Traffic and Access Concerns: This section reviews the developer’s documents related to traffic and access. It identifies critical weaknesses in the proposed solutions, such as the increased traffic congestion and potential safety hazards due to narrow roads and lack of street lighting.

• [re: File: AND_USE_AND_ACCESS-REV_B-1334722.pdf]
• #TRAFFIC AND ACCESS

Parking and Cycle Strategy Plan: This section discusses the insufficiency of proposed parking spaces and the lack of secure cycle storage, which could lead to on-street parking and associated safety issues, and does not promote sustainable transport options.

• [re: File: PARKING_AND_CYCLE_STRATEGY_PLAN_-_REV_B-1334714.pdf]
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Walking, Cycling, and Horse-Riding Assessment: This section highlights deficiencies in existing infrastructure, such as narrow footways and lack of street lighting, posing safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists, especially during low-light conditions.

• [re: File: WALKING__CYCLING____HORSE_RIDING_ASSESSMENT-1334732.pdf]
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Legacy Recommendations and Historical Context: This section references historical concerns and recommendations for an EIA due to significant impacts on critical junctions. It underscores the need for comprehensive assessments to understand cumulative traffic impacts.

• [ref: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HIGHWAYS – RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING 60 DWELLINGS – LAND NORTH OF, BOYNESWOOD LANE, MEDSTEAD, ALTON, 2013]
• [ref: FOI – REF-191888-D3L9 – POPULATION]
• [ref: FOI – REF-191888-D3L9 – EHDC SPREADSHEET “DWELLINGS COMPLETIONS IN FOUR MARKS AND MEDSTEAD BETWEEN 2011 AND 2023 (APR-MAR) BY PARISH]
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