Appendix A Proposed development layout

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1 Appendix A Proposed development layout

2 PRELIMINARY All areas have been measured from current drawings. They may vary 0 5m 20m because of (eg) survey, design development, construction tolerances, statutory requirements or re-definition of the areas to be measured. 1:500 10m 40m A10709 W 0420 rev P5 tp bennett Site Plan Project Pegasus

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19 Appendix G Interim Travel Plan

20 Abstract Securities The Leonardo Building Interim Travel Plan May 2014

21 Contents Page 1 Introduction 1 2 Existing situation 3 3 Baseline travel information 7 4 Travel Plan vision and objectives 9 5 Travel Plan targets 10 6 Measures 11 7 Travel Plan management 14 8 Monitoring and reporting 15 9 Action plan 16 Figures 1 Site location 2 Local cycle network 3 Local bus stops 4 Local bus network Transport Planning Practice 70 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL @tppweb.co.uk

22 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Transport Planning Practice (TPP) have been appointed by Abstract Securities to prepare an Interim Travel Plan (TP) in support of the proposed redevelopment of a site located at Fleming Way within the Crawley Business Quarter on the Royal Manor Business Park. 1.2 The site is situated approximately 2km north of Crawley Town Centre and to the south of Gatwick Airport. It is bounded by the Crawley Business Headquarters Access Road to the east, Linac House (Elekta) to the west, and other commercial land uses to the south. A Premier Inn hotel is situated immediately to the north of the site. Access to the site is taken via the Crawley Business Headquarters private access road. 1.3 The site is currently used as an off airport car park, accommodating approximately 850 vehicles, for which retrospective consent was granted in April The site has previously gained consent for B1 office development in 2006 and 2008 which have both expired. 1.4 The proposals involve redeveloping the site for a B1 office development comprising 11,525m 2 with 313 car parking spaces. 1.5 This TA provides supporting information to a planning application being submitted to Crawley Borough Council (CBC). West Sussex County Council (WSCC) are the highway authority for the area. Travel Plan purpose 1.6 The purpose of a Travel Plan is to set out the strategy for minimising employees dependence on travel by private car and for maximising the use of public transport, walking and cycling. Its objective is to promote sustainable modes of travel, which reflects current Government policy objectives in respect of transport. 1.7 This Travel Plan is an interim document that will be reviewed upon occupation of the development. The document is part of the overall strategy and its success will depend upon the co-operation and enthusiasm of the employees as well as the measures in this plan. The primary aims are: to increase awareness of the advantages of and potential for travel by more environmentally-friendly modes; and 30677/D2A May

23 to introduce a package of physical and management measures that will assist travel by sustainable modes. Benefits of Travel plans 1.8 Benefits to employees include opportunities for a more active lifestyle, encouraging health benefits; fewer vehicle trips generated by the site which can result in lower accidents and local environmental improvements from reduced pollution, congestion and noise. 1.9 Travel Plans help local authorities achieve policy objectives, particularly those related to the environment and sustainability, by reducing emissions and improving local air quality The remainder of the report is set out as follows: Chapter 2: Existing situation describes the current site in relation to the transport network and the accessibility by alternative modes of travel. Chapter 3: Baseline travel information - sets out the existing modal share for the ward in which the development falls and the estimated trip generation for the site, base on information extracted from TRICS. Chapter 4: Travel Plan vision and objectives sets out the objectives of the Travel Plan. Chapter 5: Travel Plan targets - sets out interim targets to be updated after the first travel survey. Chapter 6: Measures explains the proposed measures and those that will be implemented prior to occupation. Chapter 7: Travel Plan Management discusses the administration of the Travel Plan. Chapter 8: Monitoring and Reporting sets out the timetable and method for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the Travel Plan. Chapter 9: Action plan - sets out the actions for the Travel Plan between now and the first review /D2A May

