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Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Ltd

Vauxhall Trading Estate

Stockport January 1970

Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Ltd

Vauxhall Trading Estate

Stockport

January 1970

This travel plan has been produced by Mode Transport Planning on behalf of Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Ltd using the TfGM Workplace Travel Planning Toolkit.

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1	Introduction
2	Site Description
3	Travel Plan Scope
4	Travel Plan Delivery
5	Conclusions
A	Appendix A: User Uploads

1	Introduction

1.1	Proposed Development

1.1.1	Development Name	Vauxhall Trading Estate
1.1.2	Developer Name	Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Ltd
1.1.3	Site Address	Vauxhall Industrial Estate Greg Street, North Reddish
1.1.4	District	Stockport
1.1.5	Site Postcode	SK5 7BR

1.2

Context

1.2.1	Development planning process stage	Development planning
1.2.2	Reason for submission
	Full planning consent for demolition of existing buildings and structures on site, and proposed industrial estate redevelopment to provide approximately 19,118.22sq.m (205,787 sq.ft) of employment floor space (Use Classes B2, B8 and E(g)) over 28 no. employment units together with associated parking and infrastructure was granted on 13th October 2022 (Ref: DC/083249). The Decision Notice included a planning condition (Condition No. 17) to submit and agree a Travel Plan with the Local Planning Authority. Planning Condition 17 states: ‘’The approved development shall not be occupied until a travel plan for the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and has been brought into operation. The approved travel plan shall be operated at all times that the development is occupied and shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis in accordance with details that shall be outlined in the approved plan. The travel plan and all updates shall be produced using the online TfGM Travel Plan Toolkit and in accordance with current national and local best practice guidance.” The Travel Plan has been produced to discharge Condition 17.
1.2.3	Occupier	Roger Hannah (Management Company). The Occupier will be updated once site is occupied.

1.3

Site Map

1.3.1

1.4	Planning Policy

1.4.1

Current Government policy/guidance places significant emphasis on the promotion of sustainable transport modes for all new developments. This forms part of a long-term strategy to reduce the reliance on private car trips.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in December 2023, sets out the Government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. Chapter 9 of the NPPF, 'Promoting Sustainable Transport', sets out the important role that transport issues and policies have in facilitating sustainable development.

Paragraph 109 states that: "Significant development should be focused on locations which are or can be made sustainable, through limiting the need to travel and offering a genuine choice of transport modes. This can help to reduce congestion and emissions and improve air quality and public health. However, opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary between urban and rural areas, and this should be considered in both plan-making and decision- making."

The Core Strategy sets out the overall spatial strategy for the Borough over the period 2011-2026. The document was adopted on 1st April 2011. The Core Strategy is accompanied by Development Plan Documents and Supplementary Planning Documents. The commentary in the Core Strategy principally looks to address:

● Reducing the impact of transport on the environment;

● Reducing the need to travel, especially by car;

● Promoting modal shift;

● Transport infrastructure requirements of development;

● Managing congestion;

● Improving road safety;

● Accessibility; and

● Using the transport network more efficiently.

There are key themes throughout the Local Policy document which need to be acknowledged but those which are principally related to Transport are identified below:

Core Policy CS9: Transport and Development

This policy states that “the Council will require that development is in locations which are accessible by walking, cycling and public transport.” It identifies the following road user hierarchy in order to consider the needs of the most vulnerable road users first:

● Pedestrians

● Cyclists

● Public transport

● Goods traffic

● Powered two wheelers

● Private car traffic

● Long-distance freight and private car traffic.

Core Policy CS910 : An effective and sustainable transport network

Key themes within this policy include the need to ensure that employment opportunities are provided in a way that is accessible to all by walking, cycling and public transport. This will help to prevent inequality amongst communities.

Walking and cycling will be promoted through ensuring there are good quality walking and cycling networks that are as continuous and safe as possible.

Development Management Policy T-1: Transport and development

This policy emphasises the need for new development to be located in areas that can be accessed by sustainable transport modes, stating that:

“New development, notably that generating significant numbers of trips, will be required to be sustainably accessible by public transport, walking and cycling.”

Additionally, the policy states that: “New developments will be required to maintain and enhance the connectivity, accessibility, convenience, safety and aesthetic attractiveness of the walking and cycling networks and other public rights of way for all users, and where appropriate, create new routes to fill gaps in the existing network. Any replacement of existing facilities should be of equal legal status to that being replaced.”

Development Management Policy T-2: Parking in developments

This policy sets out the requirement for new developments to provide car parking in accordance with the Council’s maximum parking standards.

