Transport & Connectivity
The main vehicular access into the site will be from the existing roundabout on Thomas Parry Way, built in 2016 as part of earlier development proposals.
Secondary vehicular access points have been identified on the plan below, connecting the site to the existing road network in a way that complements proposed cycle and walking routes.
Main access roundabout on Thomas Parry Way
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Active travel and neighbourhood design
Safe, well-designed routes for walking, cycling and wheeling will run through the site, supporting the ‘15-minute neighbourhood’ concept.
The idea of this concept is to design a new community where the facilities people are likely to regularly use can be reached within a short walk, cycle or public transport journey of no more than quarter of an hour. The map below shows the type of facilities that can be reached within a 15-minute walking distance from the centre of the new neighbourhood at Slade Lane.
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A ‘15-minute neighbourhood’: walking radius map for Slade Lane
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Walking, cycling and bus links
New walking, cycling and wheeling routes will connect Slade Lane with the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The plan below shows how different routes could connect all parts of the neighbourhood, providing safe routes to and from the school, local centre, play areas and other facilities. The existing use of Slade Lane itself, as a public bridleway, would be retained.
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The option to extend existing bus services to serve the development and provide residents with alternatives to car travel has been discussed with PCC. Future discussions with bus local bus operators will be required to take this forwards.
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Active Travel Plan
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Traffic calming and safety
Traffic calming and carefully designed street layouts will help to keep vehicle speeds low, creating safe, people-friendly neighbourhoods.
Measures will be designed to prioritise walking and cycling, while ensuring vehicles can move safely through the site.
The Masterplan has also considered other principles of best practice to enhance public safety, for example, having homes overlooking public spaces, play areas and the bridleway, to ensure these areas remain ‘visible’.