NEW development north of Christchurch should not go ahead if additional traffic drawn to the area has an adverse impact on New Forest roads.
That is the opinion of New Forest District Council as it comments on the Christchurch and East Dorset Core Strategy discussion paper.
The Core Strategy includes building an extra 3,450 homes in Christchurch and 6,600 homes in East Dorset between 2006 and 2026.
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The draft Regional Spatial Strategy says that 600 of the Christchurch homes will be built on fields between Burton and the county boundary to the east.
New Forest councillor Chris Treleaven is responsible for the planning development portfolio.
In his response, he expresses concerns about flooding, which is likely to increase if sand and gravel extraction is allowed in the same area, as identified by Hampshire County Council.
Land south of the railway, from Somerford to Roeshot Hill, "does not really offer a suitable alternative location for 600 dwellings" because of the expense of removing electricity pylons and relocating allotments.
If the government insists on development there "then careful consideration and assessment will be required to decide how it can be provided in a way that will minimise the impacts on the local and surrounding areas".
"In particular, the traffic impacts within New Forest district of the proposed development north of Christchurch must be properly assessed.
"These impacts are likely to be mainly on the B3347 (Avon Valley road) and the A35 (including through Lyndhurst).
"The development north of Christchurch should not be progressed if these impacts are shown to be unacceptable."
Cllr Treleaven stressed it was important for all authorities to work together on cross-border issues.
Posted by: Carl Barron, Dorset on 8:00pm Thu 15 May 08
[bold]Quote [/bold] NEW development north of Christchurch should not go ahead if additional traffic drawn to the area has an adverse impact on New Forest roads.
[bold]Reply [/bold] Had Christchurch Council built a [bold]By Pass that By Passed the Town[/bold] and linked up to the Spur Road, there would not be the [bold]horrendous problems[/bold] with traffic flow that Christchurch [bold]is renowned for.[/bold]
It's perhaps time those of BH23 area code [bold]ran a petition[/bold] calling for the ([bold]so called Christchurch By pass[/bold] ) to link to the Spur Road before we reach a [bold]grid lock[/bold] ?
Quote NEW development north of Christchurch should not go ahead if additional traffic drawn to the area has an adverse impact on New Forest roads.
Reply Had Christchurch Council built a By Pass that By Passed the Town and linked up to the Spur Road, there would not be the horrendous problems with traffic flow that Christchurch is renowned for.
It's perhaps time those of BH23 area code ran a petition calling for the (so called Christchurch By pass ) to link to the Spur Road before we reach a grid lock ?
Posted by: Carl Barron, Dorset on 3:30pm Fri 16 May 08
Posted by: Maria, christchurch on 1:09pm today
[bold]Quote [/bold] Agree Carl, but where is it going to go. We don't want St Catherine's Hill demolished for it.
[bold]Reply [/bold] I agree with you [bold]Maria[/bold] .
The road could easily be built across the Avon Valley [bold]without destroying the beautiful views[/bold] , etc. as follows.
The road should be built on a man made embankment to allow for the rise in waters we get when the flood plains are full, tunnels under the embankment would allow for water to flow across the valley almost unimpeded.
The view across the valley and the noise of traffic could be offset by the [bold]planting of evergreen trees[/bold] and other suitable shrubs on the off sides of the embankment. Therefore [bold]all one would see should be the trees[/bold] and only occasionally depending where you stand the [bold]much needed Highway.[/bold]
Hence we could have [bold]the best of both Worlds[/bold] , retain the beauty of the valley together with a much needed bypass.
I have spent a great deal of my time walking across St Catherine's Hill and enjoying [bold]its wonderful scenery[/bold] . Many of those views can be seen on my picture web site [bold]Dorset Visual Guide.[/bold]
[bold]Copy paste[/bold] link below to browser:
http://dorsetvisualg
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Posted by: Maria, christchurch on 1:09pm today
Quote Agree Carl, but where is it going to go. We don't want St Catherine's Hill demolished for it.
Reply I agree with you Maria .
The road could easily be built across the Avon Valley without destroying the beautiful views , etc. as follows.
