Decision details

Cabinet considered a report seeking approval of the transport options to be taken forward for further appraisal using the Congleton Traffic Model.

In line with best practice Department of Transport Guidance, three transport options – ‘Preferred’, ‘Next Best’ and ‘Low Cost’, had been identified to be taken forward for further appraisal. 

The ‘Preferred’ option had been identified based upon the scale of transport benefits it was likely to deliver against the endorsed objectives of the study and its key role in facilitating the successful delivery of the Local Plan housing and employment allocations within the Congleton area.    

RESOLVED:  That

1          the Preferred transport solution to be taken forward for further appraisal using the Congleton Traffic Model is a link road connecting the A534 Sandbach Road to the A536 Macclesfield Road.

2          the Next Best transport solution to be taken forward for further appraisal using the Congleton Traffic Model is a link road connecting the A54 Holmes Chapel Road to the A34 Manchester Road.

3          the Low Cost transport solution to be taken forward for further appraisal using the Congleton Traffic Model is on-line improvements on the A34.

4          it be noted that alternative options need to be considered to access certain funding streams.

5          it be noted that public consultation on detailed route options is planned for late 2013/early 2014.