Development Management Policy T-3: Safety and capacity on the highways network

This policy states that: ‘Development which will have an adverse impact on the safety and/or capacity of the highway network will only be permitted if mitigation measures are provided to sufficiently address such issues. Developments shall be of a safe and practical design, with safe and well-designed access arrangements, internal layouts, parking and servicing facilities.

To ensure that measures are implemented that will enable and encourage the use of alternative forms of transport

to access the site, other than the private car, in accordance with Policies CS9 'Transport and Development', T-1

'Transport and Development' and T-3 'Safety and Capacity on the Highway Network' of the Stockport Core Strategy

DPD, supported by Chapter 4 'Travel Plans' of the SMBC Sustainable Transport SPD.

1.5	Local Transport Initiatives

1.5.1

Town Centre Access Plan

Bus Pinch Points Scheme

TfGM Bee Network Improvements

1.6	Traffic Conditions

1.6.1	Is there a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement associated with this site?	Yes
1.6.2	Is there a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement associated with this site?	Yes
1.6.3	Peak hour of operation	07:45 — 08:45
1.6.4	Vehicle trips per day	1245
1.6.5	Vehicle trips during peak hour	120
1.6.6	Person trips per day	1945
1.6.7	Person trips during peak hour	188
1.6.8	Is the site anticipated to generate any Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) traffic once complete?	Yes
	How many HGVs are predicted to use the site per day?	89
	Proportion of HGVs using the site	7%
1.6.9	On the main road the site will access, what are the hourly peak hour flows in both directions of travel?	537
1.6.10	Development traffic: percentage of overall traffic?	22%
1.6.11	On the main road the site will access, approximately what percentage of road users are cyclists? (at peak times)	2%
1.6.12	What are the likely origins/destinations of people travelling to/from the site?
	Reddish Road North 41% Broadstone Hall Road 22% Reddish Road South 35% Reddish Road South Signals 2%

2	Site Description

2.1	Introduction

The purpose of this section is to outline the key details about the site and establish existing site conditions that can be classed as issues or opportunities for improving sustainable travel. These are used to identify objectives and targets in the next stage of the process.

2.2	Basic Information

2.2.1	The current site
	The development site is located within an established employment area that extends for c.1.2km to the west of Greg Street, between its junction with Reddish Road (B6167) to the north and Whitehill Street to the south. The site is bound to the north by several existing industrial units, to the south by the Banner House industrial / office unit and several residential dwellings, to east by Greg Street and west by the Stockport / Stalybridge railway line.
2.2.2	The current site
	The approved development is nearing completion and comprises 28no. Industrial Units (Use Class E(g)(iii)/B2/B8) with a total floor area of 19,118sqm with associated service yards, car / cycle parking and landscaping.
2.2.3	Proposed land use	Employment - Business and Industrial (Class B)
	Sub-category	Mixed Use Industrial
2.2.4	Gross Floor Area (m²)	19,118
2.2.5	Main planning application number	083249
2.2.6	Expected date of occupation	01/07/2024
2.2.7	Other site details	No information provided

2.3	Adjacent Developments

2.3.1

Are there any adjacent developments currently being progressed within one mile of the site?

Yes

2.3.2	Vauxhall Trading Park
	Development type	Employment - Business & Industrial (Class B)
	Sub-category	Mixed Use Industrial

2.4	Site Assessment: Site Information

2.4.1	Is this a new development, an expansion or a redevelopment?	Redevelopment
2.4.2	Describe how long each of the building phases on site are expected to last
	The site is being developed in a single phase which is expected to be completed by the end of May 2024 with individual tenant fit out works continuing beyond this date as units are let.
2.4.3	How will the site be managed, particularly if the site is going to be occupied by multiple tenants?
	The site will be multi tenanted. The occupational leases will include a requirement to comply with the statutory and planning requirements and together with any rules and regulation governing the operation of the site. Given the size and nature of the development there will not be any permanent on-site management team but will be overseen by the managing agents and their facilities management team who undertake monthly site visits to monitor the condition of the site and the operational compliance of the tenants. The majority of the common areas are also covered by CCTV with a record facility so any reported operational issues subsequently investigated. A car park management plan will also be distributed to tenants in accordance with condition 8 attached to the planning permission. Each unit will nominate a member of staff who would liaise with the TPC when conducting annual surveys etc and disseminate any information passed to them
2.4.4	Site employees	696
2.4.5	Site residents	No information provided
2.4.6	Site visitors	40-50
2.4.7	Other user types on site	No information provided
2.4.8	Opening time	00:00
2.4.9	Closing time	00:00
2.4.10	Are any shift workers expected to be employed on site?	Yes
	Number of shift-working employees	174
	Proportion of shift-working employees	25
	Example shift patterns
	From	To
	07:00	13:00
	13:00	19:00
2.4.11	Are there any Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) or parking restrictions in force in the area around the site?	Yes
	More details
	Waiting Restrictions between 8 am to 8 pm Monday- Saturday

