Travel
Travel
The development at Sandford Park promotes sustainable travel and aims to establish connections to the wider existing networks across Chelmsford.
The new road layout has been designed sensitively and efficiently to respect the landscape, setting of the Bronze Age ringwork and Conservation Area.
In addition to this, future residents will also benefit from proximity to the Sandon Park and Ride and local bus routes providing an opportunity for car free travel to the city centre and railway station. The sustainable travel opportunities also include routes for school children to nearby schools.
The site’s strategic location enables the advantage of walking or cycling into the city centre to access local facilities and amenities. The cycling and walking strategy forms part of the sustainable transport strategy to enable future and existing residents to access the city centre by bicycle. The map below shows the proposed cycle routes, and we welcome comments on which one would be the most appropriate.
The cumulative impact of development going forward as a result of the Local Plan, including at this site, was considered through the Local Plan itself. Development of the site will be required to be accompanied by payment towards the City Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy, which is used to help fund infrastructure improvements across Chelmsford, including highways.
Primary access
A new access will be provided off a new 5-arm roundabout, which is being delivered alongside the site at Sandford Park. The new roundabout conjoins Sandford Mill Lane and Maldon Road with the new development. The new roundabout will help traffic flow and alleviate pressures to existing roads.
This 5-arm roundabout is being brought forward in a separate application and details for the proposals can be found using the planning application reference: 22/01955/FUL.