24 2. EXISTING SITUATION 2.1 This section assesses the site s accessibility by different transport modes. It provides information on the location and use of the existing development. Site location 2.2 The site is situated within the Crawley Business Quarter on the Manor Royal estate, approximately 2km north of Crawley town centre and to the south of Gatwick Airport. 2.3 It is bounded by the Crawley Business Quarter Access Road to the east, Linac House (Elekta) to the west, Premier Inn Hotel to the north and other commercial land uses to the south. A site location plan is included as Figure 1. Existing site uses and consents 2.4 The site has a history of planning permissions for B1 office uses. Of particular relevance are two consents obtained in 2008 (CR/2008/0364/FUL & CR/2008/0365/FUL) for combined provision of 13,562m 2 of office space and 324 car parking spaces. This amounts to a parking ratio of 1 space per 41m 2 of office floorspace. 2.5 In April 2014, CBC approved a planning application (CR/2014/0080/FUL) for a retrospective change of use of the site for off airport parking, which accommodates 850 parking spaces and has been in operation since According to the supporting statement submitted as part of the application, the parking is in use 24 hours a day with early morning and late evening being the busiest times. The car park is utilised in full in the peak summer period. It is noted that there were no objection raised by WSCC regarding access or the traffic impact. Local highway network and vehicular access 2.6 The existing vehicular access to the site is located along its eastern boundary off Crawley Business Quarter Access Road which is a private road. The access road runs between Fleming Way in the north and Manor Royal in the south. The road has a 20mph speed limit and parking is prohibited along its entire length which is indicated by double yellow lines. 2.7 To the north-west of the site, Fleming Way adjoins the A23 at a roundabout junction. The A23 provides access to Gatwick Airport and runs between London 30677/D2A May

25 and Brighton. To the north-east, Fleming Way connects with Gatwick Road which provides access to the M23 at junction 10 via the A A bus lane runs along the northern side of Fleming Way, east of its junction with Faraday Road to its junction with Gatwick Road. The bus lane forms part of the Crawley Fastway network and is in operation at all times. Walking 2.9 Pedestrians benefit from wide footways on both of the sides of the Crawley Business Quarter access road. In addition, there is a 20mph speed limit in place, further enhancing the pedestrian environment The key pedestrian desire line is from the site to the bus stops on Fleming Way. Footways of sufficient width are provided on both sides of the carriageway on Fleming Way. Pedestrians benefit from refuge islands and signal controlled crossings which offer safe crossing opportunity to pedestrians. The closest signal controlled crossing facility is at the Fleming Way junction with Faraday Road, approximately 230m walk to the north east of the site. Dropped kerbs and tactile paving are provided at the junction of Fleming Way with the Crawley Business Quarter access road. Cycling 2.11 The site is well located with regards to the local cycle network with on-road cycle lanes located on both sides of Fleming Way There are also off-road cycle tracks along the entire length of Manor Royal on its southern side Apart from providing easy access to local amenities and residential areas to the south of the A2011 and west of A23, these routes allow access to Crawley town centre and Gatwick airport In addition, the National Cycle Route 21 runs north/south between Gatwick Airport and Crawley town centre and passes through the Manor Royal Estate in close proximity of the site. Cyclists from the site can either join it on Fleming Way or near to the junction of Crawley Business Quarter access road and Manor Royal to the south. The local cycle network is included as Figure /D2A May

26 Bus Services 2.15 The site is a short walk from the bus stops which are served by bus routes 10 and 100. These services are part of the Fastway network operated by Metro Bus. Fastway services benefit from guided busways and dedicated bus lanes designed to improve the reliability of the services Bus route 10 offers up to 10 services in each direction during peak hours. The route operates between Bewbush (residential area of Crawley) and Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Fleming Way and Crawley Town Centre. The closest bus stop serving route 10 is for services in the eastbound direction (towards Gatwick) located approximately 300m away to the north-east of the site on Fleming Way. Westbound services (towards Crawley) can be accessed from a bus stop located approximately 360m away from the site on Fleming Way Route 100 services can also be accessed on Fleming Way, 150m and 220m walk from the site for westbound and eastbound services respectively. Route 100 runs between Maindenbower and Redhill providing access to Three Bridges station, Crawley Town Centre and Gatwick Airport South and North Terminals The location of bus stops in the vicinity of the site is shown in Figure 3 and local bus network map is provided as Figure 4. A summary of the bus services in close proximity to the site is included in Table 2.1. Table 2.1: Local bus services and frequencies within 500m of the site Route Towards Frequency Nearest bus stop (buses/hr) (Distance) AM PM Gatwick Airport m Bewbush m Maidenbower m Redhill m Total National Rail services 2.19 The nearest rail station to the site is Three Bridges which is located approximately 3km to the south of the site. The station can be accessed via bus route The station is served by First Capital Connect trains providing access to a wide range of destinations. A summary of the major destinations, the service frequencies and journey times are provided in Table /D2A May