2.5	Site Assessment: Walking

2.5.1
2.5.2	Key locations within walking distance (2km)
	Within this area there many residential locations so of which are high density terrace housing in the centre of Reddish to more suburban developments over to Heaton Chapel and towards Reddish Vale. The site is located within a 500m catchment of bus stops, a railway station, local stores, and a variety of town centre amenities within Reddish Town Centre. The development site is located on the edge of an established employment area to the south of Reddish Town Centre. There are bus stops available on the local highway network, including two bus stops on Reddish Road (4.5-minute walk) from the site. The analysis also shows that the development site is located c.465m (5.5-minute walk) from Reddish from the Nisa convenience store and 490m (5.5-minute walk). Reddish Town Centre is located c.660m (8-minute walk) northeast of the site and provides access to a number of essential amenities including food stores, pubs, restaurants and an ATM. The local highway network benefits from an extensive network of good quality footways, providing access to local bus services and local amenities.
2.5.3	Is the local area perceived as safe for pedestrians?	Yes
2.5.4	Is there an active street frontage in the area surrounding the site?	Yes
	More details
	Commercial units and business overlooking Greg Street
2.5.5	Is there street lighting on routes to the site from expected popular locations?	Yes
	More details
	No information provided
2.5.6	Are footways and pedestrian crossings provided on popular routes to/from the site?	Yes
	More details
	More uncontrolled crossing points will be provided on the local highway network as part of a condition attached to the planning permission
2.5.7	Are local footpaths maintained well and in a desirable condition on popular routes to/from the site?	Yes
	More details
	No information provided
2.5.8	Are any improvements to walking infrastructure in the area being carried out as part of the development?	Yes
	More details
	An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) at the junction of Charlbury Avenue and Greg Street. A gateway feature / footway build-out with uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) on Greg Street to the north-east of the site's frontage. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) at the access adjacent to No. 291 Greg Street. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) on Greg Street in the vicinity of No. 291 Greg Street. An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) with associated footway build-out on Greg Street in the vicinity of Little Legends Nursery. Wayfinding signage to direct pedestrians and cyclists to key locations and pedestrian / cycle routes in the area.

2.6	Site Assessment: Cycling

2.6.1
2.6.2	Key locations within cycling distance (5km)
	The site benefits from convenient access to the NCN, including NCN Route 62 and NCN Route 6, both of which are accessible within a 2km catchment of the site. Strategically, NCN Route 6 provides an on and off road cycle connection between thee site and central Manchester. NCN Route 62 also benefits from long sections of traffic free cycling and provides access locally to Stockport, Glossop and Didsbury. In addition to the NCN cycle routes, there are further cycle routes available on the local highway network, including advisory cycle routes along Broadstone Hall Road, signposted routes along connecting across the railway line towards Reddish and the NCN as well as a number of cycle friendly 20mph roads within residential areas in the vicinity of the site. Various local centres are accessible within 5km of the site, including Stockport Town Centre, Fallowfield and Bredbury. The residential areas of Offerton, Reddish and Gorton are also accessible.
2.6.3	On-road infrastructure within cycling distance (5km)
	There are cycle routes available on the local highway network, including advisory cycle routes along Broadstone Hall Road and Reddish Vale Road, which provides access to NCN Route 62. Signposted routes across the railway line towards Reddish and the NCN are available, as well as a number of cycle-friendly 20mph roads within residential areas in the vicinity of the site.
2.6.4	Off-road infrastructure within cycling distance (5km)
	The site benefits from access to the NCN Route 62 and Route 6 which are both within 2 km of the site. Route 6 provides an on and off road connection between the site and central Manchester. Reddish Vale Road provides access to NCN Route 62, which also benefits from long sections of traffic free cycling and provides access locally to Stockport, Glossop and Didsbury,
2.6.5	Local topography
	The local topography is reasonably flat in this area with no significant steep terrain.
2.6.6	Are any improvements to cycle infrastructure in the area being carried out as part of the development?	Yes
	More details
	Wayfinding signage is to be provided to direct pedestrians and cyclists to key locations and pedestrian / cycle routes in the area. A 20 mph zone is also to be introduced on local roads which will create a cycle-friendly environment.
	Will this cycle infrastructure adhere to Greater Manchester Cycling Design Guidance?	Yes
2.6.7	Total number of cycle spaces that are allocated to the site	60
	How many of these spaces are long stay cycle stores?	60
	How many of these spaces are short stay cycle stores?	No information provided
2.6.8	Location of cycle parking
	Cycle parking spaces will be provided at each unit across the site.
2.6.9	Features of cycle parking
	Boxap Wardale cycle shelters will be provided, which provide covered and secure storage for up to 6no. cycles each.
2.6.10	Does cycle parking provide for site visitors, as well as site employees?	Yes
2.6.11	How many lockers are proposed for the site?	105
2.6.12	Are associated drying facilities proposed for the site?	Yes, at each unit within lockers.
2.6.13
	Is the site located within an 800m walking distance of any of Greater Manchester's Cycle Hubs?	No
2.6.14	How many motorcycle parking spaces are allocated for the site?	6
2.6.15	Where are the motorcycle spaces located on site?
	3no. located adjacent to Unit 5H, and other 3no. located between Unit 1 and 3.
2.6.16	If motorcycle parking is provided, please describe its main features
	These are allocated open spaces within the parking areas of the development that are marked out and signed.

