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The transport implications of a

new first school (326 pupils)

at Brockhill

Job number P1156

Proposals for Holyoakes First School

Cookridge Close, Brockhill East

Redditch, Worcestershire

Transport Statement

Banners Gate Transportation Ltd has prepared this report in the course of an

assignment for the Worcestershire County Council the conditions of which were set

out in its appointment for consulting engineering services by the Client. Banners

Gate Transportation Ltd shall not be responsible for the use of the report or its

contents for any purposes other than those for which it was prepared and provided.

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Proposals for Holyoakes First School Jacobs UK on behalf of

Cookridge Close, Brockhill East, Redditch Worcestershire County Council

Transport Statement (June 2016)

PROPOSALS FOR HOLYOAKES FIRST SCHOOL

TRANSPORT STATEMENT

CONTENTS PAGE

1 Introduction 1

2 Existing Conditions 3

2.1 Holyoakes School and the development site 3

2.2 Local road network 3

2.3 Highway safety 5

2.4 Bus services at Brockhill East 7

3 Planning for Brockhill East and consultations 9

3.1 Phases of the development 9

3.2 Consultations with the Highway Authority 11

3.3 Public consultations 12

4 Development proposals 14

4.1 Project description 14

4.2 Parking standards 16

5 Travel choices and traffic generation 17

5.1 Travel choices at Holyoakes First School 17

5.2 Traffic & pedestrian movements from the TRICS database 18

5.3 Option for lay-by parking on Cookridge Close 19

5.4 Commentary on safety 20

5.5 Pedestrian desire line and connectivity 20

5.6 Access for the less able 25

5.7 Summary with reference to NPPF 25

6 Travel Plan 26

7 Conclusion 27




PROPOSALS FOR HOLYOAKES FIRST SCHOOL

TRANSPORT STATEMENT

APPENDICES

Appendix A Location Plan

Appendix B Plan of Brockhill East Phase 2 and subsequent phases

Appendix C Accident statistics, Hewell Road Roundabout (2010 to 2014)

Appendix D Bus map and timetables, route 51 and 53

Appendix E Proposed site layout

Appendix F TRICS database, Education / Primary School (three sites)

Appendix G Drawing P1156/102, access, drop-off areas and footways

Appendix H Pupil catchment area plan

References:

The TRICS database (version 7.3.1)

National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

Guidance for Transport Assessment (March 2007)

Worcestershire County Council, Highway Design Guide

Worcestershire County Council, Interim Parking Standards (February 2016)

Worcestershire County Council, Sustainable Modes of Travel to School Strategy




Job Number: P1156 Banners Gate Transportation Ltd 1

TRANSPORT STATEMENT

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Banners Gate Transportation Limited has been instructed by Jacobs UK on behalf of

Worcestershire County Council to consider highway and transport issues in support of a

planning application for a new first school on Cookridge Close on the north side of

Redditch.

1.2 The site at Brockhill East on the north side of Redditch is identified as being appropriate for

a high quality mixed use development comprising around 1,000 dwellings, employment

(8.45ha) and relevant community facilities and services including, a District Centre

(including convenience retail store), a first school and a sustainable public transport

network. Development has started and Phase 1 of the residential project has been

constructed and a total of 185 houses are now occupied. The planning of Phase 2, which

consists of offices and residential development, is ongoing. The master plan of the area

has included reference to a new first school. The site, as identified above, is considered

suitable for a new school and it is proposed to transfer the new facility to Worcestershire

County Council as part of a Section 106 Agreement (Town and Country Planning Act). The

school will be a ‘two form entry’ First School with 326 pupils. It is planned to construct the

school in advance of Phase 3 of the residential development planned by Persimmon

Homes. This proposal will replace the smaller existing Holyoakes School in Bridge Street,

Redditch that has capacity for 238 pupils.





1.3 The need and justification for a new school is brought about by an expanding population

and continuous high demand for places at Holyoakes Primary School. This report does not

provide justification for the need for the new school but focuses on the impact in the event

that a new facility is constructed on Cookridge Close. This report focussed on the traffic

and transport implications of the new school based on consultations with the Highway

Authority as listed in Section 3. A location plan is included at Appendix A.

1.4 The existing site and road network is described in Section 2. The project is explained in

Section 4 and transport planning topics are discussed in Sections 5 and 6.





2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.1 Holyoakes School and the development site

2.1.1 The existing road network of Pointers Way and Cookridge Close has been created by the

completion of Phase 1 of the Brockhill East development project. A network of new roads

has been built to serve 185 houses. Therefore, over time, the local road network would

expand not least as part of proposals for a new school. A succinct summary of the project

at Brockhill East is summarised below. A guide to the overall development is illustrated at

Appendix B.

Phase 1

The first phase comprises 185 dwellings that are built and occupied

Phase 2

The second phase consists of further 299 dwellings and office use, located on land

immediately to the northeast of Phase 1.

Phase 3

The proposals for Phase 3 would complete the development of the site within the

jurisdiction of Redditch Borough Council and comprises a further 350 dwellings, a local

centre and a First School. The development would be accessed from the Hewell Road

corridor via a continuation of Pointers Way. Phase 3 development would deliver the

completion of the Pointers Way link road which would provide a connection between the

Hewell Road and Weights Lane corridors.

Phase 4

An estimated 682 dwellings (subject to planning) in an area to the northwest of the

preceding phases

2.2 The local road network and pedestrian environment

2.2.1 The aerial photograph shows substantial progress of

Phase 1 of the house building project. Access to the

area is provided by Pointers Way. The residential

route of Cookridge Close connects onto Pointers

Way by means of a priority junction. Thereafter, the

residential roads of Cookridge Close, Fairweather

Close and Burrington Close combine to provide a

circular route from Pointers Way. It is planned to

extend the route of Cookridge Close to the north to

provide access to the new school.





