Representation by Shell U.K. Limited
- Date submitted
- 12 July 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Dear Sirs Shell U.K. Limited – Shell Newark, A17 Winthorpe Roundabout, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY – A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme I confirm that I am instructed by Shell U.K. Limited which owns and operates the Newark Service Station located to the north-east of and adjoining Winthorpe Roundabout on the north-eastern extremity of the town of Newark. This is an important trunk road service area site predominantly serving vehicles using the A46 and A1 corridors from a conveniently accessible location and meets the needs of motorists under Circular 01/2022. The site has received significant investment and upgrades in terms of its capacity by Shell U.K. Limited. From a preliminary view of the land and general arrangements plans submitted by the Applicant, it is clear that the scheme proposals as currently formulated will have a serious and adverse effect on the property and its ability to meet the needs of road users on the surrounding Strategic Road Network. The site will be taken offline and will be rendered significantly less accessible. The provision of a package of advance warning signs will be needed to mitigate these adverse effects. It is also evident that the proposals will interfere with traffic flows and drainage arrangements within the service area. In particular, no justification has been provided for the need to acquire permanent rights over the majority of the property. Such extensive rights, even if only required to satisfy the needs of adjoining owners would seriously and adversely affect the operation and viability of the property. In particular, the rights cover all unbuilt areas of the property, which include not only the commercial vehicle forecourt but also EV recharging bays and customer parking areas. The reversal of traffic flows within the site as proposed will require significant works of modification to signage and services. Our client’s engineers will need to review the scheme proposals in detail. Consequently, please accept these representations as an objection to the proposals as currently formulated. Without prejudice to its rights to make further representations through the DCO process, our client is prepared to hold further discussions with the Applicant to understand the detail behind the proposals and consider what further amendments might reduce the adverse effects of the proposed scheme. Yours Sincerely Tim Hancock BSc (Hons) FRICS MEI Chartered Surveyor