2.7	Site Assessment: Bus

2.7.1

Key bus services within a 5 minute walk of the site (400m)

Details of bus services

Service number	Destination	Frequency	First	Last
203	Stockport	10 Minutes	04.58	23.35
203	Manchester	10 Minutes	04.58	23.35

2.7.2

Details about the number of services

There are services available to Manchester and Stockport whoch provide access to key destinations along the route.

2.7.3

Details about locations served

Manchester to Stockport with stops at locations and key residential areas along each route.

2.7.4

Details about bus frequency

Every 10-20 minutes during the week

2.7.5

Details about the earliest bus service

04.48

2.7.6

Details about the last bus service

23.35

2.7.7

Are there any key locations that are not served by the bus routes identified above?

Yes

More details

Broadstone Road also provides access to the no.7 and no.42A services.

Bus ticketing: descriptions and prices
2.7.8	How much is an average return bus fare to and from the site?	£4
2.7.9	Weekly bus tickets
	A weekly ticket can be purchased for £21
2.7.10	Monthly bus tickets
	A 28-day Bee Anybus ticket for adults costs £85.40
2.7.11	Annual bus tickets
	None avialable

2.7.12	Is there any local infrastructure in place that will benefit buses?	Yes
	More details
	Bus Shelters on Reddish Road
2.7.13	Are any new bus services being provided (or existing services improved/altered) as part of the development?	No

2.8	Site Assessment: Tram

2.8.1
2.8.2	Is the site located within a 10 minute walk (800m) of a tram stop?	No

2.9	Site Assessment: Train

2.9.1
2.9.2	Is the site located within a 10 minute walk (800m) of a train stop?	Yes
	Nearby train stations
	Station name	Distance from site
	Reddish South	215 metres
2.9.3	Details about the number of services
	1
2.9.4	Details about locations served
	Stockport - Stalybridge
2.9.5	Details about train frequency
	One train a week (on Saturdays) in each direction.
2.9.6	Details about the earliest train service
	n/a given service frequency
2.9.7	Details about the last train service
	n/a given service frequency
2.9.8	Are there any key locations that are not served by the train services identified above?	Yes
	More details
	Manchester City Centre cannot be accessed directly from Reddish South. Reddish North and Heaton Chapel Stations which provide access to additional or more regular services, including to Manchester Piccadilly. Although they are both c.2km from the site, they could be accessed via cycle, providing an opportunity for multi-modal trips.

Train ticketing: descriptions and prices
2.9.9	How much is an average return train fare to and from the site?	No information provided
2.9.10	Weekly train tickets
	n/a given service frequency
2.9.11	Monthly train tickets
	n/a given service frequency
2.9.12	Annual train tickets
	n/a given service frequency

2.10	Site Assessment: Public Transport Infrastructure

2.10.1	Are walking routes to nearby bus/tram stops or train stations safe and convenient to use?
	All footways are paved and benefit from the presence of street lighting
2.10.2	Are nearby bus/train/tram stops in a desirable condition?
	Yes, all infrastructure, particularly bus stops on Reddish Road are in good condition.
2.10.3	Is there up-to-date timetable information available at nearby stops?	Yes
2.10.4	Are there any Park and Ride services available for commuters to the site?	No
2.10.5	Are any improvements to public transport infrastructure being carried out as part of the development?	Yes
	Details of improvements to public transport infrastructure
	A bus stop on Reddish Road is to be upgraded to provide a shelter as part of the development.

