120101 | Infrastructure Planning – Town Framework | Cornwall Council
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Hayle
Fundamental to the future regeneration/growth of the Hayle area will be its
supporting infrastructure. Work is on-going to understand the impact of the proposed
growth and what mitigation will be required. In the interim we are looking at the
implications of 2,000 new dwellings being
provided – this is unlikely to be the final
figure - and in using this figure it will help us plan infrastructure up to or beyond the
Core Strategy timeframe.
Transportation:
Assessments are being undertaken to assess the impact of the
growth proposals on the highway network. This work will assist in identifying where
potential problems will occur and will form the basis of developing the transport
strategy for Hayle and St Ives that will support the predicted levels of housing and
employment growth.
The proposed levels of growth for these towns indicate that a number of junctions
would be under increased pressure from what is currently experienced at Loggans
Moor and North Quay. Additional parking and congestion pressures are experienced
especially in St Ives by visitors during key visitor months.
With the levels of growth proposed, problems would occur at the B3301 through Hayle
(Carwin Rise, North Quay), the A3074 through St Ives (Porthrepta Road and Higher
Tregenna) and A30 St Erth. Recommendations from the Shoreline Management Plan
(related to projected sea level rise) would also require consideration for the managed
retreat from the Causeway/Griggs Quay at the west of Hayle by 2025.
The transport measures that will be brought forward as part of a comprehensive
transport strategy for the towns will be based on the policies set out in Connecting
Cornwall: 2030. Connecting Cornwall is the third Local Transport Plan for Cornwall
and sets out a 20 year transport vision to align with the Core Strategy. The
overarching principle in Connecting Cornwall is the need to support a switch to more sustainable modes of travel such as bus and walking and cycling thus relieving pressure on the highway network.
In terms of transportation the following intervention measures may be required or are
already planned:
- Highway network - Initial mitigation measures have been considered to ease
the predicted pressure at the junctions indicated above. These include,
additional lanes on the Carwin rise double-mini roundabout and a change to
traffic signal control or roundabout at North Quay, Porthrepta Road and Higher
Tregenna. The existing roundabout at St Erth could be improved through
signalisation to create gaps for vehicles from A3074 and The Causeway. Also
provision of a grade separated junction
to provide access to the A30 from the
B3302 near Tolroy, so traffic does not have to come through Hayle. - Rail – Station enhancements at Hayle to improve facilities and access are being
considered to improve opportunities for rail travel to and from the town.
Through the Greater Western refranchise in 2013, a half hourly all day service
between Penzance to Exeter will be promoted to ensure that main line links are
improved and opportunities to travel by rail are maximised. St Ives has a
good rail link from St Erth, which is well used during the summer and will
benefit further from proposals for half hourly services on the mainline. The
proposed Park and Ride at St Erth will have a considerable impact on the issues
of seasonal traffic congestion in the town.15
- Bus - Good public transport links currently exist between Hayle and St Ives and
Carbis Bay, settlements in rural areas and to other key urban destinations,
which we want to build upon with the transport strategies for the towns.
Encouraging more people to make trips by bus is central to the Connecting
Cornwall strategy and will be key to mitigating the impact of growth in the
towns. For communities the size of Hayle and St Ives this could include 15
minute bus services to the most popular destination and half hourly to other
key destinations. High quality vehicles, good connections with other modes
such as rail and real time information will also form part of the bus network
improvements that will support the proposed growth. - Walking and cycling – Hayle already boasts a healthy walking and cycling
population due in part to its gentle topography and the short distances involved
in moving around the centre. The National Cycle Network Route 3 (Cornish
Way) also travels through the town hugging the shoreline. Greater priority for
pedestrians and cyclists and improvements to the town network by constructing
resilient and well connected links between and through existing and new
residential developments to services, school’s, the hospital and train station and
visitor attractions will encourage people to travel more actively. Further
dedicated provision for pedestrians and cyclists towards the St Erth Station
Transport Interchange and for users of the South West Coast Path towards
Lelant and Carbis Bay will also improve the conditions for more vulnerable road
users in St Ives by helping combat congestion in the popular summer months and increase opportunities to access education and employment. - Demand management – Supporting a switch from the private car to public
transport, walking and cycling will require a review of the parking stock in the
towns and particularly the balance of long and short stay spaces. For St Ives,
reviewing the location and balance of long stay parking to help support a
reduction in traffic through the town, supported by the St Erth Park and Ride
will be a key issue. Robust residential and employer travel plans will be integral to achieving modal shift.
