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6 days ago
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Fresh plans for £40m park-and-ride to be submitted
Revised plans for a £40m park-and-ride site north of Hull will be submitted "in the coming weeks", a developer has confirmed. An initial proposal for the scheme, at the Dunswell roundabout of the A1079 near Kingswood, was submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) by Ashcourt Group last year. However, it was withdrawn in March after concerns were raised about noise and light pollution, retail outlets and a bus depot. Mike Stathers, the head of external affairs at Ashcourt Group, said: "The team has taken on board concerns raised by residents and this scheme will lead to much reduced traffic congestion and pollution along Beverley Road into Hull." "We hope to have the revised plans ready for submission by mid-summer," he added. The site, which is just outside the city boundary, is designated for a park-and-ride in ERYC's local plan. The initial proposal included space for 500 vehicles, a petrol station, car wash and drive-through restaurants. However, residents lodged objections, saying they feared the development would "cause chaos" and be "unworkable". In February, Hull City Council (HCC) wrote to ERYC to object to the inclusion of a bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station. HCC said that while it shared an "aspiration" for a park-and-ride, there were already restaurant facilities nearby. In a separate letter of objection, three Hull city councillors, including the authority's leader Mike Ross, described the proposal as a "ghastly, oversized development". Ashcourt Group, a Hull-based construction company, said the fresh proposal would represent "one of the largest traffic management and infrastructure improvements to be undertaken in the region for decades" and would be "entirely funded" by private investment. The developer claimed it would provide "faster" transport links between Hull and Beverley and the two local hospitals, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill in Cottingham. The new proposal would still include food and retail spaces as Ashcourt said it believed there was "clear demand for such outlets in this area". Mr Stathers added: "Our proposal is very much about getting people out of cars and into energy efficient buses, reducing congestion and pollution. "At the same time it will protect and enhance public transport services across many key areas of Hull and East Yorkshire." The BBC understands the updated proposal will be submitted to the council by the end of July. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City's new park and ride plans submitted Residents submit objections to park and ride plans Ashcourt Group East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Fresh plans for £40m park-and-ride to be submitted
Revised plans for a £40m park-and-ride site north of Hull will be submitted "in the coming weeks", a developer has confirmed. An initial proposal for the scheme, at the Dunswell roundabout of the A1079 near Kingswood, was submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) by Ashcourt Group last year. However, it was withdrawn in March after concerns were raised about noise and light pollution, retail outlets and a bus depot. Mike Stathers, the head of external affairs at Ashcourt Group, said: "The team has taken on board concerns raised by residents and this scheme will lead to much reduced traffic congestion and pollution along Beverley Road into Hull." "We hope to have the revised plans ready for submission by mid-summer," he added. The site, which is just outside the city boundary, is designated for a park-and-ride in ERYC's local plan. The initial proposal included space for 500 vehicles, a petrol station, car wash and drive-through restaurants. However, residents lodged objections, saying they feared the development would "cause chaos" and be "unworkable". In February, Hull City Council (HCC) wrote to ERYC to object to the inclusion of a bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station. HCC said that while it shared an "aspiration" for a park-and-ride, there were already restaurant facilities nearby. In a separate letter of objection, three Hull city councillors, including the authority's leader Mike Ross, described the proposal as a "ghastly, oversized development". Ashcourt Group, a Hull-based construction company, said the fresh proposal would represent "one of the largest traffic management and infrastructure improvements to be undertaken in the region for decades" and would be "entirely funded" by private investment. The developer claimed it would provide "faster" transport links between Hull and Beverley and the two local hospitals, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill in Cottingham. The new proposal would still include food and retail spaces as Ashcourt said it believed there was "clear demand for such outlets in this area". Mr Stathers added: "Our proposal is very much about getting people out of cars and into energy efficient buses, reducing congestion and pollution. "At the same time it will protect and enhance public transport services across many key areas of Hull and East Yorkshire." The BBC understands the updated proposal will be submitted to the council by the end of July. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City's new park and ride plans submitted Residents submit objections to park and ride plans Ashcourt Group East Riding of Yorkshire Council
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05-02-2025
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Council objects to park and ride extras
The head of planning at Hull City Council (HCC) has written to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) to object to a proposed park and ride site on the A1079 on the outskirts of Hull. In January, plans for a 500-space park and ride on land near the Dunswell roundabout were submitted to ERYC. The letter makes clear that the objection is not to the principle of a park and ride site, but to a 12-bay bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station which are part of the application. ERYC will decide whether to approve the development, which would be just metres from its border with Hull. In the letter, HCC states it shares an "aspiration" with ERYC for a new park and ride facility to help reduce traffic congestion between the north of Hull and the city centre. However, it argues there is no need for the extra facilities as there are already three petrol stations and several drive-through facilities nearby. Opposition to the development has also come from residents who live in houses neighbouring the site, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The residents, who live within the HCC boundary, have been joined by a number of senior councillors in their campaign against the park and ride. Yorkshire Water has also objected as some of the buildings would be located above the water supply infrastructure. "This could seriously jeopardise Yorkshire Water's ability to maintain the public water network and is not acceptable," the company said. "We strongly advise that, prior to determination of this application, the site layout is amended to allow for adequate protection of the water mains." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City's new park and ride plans submitted Hull City Council East Riding of Yorkshire Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
05-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hull City Council objects to park and ride facilities at Dunswell
The head of planning at Hull City Council (HCC) has written to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) to object to a proposed park and ride site on the A1079 on the outskirts of Hull. In January, plans for a 500-space park and ride on land near the Dunswell roundabout were submitted to letter makes clear that the objection is not to the principle of a park and ride site, but to a 12-bay bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station which are part of the application. ERYC will decide whether to approve the development, which would be just metres from its border with Hull. In the letter, HCC states it shares an "aspiration" with ERYC for a new park and ride facility to help reduce traffic congestion between the north of Hull and the city centre. However, it argues there is no need for the extra facilities as there are already three petrol stations and several drive-through facilities nearby. Opposition to the development has also come from residents who live in houses neighbouring the site, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The residents, who live within the HCC boundary, have been joined by a number of senior councillors in their campaign against the park and Water has also objected as some of the buildings would be located above the water supply infrastructure. "This could seriously jeopardise Yorkshire Water's ability to maintain the public water network and is not acceptable," the company said. "We strongly advise that, prior to determination of this application, the site layout is amended to allow for adequate protection of the water mains."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