2.11	Site Assessment: Parking

On Site Parking
2.11.1	How many car parking spaces are allocated for the site?	167
2.11.2	How many accessible parking spaces have been provided for people with disabilities?	28

Parking Allocations
2.11.3	Staff Parking	No information provided
2.11.4	Customer Parking	No information provided
2.11.5	Visitor Parking	No information provided
2.11.6	Delivery Parking	No information provided
2.11.7	Other Parking	No information provided

2.11.8	What security measures are proposed for on-site parking?
	The majority of the car parking spaces will be covered by CCTV which will also pick up any vehicles entering or exiting the site. All carling spaces will be overlooked by the units.
2.11.9	How is car parking expected to be managed on site?
	Across the estates, there would be a parking enforcement service with signs displayed to inform occupants and any visitors to the site that any cars which are not parked in one of the allocated spaces would be liable to receive a penalty charge notice, which should ensure that the only cars that are parked on the site are in the spaces provided. A car parking allocation plan has been produced to depict with spaces belong to each unit, which is included in the Method Statement produced by Roger Hannah.
2.11.10	Is the site located within a controlled parking zone?	Yes
	What are the controlled zone hours of operation?
	Waiting restrictions between 8 am to 8 pm Monday- Saturday
2.11.11	Is the site near a residential area?	Yes
2.11.12	How will any overspill parking be managed?
	There is no provision for overflow parking it would be the responsibility of the occupier to ensure on-site parking is managed.
2.11.13	Is there any intention to discourage on-street parking as part of this development?	Yes
	More details
	Parking restrictions on Greg Street will be reviewed as part of the development. If on-street parking becomes problematic as a result of the development, the TP will be updated to include measures to discourage it.

2.12	Site Assessment: Car Sharing

2.12.1	Has a car sharing scheme been identified for the site?	Yes
2.12.2	How many car parking spaces have been allocated for car sharers?	No information provided

2.13	Site Assessment: Highway

2.13.1
2.13.2	Description of main roads adjacent to the site
	No information provided
2.13.3	Are any highway improvements being carried out as part of the development?	Yes
	Details of highway improvements
	Delineated parking bays on the north side Greg Street to the north east of the site. The provision of a 20mph speed limit (with associated signage and carriageway markings) on Greg Street and Broadstone Hall Road South (up to the existing 20mph zone on Broadstone Hall Road South) A gateway feature / footway build-out with uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (dropped kerbs with tactile paving) on Greg Street to the north-east of the site's frontage
2.13.4	Is the surrounding road network suitable for HGVs?	Yes
2.13.5	Are there any car club pick-up points located within 800m of the site?
	No
2.13.6	Is there a public GMEV charging point located within 800m of the site?	No
2.13.7	Are any car charging points allocated on site?	Yes
	How many vehicle charging points are allocated to the site?	29

2.14	Issues and Opportunities

Issues
Site Information
2.14.1	Site management
Cycling
2.14.2	Cycle hubs
2.14.3	Short stay storage
2.14.4	Lockers
2.14.5	Drying facilities
Bus
2.14.6	Key locations
2.14.7	Annual ticket options
Train
2.14.8	Train services
2.14.9	Locations served
2.14.10	Service frequency
2.14.11	Earliest service
2.14.12	Last service
2.14.13	Key locations
2.14.14	Average return fare
2.14.15	Weekly ticket options
2.14.16	Monthly ticket options
2.14.17	Annual ticket options
Parking
2.14.18	On street parking
Highway
2.14.19	Car club pick-up
Opportunities
Site Information
2.14.20	Site development
2.14.21	Building phases
2.14.22	Shift workers
2.14.23	Traffic regulation orders
Walking
2.14.24	Key locations
2.14.25	Safe for pedestrians
2.14.26	Street frontage
2.14.27	Footways & crossings
2.14.28	Footpath condition
2.14.29	Infrastructure improvements
Cycling
2.14.30	Key locations
2.14.31	On-road infrastructure
2.14.32	Off-road infrastructure
2.14.33	Local topography
2.14.34	Infrastructure improvements
2.14.35	Design guidance
2.14.36	Parking spaces
2.14.37	Long stay storage
2.14.38	Parking location
2.14.39	Parking features
2.14.40	Visitor parking
2.14.41	Lockers
2.14.42	Motorcycle parking
2.14.43	Motorcycle spaces
2.14.44	Motorcycle features
Bus
2.14.45	Bus services
2.14.46	Locations served
2.14.47	Service frequency
2.14.48	Earliest service
2.14.49	Last service
2.14.50	Average return fare
2.14.51	Weekly ticket options
2.14.52	Monthly ticket options
2.14.53	Local infrastructure
Public Transport
2.14.54	Safety & convenience
2.14.55	Infrastructure conditions
2.14.56	Timetable information
2.14.57	Infrastructure improvements
Parking
2.14.58	Parking spaces
2.14.59	Accessible spaces
2.14.60	Security measures
2.14.61	Site management
2.14.62	Controlled parking
2.14.63	Residential area
2.14.64	On street parking
Car Sharing
2.14.65	Car sharing scheme
Highway
2.14.66	Road improvements
2.14.67	HGV suitability
2.14.68	Car charging points

3	Travel Plan Scope

3.1	Introduction

The purpose of the travel plan scope is to provide a series of outline objectives that aim to address issues and opportunities identified in the previous section. It then should define targets to provide a structure for delivering the travel plan.

