Review of the Highway Code
Goverment Review of HWC
Issues
This section lists issues - problems on the street network and related matters.
Issues always relate to some geographical location, whether very local or perhaps city-wide.
You can create a new issue using the button on the right.
Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cycle Basingstoke:
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Highway Code changes
A bill is being put forward to sentence any cyclist convicted of dangerous cycling to a 14 year prison term.
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Proposed cycle route from Manydown to Station
17/00818/OUT
New documents added with revised proposed access to the Manydown site.Finally details of the proposed cycle route to the town centre (railway station) from Manydown. Details given in the MSD13 Transport Assessment Parts 1, 2, 4.
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Proposed A339 Roundabout
17/00818/OUT
New documents added with revised proposed access to the Manydown site.This includes replacing the A339 roundabout to a double roundabout with 4 circulating lanes per circle, and 3 or 4 lanes on each entry.
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DfT consultations
Current DfT consultations.
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DfT Policy Paper - Inclusive Transport Strategy
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy
Lots of interesting stuff about inclusive transport regarding trains, buses, cars, public realm, streets and yes a bit about cycling too. Quotes:
Shared Space:
8.11 While we consider CIHT and DPTAC’s recommendations and how to take them
forward, we are requesting that local authorities pause any shared space schemes
incorporating a level surface they are considering, and which are at the design stage.
We are also temporarily suspending Local Transport Note 1/11. This pause will allow
us to carry out research and produce updated guidance.Objectives regarding Cycling:
• Update Local Transport Note 2/08, which sets out the Department’s guidance to
local authorities on designing safe and inclusive infrastructure for cyclists, to take
account of developments in cycling infrastructure since its publication in 2008 and
the responses to the draft AAP consultation and publish a revised version by early
2019;
• By 2020, explore the feasibility of amending legislation to recognise the use of
cycles as a mobility aid71 in order to increase the number of disabled people
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North Waltham cycle route
A proposed cross country route from North Waltham via Level lane and farm tracks and the ROW to Kempshott and the Roman road. Parts of the route are ROWs on footpaths and need upgrading to restricted byeway and parts are private tracks which could be permissive paths. Some of the land crossed has been registered on the SHEELA as available for development and some is on the boundary of Hounsome fields and Kennel farm.
It is proposed that this route is adopted as part of the North Waltham Neighbourhood plan so that CIL and section 106 money can be used to develop it. -
Planning application : 17/02317/OUT Land at Owens Farm 700 homes
Land at Owens Farm - Outline permission for the development of up to 700 dwellings, a 2ha site for a primary school, a 0.5ha site for a nursery, a 245m2 retail facility, a 284m2 community facility, together with associated vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, open space and landscape works. All matters other than access are reserved for consideration at a later date.Full planning permission for the provision of 9.68ha Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace and means of access.
Owens Farm Newnham Road Hook Hampshire RG27 9NG
Hart
Application reference : 17/02317/OUT
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Rumble strips instead of paint
Complete separation of cyclists and cars can't always be achieved. To make sharing of the road safer I would like to propose using rumble strips instead of flat paint to separate the bike lane from the rest of the road. It would act as a physical reminder for car-drivers that they are encroaching the bike lane. This happens particularly near pinch points like road bends or crossroads. So even just a selective application of rumble strips could have a very positive effect, I believe. What's the view of the cycling community? Has it been tested?
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17/02190/OUT erection of up to 95 dwellings - Goddards Lane, Sherfield on Loddon
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 95 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS). Demolition of garages to form a vehicular access point from Bow Drive and replacement garaging. All matters reserved except for means of access
Land At Goddards Farm Goddards Lane Sherfield-on-Loddon Hampshire
"Whilst there are no cycle routes currently in the vicinity of the site, the topography of the
surrounding roads make them generally conducive to encourage cycling. These provide
connections for cyclist from the development site to the wider area."Basingstoke
Application reference : 17/02190/OUT
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Brighton Hill Community Plan consultation
Brighton Hill Community Planning Group is consulting:-
Now consulting!Brighton Hill Community Planning Group
If you live work or volunteer in Brighton Hill please let us know your views.
Complete the survey (https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=149700756001)
The consultation will close on 14 August 2017.
