above Option A and Option B. The CNFE is a mixed use area with a variety of uses existing and proposed through the AAP. There will be an increasing number of users and a wide variety of modes of transport using this area, ranging from pedestrian and cyclists going to the offices and the station, to HCVs accessing the B2, B8 and Sui Generis areas. It is important to have separation between HCVs and other users, not least to ensure the safety of those moving in and through the area, but also to minimise the impact of such traffic on other land uses through the minimisation of noise and vibration of vehicles. There may also be occasion for example where the coated roadstone plant located at the Lafarge Tarmac railhead needs to be active out of hours i.e. when providing material for road repair and resurfacing schemes being undertaken at night, a dedicated HCV access would enable safe access and reduce the potential for amenity issues to arise. Option C provides a separate access for HCVs and a dedicated access north of Cowley road for the industrial, mineral and waste management activities. This will facilitate even better access to the industrial areas and still maintain separation between less compatible forms of traffic and uses.