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Month: May 2020

Safety concerns over the West of Chichester development plans 20-01046-REM parcel 5F

Safety concerns over the West of Chichester development plans 20-01046-REM parcel 5F

ChiCycle have safety concerns over the West of Chichester development plans 20-01046-REM parcel 5F Although we believe DfT minimum standards are not achieved for cyclists at any location on this development’s spine road, there are particular concerns over the new junctions presented in this application which have not been shown on previous plans. Not only is visibility of cyclists crossing side roads inadequate but it appears DfT visibility criteria for motor-vehicles are not achieved either. Splay Analysis Splay analysis shows…

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West of Chichester Plans Miss Opportunity for Walking and Cycling Permeability

West of Chichester Plans Miss Opportunity for Walking and Cycling Permeability

Update On the 4 June 2020 this matter was discussed by CDC planning committee. Although no access-ways were agreed between Parcel E and Centurion Way, it was agreed that Parcel 6I should have an access-way onto Centurion Way at it’s extreme North East corner. The decision notice in the link below contains Point No8 on page 6 explaining this committent to include a link onto Centurion way in Parcel 6I 19_03146_REM–2853457 Point No 8 states… 8) The applicant is reminded…

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Incredible Planning Statements

Incredible Planning Statements

ChiCycle’s Latest Project Is Out Of This World ! ChiCycle will be opening a far-sighted and self financed 6,783 mile cycle-route of unprecedented length and scope in early Spring 2021! We advise cyclists joining the route to bring earbuds and a portable listening devices loaded with suitable music. Our recommended playlist includes Claude Debussy’s-Clair De Lune, Beethoven’s-Moonlight Sonata, Billie Holiday-Blue Moon, Bing Crosby-Moonlight Becomes You, Frank Sinatra-Moon River, Ella Fitzgerald-How High The Moon, Astrud Gilberto-Fly me to the Moon, Van…

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Do You Support Plans for Cyclists to Ride on Pavements?

Do You Support Plans for Cyclists to Ride on Pavements?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked the public to avoid using public transport during the pandemic. He recommends driving as an alternative but explained it is better still to walk or cycle to your destination. ChiCycle is a local  campaign promoting safe and confident walking and cycling in the Chichester area and we agree with the Prime Minister’s advice.   Grant Shapps has announced National government has launched the largest ever boost for cyclists and pedestrians with a £2 billion…

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ChEmRoute Vision

ChEmRoute Vision

Join our Campaign to achieve the ChEmRoute Vision What we are demanding: Safe and convenient cycle-way all the way from Emsworth to Chichester (and back again) Entire route to meet or surpass DfT Cycle infrastructure design standards (LTN 2/08) Direct route following the A259 that does not needlessly meander Suitable for commuters to ride with a safe but fast 20 Mph design speed Cycle lane segregated from motor vehicles unless running in a Twenty is Plenty zone Continuous route without…

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The West of Chichester Development Southern Access Spine Road Design Must Follow West Sussex County Council and DfT Guidelines for Cycling and Walking

The West of Chichester Development Southern Access Spine Road Design Must Follow West Sussex County Council and DfT Guidelines for Cycling and Walking

The West of Chichester Development planning application 19/02584/REM contains plans for an approximately 150 metre stretch of the Southern Access road. There is as yet no agreed detailed transport master plan for this road. Granting permission to build a mid section of the Southern Access Spine road will literally cast into stone many design aspects that must then span the entire length of road. Our transport infrastructure must not be designed like miss-fitting pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. The DfT…

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West of Chichester Development Junction and Cycle-Path Geometry Concerns

West of Chichester Development Junction and Cycle-Path Geometry Concerns

The following planning application contains details of junctions on the development spine road. CC/20/01046/REM – Case Officer: Steve Harris. 50 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, informal open space and associated works (Phase 5, Parcel F, permission 14/04301/OUT). A typical junction from this plan is shown in the image clipped from document CB_70_068_P5_F_000 (SITE LOCATION PLAN) is shown below. Developers have proposed that the pavement shown to the north east side of the spine road could be designated as a shared…

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