27 Table 2.2: Rail services from Three Bridges railway station Destination Frequency (trains per hour) Journey Time (mins) AM PM London Victoria London Bridge East Croydon Brighton Horsham Bognor Regis Chichester In addition, Gatwick Airport station is located approximately 4km away from the site and can be accessed by bus route 10 and 100. The station is served by Gatwick Express, Southern, First Capital Connect and First Great Western trains A summary of the major destinations, the service frequencies and journey times from Gatwick Airport station are included in Table 2.3. Table 2.3: Rail services from Gatwick Airport railway station Destination Frequency (trains per hour) Journey Time (mins) AM PM London Victoria London Bridge Clapham Junction East Croydon Redhill Horsham Guildford Brighton /D2A May

28 3. BASELINE TRAVEL INFORMATION 3.1 One of the underpinning objectives of the Travel Plan is to ensure that non-car travel modes are accessible, easy to use and where possible utilised. 3.2 An objective of the Travel Plan will be to increase awareness about the environmental implications of travel mode choice. Awareness is not easy to monitor, although one indicator will be the general response to the introduction of the Travel Plan, measured by the volume and type of feedback from employees, both at the outset and as the strategy evolves. 3.3 As the development has not yet been built, a comprehensive review of the occupants travel patterns cannot be undertaken. Baseline surveys will be undertaken after six months occupation. Trip generation 3.4 The interim travel data is based on the vehicle trip generation calculated for the planning application, as set out in Section 5 of the Transport Assessment (30677/D1A). Office trips 3.5 The previously consented trip rates have been used as the basis for the proposed vehicle trip generation of the proposed development. The trip rates and number of trips are summarised in Table 3.1. Table 3.1: Proposed vehicle trip generation AM (08:00 09:00) PM (17:00 18:00) In Out Total In Out Total Vehicle Trip Rates Vehicle Trips The assessment predicts a total of 292 two-way car movements in the weekday AM and 250 two-way car trips in the PM peak. Modal split 3.7 The WSCC SPG: County Parking Standards and Transport Contributions Methodology document uses a calculation rate to obtain expected employee numbers for office developments of 1 employee per 21m 2 GFA. Based on the proposed development floor area of 11,525m 2 this equates to 549 employees /D2A May

29 However, not all employees would be present on site at any one time owing to sickness, annual leave, working from home and external meetings or courses. If staff daily occupancy levels were assumed to be in the region of 80%, the number of staff would equate to 439 staff. 3.8 For robustness, it has been assumed that the car park at the proposed development would be 100% utilised with 313 arrivals and 313 departures in the AM and PM peak period. As indicated by the vehicle trip generation, the majority of the arrivals and departures would take place between 08:00 09:00 and 17:00 18:00 respectively. Based on the total number of staff of 439 employees, the car mode share would equate to approximately 71%. The predicted car mode share compares well with the Census data (super output level Crawley 004A) which indicates that 79% of workers who travel to the area do so by car. As 71% of staff are expected to travel by car, the remaining 29% of staff would travel sustainably. The sustainable trips have been broken down proportionally based on the travel to work Census data. The resultant mode share for the proposed development is included in Table 3.2. Table 3.2: Proposed development mode share Mode Split Train 4% Bus/Minibus/Coach 6% Car driver 71% Car passenger 8% Taxi 1% Motorcycle 2% Bicycle 4% On foot 3% Other 1% Total 100% Note: Percentages exclude people working at home and unemployed and are subject to rounding. 3.9 It is assumed that those travelling by train then get a bus, walk or cycle between the station and the site /D2A May

30 4. TRAVEL PLAN VISION AND OBJECTIVES Travel Plan vision 4.1 The vision of the Travel Plan is as follows: To build a workforce which favours walking, cycling and the use of public transport over the private car. To have an environmentally responsible attitude and approach to transport and travel issues and to minimise the impact of the development s activities on the surrounding community. Overall, to reduce the dependency on the private car while promoting other more sustainable modes. This will be delivered through the following objectives. Objectives 4.2 The objectives of the Travel Plan are as follows: Encourage sustainable movement of people and goods to and from the development. Reduce the number of commuting trips projected to be made to and from the development by private car and in particular the number of single occupancy trips. Reduce CO 2 emissions. Promote healthy travel by ensuring that non-car travel modes are accessible and easy to use. Raise employee awareness regarding travel to work and its impact upon health and the environment /D2A May