3.2	Objectives

Objectives are intended to help link together key themes from the issues and opportunities identified in section 2.14. These objectives will provide a structure to develop targets, measures and actions later in the process.

3.2.1	Objective 1	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
3.2.2	Objective 2	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
3.2.3	Objective 3	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
3.2.4	Objective 4	Increasing the awareness of the environmental and social benefits of using alternative modes of transport
3.2.5	Objective 5	Ensure parking demand does not exceed supply to prevent inappropriate / unsafe parking does not take place.

3.3

Targets

The purpose of targets is to provide a structure for the eventual measures that will be put into practice on site, based on the objectives identified in section 3.2.

3.3.1	Target
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Objectives Sought
	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
	Outcome Sought
	A reduction in single occupancy vehicle trips of 10% over a 5-year period and a corresponding uplift of 10% in sustainable methods of travel i.e. walking, cycling, car sharing and public transport. Based on trip rates approved as part of the TA, this would equate to an uplift of c.125no. sustainable trips to and from the site across a day. This equates to a target of c.1,120no. vehicle trips across a day.
	Monitoring
	Conduct annual modal share surveys across the site to monitor the changes in travel travel behaviour. The survey (undertaken annually) will provide the opportunity to gather new information regarding employee’s attitudes to travel and on the modal split in comparison to the previous years.

4	Travel Plan Delivery

4.1	Introduction

This section describes how the travel plan will be delivered on site. It provides a management strategy to ensure the final travel plan remains effective from the planning stage through to implementation, as well as a series of proposed measures and actions to carry out on site. This will be summarised by an action plan at the end of this section.

4.2	Management Strategy: Contacts

4.2.1	Developer (and agents)
	Andrew Sutcliffe	andrewsutcliffe@roger-hannah.co.uk
4.2.2	Occupier
	Andrew Sutcliffe	andrewsutcliffe@roger-hannah.co.uk
4.2.3	Travel Plan Co-ordinator
	Matthew Mears	matthewmears@roger-hannah.co.uk

4.3	Management Strategy: Communications

4.3.1	How the future handover of the site to the occupiers will take place
	Individual occupiers will be made aware of the Travel Plan and provided with the relevant travel information upon occupation, which will include contact details to be provided by the TPC.
4.3.2	Statement of commitment from senior managers
	The site-wide TPC has been appointed by the managing agent for the site.
4.3.3	Job description for the Travel Plan Co-ordinator
	The TPC will act as a liaison point for any issues relating to the Travel Plan. This will include liaising with SMBC and public transport operators, ensuring travel awareness amongst occupiers and provide a point of contact to discuss travel information and options. The TPC will promote and encourage the use of travel modes other than the car and car-sharing, where appropriate, by ensuring the availability of the most up to date travel information and implementation of the identified measures. The TPC will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the Travel Plan, including undertaking travel surveys, reviewing the Travel Plan, reporting the results and preparing action plans.

4.4	Management Strategy: Timescales

4.4.1	How the travel plan will be managed during the pre-application/development planning phase
	This Travel Plan relates to a consented development which is due to be completed in 2024. As such, the Travel Plan will only be implemented prior to the site becoming occupied.
4.4.2	Dates of handovers between developers/contractors/occupiers
	The site was handed over on 5th July 2024.
4.4.3	Succession plan for Travel Plan Coordinators at each stage of development
	A TPC will be in position for the full time that the site is in operation. If the appointed TPC changes, then a new TPC will be appointed for the remainder of the Travel Plan implementation period. All necessary details will be updated and the unit occupiers will be made aware of any changes. SMBC will informed of the appointment the TPCs once the units are occupied, and will be kept up to date if any TPCs were to change.

4.5	Management Strategy: Funding

4.5.1	How the Travel Plan will be funded, and the expected timescale and costs
	The Travel Plan will be funded via a service change paid by each occupier, and managed by the appointed management company. This will fund the cost of the TPC, all measures and the cost of the monitoring and reporting.

