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The purpose of this section is to outline our concerns about the proposed road access to the development site, and to query why no alternatives have been mentioned.
The purpose of this section is to outline our concerns about the proposed road access to the development site, and to query why no alternatives have been mentioned.
The principal issue is that access to the site is via approximately 790 metres of single track unclassified road, the U467, the average width of which is approximately 3.6 metres. At its southern end, the U467 meets the B961 33 metres south of a dangerous 120 degree bend, and approximately 33 metres north of a blind crest. The speed limit on this stretch of the B961 is 60mph.
The principal issue is that access to the site is via approximately 790 metres of single track unclassified road, the U467, the average width of which is approximately 3.6 metres. At its southern end, the U467 meets the B961 33 metres south of a dangerous 120 degree bend, and approximately 33 metres north of a blind crest. The speed limit on this stretch of the B961 is 60mph.
Heading north from the site, the U467 maintains the same width for approximately 3.8Km to its junction with the A932. During that distance the U467 rounds five acute bends and crosses two weak bridges. The turning off the A932 is already signposted ‘unsuitable for large vehicles’
Heading north from the site, the U467 maintains the same width for approximately 3.8Km to its junction with the A932. During that distance the U467 rounds five acute bends and crosses two weak bridges. The turning off the A932 is already signposted ‘unsuitable for large vehicles’
Although the applicant has not stated so, it seems likely that all traffic to and from the site will be off the B961.
Although the applicant has not stated so, it seems likely that all traffic to and from the site will be off the B961.
The U467 forms the main southerly route to Arbroath and Dundee for 27 houses which are either directly by the side of it, or up a track from it. It is also regularly used by residents in the local villages of Guthrie and Letham.
The U467 forms the main southerly route to Arbroath and Dundee for 27 houses which are either directly by the side of it, or up a track from it. It is also regularly used by residents in the local villages of Guthrie and Letham.
In addition to being used by drivers, the U467 is also frequented by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. There are no pavements on any part of the road, and the verges are uneven; nor is there any street lighting.
In addition to being used by drivers, the U467 is also frequented by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. There are no pavements on any part of the road, and the verges are uneven; nor is there any street lighting.
The Scots National Roads Development Guide (1) for which Angus Council members formed part of the steering group, states that “The frequency with which they use each road should be considered and the road should be designed to match the need. High frequency use of HGV service vehicles will require that the road width is suitable to accommodate these vehicles traveling in both directions and the width should ensure that they can pass each other safely and at the appropriate speed”.
The Scots National Roads Development Guide (1) for which Angus Council members formed part of the steering group, states that “The frequency with which they use each road should be considered and the road should be designed to match the need. High frequency use of HGV service vehicles will require that the road width is suitable to accommodate these vehicles traveling in both directions and the width should ensure that they can pass each other safely and at the appropriate speed”.
It should be borne in mind that other large vehicles use the U467 from time to time, for refuse collection, delivery, and agricultural vehicles used by farmers and contractors from outwith the area, for working on leased fields. There may also be conflicts with emergency vehicles.
It should be borne in mind that other large vehicles use the U467 from time to time, for refuse collection, delivery, and agricultural vehicles used by farmers and contractors from outwith the area, for working on leased fields. There may also be conflicts with emergency vehicles.
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