Traffic + Parking

• Consideration has been given to the provision and arrangement of car parking within the proposed development, and changes have been made in response to feedback received during the consultation process.

• Given the site’s town centre location and its proximity to the train station, the level of parking has been assessed as appropriate. These assessments have been reviewed with the local authority, who are satisfied that the proposed parking provision meets the required standards for a site of this nature and location. However, a key issue raised during consultation related to existing parking pressures in Mossley and the importance of clearly addressing residents’ concerns.

• There are currently 9 existing parking spaces within the site boundary. These remaining nine spaces (shown in red on Figures 5.1 and 5.2) will be retained as part of the final design.

• To provide additional visitor parking, 6 new visitor spaces have been introduced (shown in light blue, fig 5.2). These spaces are intended to support visitors to the riverside walk, Emmaus, and other nearby amenities. In total these additional spaces allow safe additional parking providing a total of 15 guest spaces to the East of the development, within the site ownership on undevelopable land due to flood zone.

• The existing parking areas around the site will continue to be available for use by visitors to the area and by Emmaus. This was a key matter raised during the consultation process.

• Further additional parking spaces have been added within the site boundary. This has resulted in every 3 bed 5 person dwelling now having 2 car parking spaces per. These changes have been successfully integrated into the masterplan and represent an improvement to the overall layout and cohesion of the development.

• Overall, we have created 13 additional spaces within the land ownership compared to the pre consultation drawing (fig 5.1). A total of 59 spaces in the overall area of site ownership.

• As well as this, we are currently working for formalise a potential of an extra 10+ spaces on this land indicated - (orange, figure 5.2) - subject to the outcome of ongoing discussions.

• Two Mills Lane will be adopted to provide access to the site, with only minimal works proposed to Queen Street. These works will be limited to essential repairs, such as filling potholes, ensuring safe access while retaining the historic cobbled character of the street, in line with consultation feedback. No further upgrades are proposed, to prevent Queen Street becoming a rat run.

• A full transport assessment will be submitted with the application detailing traffic improvement measures. Before commencing works, a construction management plan will be carried out to minimise the traffic disturbance of deliveries.​

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Affordability / Tenure

• The tenure of the homes has been decided, Onward Homes will achieve a 100% affordable housing scheme, including both the Shared Ownership equity and Social Rented accommodation. 

• The apartments will be available through social rent, whereas the dwellings will be sold under shared ownership.

• The management of the affordable housing will remain with Onward Homes as part of the growth of its housing asset base.  The completed units will either be offered for rent at a figure in line with the approved social rent calculation or will be sold under an Affordable Home Ownership initiative recognised by Homes England​

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Security, Lighting and Safety

• Following the completion of the consultation meeting. An issue raised of the potential anti-social behaviour that could occur withing the public walkway and given areas. We have put forward studies and methods to help minimise this.

• A lighting design & survey was conducted upon on the proposed plans; this allows for understanding of how the areas of the design will be illuminated. This strategy demonstrates how Queen Street (fig.5.3) and the new proposed street (fig 5.4) will be appropriately illuminated during hours of darkness, improving visibility and enhancing public safety. The proposed walkway on Queen Street (fig.5.3) will be a key factor due to the minimal lighting around this area at the moment.

• Another measure put into place was the dwelling shave been designed to provide additional surveillance around the site. The inclusion of additional side windows to all proposed house types strengthens natural surveillance throughout the development.

• The frontage allows for plots 11,13,15,17 (fig 5.5) to provide active overlooking of the riverside walk, helping to address concerns. A combined mix of enhanced natural surveillance and an appropriate lighting strategy will ensure that the riverside walkway is a safe and surveyed space for use during both daytime and evening hours. While windows from plot 5 and apartments also allows for onlooking surveillance coverage of the walkway. The arrows attached below show how this surveillance of the area works (fig 5.5

• A Crime Impact Statement has been prepared to assess the potential effects of the development on crime and disorder. The findings of this assessment have informed the design process by identifying potential risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated. As a result, the proposals aim to create a safe, secure, and attractive environment for both residents and visitor

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Conclusion

• We hope our responses help with your understanding of the development proposals and demonstrate our commitment to ensuring your feedback has been considered prior to our submission. We are keen to commit this development to setting an example for the future developments of Mossley.