2.2.2 Pointers Way, as pictured, is the primary access route to the area and is therefore

constructed with a conventional road

width of 7.3 metres. The residential

route of Cookridge Close connects onto

Pointers Way by means of a priority

junction. This route is 6.1 metres wide

with a footway on the east side of the

carriageway and a service strip,

consisting of a grass verge to the west

side. An area of open space,

accommodating the route of Red Ditch,

divides Cookridge Close from the

residential area of Wheelers Lane to the west. The new road network includes a selection

of road types and geometry to reduce speeds by design rather than by the use of traffic

calming features. At the time of writing the road network is not yet formally adopted. The

road surfacing is not yet finished is some areas.

2.2.3 The route of Pointers Way connects with a five arm roundabout junction with Hewell Road

and Salters Lane. The layout of this junction and the surrounding roads has evolved over

many years as Redditch has expanded. For example, the vehicular route Brockhill Lane to

the north of the roundabout does not include verges or footways. The route of the B4184

Brockhill Drive to the west of the roundabout, and much of the roundabout itself does

include footways. The past strategy sought to segregate pedestrians from traffic flows with

the use of bridges and underpasses. A pedestrian bridge is provided over the route of

Brockhill Drive to improve connectivity towards residential areas to the north.

2.2.4 Current transport planning preferences seek to provide better facilities for all road users to

maximise connectivity. The layout of the new

residential developments provides emphasis

on pedestrian routes and connectivity to create

a convivial and safe environment that

encourages sustainable travel. Locally a

shared pedestrian and cycle route has been

constructed on the eastern side of Hewell

Road along the site frontage to Wheelers Lane

to the north. A separate pedestrian and

cycling route into the site is also provided from

Hewell Road. The planning and construction of pedestrian routes is ongoing and new

measures would be provided as part of the proposals for the school. Commentary on the

planned infrastructure for the school, with footway improvements, is provided in Section 6.





2.3 Highway safety

2.3.1 In terms of the operation and safety of the road network records are kept of personal injury

accidents. Guidance for Transport Assessment refers to the need to study accidents over

the most recent three year period. If there are safety concerns then research should cover

five years of accidents. The study area has changed in recent years. For example, prior to

2013 the roundabout junction of Hewell Road included four road connections. Now the

junction includes five arms with the introduction of Pointers Way. The roundabout has

accommodated a great deal of construction traffic and also now the junction is lightly

trafficked compared to expected traffic flows at Brockhill East after a further 10 or 15 years

of development. Therefore, accident data should be considered with caution.

The vast majority of traffic

generated by the school

would use the roundabout

junction at Hewell Road. A

guide to highway safety at

this junction can be viewed

at www.crashmap.co.uk.

This web site uses data

approved by the National

Statistics Authority and

reported on by the

Department for Transport

each year. Information is

updated annually and

therefore the data can be a

few months out of date.

Additional information has

been obtained from the

Road Safety Department of

Worcestershire County

Council.

2.3.2 There have been two slight injury accidents and one serious incident at or in the vicinity in

the roundabout in the last five years. The plan opposite illustrates the location of these

incidents. It is noted that no fatal incidents have occurred in the study area in five years.

The details of these incidents is provided below and included in full at Appendix C.





Accidents at or close to Hewell Road Roundabout

Date & ref Location Description Injury?

27 Oct 2011

1810 hours

11D104547

Hewell Road

Roundabout

Vehicle 1 entering the roundabout fails to see

vehicle 2 (motorcycle) which had right of way.

Vehicle 1 collides with vehicle 2. and then fails to

stop. There are minor injuries to the motorcycle

rider

Slight

1 July 2011

1612 hours

11D102659

Hewell Road

Roundabout

Vehicle 1 has approached the junction of Hewell

Road and entered the roundabout without seeing

vehicle 2 (cyclist) and collided with the rear end

of the bicycle.

Slight

30 Oct 2012

1700 hours

12D204425

Salters Lane

west of Hewell

Rd Roundabout

Vehicle1 was travelling along Salters Lane

towards the roundabout. A pedestrian was

crossing Salters Lane when vehicle 1 crossed the

centre white line, whilst skidding and hitting

injured party on the opposite lane. The injured

party has hit the windscreen causing it to shatter.

Serious

2.3.3 This accident data is identical to that provided by Worcestershire County Council and

included in the Transport Assessment prepared by RPS in support of the planning

application for Phase 2 of the residential development. The incidents above cannot be

attributed to an unsafe road layout but it is apparent that

poor and inattentive driving is the major contributory

factor. It should be noted that cyclists, motorcyclists and

pedestrians are vulnerable road users and often go

unseen by motorists. The central island of the

roundabout has an inner area of landscaping and outer

grass verges. This feature provides visibility for

circulating traffic and visibility to and from entry points to

the roundabout. There have been no collisions between

vehicles but incidents in the last five years have included

vulnerable road users. The relocation of the school to

Cookridge Close will add cyclists and particularly pedestrians to the area. There will be the

need to cross the roundabout from areas such as Salters Lane and Ash Tree Road. A

visitor to the site that there are very few footways or dropped crossings around the

roundabout with the exception of those created on the Pointers Way access to the Brockhill

East project. Therefore, improvements to pedestrian facilities are justified and

recommendations are provided in Section 5.5.





2.4 Bus services at Brockhill East

2.4.1 Underlying development planning is the need to promote sustainable projects where a

proposed land-use would not create an over-reliance on the use of the private car. Policy

DC5 published by Worcestershire County Council refers to the need to “maximise

accessibility by sustainable transport modes”. The policy refers to 250 metres as an

acceptable walking distance to public transport. An extract of a bus map for Redditch is

provided below.

2.4.2 The main bus services in close proximity to the site are routes 51 and 53 as pictured.

Route 53 is known as the Redditch Dial-a-Ride service that generally operates every 60

minutes from 9am to 4.30pm. Route 51 is operated by Diamond Buses with services every

10 minutes throughout the day from 6.30am to 8.30pm. Bus maps and timetable

information for these routes is included at Appendix D. At the current time bus services do

not serve the new residential area of Brockhill East.

2.4.3 One of the reasons that has justified development at Brockhill East has been the

sustainability credentials of the project. The site is perhaps 1½km from the town centre

and therefore walking to local services is highly plausible. As the development expands to

the north and east then the walking distance would increase. Therefore, Persimmon

Homes have put proposals in place to provide a bus service within the new housing estate.

In time, the new road infrastructure would provide a circular route for buses in a similar way

to that currently utilised by routes 51 and 53. The proposals are outlined below:





Phase 1

The new dwellings lie within a reasonable walk distance of the existing bus services that

operate along the Hewell Road corridor. There is therefore no need for bus services to

permeate the site for this initial phase.

Phase 2

During the occupation of new houses within Phase 2 it is planned for buses to the

introduced through the Phase 1 and 2 development areas off the Hewell Road corridor.

This approach would ensure that walk distances to bus stops within the Phase 2

development would be minimised and therefore enable future residents to benefit from a

high level of accessibility to public transport.

It is envisaged that bus service 53 would be diverted into the site from the existing route

along Hewell Road. The buses operate every 60 minutes and therefore the proposal

offers the opportunity to improve and secure the long term viability of the route. Buses

would divert from the Hewell Road roundabout and utilise a temporary turning area to

before turning to the Hewell Road corridor.

Phase 3

Buses would route through the Phase 3 development in the same manner as for

Phase 2. However, the completed Pointers Way link road would meet with Weights

Lane in the form of a new roundabout which would provide a means for buses to turn

rather than the temporary turning area that is provided in Phase 2.

2.4.4 Persimmon Homes are planning to increase the frequency of the service from every hour to

every 30 minutes for a 12 hour period between Mondays and Saturdays between 07:00 and

19:00 hrs. The level of service during a Sunday would be a matter to be determined

subject to demand. The timing and inherent viability of bus service improvements is the

subject of detailed planning by Persimmon Homes. Bus travel is generally used for home

to work or home to shops trips. Bus travel only forms a small percentage of travel to a first

school. When considered sustainable travel the greatest emphasis is given to walking,

cycling and car sharing.





3 PLANNING FOR BROCKHILL EAST AND CONSULTATIONS

3.1 Phases of development

3.1.1 The area known as Brockhill East off Hewell Road forms part of the expansion plans for

Redditch with a mix of land-uses on the north side of the town. This project has been

started and further planning and construction is expected to take many years to be

completed. A visitor to the site would see that the

residential area of Pointers Way constructed by

Persimmon Homes is now substantial finished.

This area includes a total of 185 residential

properties and is described as Phase 1 with new

roads such as Burrington Close, Cookridge Close

and Dovecote Close. Access is currently obtained

from a 5 arm roundabout on Hewell Road.

Additional connections to the road network are

planned in later phases of the development.

Phase 2 of the project promotes a mixed use

development of additional housing, offices,

community building and open space. This phase would be constructed to the northeast of

Phase 1 by continuing the existing vehicular routes of Burrington Close and Dovecote

Close. These phases within the context of the proposed school are illustrated below.





3.1.2 Outline planning permission for Phase 2 has been secured under the terms of Application

2014/256/OUT. The project is described as a “mixed use development of 296 residential

dwellings, play area, Community House and public open space and outline application for

up to 3,100 square metres of Class B1 (Business) and access”. .A Design and Access

Statement has been prepared by RPS Planning and Development Ltd on behalf of

Persimmon Homes in support of a Full Planning application for Phase 2. This report

describes the planning constraints and character of

the area that have influences the design to produce

an appropriate and acceptable project. The report

makes references to the sustainability credentials of

the site and the proximity of the site to the town

centre. The report states that there are “primary

and secondary schools as well as colleges within

the 2km catchment of the application site, these

include Hollyoaks Field First, Trinity High and North

East Worcestershire College. Although as part of

the wider development masterplan, it is proposed in a later phase of development that a

school be constructed”. The school is being promoted in advance of Phase 3 of the

residential development and would replace the existing school at Bridge Street.

School and location Pupils

Existing Holyoakes School, Bridge Street 238 pupils.

Proposed replacement Holyoakes School, Cookridge Close 326 pupils

3.1.3 The existing school is already generating traffic on the road network. The new school with

a new location at Cookridge Close would redistribute this existing traffic and add the traffic

created by an additional 88 pupils to the local road network. The topic of traffic generation

and the need to emphasise sustainable travel is discussed in this report. In this regard the

project team has had a dialogue with the Highway Authority.





3.2 Consultation with the Highway Authority

3.2.1 Consultations with the Highway Authority have revealed concerns that are commonplace at

first schools. The Highway Authority seeks to obtain a thorough understanding of the

circumstances at Cookridge Close and the likely impact of the project. The following

information has been requested.

• Plans of the site with details of access and parking. Description of existing

transport accessibility for all modes and users (e.g. bus services, cycle routes etc)

• Background to the chosen site. Describe the road network (e.g. on-street parking /

school patrol etc)

• Review of planning policy and planning permissions

• Describe the existing situation surrounding the proposed school site to include

details of the site access and local road network with a review of public transport

and walking and cycling facilities

• Details of the proposed school. E.g. number of staff and pupils and chosen method

of travel. Details of the school catchment area and proposed parking

arrangements. Details of proposed school drop off and pick up arrangements

• Estimate of ratio of pupils and staff arriving by different modes

• Establish ratio of pupils / staff arriving by different modes;

• Review of highway safety in the vicinity of the site.

• Trip generation and distribution based on information obtained at Holyoakes First

School. Typical transport choices to a first school contained within the TRICS

database

• Impact of development trips for all modes of travel

• Measures to mitigate the impact of any additional transport impacts.

• Consideration of sustainable travel and a Travel Plan

3.2.2 It is often necessary, when considering the impact of the project, to complete some

theoretical work such as junction modelling to assess whether or not congestion may be

created at nearby junctions. In this instance, the Highways Authority has stated that it is

“assumed that the junctions have been designed with sufficient capacity to serve the

Brockhill East housing development which has long established plans for the school”. This

statement can be verified by reference two fundamental topics:





• Traffic generation from residential development has been thoroughly assessed as

part of the planning process and has been found to be acceptable. Traffic

movements from a house, of course, include trips to school. Therefore, an

additional assessment of school traffic would double count the impact of the project

when considering local junctions. Nevertheless, there is the need to study the

impact of school traffic at the site. The table below shows residential trip rates

contained with the Transport Assessment prepared by RPS in support of the

planning application for Phase 2.

