Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Support

Representation ID: 14034

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

In principle, NH welcomes developments within existing urban areas.
The following key sites (due to size and proximity to the SRN) are a concern to the SRN; OA1, TB1, MH2, MH2, MH3, S1, GG1, K1, MP1 and MP2. We would like to see the evidence base for these and any plans for mitigation of impacts on the SRN.
Any potential sites expected to have an impact on the SRN, should be subject to consultation with NH and assessed against DfT’s Circular 01/2022 to determine the extent of their potential impacts on the SRN. Additionally, the cumulative impact of allocations (capacity, safety and possible mitigation measures, if required) should be undertaken in line with the Circular.

Support

Representation ID: 14035

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

The policy sets out transport aspects that must be adhered to, including comprehensive sustainable transport
links, impacts on the wider strategic and local highways must be mitigated, and a frequent zero-carbon bus service. We support the development of sustainable transport links to encourage trips to be made using sustainable methods and, therefore, alleviate pressure
posed by the new development on the SRN.

Support

Representation ID: 14036

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

Policy focuses on the additional provision of employment land at Magna Park due to the access to the SRN via Junction 20 of M1.
We recognise that an expansion of employment land at Magna Park and the allocation of 320 houses at Lutterworth, mitigation of this development on Junction 20 of the M1, will need further assessment. The policy requirements of SA01 for land at Mere Lane, Magna Park (122 ha of land type B8), include a transport assessment to inform the development of appropriate highway mitigation that should be provided. This requirement appropriate.

Support

Representation ID: 14037

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

Policy DS05 details how infrastructure required to mitigate the impact of the allocated developments can be phased in time or geographically and delivered through the use of planning conditions. The policy also underlines the continued cooperation with National Highways to reduce transport impacts of development, including the use of Transport Strategies. We would like to gain an insight into the proposed schedule of improvements required on the SRN due to development.
Specific comments are made about elements of the IDP relating to; improvement of the A5 and the impact of L2 on the SRN / M1 Jct 20.
NH wishes to understand any interlinkages between all schemes, especially on the periphery of Leicester City, as there are potential risks of extra pressure on the A6 / A47 into the city.

Support

Representation ID: 14038

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

DM06 of the development standards policies ensures that new developments are designed to support transport networks. Additionally, the policy ensures that larger developments and those with high trip-generations consider and mitigate their impact on the wider transport
network.

Support

Representation ID: 14040

Received: 06/06/2025

Respondent: National Highways

In principle, NH welcomes developments within existing urban areas, as trips generated may result in a smaller impact on the SRN. Local transport modelling for Harborough requires approval from NH.
The following areas are allocated for housing in the vicinity of the SRN; Leicester Urban Area, Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Kibworth, Great Bowden, Great Glen, Houghton on the Hill.
TA notes a potential strategic intervention, a new M1 junction north of Lutterworth, a new access on the SRN is contrary to DfT Circular 01/2022.
Concern expressed about the lack of a plan for mitigation of cumulative development on the SRN, which may lead t inapproariate measures.