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25/10014/AIR PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Application No. : 25/10014/AIR Applicant : Mr Mike Davies Proposal : Information in relation to condition 5 of PA 23/01407/B giving details of the traffic management plan Site Address : Land West Of Glenfaba Road, Fields 311835,311836 And 311785, Glenfaba Road, Peel, Isle Of Man
Planning Assistant: Charlotte Gatt
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 18.02.2025
Conditions and Notes for Approval
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions
NOTE. In this instance of the submitted Traffic Management Plan and after consultation with the Case Officer confirming that they are happy with the level of detail, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 5 of application 23/01407/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
Plans/Drawings/Information; This decision hereby approved relates to documents and drawings titled: Application Form, CONDITION - C5 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, PCS-HS-MS - RSTS PEEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - 20-11-24 (REVA) and PEEL RSTS COMPOUND REV D all recorded as being electronically received by the Department on 03.01.2025
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Officer’s Report
1.0 Description 1.1 The proposed application 23/01407/B for the construction of a new Sewage Treatment Works and creation of new vehicular access was approved at appeal on 16.07.2024 subject to 4 conditions, some of which required submission of additional information prior to the commencement of works.
1.2 This report is specific to Condition (5) which the applicants are seeking to satisfy.
1.3 Specific wording of the condition as follows:
Construction Plans
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25/10014/AIR No development shall take place, including works of site clearance and ground preparation, until a Construction Traffic Management Plan that addresses the means of both access to, and egress from, the A27 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved Plan.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
2.0 Proposal 2.1 The applicants have submitted a document outlining the traffic management plan including information for the Department of Infrastructure Highways Division along with an application form on the 03.01.2025.
2.2 Supplied is a project specific method statement, a site compound plan and a document outlining how construction traffic including site personnel movements will be safely controlled at the Peel Wastewater Treatment Construction Site by the contractor and its sub-contractors, working on behalf of Manx Utilities.
2.3 It is proposed that a small section of hedgerow either side of the existing gate access will be removed to allow construction traffic to enter the site. This section has previously been cleared under supervision of the scheme ecologists to prevent hibernating lizards and can therefore be removed at any time.
2.4 Measures to ensure the safety of highways users will be employed as outlined within this document and the Risk Assessment and Method Statement. These will include signage, installation of traffic mirrors, avoidance of reversing manoeuvres and use of banksmen to guide articulated vehicles onto site. The reduced width access shall be used only during hours of daylight.
2.5 Information has been provided to show that soon as temperatures allow, and the Ecologists are able to clear vegetated areas of lizards, the remainder of the sod hedges at the boundary of the site will be removed and relocated to form the vision splays in accordance with Drawing No 10057112-ARC-XX-XX-DR-T-0614 Rev P2.
2.6 The available working hours are proposed as 07.00-19.00 each day and 08.00-14.00 Saturday excluding public holidays (subject to the Scope). Where necessary the Contractor will maximise the working day based on the activities being undertaken to ensure conformity with the construction phase programme and that the key milestone dates are met.
2.7 Deliveries to the site are to be managed to avoid highway network weekday peak hours. Construction work and construction traffic movements shall not take place on Sundays, bank holidays or after 13.00 on a Saturday unless such work is associated with an emergency or with the prior written consent of the Project Manager.
2.8 The development is subject to an overall construction period of 3 years, it is intended that the access road will complete, including the permanent construction of the entrance off the A27 within the first 9 months. All construction traffic will enter from the south, access via Peel is prohibited. A site compound shall be formed within the site boundary, to allow adequate parking for the Contractors and Clients staff.
2.9 SITE ACCESS: Due to ecological constraints and time of year, (potential hibernating lizards) the Contractor has been instructed to minimise the excavation works when removing the boundary hedge at the start of the project.
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25/10014/AIR 2.10 Set out traffic management as per the agreed traffic management plan.
