Residents have expressed their objections to a proposed park and ride, saying “everyone here is worried.”
The proposals, submitted to East Riding Council, detail plans for a 500-space park and ride on the land south of Raich Carter Way, at the Dunswell roundabout. The site would also include a new 12-bay bus depot, three drive-through units, and a petrol station with a shop.
Residents of the nearby houses, such as those off Evergreen Drive, have voiced their objections to the proposals. They say they are concerned about an increase in traffic on Dunswell roundabout and approach roads, as well as the noise, light and air pollution from the site.
Local resident, Tim Mitchell said: “This is a big industrial development to be right next to a residential area, and everyone here is worried about the number of buses that will be coming and going from the depot at all hours of the day and night.”
Despite the planning application being submitted to East Riding Council, the boundary line between East Riding Council and Hull City Council sits just metres from where the proposed park and ride would be built.
This means that in order to formerly voice their objections to the plans, residents in Hull will have to contact East Riding Council rather than their own local authority.
Nonetheless, Hull City Councillors David McCobb and Paul Drake-Davis have both backed residents’ objections to the plans. Both Cllr McCobb and Cllr Drake-Davis represent the Beverley & Newland Ward, which the houses neighbouring the site fall within.
Cllr McCobb has said: “It’s not just a park and ride, it’ll have a huge impact on traffic on Beverley Road and on the people who live in the houses around this area.”
Cllr McCobb has also urged residents to speak up if they also object to the plans. He added: “If you agree with me and my colleagues and you think this is the wrong development for this site and it’s too much development on this site, please do write to the East Riding Council in Beverley and let them know your views.”
Planning documents submitted to East Riding Council suggest the development could “provide fast links between Hull and Beverley and the major medical centres at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital at Cottingham.” Despite residents’ concerns of increased nearby traffic, documents submitted to the council say it is hoped that it would reduce traffic congestion at peak-hours on commuter routes.
By: Andrew Spence, LDRS