4.6	Management Strategy: Monitoring

4.6.1	Details of how the Travel Plan will be monitored
	A Monitoring Report will be submitted to the SMBC to illustrate to what extent the agreed 'outputs' and 'outcomes' in the TP have been achieved. Once submitted, SMBC will be able to provide written comments on the report, which may lead to modifications to the original measures if required. The success of a TP should be assessed in terms of the effect the implemented measures have had on the achievement of the TP targets. Following a review of the report by SMBC, the Travel Plan has been updated using the Toolkit based on the comments provided by SMBC, and can therefore be operated.
4.6.2	Details of how long the Travel Plan will be monitored for
	The monitoring programme will begin with the initial baseline travel survey. Further surveys will be undertaken on an annual basis, for the full period that the site is operational. The surveys undertaken will also confirm the number of employees surveyed, the number of respondents, the date of survey, the type of survey used and how the modal split has been calculated. In addition to this, cycle and car parking usage will be included within the survey.

4.7	Measures and Actions

Measures are generic initiatives that could potentially be implemented on the site. Any measures that have been selected for this travel plan are also listed as site-specific actions.

Walking
4.7.1	Mapping
	Local walking maps and websites where you can plan walking routes, will be provided on notice boards and in emails sent to staff.
4.7.2	National Walk to Work Week
	This will be advertised to all employees on notice boards and in emails sent to staff.

Cycling
4.7.3	Secure and covered cycle parking
	On-site cycle parking will be provided in line with SMBC's adopted standards.
4.7.4	Bicycle allowances
	Roger Hannah will encourage tenants to offer the Cycle2Work cycle purchase scheme at their unit in their Welcome Packs.
4.7.5	Cycle mapping
	Local cycle maps will be provided to employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
4.7.6	Cycle proficiency training
	Tenants at each unit will be encouraged to explore the opportunity of providing cycle training courses. External courses will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
4.7.7	Cycle maintenance training
	Roger Hannah will run a yearly 'Dr Bike' cycle maintenance event. These events will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
4.7.8	National Cycle to Work Day
	This will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
4.7.9	Local Cycle Shops
	Staff will be made aware of local cycle shops on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.

Car Sharing
4.7.10	Car sharing scheme
	The TPC will promote the use of car sharing schemes and staff will be provided with details of publicly accessible databases and websites that provide the opportunity for people to car share in the wider area on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.

Public Transport
4.7.11	Up to date public transport information
	The TPC will ensure that up-to-date public transport frequency information is available to staff working at the development to maximise the potential use of this mode. Public transport information would be displayed prominently on notice boards in both the staffroom and the reception area, and in Welcome Packs.
4.7.12	Flexible working hours
	Where possible, tenants will be encouraged to offer flexi-time working, to assist with public transport times and reduce travel during the peak hours.

Car Usage
4.7.13	Employee induction packs
	The TPC will prepare an Employee Travel Brochure to be provided to each new staff member. It would contain information such as the closest public transport nodes, walking/cycling maps and details of links to journey planning or timetabling.
4.7.14	Electric vehicle charging points
	EVCP spaces will be provided on site and advertised to employees.

Incentives and Promotions
4.7.15	Access to Travel Plan
	Travel Plan will be provided in unit O&M Manuals. Occupiers will have access to the online portal / Travel Plan.

4.8	Action Plan

The action plan brings together all the actions identified in section 4.7 and links them to the objectives and targets identified in section 3. The action plan also describes how each action will be funded, delivered and monitored based on the responses in the management strategy in section 4.2 — 4.6.

