Eco Park Development at Junction 13 of the M5
(Planning Application Number: S.16/0043/OUT)
Ecotricity have submitted “Further Environmental Information” to Stroud District Council, in support of their outline planning application for a development at Junction 13 – which includes a new Sports Complex (incorporating a stadium for Forest Green Rovers FC) and a so called ‘Eco Park’ of industrial units.
This submission attempts to address some of the concerns that were raised previously - largely regarding traffic and parking provisions.
You have probably had a letter from Ecotricity about this. (If not, see below)
They are holding a drop-in session in the Village Hall on
Thursday 17 November 2016, 2-8 PM
This is a good opportunity to express your feelings about this development directly to ecotricity - do attend if you can.
An alternative session will be held at
Forest Green Rovers FC, Nailsworth,on
Saturday 19 November 2016, 12-6PM
Please note that you can also see more details and make your comments to Stroud District planners on the Stroud planning website here
We’re writing to let you know that we’ve submitted Further Environmental Information to Stroud District Council, in support of our outline planning application for Eco Park at Junction 13 – which includes a new Sports Complex (incorporating a stadium for Forest Green Rovers FC) and a Green Technology Hub providing employment opportunities for around 4,000 people.
This additional information addresses a number of comments sent to the Council from bodies such as Highways England, Natural England and Gloucestershire County Council.
The design of the proposal has also evolved, with key changes being:
- Traffic lights for Junction 13 of the M5;
- Car parking for the stadium increased from 458 to 886 spaces – far exceeding the existing 228 spaces at The New Lawn;
- A footbridge across the A419 linking the Sports Complex and Green Technology Hub;
- Access for buses, cycles and pedestrians from Grove Lane to the Green Technology Hub;
- Improvements to the cycle route between Eco-Park and Stonehouse;
- Cycle route and footpath moved to the south of the A419 to provide better and safer access to Eco-Park;
- A reduction in flood lighting at the Sports Complex, and provision of lights along the proposed dual carriageway and Junction 13 to improve safety; and
- A revision of the proposed community sports facilities to better provide for local sports – the illustrative athletics track has been replaced with a multi-sport all weather pitch.
Stroud District Council will now re-consult with the public, and all statutory and non-statutory consultees before taking a decision on the application.
If you’d like to view the Further Information, you can do this:
Online:
www.stroud.gov.uk/apps/planning - just search for S.16/0043/OUT
Hard Copy:
Ecotricity Offices
Unicorn House, 7 Russell Street, Stroud, GL5 3AX
Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5pm, Fri, 8:30am-4pm Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Or, you can come along to one of the following information days and meet the project team, see a 3D model of the development, and ask any questions you may have in person:
Eastington Village Hall
Millend Lane, Eastington, GL10 3AT
Thursday 17 November 2016, 2-8PM
Forest Green Rovers FC
The New Lawn, Nailsworth, GL6 0FG
Saturday 19 November 2016, 12-6PM
Comments on the application and the Further Information can be submitted to the Council (online or in writing) until shortly before the application goes to Committee.
The letter from Ecotricity to Eastington residents
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