Typically 100 houses would generate 45 departures in the morning peak. Many of

these trips would include the school run.

• Secondly the new school replaces the existing site at Bridge Road with facilities to

accommodate and additional 88 pupils. Therefore, existing traffic would be

redistributed to the new venue whilst new traffic would only be created by the

additional pupils. This traffic would not be significant and therefore it is concluded

that technical work on the capacity of junction is not necessary. Therefore, it is

important to focus on the site layout, parking provision and faculties for pedestrians.

3.2.3 These topics are discussed in this report. In addition, the Highway Authority has expressly

stated that measures to mitigate the impact of additional traffic at the school, such as the

introduction of a drop-off area should be excluded from the proposals since this is contrary

to County Council policy. Also, the views of parents and local residents have been

obtained from a public consultation exercise completed in April 2016. Approximately 70

people attended the exhibition and many comments on the quantity and management of

traffic were received as described below.

3.3 Public consultations

3.3.1 Public consultation, when considering planning applications, is becoming increasingly

important. During April 2016 a public consultation was held at the school where details of

the proposals were illustrated. The exhibition illustrated the scheme with details of

architecture, access and landscaping. The project team invited the views of parents and

local residents and approximately 70 people attended. The public were invited to provide

written observations on the proposals and many comments referred to perceived traffic

problems. A summary of these transport topics is provided below.





• Absence of a footway on the west side of Cookridge Close

• On street parking on Cookridge Close

• Parking would occur on Cookridge Close at drop off and pick up times

• Absence of a footway on Gretton Close.

• Additional traffic and safety concerns where new roads do not include a footway

• Inconsiderate parking causes a nuisance to existing residents (e.g. on or across

driveways). Parking for the school should be properly managed

• Due thought should be given to the parking provision

• Double yellow parking restrictions are necessary to control indiscriminate parking

3.3.2 It is known that traffic movements at drop-off and pick-up times can be problematic. The

difficulties at or around a school can be exacerbated by the amount and speed of traffic

flows, the absence of parking, narrow or omitted footways, inadequate turning areas and

inconsiderate parking or manoeuvring. Documentation published by Worcestershire

County Council states that “over the last 20 years the number of children being driven to

school nationally has doubled. One in five cars on the road at 8:50am is engaged in the

school run”. Many older school sites have constrained locations and cannot accommodate

current traffic generation. A new school provides the opportunity to introduce design

measures to address traffic and safety concerns.

3.3.3 The next sections refer to key objectives in planning for traffic movements at a new school.

Potential traffic generation and consideration of the views described above are discussed

in this report. The research includes details of travel choices at the existing Holyoakes

School and expected traffic generation for the new larger school on Cookridge Close. This

report refers to transport planning constraints and describes the expected impact of the

project. The proposals are described in Section 4 and transport planning topics such as

traffic generation are discussed in Section 5. In the event that planning permission is

secured then the school would promote a Travel Plan and this is outlined in Section 6.





4 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

4.1 Project Description

4.1.1 There is a need to expand and improve primary age education on the northern side of

Redditch. The existing site of Holyoakes School is constrained by the land and location of

Bridge Street and therefore it is proposed to construction a new larger school at Brockhill

East. The new school would replace Holyoakes School on Bridge Street and increase

capacity from 238 to 326 pupils. The site at Cookridge Close has been set-aside by

Persimmon Homes as part of the master-plan for Brockhill East and forms an integral part

of the planning for the area. The planning of a site considers many topics. Of course,

there is need to serve the local catchment area but there are additional transport planning

considerations. For example, parking is not normally provided for parents and children at a

first school. Therefore, the local road network provides a very important consideration for

the safety on daily activity of the school. A selection of constraints and relevant topics in

choosing a site for a school are provided below.

• Avoid sites where there are high volumes of through traffic and avoid sites with

higher traffic speeds

• Avoid locations that are remote from the catchment area thereby necessitating the

use of the private car. A site should minimise travel distances for parents and

children

• Find sites where there are footways that provide convenient and direct routes to

surrounding and neighbouring areas thereby encouraging walking

• Choose sites where the geometry of the road has the affect of self regulating

speeds. Avoid cul-de-sacs where turning and manoeuvring by necessity is frequent

thereby exacerbating the risks

• Ensure there are wide footways to accommodate a large number of pedestrians

over a short period of time.

• Parking on-street is possible without a significant adverse affect on traffic flows and

pedestrians.

• Minimise the impact and nuisance that may be created for the existing neighbours

4.1.2 Clearly, higher volumes of traffic travelling at higher speeds create significant risks for

visitors to the school. In this instance, the site at Cookridge Close has been planned over

a period of time and new roads are planned as part of the development of the area. An

extract of the site layout is provided below. The proposed layout is included at

Appendix E.





4.1.3 The design and construction of the primary street through the development reflects the

need to serve future development to the north and east of the Phase 2 site and also

facilitate the future link road which will connect Brockhill Drive and A441 Birmingham Road,

via Weights Lane. The southern primary street, now known as Pointers Way has been

constructed with a carriageway width of 7.3m since the planned employment area may

generate the regular movement of larger vehicles. Cookridge Close has been constructed

with a carriageway width of 6.1m. This width is quoted in the Worcestershire Design Guide

and Manual for Streets as suitable for accommodating the two-way passage of buses.

Perhaps in practice the bus would follow a one-way orbital route through the site and

therefore the two-way passage of buses would only occur on the wider route of Pointers

Way. Ultimately, a through route from Hewell Road to Weights Lane via Cookridge Close

would be available when the development project of Brockhill East is complete. However, it

is expected that the majority of vehicular trips to the school by parents would originate from

and depart to Hewell Road. The school would therefore effectively be located within a cul-

de-sac and this applies especially prior to the completion of residential Phases 3 and 4. It

is preferable for traffic to turn prior to the school entrance and therefore avoid passing the

school entrance twice. Footways at least two metres wide are recommended for both sides

of the carriageway between the existing termination of Cookridge Close and the entrance to

the school. In addition, it is recommended that an option to provide a drop off area on

Cookridge Close that allows for turning without the need for reversing should be included

within the proposals. This drop off area and parking provision is discussed below.





