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A46 Newark to Widmerpool Improvement -Supplementary Orders Statement of Case August 2011 7 Supporters, Objections and Representations 7.1 Summary The objection period to the draft Supplementary Orders published in May 2011 ended on 24 June 2011. In all, nine affected landowners, local authorities, statutory bodies and other interested parties responded to the publication of the draft Supplementary Orders by the end of the objection period. Two letters of objection, received after the closure of the statutory consultation period, dealt with matters which are not relevant to the draft Orders. A letter of support was received from Nottinghamshire County Council, in which the Council sought assurances about the capacity of Farndon Roundabout. As noted above, no objections have been received in connection with the draft Detrunking Order. Three statutory objections were received from PA Freight Services Ltd (“PA Freight”), of International Logistics Centre, Fosse Way, Farndon, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4SP, Maurice Walmsley of Kardeel House, 7 Bulpit Lane, Balderton, Newark NG24 3PT and Charles Lawrence, of Cranleigh Park 153a Farndon Road Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4SP. Each of these objections will be addressed in the Agency’s evidence before the Inquiry, in accordance with its case as summarised in the paragraphs that follow. 7.2 PA Freight Services Ltd. I. PA Freight has objected on the ground that the design of the access to their premises proposed in the Orders is inadequate. Specifically, they consider that the proposed access, in that it would not provide adequate access, as compared with that which the company currently enjoys; would not provide sufficient working space for their operations; and would jeopardise the company’s operations at the site. According to PA Freight, the arrangements for the shared access with other users (namely, Mr M Walmsley’s and other users visiting PA Freight’s site) would be unsafe within the area of the lorry park. II. The design would not resolve existing drainage problems, and the gradients within the lorry park would cause operational difficulties for the large vehicles operated by the company. The company also object that the design would not provide adequate access to their retained land. This is situated to the East of the existing A46 Trunk Road and west of the River Devon III. PA Freight acquired their site in late 1996/early 1997 at which time the depot had taken on the broad character as exists today. This was as a result of a number of planning consents between 1985 and 1997 that increased both the storage capacity and office accommodation on site. The adjoining land, owned by Mr Walmsley has been used for vehicle parking and or storage by PA Freight since 1996/1997. There are no planning consents for such use, or for any development of the land. The lorry park was constructed during 2007, again without the necessary planning consent. Retrospective planning consent was obtained August 2007. 12
A46 Newark to Widmerpool Improvement -Supplementary Orders Statement of Case August 2011 IV. The Agency has consulted with PA Freight with a view to obtaining an understanding of their operational requirements, and is of the opinion, as it will explain in evidence, that it has successfully addressed their concerns with respect to the proposed scheme. The Agency’s evidence will show that the scheme will provide a reasonable replacement access and will not disrupt PA Freight’s operations. The internal layout of PA freight’s secure yard will not be affected. The Agency has maintained the same number of lorry parking spaces, but with more generous proportions. This would allow occasional use by long vehicles. V. The design of the proposed new access is no less safe than the existing arrangements, and in fact offers flexibility, with fewer points of conflict. The Agency has consulted the Environment Agency about drainage for the whole scheme. In order to remove any potential for future drainage problems in the locality the Agency is taking access over the land to cleanse existing drainage ditches and outfalls. The gradients proposed for PA Freight’s access and lorry parking area are either better, or no worse, than those which currently exist. VI. As regards the retained land, the Agency’s evidence will show that adequate provision has been made. Any outstanding issues can and will be dealt with as accommodation works, by providing suitable access, gated if required. It is the Agency’s intention to take title over the land included in the Order if licences cannot be agreed. 7.3 Maurice Walmsley I. Mr Walmsley objected to the design on safety grounds, on the basis that the shared use of the proposed access, which traverses land in his ownership, with PA Freight and Mr Lawrence will result in vehicle conflicts and reduced safety. A section of Mr Walmsley’s land is leased to PA Freight and is being used for vehicle movements and storage of materials. Mr Walmsley’s concerns centre on potential conflicts between PA Freight’s vehicle movements and the proposed revised access arrangements to his and, which would cross PA Freight’s lorry park. Mr Walmsley has also raised concerns about gradients within the revised access. In addition, Mr Walmsley has indicated that he may need to use the land he currently leases to PA Freight for the storage of new and used vehicles which are at present delivered to his town centre premises. Investigations with the local planning authority have shown that there are no planning consents which enable Mr Walmsley to use his land for vehicle or storage. Nor is there any consent for development of this land. II. The Agency’s evidence before the Inquiry will show that the design of the proposed new access is no less safe than the current arrangements, and that safety will not be reduced should Mr Walmsley need to use his land to unload vehicles. The Agency’s design would have fewer conflicts than the existing access arrangements to PA Freight’s and Mr Walmsley’s land. As stated above, it is the Agency’s intention only to take title over the land if licences cannot be agreed. 13
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