Evolution vs the Planning Process

14 December, 2006 - 22:23 — Philip

If I wanted to extend the residential curtlage of my property, would I have to apply for planning permission? Of course I would. And quite rightly too. Planning applications give an opportunity for interested parties to express any concerns and for the applicant to consider the impact of the application may have on their neighbours.

What would be the likelyhood of success when applying to extend my boundary into the countryside? I'd hazard a guess it would be less than zero. Not a chance.

So why do Hampshire Highways have, what appears to be, free reign to extend the boundaries of the roads? Without planning permission. Without consultation. Without any assesment of the impact on the environment. Without any consideration for the safety of residents.

Answers on a postcard please.

~Philip

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29 December, 2006 - 09:27 — sbushell

Road width and traffic speed

Dear Philip,

Thank you so much for establishing this forum to present views to Hampshire Highways.

Living on the Baughurst Road, we are especially concerned with the increasing road width generally, and outside our house, as well as, and the speed with which much of the traffic passes by. As you may know there was a serious accidient on the Baughurst Road in the autumn.

The speed limit between the Wellington Arms and Wolverton is unsafe. Seeing cars in ching out into the Baughurst Road from Violet Lane and Church Road, and having to do it personally every day, is extremely dangerous. This is especially the case, for walkers, riders and those accompanying children.

The 40 limit clearly needs extending. The restoring of the original Road width will also act act cost effective, visually neutral trafic calming, as well as in keeping with Hampshire Highways stated Road width policy.

Bushell family, Baughurst Road

2 March, 2007 - 21:05 — sbushell

Road width

It also seems to me that the road width is totally unsuitable for a) the volume of traffic and b) the type of traffic, especially HGV.

I think that not only should the baughurst road 40 zone be extended to the George & Dragon, but also a width and weight limit imposed. Encountering articulated lorries, clearly taking a short cut, and witnessing two 7.5 tonne trucks trying to pass each other, the road width is not suitable for such traffic, without regular dammage to the verges and increased danger to drivers, riders, walkers and cyclists.

There shoudl be a 6'6'' width limit and weight limit, the lanes of Baughurst, were not designed for such traffic, and cannot be.

Bushell family, Baughurst Road