4.8.1	Action
	Local walking maps and websites where you can plan walking routes, will be provided on notice boards and in emails sent to staff.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.2	Action
	This will be advertised to all employees on notice boards and in emails sent to staff.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Annually for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.3	Action
	On-site cycle parking will be provided in line with SMBC's adopted standards.
	Objectives
	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Provided as part of the consented development.
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Average cost of a cycle stand is £6,965. The maintenance cost will be converted under the service charge.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.4	Action
	Roger Hannah will encourage tenants to offer the Cycle2Work cycle purchase scheme at their unit in their Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Once unit occupiers are known
	Risks/Threats
	Tenants will not want to be involved, or employees will not want to be involved
	Financial Implications
	Part of TPC's salary
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual surveys
4.8.5	Action
	Local cycle maps will be provided to employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.6	Action
	Tenants at each unit will be encouraged to explore the opportunity of providing cycle training courses. External courses will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of TPC's salary
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual surveys
4.8.7	Action
	Roger Hannah will run a yearly 'Dr Bike' cycle maintenance event. These events will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Roger Hannah
	Timescale
	Annually for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Cost of providing the events to Roger Hannah.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual surveys
4.8.8	Action
	This will be advertised to all employees on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Annually for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.9	Action
	Staff will be made aware of local cycle shops on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of TPC's salary
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.10	Action
	The TPC will promote the use of car sharing schemes and staff will be provided with details of publicly accessible databases and websites that provide the opportunity for people to car share in the wider area on notice boards, in emails and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.11	Action
	The TPC will ensure that up-to-date public transport frequency information is available to staff working at the development to maximise the potential use of this mode. Public transport information would be displayed prominently on notice boards in both the staffroom and the reception area, and in Welcome Packs.
	Objectives
	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing for notice boards and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.12	Action
	Where possible, tenants will be encouraged to offer flexi-time working, to assist with public transport times and reduce travel during the peak hours.
	Objectives
	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Occupiers
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not implemented by occupiers, or, if implemented, not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	N/A
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.13	Action
	The TPC will prepare an Employee Travel Brochure to be provided to each new staff member. It would contain information such as the closest public transport nodes, walking/cycling maps and details of links to journey planning or timetabling.
	Objectives
	Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Upon commencing employment at the site
	Risks/Threats
	Travel Packs don't include relevant information and are not effective in influencing the travel behaviour of employees.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. Funding will be required for printing and distribution of Welcome Packs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.14	Action
	EVCP spaces will be provided on site and advertised to employees.
	Objectives
	Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Provided as part of the consented development.
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary. The cost per EVCP is £2,430. Units will have their own bill for their EVPCs. Ongoing costs will be on a unit basis.
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys
4.8.15	Action
	Travel Plan will be provided in unit O&M Manuals. Occupiers will have access to the online portal / Travel Plan.
	Objectives
	Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing
	Targets
	Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% over a 5-year period.
	Responsibility
	Travel Plan Coordinator
	Timescale
	Ongoing for the duration the site is occupied
	Risks/Threats
	Not advertised properly to employees and therefore not used to influence travel.
	Financial Implications
	Part of the TPC's salary
	Monitoring and Evaluation
	During annual travel surveys

5	Conclusions

5.1	Outcomes of Stage 1

5.1.1

Summarise the outcomes of the Travel Plan Introduction (Stage 1)

A Travel Plan is a long-term management strategy for integrating proposals for sustainable travel into the planning process. The TP provides a strategy for managing travel demand and involves a dynamic process of implementation, monitoring and review to ensure that it is sustainable over the long-term.

The underlying aim of any TP is to minimise the number of single occupancy private car trips generated by a development, by encouraging a shift to more sustainable modes of transport, and as a result mitigating the impact of travel. In turn, this will manage car parking at the site, to ensure demand does not exceed to supply.

5.2	Outcomes of Stage 2

5.2.1

Summarise the outcomes of the Travel Plan Site Description (Stage 2)

The approved development is nearing completion and comprises 28no. Industrial Units (Use Class E(g)(iii)/B2/B8) with a total floor area of 19,118sqm with associated service yards, car / cycle parking and landscaping.

This Travel Plan will mainly target employee trips to and from the site, but measures can also be adopted by visitors.

5.3	Outcomes of Stage 3

5.3.1

Summarise the outcomes of the Travel Plan Scope (Stage 3)

This Travel Plan will aim to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips in the region of 10% over a 5-year period. The Travel Plan will remain in place for the full period that the site is in operation.

The transport principles for the site reflect sustainable objectives which can be summarised under the following headings:

● Individual occupiers working together to promote sustainable and active travel to the site for all staff members working on the site;

● Promoting sustainable transport choices for employees and visitors travelling to and from the site;

● Promoting accessibility to the site by walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing; and

● Increasing the awareness of the environmental and social benefits of using alternative modes of transport.

5.4	Outcomes of Stage 4

5.4.1	Summarise the outcomes of the Travel Plan Delivery (Stage 4)
	The Travel Plan Coordinator has been appointed by the managing agent and will be responsible for working with individual unit occupiers to ensure the delivery, monitoring and implementation of the Travel Plan for the full period that the site is in operation.

5.5	Concluding Remarks

5.5.1

Summarise the desired outcomes of the travel plan

This Travel Plan has been prepared using the Travel Plan Toolkit and sets out measures to facilitate and encourage the use of sustainable travel alternatives (such as walking, cycling or public transport use), while discouraging Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) travel, particularly during peak hours, and managing parking at the site to ensure demand does not exceed supply. The Travel Plan has been prepared in accordance with current national and local best practice guidance.

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Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Ltd

Vauxhall Trading Estate

Stockport

January 1970

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