Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe Neighbourhood Area Designation

Comment

Representation ID: 60581

Received: 31/07/2013

Respondent: Network Rail

We are concerned that the Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Neighbourhood Plan which include the railway within its boundary (our ref LSC2 1.0314 to lsc2 2.1327) may result in proposals being undertaken near to or next to the operational railway / Network Rail land which may impact upon its safety, performance and operation as we will not have had the opportunity (as via the current planning application notification process) to review and pass comments on vital asset protection measures to the council and developer / applicant.

Comment

Representation ID: 60582

Received: 31/07/2013

Respondent: Network Rail

In light of the above we would request that the Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Neighbourhood Plan authority / group should contact Network Rail for any proposals within the area to ensure that:
1. Access points are not impacted (there is a Network Rail access points within the neighbourhood plan at E429773 / N268863 our ref LSC2 1m, 1386yds. All roads, paths or ways providing access to any part of the railway undertaker's land both temporary and permanent, shall be kept open at all times (24/7, 365 - around the clock) during and after the development. Any development proposal must not encroach onto any Network Rail access road, paths or ways of access to any part of Network Rail land. This also includes emergency vehicles ability to access and exit Network Rail land. Developers are reminded that each Network Rail access point has a specific right of way and as such any developer is requested to contact the Network Rail Operational Property Services Team to discuss the impact of the proposal upon our access.
2. That any proposal does not impact upon the railway infrastructure / Network Rail land e.g.
* Drainage works / water features
* Encroachment of land or air-space
* Excavation and earthworks, bunds and embankments
* Wind turbines / solar farms
* Siting of structures/buildings less than 2m from the Network Rail boundary / Party Wall Act issues
* Lighting impacting upon train drivers ability to perceive signals
* Landscaping that could impact upon overhead lines or Network Rail boundary treatments
* Any piling works
* Any scaffolding works
* Any public open spaces and proposals where minors and young children may be likely to use a site which could result in trespass upon the railway (which we would remind the council is a criminal offence under s55 British Transport Commission Act 1949)
* Any use of crane or plant
* Any fencing works / acoustic fencing works and boundary treatments (we would request that any development adjacent to the railway erects a minimum 1.8m high steel palisade trespass proof fence to prevent unauthorised access onto the railway.
* Any demolition works
* Any hard standing areas
* Works adjoining / adjacent or near to railway stations

Comment

Representation ID: 60583

Received: 31/07/2013

Respondent: Network Rail

We would very strongly recommend that the Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Neighbourhood Plan authority / group are made aware that any proposal within 10m of the operational railway boundary will also require review and approval by the Network Rail Asset Protection Team, and such schemes should be accompanied by a risk assessment and a method statement. No works should commence on site without the approval of the Network Rail Asset Protection Engineer. Network Rail is required to recover any expenses incurred in facilitating third party proposals, a BAPA may be required for the works on site.

Comment

Representation ID: 60584

Received: 31/07/2013

Respondent: Network Rail

We would request that the Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe Neighbourhood Plan authority / group authority / group when submitting proposals for a development contact Network Rail's Town Planning Team and include a location plan and a description of the works taking place for review and comment.

All initial proposals and plans should be flagged up to the Network Rail Town Planning Team London North Western Route at the following address:

Town Planning Team LNW
Network Rail
1st Floor
Square One
4 Travis Street
Manchester
M1 2NY

Email: TownPlanningLNW@networkrail.co.uk