Segregated cycleway and footway at Land Linking Vesty Road And Deltic Way, Netherton

“Proposal: Change of use of industrial land to create a segregated cycleway and footway linking Vesty Road and Deltic Way to improve access to Bootle Football Club, erection of 9 no. 6-metre-high lighting columns, 2 no. CCTV cameras mounted on the proposed columns, 3-metre-high boundary fencing, engineering operations and installation of drainage works and integration with the existing drainage infrastructure…”

“The application site boundary includes a tract of land approximately 0.31 hectares (ha) from the corner of Vesty Road along part of the north and eastern boundary of Bootle Football Club through to Deltic Way in Netherton. To the north and east of the application site lie the car park areas and curtilages of the adjacent industrial units.”

“The applicant has advised since the submission of the previously withdrawn application, discussions have taken place with the statutory consultees, alongside further engagement with local businesses and landowners. The current application seeks to address previous concerns and provides further details on the design of the route and the lighting and security enhancements.”

“This application is part of the wider Maritime Improvement Scheme. The complete improvement scheme is focused on improving transport links throughout the area by junction improvements and new walking and cycling routes along Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036), Netherton Way (A5038) Bridle Road, Park Lane, Deltic Way, Vesty Road and Heysham Road.”

“The main issues to consider are the principle of the development, its impacts on the character of the area, local residents’ living conditions and highway safety, also matters of flood risk, nature and land contamination. The proposal is considered acceptable subject to conditions.”

“The following consultee comments have been received: Highways Manager No objection subject to conditions…”

“Land Contamination Officer No objection subject to conditions…”

“That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.”

“The proposed scheme would introduce a link between both employment sites, which has the potential to increase crime-related activities. However, several design measures have been introduced to mitigate this impact. Alterations to the existing traffic regulation order would mitigate concern about highway safety. A condition to secure details of the re- positioned gate and ramps together with conditions to secure a final drainage scheme and ecological matters are required.”

“On balance the opportunity to provide a pedestrian and cycle way to improve access to Bootle…”