The road should be built on a man made embankment to allow for the rise in waters we get when the flood plains are full, tunnels under the embankment would allow for water to flow across the valley almost unimpeded.
The view across the valley and the noise of traffic could be offset by the planting of evergreen trees and other suitable shrubs on the off sides of the embankment. Therefore all one would see should be the trees and only occasionally depending where you stand the much needed Highway.
Hence we could have the best of both Worlds , retain the beauty of the valley together with a much needed bypass.
I have spent a great deal of my time walking across St Catherine's Hill and enjoying its wonderful scenery . Many of those views can be seen on my picture web site Dorset Visual Guide.
Posted by: Maria, christchurch on 5:11pm Fri 16 May 08
I ike the picture website Carl, which captures why we are so lucky living where we do. The only problem is the bypass and this does need to be looked at.
I ike the picture website Carl, which captures why we are so lucky living where we do. The only problem is the bypass and this does need to be looked at.
Posted by: Carl Barron, Dorset on 11:53am Sat 17 May 08
I am glad you enjoyed my picture web site [bold]Maria[/bold] , covering this area.
As to my suggested scheme, the made embankment to carry the Highway needs to be at [bold]least twenty five feet high[/bold] above ground level. The reason being that apart from flood waters the design would funnel traffic noise upwards with the trees as mentioned to both screen and act as a sound absorbent barrier.
At this suggested height, if you were on St Catherine's Hill [bold]you should only see trees[/bold] not the road.
I am glad you enjoyed my picture web site Maria , covering this area.
As to my suggested scheme, the made embankment to carry the Highway needs to be at least twenty five feet high above ground level. The reason being that apart from flood waters the design would funnel traffic noise upwards with the trees as mentioned to both screen and act as a sound absorbent barrier.
At this suggested height, if you were on St Catherine's Hill you should only see trees not the road.
Posted by: gorgeous, Christchurch. on 10:02pm Mon 19 May 08
I have seen traffic grid lock in Christchurch several times over the last couple of years. Bridge Street is the worst. I live at Burton. We only have one exit to Christchurch which already sees horrendous congestion. I have witnessed several accidents right in front of me at the Stony Lane roundabout. Adding another 600 homes in our area will cause complete gridlock through our village. Before some smartA.se tells me to get on my bike, I am severely disabled and cannot get to town without my car.
I have seen traffic grid lock in Christchurch several times over the last couple of years. Bridge Street is the worst. I live at Burton. We only have one exit to Christchurch which already sees horrendous congestion. I have witnessed several accidents right in front of me at the Stony Lane roundabout. Adding another 600 homes in our area will cause complete gridlock through our village. Before some smartA.se tells me to get on my bike, I am severely disabled and cannot get to town without my car.
Posted by: Carl Barron, Dorset on 3:23pm Tue 20 May 08
Posted by: gorgeous, Christchurch. on 10:02pm Mon 19 May 08
[bold]Quote [/bold] I have seen traffic grid lock in Christchurch several times over the last couple of years. Bridge Street is the worst. I live at Burton. We only have one exit to Christchurch which already sees horrendous congestion.
[bold]Reply [/bold] The people of Christchurch have [bold]themselves to blame[/bold] for this problem.
The money has been offered time and again, yet the last time it was voted out by [bold]just ONE VOTE[/bold] .
[bold][italic]Why can't you organise yourselves[/italic] [/bold] and get up a [bold]petition[/bold] insisting on a Bypass [bold]or refuse to pay Council Tax?[/bold]
Posted by: gorgeous, Christchurch. on 10:02pm Mon 19 May 08
Quote I have seen traffic grid lock in Christchurch several times over the last couple of years. Bridge Street is the worst. I live at Burton. We only have one exit to Christchurch which already sees horrendous congestion.
Reply The people of Christchurch have themselves to blame for this problem.
The money has been offered time and again, yet the last time it was voted out by just ONE VOTE .
Why can't you organise yourselves and get up a petition insisting on a Bypass or refuse to pay Council Tax?
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