MCU12/0184 - Traffic Engineering Report dated 31 July 2014

                which is likely to involve significant slope and embankment stability works. The
                width of the curve widening has been based on the swept paths of an articulated
                vehicle and passenger vehicle being able to pass each other on this curve.
         ­      Option 2 - localised widening to ensure a minimum carriageway width of 5.5m, and
                installing a sign controlled one-way system, which would require the westbound
                approach to give way to vehicles travelling eastbound. In order to reinforce the
                one-way section compliance, the one-way section would need to narrowed to
                approximately 4.5m which would be narrow enough to discourage people from
                trying to “squeeze” past a vehicle travelling in the opposing direction however
                would accommodate the design vehicle.


On the basis of the assessment we have undertaken as part of our investigations we are of the
view that the proposal would have limited impacts on the local road network. The activity
associated with the proposed use would be generally a very low impact and very low activity with
almost half of the days throughout a 63 day growth cycle expected to generate no external traffic
activity. It is on just 5 days throughout this growth cycle where heavy vehicle movements would
be noticeable however it is also noted that the vast majority of these movements would not be
concurrent with the peak road traffic activity.
Based on our understanding of the proposal and the intended operation, it is reasonable to
conclude on this basis that the development traffic is likely to result in little or no vehicle
interaction along Top Forestry Road.
Furthermore we have made a number of recommendations which are aimed at addressing what
we believe are existing constraints in the road which are not necessarily a function of the
increased development traffic. On this basis and our clients’ willingness to undertake these
works through an infrastructure agreement with the Council we do not believe that there would be
any reasonable grounds for refusal of the application.




 Ref: B14101TR001_Final                     - 15 -   Proposed Poultry Farm – 136 Top Forestry Rd, Ridgewood