4.2 Parking standards

4.2.1 Commonly primary schools do not provide parking for parents. The Local Education

Authority provides land and investment in education and clearly offering parent parking is

not considered to provide the best use of resources. An extract of the parking standards

applicable to schools, as published by the Highway Authority of Worcestershire County

Council as illustrated below, does not include reference to general parking but staff parking

only. This extract was obtained from the Worcestershire County Council website in June

2016.

4.2.2 This year Worcestershire County Council has published a document entitled Interim

Parking Standards (February 2016) but also this does not refer to parent parking.

4.2.3 An assessment of the number of staff has been completed. The assessment has

considered both full time and part staff to create a ‘full time equivalent’. Using this

information a total of 34 parking spaces are provided for staff on site.

Staff parking on site

General spaces 32

Disabled spaces 2

4.2.4 For parents that choose to drive to school there will be the need to park on-street. This

activity can cause local congestion and clogging of the highway that is commonplace

outside numerous schools across Worcestershire and England. The design to

accommodate visitor cars includes:

• Option to provide a parking lay-by on the east side of the carriageway

• Option to provide a turning area, without the need for reversing, prior to the school

entrance

• Footways of 2 metres to both sides of the carriageway adjacent to the lay-bys

4.2.5 The potential use of this on street parking provision and expected demand created by the

new school is discussed in Section 5.





5 TRAVEL CHOICES AND TRAFFIC GENERATION

5.1 Travel choices at Holyoakes First School and Nursery

5.1.1 A first school will generate pedestrian activity as well as vehicular movements.

Additionally, there may be usage of public transport and cycling when travelling to school.

A new school on Cookridge Close will increase the amount of traffic in the area.

Information on the choice of travel arrangements at schools is available from the National

Census of 2011. This information has been used by Worcestershire County Council to

compile average data for local schools in the County. In addition, it is possible to learn

about the travel arrangements at Holyoakes First School or any school in England. Clearly,

the travel arrangements at Holyoakes First School would give a guide to the expected

travel choices to the new First School at Cookridge Close. This information, based on a

headcount of 225 pupils is summarised below.

Table 1

5.1.2 Key points of interest include:

• 143 walking trips to school

• 80 car trips to school

• 3 trips to school used a local bus service

• No cycling trips to school were recorded

• Walking to school is above average.

• The usage of the private car is comparable with the average for Worcestershire.

There is a low usage of public transport but this is compensated for by a higher

proportion of walking trips.

5.1.3 This data for Worcestershire illustrates the mode of travel for all pupils aged 5-15 over the

academic year of 2009/10. The data includes secondary school children where there would

be more use of public transport and cycling. Therefore, the comparison above should be

viewed with caution. Additionally, these statistics can also be compared with results

provided by the TRICS database which is a source of information that is widely recognised

in the field of transport planning. This comparison can establish the sustainability

credentials of the school and provide a reliable guide to the increase in traffic brought

about by a new school at Cookridge Close. This methodology is discussed below:





5.2 Traffic and pedestrian movements from the TRICS database

5.2.1 The database includes a Main Land-Use Category of Education with a Sub-Land Use of

Primary School. Only three multi-modal surveys are available in the database which

include three location types namely ‘suburban’, ‘edge of town’ and one site within a

‘neighbourhood centre’. All these selected locations can be applied to Cookridge Close

since the combination of the school, planned convenience store and Community Hall within

Phase 3 would create a neighbourhood area. These three surveys are located in England

only and not within the Greater London region and are therefore considered representative

of the circumstances at Cookridge Close. An indication of the modal split across all the

times available is illustrated below.

5.2.2 Typical travel choices such as cycling and public transport were not recorded at Holyoakes

School. Therefore, by ignoring cycling and public transport it is possible that the statistics

from the TRICS can be summarised as 38% car and 62% pedestrians. These TRICS

figures provide a reasonable correlation with traffic patterns at Holyoakes.

Car and car share Pedestrian

Worcestershire 35% 47%

Holyoakes 38% 62%

TRICS database 46% 54%

Table 2

5.2.3 The TRICS database suggests the typical data for car usage is slightly higher than that

observed at Holyoakes. Therefore, the vehicle trip rates from the database would provide a

reliable and robust prediction of traffic generation.





5.2.4 TRICS extracts for ’Primary Schools’ are included at Appendix F. A guide to the expected

vehicular trip rate, as predicted by TRICS, for a school of 326 pupils is quantified below.

Primary School AM (0800 to 0900) PM (1500 to 1600) Daily

Vehicle trips Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures 7am to 7pm

Trip Rate (per pupil) 0.269 0.189 0.120 0.148 1.617

Trips for 326 pupils 88 62 39 48 527

Table 3

5.2.5 This information suggests that the proposed school at Cookridge Close would create

approximately 88 arrivals in the morning peak. Schooling activity, such as events or after

school clubs, mean that the traffic generation in the afternoon is lower and spread across 2

or 3 hours. This figure of 88 cars to the expanded school correlates reasonably well with

known traffic data from the National Census of 80 arrivals by car to the existing school on

Bridge Street. Therefore, a robust figure would suggest that the new school may generate

90 arrivals in the morning peak hour consisting of 30 arrivals by staff and 60 arrivals by

parents.

5.3 Option for lay-by parking on Cookridge Close

5.3.1 Therefore, it remains necessary to study whether or not the arrival of 56 private cars on

Cookridge Close can be safely accommodated without congestion, safety concerns or

nuisance to neighbours. It is acknowledged that the Planning Department and Highway

Authority would not support a large investment in parking areas for parents and have a

policy to discourage investment in measures that mitigate the impact of visitor traffic since

this is perceived to encourage vehicular journeys. However, it is apparent that a large

number of visitors would arrive by car whether a car park, lay-by or turning area is provided

or not. The vehicular activity at countless schools in Worcestershire is testimony to this

statement. In this example, the vast majority of car trips would need to turn around and

therefore there are safety concerns with manoeuvring and reversing close to the school.

