Traffic response · MCU18/0019

Response
Upon entry to the site via the Val Crescent driveway, it would be obvious to drivers that there would be two
potential routes:
    •    straight ahead for access to the basement car park (with the entry / roller shutter directly ahead of
         an entering vehicle); or
    •    to the right for access to the servicing area (which would be a large open hardstand area, which
         would clearly be a ‘back of house’ area).
Notwithstanding the above, the following points should be noted:
    •    Those accessing the facility via the Val Crescent driveway would typically be frequent and/or
         familiar drivers (e.g. staff, visitors of residents, or regular delivery drivers); and
    •    Whilst not considered to be necessary, signage could be installed to clearly distinguish the car park
         access and/or servicing area.
10.4. details of the hours of operation of the basement gate (open all hours, only open during day light
hours, or closed at all times and only opened when required?). If the gate is to remain closed for any
part of the day or night identify how users, including visitors, will satisfactorily gain access at those
times. Investigate moving the gate to allow unrestricted access to some car parks and a disabled space on
entry to the basement.
Response
It is understood that the roller shutter at the entry to the car park will typically be left open during the day,
and closed at night.
Staff access to/from the basement car park will be required at all times, therefore islands will be required to
accommodate a proximity car reader in advance of the roller shutter for the entry and exit, as shown
indicatively in Figure 2 below.
In relation to visitor access, it is expected that this would typically occur during the day, when the roller
shutter is open and unimpeded access to the car park is available. For occasional visitor access during the
evening / night, an intercom (positioned on the island shown indicatively in Figure 2 below) would allow
visitors to contact reception staff for access to / egress from the car park.
Whilst the design of the development makes provision for satisfactory access / security arrangements, it is
anticipated that these arrangements would be refined at detailed design stage, prior to construction.



                                                                            Central islands
                                                                            for proximity card
                                                                            reader / intercom




Figure 2: Possible Island Locations for Basement Access / Egress


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Our Ref: 290_KNG01                                                                                     2 May 2018