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17/01010/FUL | Erection of 2 industrial buildings, Crockford Lane
17/01010/FUL | Erection of 2 no buildings for flexible B1c, B2 and B8 use and provision of associated parking | Land At Larchwood Crockford Lane Chineham Basingstoke Hampshire
No provision for cycle access proposed, but lots of cycle parking
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Planning application : 17/00818/OUT Residential development Manydown
Residential development within Class C2 and C3; local centres including non-residential development (Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, D1, D2, B1); development of two primary schools; land for one secondary school; open spaces including a Country Park with related ancillary facilities (Class A1, A3, D1, D2), Neighbourhood Parks, natural green spaces, allotments, outdoor sports facilities and associated amenities, play provision, informal open space and landscaping; indoor sports facilities (Class D2); primary means of vehicular access from the surrounding highway network; a central street (The Main Street) through the Site; associated secondary means of access, parking, footpaths, cycle links and related transport facilities; gypsy and traveller pitch provision and infrastructure works to provide drainage, utilities and associated services. All matters are reserved except the primary means of vehicular access onto the A339, B3400 and Roman Road
Manydown Land Off Roman Road And Worting Road Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 17/00818/OUT
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Chineham to Town Centre Accessibility Improvements
Hampshire County Council will "upgrade" the NCN23 between Chineham and Eastrop Park, and provide cycling improvements in Chineham Business Park between Crockford Lane and the roundabout.
Overview
Improvements into the existing route from Chineham to Town Centre for non-motorised users, focussing on the National Cycle Network.Section 1 & 2
This route starts from Cufaude Lane along Hanmore Road in Chineham and finishes at Swing Swang Lane. The proposal is to upgrade existing cyclist access by improving crossing point, vegetation clearance, bollards replacement, directional signing and cycle making.
Section 3
This route starts from Crockford Lane goes over the railway line at the north side of Chineham Business Park, through the Business Park and ends at Crockford Lane roundabout. The proposal is to implement an advisory on road cycle facility, install on road cycle signage and cycle markings down to the existing toucan crossing and then linking to an off road cycle route to Popley Way near Crockford Lane roundabout.
Section 4
This is an existing footpath for pedestrian and cyclist in Eastop Park. The footpath starts at the subway under the A339 Ringway East through the park and ends at Eastrop Circus.
The main work is to resurface the footpath and convert it to a shared use footway/cycleway route. The existing route signing will be removed and replaced with new shared route signs, directional signing and bollards.
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Hatch Warren Infant School: improve for parking for children, parents, residents
Hatch Warren Infant School sent a letter and booklet to local residents, and hopefully parents to encourage parents to get their children to walk, scoot, or cycle to school (at least from a local car park).
It begins "The School Council have been working this half term to help try to improve parking for the children, parents and residents around school." The booklet has a picture of bicycle on the front, and quotes from children like:-
"Cars go really fast on the road and it can be scary!"
"People park on the pavements and in the bus stop."
"It is difficult to cross... you have to walk on the road... it is not safe... I might get hurt."
"It is always busy.. lots of cars go very fast. I don't like it." -
A30, A33 and town centre strategic routes
Basingstoke and Deane is now engaging with stakeholders before publishing their Feasibility study for improving cycling along the A30 corridor from North Waltham to town centre, across the town centre to Chineham along or near the A33.
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East of Basingstoke and Redlands SPD consultation (closes 3 March)
East of Basingstoke and Redlands SPD consultation (closes 3 March)
"East of Basingstoke and Redlands draft development brief SPDThe Local Planning Authority has prepared a Draft Development Brief to guide future development on the strategic housing allocations at East of Basingstoke and at Redlands in north-eastern Basingstoke.
The Development Brief will have the status of a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). It will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications across the East of Basingstoke and the Redlands allocations."
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Planning application : 17/00519/RES 14/00963/OUT for 85 dwellings
Reserved matters application for details of appearance, pursuant to outline permission 14/00963/OUT for 85 dwellings (including affordable housing) with associated landscaping, open space, car parking and new vehicular and pedestrian access arrangements from Beech Tree Close and a new pedestrian link to Barn Lane
Land West Of Beech Tree Close Oakley Basingstoke RG23 7HT
Basingstoke
Application reference : 17/00519/RES
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16/03945/ENSC screening opinion for development of Motorway Service Area
Request for screening opinion for development of Motorway Service Area
Land At Junction 6 M3 Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/03945/ENSC
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Fort Hill Community School closure - opportunity for signed route to CBEC?