The measures set out above will be tested as part of the transport strategy
development once the growth levels and locations are confirmed. While solutions
could be delivered at the junctions to help mitigate the impact of growth, it will be
essential that these are delivered in conjunction with a switch from the private car use
to more sustainable forms of transport in order to ensure that conditions do not
deteriorate significantly from what is experienced today.
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Primary Education:
Bodriggy and Penpol are the primary schools serving Hayle. They currently have the capacity to accommo
date 610 pupils. It is estimated that the proposed development (i.e. 1 primary age pupil per 9 new dwellings) will raise the number of primary school age pupils by about 220. Options are being considered to
increase capacity in Hayle in the short term by increasing capacity at Penpol or
Bodriggy primary schools. A review of capacity for the longer term will be undertaken
once growth proposals for the area are identified.
Secondary Education:
Hayle Community School is the secondary school serving the
town and has a capacity to accommodate 770 pupils. A surplus of 120 places is
anticipated by 2014 which means that the school should be able to accommodate
additional pupils generated by large-scale housing growth within existing provision in
the short-term. A review of capacity for the longer term will be undertaken once
growth proposals for the area are identified.
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Specialist & Safeguarding: this encompasses special education needs, disability
and Inclusion; social work and family support. A need has been identified in the ex
Penwith area for:
- A nurture unit to support children with challenging behaviour at Key Stages 1 and 2
- A resource base to support children with severe and complex learning difficulties at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4
- Support for hearing impaired children
- New play facilities for disabled children within the Aiming High agenda
- Co-location premises for family support.
Water Supply:
Residents in the Hayle area fall under the Colliford Strategic Supply
Area. Generally, the proposed levels of growth are able to be accommodated within
existing clean water supply systems.
Sewage: Waste water treatment works for Hayle are located just outside the town.
There are a couple of hydraulic overloads already in existence in the Hayle area,
together with some saline infiltration issues. Sewers drain to Hayle (main works for
the area) and the level of growth proposed in the area would mean some upgrading
at these works but there is room to accommodate this.
Gas: Properties in Hayle have access to a mains gas supply network. Information is
currently unavailable on how the proposed levels of growth will impact on gas supply,
and further work is underway.
Drainage and Flood Risk & Mitigation: In terms of drainage, flood risk &
mitigation, the following studies/works are proposed or planned:
- Hayle River flood banks
The Council is continuing to work with the Environment Agency and South West Water
to further assess what flood risk mitigation, surface water drainage, foul drainage and
treatment infrastructure would be required.
Electricity: The 33kV/132kV substation at Hayle is on the 132kV ring circuit below
Indian Queens. This 132kV ring circuit is recognised as requiring replacement and
upgrade to a 400kV within the next ten years. Information is currently unavailable on
how the proposed levels of growth will impact on electricity supply. The Council is
also working on exploring opportunities to deliver decentralised renewable or low
carbon energy sources to both existing and proposed developments. Large proposals
in Hayle will be considered within this context.
Green Space: work on a green infrastructure (GI) assessment is underway for Hayle
as part of the Framework Plan. This study will identify important green links within
and around the town and enhancements to important habitats. The study will identify
the quality of publicly accessible green space in Hayle including the amount of sports
pitches and play space. The quality of the existing facilities may need to be improved
whilst providing additional space to cater for the future growth in population. Work is
underway to record all green spaces across Cornwall and to produce Cornwall wide
standards of provision.
Healthcare: It is estimated that up to 3 additional GPs might be required to cater for
the growth in population (i.e. approximately 1 doctor per 1800 people – national
standard). Work is underway to check that the GP surgeries have the physical
capacity to provide additional services, or if additional surgeries will be required. Work
is also on-going to understand the additional dental services that would be required.
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