31 5. TRAVEL PLAN TARGETS 5.1 A Travel Plan usually commences with a review of existing travel patterns at the time of its initiation, focussing both on employees travel arrangements and on existing infrastructure and services. That information defines a starting point against which the Travel Plan s success is measured as part of the ongoing review process. 5.2 As the development has not yet been built, a comprehensive review of the employees travel patterns cannot be undertaken. However, interim targets have been set and will be re-assessed following the baseline surveys. The interim targets are based on the trip generation set out in the Transport Assessment and also take into account the Census travel to work data. The administration of this Travel Plan will become effective upon the occupation of the development. Interim targets 5.3 The proposed interim targets are intended to help meet the objectives set out in the previous chapter. These are set out below: Target 1 - Raising awareness - Aim to have 100% of survey respondents aware of the Travel Plan through the information packs which will be provided to all employees. Target 2 Maximise number of employees cycling - Increase the cycle mode share to 5% by the third review after the site is fully occupied. Target 3 - Maximise number of employees walking - Increase the walking mode share to 3% by the third review. Target 4 Maximise the number of employees travelling by bus - Increase the bus mode share to 7% by the third review. Target 5 - Reduce number of single occupancy vehicle trips - Reduce the single occupancy vehicle mode share by 5% by the third review. Target 6 Increase the number of car share vehicle trips - Increase the car share vehicle mode share by 5% by the third review /D2A May

32 6. MEASURES 6.1 The following sets out a range of measures that could be implemented as part of the development. These will be agreed with WSCC following grant of planning permission. Marketing and communication 6.2 The Travel Plan could be promoted to all employees via the Travel Plan Manager (TPM). This is discussed in the following section: Travel packs: A travel pack could be produced for all employees prior to commencement of employment, in order to encourage sustainable travel patterns from the outset. The travel pack would include information on the purpose of the Travel Plan, setting out the objectives and targets and including information on the environmental and health benefits. EasitNETWORK 6.3 The easitnetwork consists of leading employers working together to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. In West Sussex, easitcrawley 1 has been established for a number of years and membership includes Gatwick Airport Ltd and businesses located on the Manor Royal Industrial Estate. West Sussex County Council is also a member of the easitnetwork. As part of the Manor Royal Business Improvement Scheme (BID) every Manor Royal based business has free access to easitcrawley and the initiatives on offer. These include a number of discounts on bus and rail travel as well as bike loan and purchase schemes. Bus: easitcrawley members can benefit from Metrobus discounts under the Gatwick TRAVELCARD scheme. Rail: easitcrawley members can benefit from a 15% discount on Southern railway services. Cycles: easitmembers benefit from 10% in-store discount on selected bikes, accessories & servicing at Evans Cycles. easitmembers also benefit from 25% discount on-line with Beatbikes who provide electro-assisted, foldable, light weight, easy to charge bikes. Walking 6.4 The health and environmental benefits of walking could be promoted in the travel pack along with the following: /D2A 11 May 2014

33 Walking routes: The walking routes to the development will be provided within the travel pack discussed above. Emergency taxi home: An emergency taxi home could be offered for those who walk. Cycling 6.5 The following could be introduced to encourage cycle use: Cycle parking: Secure and covered cycle stands will be provided as part of the development. Cycle parking will be provided as close to the building entrance as practicable. Cycle route maps: These could be made available to all employees within the travel pack. BikeBUDi: Information on the BikeBUDi scheme operated by liftshare.com could be included within the Travel Pack. BikeBUDi matches individuals with others cycling the same way so they can ride together. Its aim is to encourage individuals who may be concerned about cycling to try it. Lockers, showers and changing facilities: These will be provided at ground level for use by all employees. Interest free loans: This would allow employees to take part in the cycle to work scheme at local cycle shops. Provision of pool bikes: These could be used for local business journeys. Motorcycling 6.6 Motorcycles can be more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run than cars. They also take up less space for parking. Measures that may encourage motorcyclists: Motorcyclists could use the changing and locker facilities provided. A total of 11 motorcycle spaces will be provided on-site in close proximity to the building entrance. Public transport 6.7 The site has good access to bus and rail services. The following initiatives could be introduced to encourage public transport use: Bus and rail route maps: These could be provided within the travel pack to highlight the number of services available /D2A May

34 Bus and rail timetables: Links to these could be provided within the travel pack distributed to employees to promote the available services. Interest free season ticket loans: Employers could provide interest free season ticket loans to enable employees to take advantage of cheaper fares. Car share 6.8 A number of measures could be introduced to encourage car sharing. This has the benefit of reducing the need for car parking for the company and reducing travelling costs for employees. 6.9 Information on the CarBUDi scheme operated by liftshare.com could be included within the Travel Pack. CarBUDi matches individuals travelling in the same direction so they can share the journey and the costs For West Sussex, has already been launched. This was created through a partnership between Liftshare and West Sussex County Council. It forms part of the Council s Staff Travel Plan but has wider applicability. A private group can be set up within West Sussex Car Share for individual businesses. It can be limited so that users can only be contacted by other members of their private car-share scheme, though they do have the option to search the wider public network. Emergency taxi: An emergency taxi home could be offered for car sharers. Reserved spaces: Reserved spaces could be provided for car sharers close to the building entrance. Reduced/free parking: The employer could reduce the car parking permit charge/free permit for car sharers /D2A May

