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Observations to the Olympic Development Authority (ODA) regarding Submission of Urban Design and Landscape Framework Appendices (Bridges, retaining Structures, and Streetscape Components) pursuant to condition OD.0.9 of planning permission 07/90010/OUMODA dated 28/09/07.

14.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the agenda.  He referred to the addendum which detailed further comments received from internal consultees.

14.2  The Chair asked that as part of the design code, the roads should be laid out to enable to creation of a 20 mph zone in the legacy.  This was AGREED.

RESOLVED that:

§  The LBH objects to the legacy transformation road layout.  In particular with regard to the Waterden Road replacement being a major distributor road that will create a barrier for Hackney residents trying to access the amenities in the eastern half of the park.

§  The LBH objects to the proposed new access arrangements off the A12 Lea Interchange as the transport implications on Hackney have not been assessed.

§  The LBH objects to the use of Combined Kerb and Drainage Units.  The Council does not generally support the use of these drains on roads to be adopted by the Council due to maintenance issues.  As levels in the Olympic Park can be changes to meet requirements, the gradient of roads should be designed such that conventional drainage can be incorporated.

§  All future legacy roads earmarked for adoption by LBH should be in accordance with Hackney's Public Realm Design Guidelineswith regard to streetscape specifications and be constructed to an adoptable standard.

§  Any street lighting that will be located on future adopted roads will need to be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the Council.

§  Cycling lanes should be provided for on the carriageway and segregated cycling lanes should not be provided (as shown within the submitted documentation). Instead the carriageway lane widths should be wide enough to accommodate cyclists safely.

§  Any future bridges that are intended to be adopted by London Borough of Hackney will need to be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of London Borough of Hackney's Streetscene Department. Each bridge will need to be assessed on a case by case basis by London Borough of Hackney. Any additional requirements required as a result of the assessment by London Borough of Hackney will need to be provided to ensure that the bridge will built to an adoptable standard.

§  The LBH expects materials for such structures (bridges, retaining structures and streetscape components) within the Olympic Park to be of the highest quality.

§  The LBH recommends that more information should be provided to show how the roading networks will accommodate cyclists and connect to the wider cycle network.

§  The LBH would encourage that the design of retaining structures could be configured to incorporate, where accessible, more usable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14