HCC have proposed the closure of the Fort Hill Community School site in Winklebury, Basingstoke, with the pupils attending CBEC instead. The Ringway A340 and Winchester Road A30 will provide barriers to cycling between the two sites. Could this be an opportunity to provide a signed cycle route between the sites, to include something suitable along the A30 Winchester Road? FHCS is close to the proposed corridor 6, and CBEC is close to proposed corridor 5.
Amalgamation of Fort Hill Community School and Cranbourne Business and Enterprise College, Basingstoke including the Fort Hill Special Educational Needs resourced provision: https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/consultations/forthillandcbec
The consultation runs from 19 January until 2 March 2017
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Woods Lane, Cliddesden, NCN23 to be closed for roadworks
Woods Lane is to be closed in between 15-20 February 2017 for pothole patching, according to roadworks.org:-
Roadworks, delays likely15 Feb - 20 Feb
Woods Lane, Cliddesden, Hampshire
Responsibility for these works
Hampshire County Council Hampshire County Council
Information for Road Users
Location: Woods Lane, Cliddesden, Hampshire
Traffic lights, etc: Road closure
Information for Operational Teams
Highway Authority: Hampshire County Council
Location: Woods Lane, Basingstoke - from Hatch Warren Lane Rbt. to B3046 Farliegh Road.
Description: Cariageway Patching
Works ref: FF11021007954
Current status: Advanced planning
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16/04194/ENSC screening opinion...public house, dental surgery, care facilities
Request for a screening opinion for the development of the site with a public house, dental surgery, care facilities (C2 Use Class/up to 90 beds) and 45 retirement apartments (C3 Use Class)
The Island Site Beggarwood Lane Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/04194/ENSC
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Brighton Hill Retail Park coffee shop
Owners of Brighton Hill Retail park are preparing a planning application for improvements including a coffee shop in the carpark. this is our opportunity to ask for secure cycle parking for the public and employees.
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16/04690/FUL Erection of 40 dwellings ... and highway alterations
Erection of 40 dwellings to include 24 private homes and 16 affordable homes, associated parking, landscaping, amenity space and highway alterations
Land At Farleigh Road Farleigh Road Cliddesden Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/04690/FUL
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Planning application : 16/04208/FUL St Michaels Retail Park, Basingstoke
Erection of Class A1 and Class A3/A5 units. Provision of highway works and alterations to access; parking; landscaping; service infrastructure; and associated works and improvements.
St Michaels Retail Park The Harrow Way Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/04208/FUL
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The most popular issues, based on the number of votes:
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Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Draft Cycling Strategy consultation
"Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has commissioned Sustrans, a leading UK charity that aims to encourage people to travel by foot, bicycle or public transport for more of their local journeys to help create a ‘cycling strategy’ and new cycle network map in consultation with the people who live in, work in or visit the borough."
The strategy ignores most of the Borough, has low aims (lowest common denominator rather than facilities suitable for all riders), and is being made irrelevant by new housing developments.
Responses to the consultation should be in by 11th December.
Here is a map showing the Borough Council's boundaries: https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/127249
By zooming in to this map, you can see the proposed corridors as dashed blue highlights: http://opencyclemap.org/?zoom=12&lat=51.2725&lon=-1.15&layers=B0000
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Cufaude Lane Croudace diversion route blocked at northern end
The diversion route for Cufaude Lane, installed by Croudace, has a big fence and concrete blocks at the northern end, preventing access to Cufaude Lane.
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Consultation for 15/04503/OUT - Hounsome Fields Trenchard Lane Dummer Hampshire
15/04503/OUT | Outline application to include access to be considered, for up to 750 residential units with a mix of units, and a neighbourhood centre including principal community centre, private children's nursery, local retail facilities, indoor sports hall and three form entry primary school and ancillary development | Hounsome Fields Trenchard Lane Dummer Hampshire
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Low hanging tree branch on Hatch Warren Way cycle path (NCN23)
Just to the south of the junction with Sullivan Road, there is a low hanging branch at decapitation height. It is hard to see at night.
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Pyotts Hill NCN23 - plan to open Lond lane to motor traffic
Planning application 15/02303/FUL is to make Long lane open to motor vehicles so that they can reach 10 new houses on Pyotts Hill House.
This will be debated at 6.30pm on Wednesday 10 August at the Civic Offices Basingstoke.