5.3.2 This report includes reference to an option to provide a turning area as an integral part of

the access to Lowan’s Hill Farm. Vehicular trips generated by the school would not need to

pass the busy pedestrian entrance to the school. The option to provide parking lay-bys,

turning areas and footways is illustrated on drawing P1156/102 at Appendix G. Key points

of interest include:

• A lay-by with at least 11 parking spaces could be available. It is not necessary to

cross a road when walking between the lay-by and the school. Zig-zag markings

would be provided on Cookridge Close to control inconsiderate parking.

• A Travel Plan may be effective at reducing traffic generation





• The school start times would be staggered by 10-15 minutes to assist in the

management of traffic and children.

5.3.3 Additionally, a footway would be provided on the west side of the carriageway. Parents can

drop off and thereafter turn to return towards Hewell Road. A lay-by on one side of the

road would allow the free flow of traffic to and from the school without the need to park

partly across the footway. The new school is currently located on the edge of the

residential area but in time the school would be more centrally located within the catchment

area. Therefore, it is hoped that school and parental travel would become considerably

more sustainable over time. This drop-off zone with turning area provides a balanced

solution to mitigate expected traffic movements and the proposals can be added to the

scheme as a planning condition if considered appropriate.

5.4 Commentary on safety

5.4.1 The statistics of personal injury incidents at the roundabout junction on Hewell Road do not

highlight any areas of concern. It is hoped that there would be no personal injury accidents

on the new road network within the residential area of Brockhill East. Low traffic speeds,

enforced by design, would reduce the risks for all users. Of course, risks would increase

over time as new phases of development add to the traffic flows. It is too early to learn

about safety concerns on the new road network. Traffic flows on Cookridge Close would

increase in the event of development of the new school and therefore there are additional

risks for road users. Key concerns relate to the speed of traffic, manoeuvring of private

cars and the pedestrian environment close to the school.

5.4.2 An increase in pedestrian and vehicle activity would create risks but these are managed by

the provision of a car park plus the design of Cookridge Close. Conventional yellow zig-zag

markings are well respected by motorists and these would prevent on-street parking close

to the school entrance. Risks cannot be eliminated altogether but all reasonable traffic

management measures have been or would be implemented with the project. Safety is

inherently linked to speeds and these are reduced by the design of the route and therefore

there are no safety concerns related to the introduction of a first school at this location.

5.5 Pedestrian desire line and connectivity

5.5.1 An extract of the pupils catchment area plan opposite

highlights two distinct pedestrian desire lines to the new

school. Firstly, there is a need for residential areas of the east

of Brockhill Lane to connect with the site and secondly the

residents of the Salters Lane area need to cross the B4184

Hewell Road to connect with the site. In many ways, the

proposals require parents and pupils to travel in the opposite

direction. The catchment plan is included at Appendix H.





5.5.2 The Highway Authority has an ongoing obligation to maintain and improve the safety of the

road network and this is especially important in the vicinity of first schools. The

introduction of a school (and also local centre) at Brockhill East creates an increase in

pedestrian activity along local routes. These routes are discussed below.

5.5.3 The residential area to the east of Brockhill

Lane is 250-300 metres from the new school

via a ‘crow flies’ route but perhaps 750 metres

via the road network. An extract of the

Worcestershire County Council Rights of Way

map illustrates an unmarked path from

Oversley Close direct to the Lowan’s Hill Farm.

As pictured below a visitor would observe a

gate from Oversley Close and a well trodden

route that follows the existing fence line. This

path is not a formal right of way. However, it is

understood that there are proposals that a

substantial area between the residential section

at Oversley Close and the new school would be

transferred to Redditch Borough Council as part

of an open space agreement. This means that

in time, when the legal matters are addressed,

that the public would have the freedom to roam

over this area. Currently, the area is suitable

for dog walking but an acceptable crossing of

Red Ditch is not provided. Over time there will

be a higher demand for pedestrians to walk to

and from the local centre created by the school

community building and convenience store.

Therefore, it is recommended that this

pedestrian route is improved. Elsewhere, within

the new development, compacted gravel routes

are provided within areas of open space. It is

suggested that a footway with similar

construction perhaps 1-1.5metres wide is added

to the route from Oversley Road to the school.

This measure would help and encourage

pedestrian movements to the local centre.





5.5.3 It is important to note that there are no footways

or dropped crossings at the Hewell Road

roundabout connections with Brockhill Drive and

Salters Lane. With the exception of the

development access and the footway on the east

side of Hewell Road, there are no footways at the

roundabout. The absence of footways affects

pedestrian activity.

5.5.4 For example, the photograph opposite shows a

worn and well trodden route created by

pedestrians crossing the route of Hazel Road

when walking between Salters Lane and Hewell

Road. Pedestrian activity would increase in the

event of development of the school due to the

large number of pupils living within the

catchments area of Salters Lane and Ash Tree

Road. It is recommended that a footway with

dropped kerb crossing is provided to improve the

pedestrian environment.

5.5.5 A second example is provided in the pedestrian

desire line from the residential area of Appletree

Lane and Boot Piece Lane via Broad Heath

Close. This pedestrian link reduces walking

distances but a dropped kerb is not provided. It is

recommended that a dropped kerb is added at

this location with a slight wider footway (at the

crossing) in order to improve the pedestrian

environment.





5.5.6 The public has identified concerns regarding

the absence of a footway on the south side of

Cookridge Close. The photograph opposite

illustrates how the footway stops and

pedestrians are invited to cross the road. A

service strip is provided on the south side of

the carriageway. Street lights and perhaps

underground services are located within this

verge. The ideal footway width for a parent

and child is 1.2 metres. This verge is 1 metre

wide and is defined by edgings. Asphalt

surfacing could be added to create a footway

but a convivial pedestrian environment would

not be created due to the narrow width and

frequent street lights.

5.5.7 Widening is preferable but it is noted that the

road and verge is on an embankment.

Widening to create a 2 metre footway would

require extensive engineering works and this

is not considered to provide good value for

money. Alternatively, emphasis should be

placed on the environment close to the school

where pedestrian activity intensifies.

