five towns - Castleford Your Say

FIVE TOWNS
PARK
FIVE TOWNS PARK UPDATE - JUNE 2014
How plans for the proposed development
have changed based on community feedback
www.castlefordyoursay.co.uk
Introduction
Lateral are proposing a sports, leisure, country park and
retail development in Glasshoughton. This includes a
new 10,000 capacity stadium for Castleford Tigers.
We have been consulting with the community since
early April 2014 and over 1,200 comments forms have
been received from the public. These cover a widerange of specific issues, but the main comments
received from the community can be summarised as:
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Transport and highways
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Match day parking
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Local issues, including views from properties
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Construction period
We are keen to work with the community on these proposals.
As a result of comments received from public consultation
a number of amendments have been made to the plans.
This document sets out our responses to these
important issues and highlights the main changes we
have made as a result of public consultation.
All feedback received during consultation
is being considered. A planning
application will be submitted shortly.
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Changes to our proposals
The numbers on the siteplan opposite indicate
where the following amendments will be made:
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We are introducing match day parking
controls in the local area
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Ensuring good road access to and from Stainburn
Avenue is important. We are currently considering
several options for this and will discuss these in
more detail with residents in due course
Providing a new 0.6 mile (1km) long footpath on
the west side of Spittal Hardwick Lane to link the
existing footpaths at Park View in the north with
Hales Court, south of the M62 motorway
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Improvements to increase the capacity of the
Park Road/Holywell Lane roundabout
Putting a roof on the north stand, helping to reduce crowd
noise. All stands at the ground will now be covered
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We will be adding a third exit lane from the
site to provide increased capacity
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Improving existing pedestrian routes and crossings
to Xscape and Junction 32 Outlet Centre
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We are exploring ways to reduce existing
traffic speeds on Spittal Hardwick Lane and
we are providing a new 20-space car park for
country park users on non-match days
10 Relocating some footpaths within the landscaping
further away from properties to maintain
residents’ privacy. Improved security fencing
will also be provided where appropriate
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Restricting the new access created from Spittal
Hardwick Lane to buses and emergency vehicles
only. General traffic will not be allowed to go
through the site to the retail park or the stadium
11 Planting mature trees along an elevated bank
to the north of the stadium to help to protect
views of residents on Park View. This means that
tree cover will be established more quickly.
Connectivity – highways and transport
We understand that transport is an important issue for local residents. We
are making a multi million pound investment into the road network with
a new junction layout at Park Road which will increase capacity, and
provide an easy entrance and exit for visitors to our development. We will
also ensure that residents can easily get in and out of Stainburn Avenue.
A further wide-ranging review of the proposed new site
access, including a road safety audit, has been undertaken in
conjunction with the local highways authority and the Highways
Agency. This has been scrutinised by their advisers.
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Alongside this, we will introduce a Travel Plan to connect the site to the
wider Five Towns Area. We are hiring a dedicated Travel Plan Co-ordinator
to implement a range of practical initiatives to encourage more people
to use public transport, to cycle or walk to the site. These will include:
Public transport
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We are working with local service providers to
divert existing bus services into the site
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We will provide two new bus stops on the site.
Cycling
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Around 3 miles (5kms) of new cycle lanes
will be introduced across the site, providing
new connections to the wider area
High-quality covered cycle parking will be provided
in convenient locations next to buildings – 135
spaces for the retail units and 100 at the stadium.
Pedestrian links
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We will be investing heavily in improving the existing
footpaths and crossings for pedestrians, especially
around Junction 32 and across Park Road
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The development will create a new ‘east/west’
connection by providing high quality footpaths across
Five Towns Park, which links the retail development to
the stadium and country park and with the wider area.
More details about our transport
proposals can be found on our website
www.castlefordyoursay.co.uk
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Match day parking
and transport
From the feedback we know that
match day parking and getting
supporters to and from the stadium
is an important issue. There will be
a stadium car park of 666 spaces.
In addition we are looking at:
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Measures to encourage as
many fans as possible to
access the stadium by foot,
cycle and public transport
Parking by non-residents on
neighbouring streets will not be
allowed on match days. This will
be managed through the use
of controlled parking zones
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Dedicated shuttle buses will be
provided from Castleford town
centre and town centre car parks
to the ground on match days.
Match day
parking
Local residents and their visitors
will be provided with permits
for use on match days and
for the first year, stewards will
be positioned in key areas on
match days to stop vehicles
without permits from parking.
Shuttle buses
Evidence from elsewhere
suggests that supporters
continue to visit the same town
centre facilities before and
after games. We will provide
regular shuttle buses for
around three hours before and
one hour after each match.
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Construction
We will work with the community during construction of
the site. Our construction partners for the project are
Leeds-based GMI, who will produce a ‘construction
methodology statement’ which will be agreed with
Wakefield Council. This will cover important issues such as:
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Construction traffic management, including
routes for deliveries to the construction
team and the timings of deliveries
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Wheel washing – to prevent the spread
of mud on pavements and roads
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Dust control
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Hours of working
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Where contractors park their vans and cars
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Ensuring that local residents are regularly
informed of upcoming working
As part of this process GMI will sign up to the Considerate
Constructors Scheme. This scheme sets standards for
construction teams to reduce the impact they have on
local communities. GMI will also work with local schools and
groups to raise awareness of the construction industry.
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Summary of main changes
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Introducing match day parking controls
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Including an additional third lane on the exit from the development site
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Improving existing pedestrians routes and crossings, including across Park Road
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Measures to improve road access to and from Stainburn Avenue
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Improving landscaping to protect residents’ views
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Relocating footpaths and other changes to protect residents’ privacy
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Putting a roof on the north stand of the stadium to reduce noise impact
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Improving security fencing where appropriate.
During consultation a range
of issues have been raised
with us. Issues not covered
within this document will
be addressed as part of
the planning application,
including those relating to
noise, light and retail issues.
Have your say
Your comments are really important and consultation will continue. If you have any comments, please provide these
via our website www.castlefordyoursay.co.uk or by email feedback@castlefordyoursay.co.uk.
Or post to our freepost address:
Freepost RTHL-CKUY-EHAX
Resolve Public Affairs, Aizlewoods Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
If you have any questions, please call Freephone 0800 996 1612