35 7. TRAVEL PLAN MANAGEMENT Travel Plan Manager and Travel Plan Co-ordinators 7.1 Given that the proposed development could be multi-let, each of the tenants would be expected to appoint a Travel Plan Co-ordinator (TPC). Additionally, a Travel Plan Manager (TPM) will be appointed by the landlord. 7.2 The TPM will be responsible for the implementation of the Travel Plan across the development and co-ordinating and managing the TPCs. The primary duties of the TPM are outlined as follows: Liaison with the local planning and highway authorities; Provision of Information Packs for distribution to employees by each TPC. Promotion of the sustainable transport options which are available to employees, including public transport, cycle, walking and car sharing schemes; Maintenance of all necessary systems, data and paperwork. 7.3 Administration of the Travel Plan will involve the maintenance of necessary systems, data and paperwork, consultation and promotion. It is estimated that following initial implementation, the TPM will require less than one day per week to undertake the duties associated with the Travel Plan operation. Consultation 7.4 The success of the scheme will rely on the support of employees which will be overseen by the TPM. The TPM will be responsible for all liaison with outside bodies, including the planning and highway authorities and BREEAM assessors. Funding 7.5 The funding of the Travel Plan will pass to the site occupier. They will be made aware of the costs involved in the measures, monitoring and review process within their lease agreement /D2A May

36 8. MONITORING AND REPORTING 8.1 The monitoring regime for the development will be agreed with WSCC. 8.2 It is proposed that employee travel surveys will be undertaken when the development has been occupied for six months. This will ascertain the baseline travel patterns and provide more accurate travel mode split targets. 8.3 The surveys will be commissioned by the TPM, in liaison with TPCs, and will take place in years 1 (after six months occupation), 3 and 5. The TPCs could make use of an application such as Survey Monkey to issue surveys to staff electronically and collate and analyse the results. The survey results will be reviewed against the Travel Plan targets and produce a monitoring report which will be submitted to WSCC within two months of the survey date. Each monitoring report will include: A summary of actions undertaken in relation to the Travel Plan; Modal split data in both numbers and percentages; A review of the original targets against the survey data; An updated action plan, based on the survey results, showing how the Travel Plan will be progressed and monitored in future in order to meet its targets and objectives. Future surveys timing 8.4 The precise dates of the future surveys will depend on the date of the baseline survey which will be undertaken after six months occupation. 8.5 Following the initial survey, follow up surveys will take place at years 3 and 5. Therefore, at present, it is not possible to suggest the calendar dates of the future surveys. These will be clarified and agreed after the initial surveys have been undertaken. Review 8.6 The Travel Plan will be a living document that will evolve over time. Although the objectives of the Travel Plan will not change, it may be possible over time to define or re-define specific targets, particularly following the initial baseline surveys /D2A May

37 Enforcement 8.7 The Travel Plan will be reviewed after five years at which point if targets have not been achieved, amendments will be agreed between the local authority and the occupier /D2A May

38 9. ACTION PLAN 9.1 The following action plan has been produced. This sets out the actions that will be undertaken prior to occupation of the development and will be reviewed following the multi-modal travel survey, before forming part of the full Travel Plan. Objective and Target Steps/actions needed Who is responsible Target date to implement or investigate measure Travel Plan Manager Appoint Travel Plan Manager Building landlord Prior to development completion Travel Plan Coordinator(s) Appoint Travel Plan Co-ordinators Each tenant Upon occupation Undertake a multi-modal travel survey Maximise number of employees cycling Maximise number of employees walking Maximise number of employees travelling by bus Minimise single occupancy car trips Maximise car sharing trips Develop the questionnaire, distribute and collate results Provide information on cycle training Distribute cycle map Provide walking routes map Provide interest free season ticket loans Member of easitcrawley for bus discounts Provide car share information/database Provide free/reduced parking Allocated parking bays TPM/TPC TPM/TPC TPM/TPC TPM/TPC TPM/TPC TPM/TPC Following six months occupation When employees commence work When employees commence work When employees commence work When employees commence work When employees commence work When employees commence work Good communication and promotion Monitoring Travel information packs to be distributed Undertake periodic reviews TPM/TPC TPM/TPC with assistance if required When employees commence work Years 1, 3 and /D2A May

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