5.5.8 The footway at the northwest termination of

Cookridge Close is pictured. At the time of

writing the footway works are incomplete. The

access to the school would involve extending

Cookridge Close from the point in a northerly

direction. This section of footway includes a

dropped kerb and thereafter it is

recommended that the new footway should be

at least two metres wide. This will allow a

reasonably pedestrian width for drop-off and

pick ups at the school.





5.5.9 Footway and cycleway improvements have

been implemented on the site of the

Persimmon Homes site. In addition, a

segregated footway and cycleway into the

site and Pointer’s Way has been

constructed as pictured. Currently, the

overwhelming majority of pedestrians

walking to and from the school would not

need to cross Hewell Road. The relocation

of the school to Cookridge Close would

mean that now the majority of pedestrians

now need to cross Hewell Road. Therefore,

it is suggested that a controlled crossing is

added in the approximate location pictured.

A controlled crossing, with the support of a

school patrol, is recommended at this

location. A zebra crossing is an option but

a pelican crossing is preferable. It is likely

that some landscaping close to the

roundabout would need to be removed to

provide forward visibility for southbound

traffic. A road sign may require relocation.

5.5.10 Additional measures to reduce the reliance on the private car would be promoted in a

Travel Plan. A guide to the actions that may be promoted in a Travel Plan, as implemented

by the school are included at Section 6.





5.6 Access for the less able

5.7.1 The accessibility for the less able within the proposed buildings has been planned and

designed by the project architect. Succinctly, the buildings are constructed on a level

ground floor with wider corridors and doorways. For example, internal doorways would

have clear openings of at least 750mm. Any ramps would have a gradient of no steeper

than 1 in 15. Measures such as tactile paving and the use of colour contrasting on

staircases would assist those with visual impairment. For details of the new school

buildings refer to the drawings prepared by the project architect.

5.7 Summary with reference to NPPF

5.7.1 Planning policy is determined by National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Local

Plan Policy. The government recognises that the planning process is instrumental in

creating jobs and growth in the economy. The new guidance provides a presumption in

favour of sustainable development and projects should adhere to local plan policy.

Additionally, paragraph 32 of NPPF states that:

“Development should only be prevented or refused on transport grounds where the

residual cumulative impacts of development are severe”.

5.7.2 The planned first school at Cookridge Close is entirely plausible, sustainable and the

residual cumulative impacts cannot be described as severe. Therefore, planning

permission should be granted.





6 TRAVEL PLAN

6.1 Over the last 20 years the number of children being driven to school nationally has

doubled. One in five cars on the road at 8:50am is engaged in the school run. At present

in Worcestershire approximately 40% of primary school children and 20% of secondary

school pupils are taken to school by car. It is estimated that 13% of total car trip to schools

in Worcestershire are less than 1 mile in length. The resultant outcome is increased

congestion, delays and pollution. In addition, lack of physical activity is contributing to an

alarming growth in childhood obesity and weight problems. The 2009 results from the

National Child Measurement Programme indicate that more than one in five reception year

children (23.6%) were either overweight or obese and in year 6, the rate was almost one in

three (31.2%). The obesity rates in Worcestershire are lower than the national average but

have followed a similar pattern

6.2 The statistics listed above for Worcestershire show that the reliance on the private car

within the school run in the County is decreasing. The proportion of pedestrians and

cyclists is increasing. A Travel Plan would focus on the benefits of sustainable travel and

seek to continue this successful pattern. There are health benefits for individuals and

pupils may be able to learn ‘life skills’ such as walking training whereby children can learn

about the features and hazards of the public highway. A successful method of creating

sustainable travel is the walking bus. The commentary below is quoted in the Sustainable

Modes of Travel to School Strategy published by Worcestershire County Council

A Walking Bus involves an organised rota of children and parent helpers, which can

encourage parents who live close to school to allow their children to walk the short

distance instead of coming by car. A Walking Bus can also run from an allocated

parking point, to reduce the congestion outside the school.

6.3 The proposed Holyoakes First School would operate a Travel Plan in partnership with the

sustainable transport team at the County Council. The health benefits of walking and

cycling would be actively promoted to help reduce the reliance on the private car and help

lessen traffic flows on Cookridge Close. A planning condition can be specified to bring

about the implementation of a Travel Plan.





7 CONCLUSION

7.1 Banners Gate Transportation Limited has been instructed by Jacobs UK on behalf of

Worcestershire County Council to consider highway issues in support of a planning

application to create Holyoakes School for 326 children. Key highway planning issues are

summarised below:

• The master planning on the development site of the Brockhill East has provided a

development plot on Cookridge Close. The new school, in time, would replace

the existing Holyoakes School on Bridge Street. The plot is located to the north-

west of Lowan’s Hill Farm by extending the existing route of Cookridge Close.

• Traffic generation has been studied by using information on transport choices to

Holyoakes School from the National Census and the TRICS database. The

usage of the private car at Holyoakes School is comparable with the average for

Worcestershire but lower than data provided by the TRICS database. It is

expected that a school of 326 pupils would generate 80-90 cars in the morning

peak and 40 cars in the afternoon peak. This quantity of traffic is not considered

to have a material impact on the operation of the road network when considering

the transfer of trips from the existing school.

• A car park with 34 spaces (2 disabled spaces) would be provided for staff only.

The school would generate drop-off and pick-up traffic movements. Safety can

be improved and the impact of this traffic can be mitigated by the introduction of a

turning area with lay-by parking for approximately 11 cars. This option can be

incorporated within the scheme by use of a planning condition. Footways at least

2 metres wide are recommended for each side of the road between the existing

termination of Cookridge Close and the entrance to the school. It is suggested

that the school start time for each form is staggered to minimise congestion.

• The new location for the school would change the pedestrian desire lines and a

number of improvements to the provision and quality of footways is recommended

to encourage walking.

• The road network surrounding the school has an excellent safety record and the

road alignment and traffic calming reduces average speeds such that there is a

minimal safety risk for users visiting the new school.

• The school would promote a Travel Plan to add emphasis on the benefits of

walking and cycling and reducing the reliance on the private car.

7.2 It is our view that traffic generated by the proposed school on Cookridge Close would not

adversely affect the operation of the highway network in the vicinity of the site.

