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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 decrease in 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 kilometres north
west of the site providing access to services to London Victoria.

Additional rail services are available via the 291 bus service, which routes to Three Bridges
to provide access to the Southern Railways Mainline. Services link to other retail and
employment centres of Brighton, Worthing and Chichester. The site is accessible via regular
bus services accessible from bus stops along the A22 Lewes Road. A Travel Plan
Statement (TPS) has been prepared for the site in accordance with WSCC guidance. The
TPSt will seek to encourage sustainable travel behaviour to and from the site.

The previous 3 years personal injury accident data has been checked and this indicates no
accidents have been recorded that involve pedestrians or cyclists within the immediate
vicinity. There is no evidence to suggest that the existing arrangements for pedestrians are
inadequate or result in safety issues.

Conclusion-Based on the information submitted in support of the application, the LHA does
not consider that the proposed would have 'severe' residual impact on the operation of the