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LHA would recommend a condition to secure the splays of 43 metres throughout the
proposed usage.

The LHA have reviewed data supplied to WSCC by Sussex Police over a period of the last
3 years. There have been no recorded injury accidents in the vicinity of the site access or
using the RTL onto Lewes Road. There is no evidence to suggest that the road is
operating unsafely, or that the proposed would exacerbate an existing safety concern. In
conclusion the principle of the access has been demonstrated as acceptable and ‘Safe
and Suitable’ in accordance with Paragraph 108 of the National Planning Policy
Framework (NPPF).

Layout and Parking- There are no concerns with the layout of the site. The access road
will take the form of a 4.8 metre wide arrangement with 8 metre kerb radii. An internal
footpath is provided within the site, this should be 1.8 metres in width. This is
considered suitable as this will be a low speed, low traffic environment. Swept path
diagrams have been provided showing larger vehicles turning paths within the site, this
would be required. The applicant should liaise with MSDC’s Waste Collection Team to
discuss the suitability of this arrangement from their perspective.

Parking provision is stated as meeting the requirements of the WSCC Parking Demand
Calculator (PDC); there will be unallocated parking in accordance with the WSCC
calculator. Previously the LHA raised no concerns with parking allocation which was
slightly below the requirement from the PDC. In addition it should be noted the proposals
are likely to be less intensive than the previous uses (as outlined in detail in the below
section). The LHA is satisfied that the car parking provision is anticipated to satisfy the
likely demands.

Trip Generation and Capacity- The TS provided in support of this application does
estimate potential vehicular trip generation arising from this proposal and the previous
builds use. As with the previous application the development could generate a decreasein
vehicular trips of 51 two-way trips in the weekday morning peak hour and 42 two-way
trips in the weekday evening peak hour. Across a typical weekday, the proposed
residential is likely to generate a reduction of 237 two-way vehicular trips compared to
the existing commercial site use. The LHA acknowledges that the TRICS outputs are
based upon sites considered to be comparable in terms of planning use class and location
to that proposed, in accordance with TRICS Best Practice Guidance. As such the trip rate
generated provides a realistic indication of likely trip generation from the new dwellings
in comparison with the existing use. Whilst the proposal does exceed the 30 vehicle
movement threshold the existing use of the site and less intensive nature does not
warrant any formal junction assessments.
It is recognised that this proposal would give rise to a less intensive use of the existing
access onto London Road. This proposal is not anticipated to result in a severe
cumulative impact on the operation of the local network in accordance with paragraph
108 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Construction-Matters relating to access during the construction of the proposed would
need to be agreed prior to any works commencing. Vehicular access to the site is
possible only from Lewes Road. A comprehensive construction management plan would
be sought through condition should permission be granted. The construction
management plan should amongst other things set out how deliveries are to be managed
along Lewes Road in light of the carriageway width and presence of other vulnerable
road users.

Sustainability and Accessibility-The TS considers sustainable transport links and
confirms that a Travel Plan will be produced to further promote sustainable travel for all
users of the site. The site is accessible via regular bus services accessible from bus stops
along the A22 Lewes Road. East Grinstead railway station is located approximately three