Therefore, it is concluded that there are no sustainable highway reasons why planning

permission should be withheld for the proposals for Holyoakes First School.

Banners Gate Transportation Ltd (June 2016)




Job Number: P1156 Banners Gate Transportation Ltd

Appendix A

Location Plan

Proposals for Holyoakes Primary School Cookridge Close, Brockhill East, Redditch

Location Plan Appendix A





Appendix B

Plan of Brockhill East Phase 2 and subsequent phases

LewinJRPolygonal Line

LewinJRPolygon

LewinJRTypewritten TextSite of new school

LewinJRText BoxHousing Phase 1(Complete)

LewinJRText BoxHousing Phase 2(In planning)

LewinJRText BoxFuture Housing Phases





Appendix C

Accident statistics, Cookridge Close (1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2014)





Appendix D

Bus map and timetables, route 51 and 53

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53 Redditch - Bentley Close - Brockhill - RedditchRedditch Dial-a-Ride

Direction of stops: where shown (eg: W-bound) this is the compass direction towards which the bus is pointing when it stops


Redditch, Bus Station (Stand E)Southcrest, on Bentley CloseRedditch, Bus Station (Stand E)Redditch, Hewell RoadBatchley, opp Cedar Road Social ClubBatchley, opp Boot Piece Lane footpathBatchley, adj Cornhampton CloseBatchley, Congleton Close (W-bound)Batchley, adj Lily Green LaneBatchley, opp Yew Tree CloseBatchley, opp Birchensale SchoolRedditch, Bus Station (Stand E)

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Redditch, Bus Station (Stand E)Southcrest, on Bentley CloseRedditch, Bus Station (Stand E)Redditch, Hewell RoadBatchley, opp Cedar Road Social ClubBatchley, opp Boot Piece Lane footpathBatchley, adj Cornhampton CloseBatchley, Congleton Close (W-bound)Batchley, adj Lily Green LaneBatchley, opp Yew Tree CloseBatchley, opp Birchensale SchoolRedditch, Bus Station (Stand E)

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Sundaysno service

Early May Holiday (Monday 2nd May)no service

Service Restrictions: 1 - to 28.4.172 - only 31.5.16 to 3.6., 25.7. to 31.8., 24.10. to 28.10., 19.12. to 30.12.16, 20.2.17 to 24.2., 10.4. to 21.4.3 - only 3.5.16 to 27.5., 6.6. to 22.7., 1.9. to 21.10., 31.10. to 16.12.16, 2.1.17 to 17.2., 27.2. to 7.4., 24.4. to 28.4.4 - to 22.4.17

53 Redditch - Bentley Close - Brockhill - RedditchRedditch Dial-a-Ride

For times of the next departures from a particular stop you can use traveline-txt - by sending the SMS code to 84268. Add the service numberafter the code if you just want a specific service - eg: buctdgtd 60. The return message from traveline-txt will show the next three departures,and it currently costs 25p plus any message sending charge. Departure times will be real-time predictions where available, or scheduled departuretimes if not.

You can also get the same information by using the SMS code at www.nextbuses.mobi (only normal browsing charges apply)or through several iPhone or Android apps that offer access to NextBuses.

NOTE: SMS codes are different in each direction. Make sure you choose the right direction from these lists.

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Stop NameRedditch, Bus Station (Stand E)Redditch, adj Plymouth RoadSouthcrest, adj Bentley CloseSouthcrest, on Bentley CloseSouthcrest, opp Bentley CloseRedditch, opp Plymouth RoadRedditch, Hewell RoadBatchley, opp Cedar Park RoadBatchley, opp Cedar ViewBatchley, opp Cedar Road Social ClubBatchley, adj Birchensale SchoolBatchley, Bridley Moor Road (NE-bound)Batchley, opp Hewell Road FactoriesBatchley, opp Boot Piece Lane footpathBatchley, adj Cornhampton CloseBatchley, Congleton Close (W-bound)Batchley, opp Gisburn CloseBatchley, adj Lily Green LaneBatchley, opp Yew Tree CloseBatchley, adj Boot Piece Lane FootpathBatchley, opp Salters Lane RoundaboutBatchley, adj Hewell Road FactoriesBatchley, Bridley Moor Road (SW-bound)Batchley, opp Birchensale SchoolBatchley, adj Cedar Road Social ClubBatchley, adj Cedar ViewBatchley, adj Cedar Park RoadRedditch, Hewell Road (S-bound)

StreetStation WayPlymouth RoadPlymouth RoadBentley ClosePlymouth RoadPlymouth Road Cedar RoadCedar RoadCedar RoadBridley Moor RoadBridley Moor RoadHewell RoadSalters LaneAppletree LaneAppletree LaneAppletree LaneLily Green LaneSalters LaneSalters LaneHewell RoadHewell RoadBridley Moor RoadBridley Moor RoadCedar RoadCedar RoadCedar RoadHewell Road

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Appendix E

Proposed site layout

CommunityPlaying fields Car Park(future)

128.96

123.00

125.50

Original entranceproposal

125.50

Grey tone= PossibleFuture Developmentby others, conceptdesign only shown

Key Stage 1Hard Play

Key Stage 2Hard Play

ForestSchoolsArea

128.61

125.48

125.42

130.40

130.13

129.75

129.82

129.13

127.83

128.14

128.33

128.02

127.98

128.24

127.91

128.97

128.75

128.53

128.84

130.36

123.68 124.35

124.24123.57 123.76

121.59

122.60 122.85

122.69122.32

121.00

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121.47

120.51

120.87

125.35

125.35

123.15

129.00

129.19

129.01

129.19

129.25

125.50

127.90

128.17

127.73

127.82

128.28

127.89

128.44128.16

128.21

130.11

130.96

128.89

130.08

Lowan'sHillFarm

117.49

125.26

122.85

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Receptionplay

125.40

124.84

126.62

125.21

120.71

121.16

124.48

124.16

124.55

124.41

122.88

123.50

124.16

128.89

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1.2m high palisade fence

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This drawing is not to be used in whole or part other than for the intendedpurpose and project as defined on this drawing. Refer to the contract for fullterms and conditions.

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