2.11 Construction Traffic - Constraints
All construction traffic accessing and egressing the site MUST do so from the South side - Patrick.
No Plant or Machinery is to enter land not within the site and no unauthorised personnel are to be allowed access to the construction site.
2.12 Arrangements for Pedestrians. The existing footpath is on the opposite side of the road to the proposed access, this shall be always maintained throughout the construction phase, segregation pedestrians and construction traffic. There is no requirement for pedestrian access to the site.
2.13 Temporary Works /Traffic /Pedestrian Management. The accepted traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works and continually monitored to ensure effectiveness.
2.14 Site Establishment & Compound. Preliminary activities will include the setting up of the site compound & offices, this will include cabins, stores, welfare facilities, and suitable laydown areas. Preparatory works for the site establishments will involve some site clearance and excavation works. (Typically, the plant used will be as described for the other various site operations). Adequate parking and turning facilities will be provided immediately within the site boundary.
2.15 Site Traffic Management Within the site boundary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) shall be developed for each phase of the works using the following principles.
2.16 Safe Site - Segregation The most effective way of ensuring pedestrians and vehicles move safely around our sites is to provide separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes. Where possible, there will be a one-way system as this reduces the need for vehicles to reverse, and will assist pedestrians and drivers. The circumstances might mean that complete segregation is not possible, so we will need to have clearly marked pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes, using measures such as barriers and signs. Where pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes cross, they should be clearly marked using measures such as dropped kerbs, barriers, deterrent paving etc, to help direct pedestrians to the appropriate crossing points.
2.17 Traffic Routes
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25/10014/AIR The general principles for the safe traffic routes are as follows:
o Make sure they are wide enough for the safe movement of the largest vehicle.
o Ensure surfaces are suitable for the vehicles and pedestrians using them, eg :-firm, even and properly drained. Outdoor traffic routes should be similar to those required.
o Avoid steep slopes.
o Avoid sharp corners and blind bends.
o Keep them clear of obstructions.
o Make sure they are clearly marked and signposted.
o Keep them properly maintained.
2.18 Visibility Visibility should be good enough for drivers to see hazards, and pedestrians to see vehicles. Adequate visibility for drivers is related to vehicle speed and the distance needed to stop or change direction safely. We will install mirrors where sharp or blind bends/spots cannot be avoided.
2.19 Speed Reducing vehicle speed is an important part of PCS-HS - Transport safety. Fixed traffic control measures such as speed humps, chicanes and 'rumble strips' can reduce vehicle speed. It is important that we select the most appropriate control as the wrong measure can increase risk by, eg:- reducing vehicle stability Speed limits can also be used, but they need to be appropriate, properly enforced and, where possible, consistent across the site. To assess an appropriate speed limit, we will consider the route layout and its usage. For example, lower speeds will be appropriate where pedestrians are present or where lift trucks and road-going vehicles share a traffic route.
2.20 Signs, Signals and Markings Signs for drivers and pedestrians on site will be the same as those used on public roads (as shown in the Highway Code), wherever a suitable sign exists. They will be well positioned and kept clean. Where driving is likely to be carried out in the dark, illuminated or reflective signs should be used.
3.0 Consultation 3.1 The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division were consulted for advice on the satisfaction of condition. The advice received 10.01.2025, after their review of the submitted documents, concludes that they are pleased to confirm that the information satisfies the relevant clauses. 3.2 HDC comment - "Highway Services HDC have reviewed the information for condition discharge application 25/10014/AIR dated 10 Jan 2025 online and can comment that the general proposals and TM plan are acceptable." 10.01.2025
4.0 Recommendation 4.1 In this instance of the submitted Traffic Management Plan and after consultation with the case officer confirming that they are happy with the level of detail, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 5 of application 23/01407/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
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25/10014/AIR I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded Interested Person Status.
Decision Made : Permitted
Date: 18.02.2025
Determining officer
Signed : C BALMER
Chris Balmer
Principal Planner
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