SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 88
concern was to ensure that the safe and efficient operation of the strategic highway network
would not be compromised by an MSA; and this included the operation of the Active Traffic
Management (ATM) which had been bought into use after the initial inquiry.
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In 2009 the Secretary of State dismissed the two appeals. Although the SoS concluded that
there was still a significant unmet need, this need did not constitute the ‘very special
circumstances’ that would be sufficient to clearly outweigh the substantial harm that had
been identified in relation to both schemes. In relation to the Catherine de Barnes proposals,
she did not consider that the proposals before her were compatible with the safe and
efficient working of the ATM system.
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Since then revised planning applications have been submitted and are currently being
assessed by the Council and Highways England. Whilst the applications are under active
and detailed consideration it is not considered necessary to address the issue further
through this review of the development plan.
Challenges and Objectives Addressed by the Policy
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A
Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change
D
Securing sustainable economic growth
F
Reducing inequalities in the Borough
H
Increasing accessibility and encouraging sustainable travel
J
Improving health and well being