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This summer, Entran acted as expert witness for Dorset Council at a Public Inquiry following their refusal of a major planning application (P/OUT/2023/01166) for a mixed-use development comprising 1700 dwellings, 10,000sq.m of employment uses and local centre at Alderholt. Today, PINS issued their decision, dismissing the appeal and upholding Dorset's two reasons for refusal on highways and transport grounds.

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We were thrilled to see that Entran alumnus, Lucy Lee is competing in this year's Tour of Britain for DAS-Hutchinson-Brother. The four-stage road race runs from 6th-9th June and will be shown live on Discovery+ in the UK and Europe, with highlights on ITV4 each evening.

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We were pleased to hear that Grundon Waste Management secured planning permission yesterday for their new vehicle depot at Woodlands Lodge in Bishop's Stortford. Entran previously secured a new access for this site under an application to demolish the existing B&B and build a new hotel; however, the needs of Grundon's fleet of waste vehicles are very different from those of a hotel so the design and operation of the access were again under close scrutiny. Entran secured a positive recommendtion from the highway authority and advised on appropriate highways and transport planning conditions.

In January 2024, the DfT published TAL 1/24 'Motorcycles in bus lanes' reminding local councils of their powers, and advising that highway authorities should allow motorcyclists to use bus lanes wherever appropriate.

However, whereas motorcyclists have been allowed to use bus lanes for some time, access is neither consistent or universal across local authority boundaries. Yesterday, the DfT launched an Open Consultation on whether access to bus lanes should be the default position.

/www.gov.uk/consultations/motorcycles-in-bus-lanes

We are often asked whether a particular local planning or highway authority has a standard requirement for electric vehicle charging points; however, the answer is as likely to be found in the Building Regulations . . .

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If it ever stops raining in the UK, some of us might dust off our trusty bicycles and start commuting by bike again. However, many people are deterred by distance or hills, and therefore tend to jump into their car by default. But perhaps an e-bike would be cheaper, healthier, greener and  . . . more fun?

Have a look at this video from GCN, based a stone's throw from Entran's Bath office, and see whether commuting by e-bike might be for you.

www.youtube.com/GCN/7 things e-bike

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