Cycle Basingstoke has already objected because the road along Long lane is only 3metres wide and pedestrians, cyclists, lorries and cars will have to share this space.
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St. Michael's Retail Park proposed on Smiths Industries site (ex-Tesco)
Area Estates are proposing to build a retail park on the former Smiths Industries site between Winchester Road and Harrow Way, in Basingstoke. This was formerly owned by Tesco, who failed to build a supermarket there.
No cycling access has been proposed, and the provision for cycle parking is inadequate - insufficient for customers, and none for staff.Please submit feedback to the developer.
No planning application yet, but previous applications for the site are here: https://planning.basingstoke.gov.uk/online-applications/propertyDetails.do?activeTab=relatedCases&keyVal=H44MKACRLI568
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Planning application : 16/02767/ENSC ... erection of a motorway service area
Request for a screening opinion for the erection of a motorway service area
Land At O/S Grid Ref 460946 147950 M3 Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/02767/ENSC
http://pad.basingstoke.gov.uk/DocumentViewer/?DocumentClassCode=DC&Folder1Reference=16/02767/ENSChttp://pad.basingstoke.gov.uk/documents/4753/01/09/91/01099199.PDF
http://pad.basingstoke.gov.uk/documents/4753/01/09/91/01099197.PDF
http://pad.basingstoke.gov.uk/documents/4753/01/10/05/01100568.PDF
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Planning application : 16/04208/FUL St Michaels Retail Park, Basingstoke
Erection of Class A1 and Class A3/A5 units. Provision of highway works and alterations to access; parking; landscaping; service infrastructure; and associated works and improvements.
St Michaels Retail Park The Harrow Way Basingstoke Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/04208/FUL
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16/04690/FUL Erection of 40 dwellings ... and highway alterations
Erection of 40 dwellings to include 24 private homes and 16 affordable homes, associated parking, landscaping, amenity space and highway alterations
Land At Farleigh Road Farleigh Road Cliddesden Hampshire
Basingstoke
Application reference : 16/04690/FUL
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Brighton Hill Retail Park coffee shop
Owners of Brighton Hill Retail park are preparing a planning application for improvements including a coffee shop in the carpark. this is our opportunity to ask for secure cycle parking for the public and employees.
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Brighton Hill Community Plan consultation
Brighton Hill Community Planning Group is consulting:-
Now consulting!Brighton Hill Community Planning Group
If you live work or volunteer in Brighton Hill please let us know your views.
Complete the survey (https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=149700756001)
The consultation will close on 14 August 2017.
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17/02190/OUT erection of up to 95 dwellings - Goddards Lane, Sherfield on Loddon
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 95 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS). Demolition of garages to form a vehicular access point from Bow Drive and replacement garaging. All matters reserved except for means of access
Land At Goddards Farm Goddards Lane Sherfield-on-Loddon Hampshire
"Whilst there are no cycle routes currently in the vicinity of the site, the topography of the
surrounding roads make them generally conducive to encourage cycling. These provide
connections for cyclist from the development site to the wider area."Basingstoke
Application reference : 17/02190/OUT
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Rumble strips instead of paint
Complete separation of cyclists and cars can't always be achieved. To make sharing of the road safer I would like to propose using rumble strips instead of flat paint to separate the bike lane from the rest of the road. It would act as a physical reminder for car-drivers that they are encroaching the bike lane. This happens particularly near pinch points like road bends or crossroads. So even just a selective application of rumble strips could have a very positive effect, I believe. What's the view of the cycling community? Has it been tested?
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Dangerous cycle lane on Worting Road, Basingstoke
Drivers are unaware/don't care/don't see cyclists in the cycle lane, so pull out of Lidl an Old Worting Road turning left, or turn right from Worting Road to Old Worting Road leading to very near misses. The cycle lane should be replaced with access to Old Worting Road near the bus stop, and improved access to Lidl provided.
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North Waltham cycle route
A proposed cross country route from North Waltham via Level lane and farm tracks and the ROW to Kempshott and the Roman road. Parts of the route are ROWs on footpaths and need upgrading to restricted byeway and parts are private tracks which could be permissive paths. Some of the land crossed has been registered on the SHEELA as available for development and some is on the boundary of Hounsome fields and Kennel farm.
It is proposed that this route is adopted as part of the North Waltham Neighbourhood plan so that CIL and section 106 money can be used to develop it.