Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan
SADM38 - The Road Hierarchy
The road hierarchy is shown on the Policies Map. All new development will be directed to the appropriate category of road in the road hierarchy based on the amount of traffic generated and its effect on safety and the environment.
The traffic generated from new development must be compatible with the location, design and capacity of the current and future operation of the road(s) within the road hierarchy. In reaching a judgement, the Council will have regard to:
- any planned improvements on the road;
- the cumulative effects of incremental developments;
- advice from the local highway authority, including guidance on the relative priorities given to particular types of traffic and/or modes of transport; and
- the protection of rural character
The type and nature of accesses will be controlled according to the category of road. In particular, new access will not be permitted on to a Primary Trunk Road or a Main Distributor Road.
For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan