Environmental Statement volume 4 - Chiltern Evergreen3

Name: FootbridgeOS Grid Ref.: Not knownRailway Ref.: OXD 23m 17chType: Unknown (Assumedpreviously closed).Proposal: Ensure formally closed.(No trace of crossing on sitelocation).Name: Oddington Foot CrossingOS Grid Ref:. SP 54960 16661Railway Ref.: OXD 23m 35chType:Public FootpathProposal Close Level Crossing andfootpath to northwest side of railway.Provide link to newOddington OB (24m 07ch)on southeast side ofrailway. (Existing publicrights of way providenecessary links onnorthwest side).None1. Replace with footbridge at site of crossing– low levels of usage and proximity toproposed bridge to replace OddingtonAOCL mean that cost and visual impactof separate structure cannot be justified.2. Retain and upgrade crossing -undesirable due to increased safety riskresulting from increased speed andfrequency of trains.3. Close full length of footpath withoutdirect replacement – undesirable impacton rights of way network (walkers to /from Charlton-on-Otmoor would need towalk via busy road to reach alternativeroute across railway).Name: Oddington GrangeCrossingOS Grid Ref.: SP 54755 16457Railway Ref.: OXD 23m 50chType:AccommodationProposal: Close Level Crossing.Provide vehicular link to newOddington OB (24m 07ch)on south side of railway.Name: Yew Tree Farm CrossingOS Grid Ref.: SP 54523 16242Railway Ref.: OXD 23m 65chType:Public FootpathProposal: Close Level Crossing.Provide footpathlink to new Oddington OB(24m 07ch) on southeastside of railway. Closefootpath to northwest ofrailway. (Existing footpathprovides suitable links onnorthwest side).1. Close crossing without replacement andpurchase isolated land on southeast sideof railway – landowner objection as landon southeast of railway critical todrainage of land on northeast side.2. Provide bridge on or close to site ofexisting crossing - proximity to proposedbridge to replace Oddington AOCL meanthat cost and visual impact of separatestructure cannot be justified.3. Retain and upgrade crossing -undesirable due to increased safety riskresulting from increased speed andfrequency of trains.1. Replace with footbridge at site of crossing– low levels of usage and proximity toproposed bridge to replace OddingtonAOCL mean that cost and visual impactof separate structure cannot be justified.2. Retain and upgrade crossing -undesirable due to increased safety riskresulting from increased speed andfrequency of trains.3. Close full length of footpath withoutdirect replacement – undesirable impacton rights of way; link to Oddingtonbridge already being provided inconnection with Oddington FootCrossing.Name: Oddington Level CrossingOS Grid Ref.: SP 54184 15919Railway Ref.: OXD 24m 10chType:Public Road (AOCL)Proposal: Close Level Crossing andprovide new1. Provide bridge on alignment of existingroad – not feasible due to proximity ofresidential property adjacent to currentcrossing.2. Retain and upgrade crossing -undesirable due to increased safety riskresulting from increased speed andENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTC21CHILTERN RAILWAYS