CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT.
Land between 6 and Wilmslow, Bannerdown Rd, Batheaston, Bath
Job No: 196
Planning Ref: 11/00608/FUL
Date: November 2011.
1.0
Introduction
This statement has been prepared by Designscape Architects on behalf of the site owners for
the purpose of discharging the planning condition stated below.
Condition 11
‘No development shall commence until a Construction Method Statement has been provided
to and approved in writing by the local Planning Authority. This will include, but not
exclusively, measures to be taken in respect to deliveries, storage of materials, parking and
traffic management (bearing in mind the need to maintain at least 3.25m of available
carriageway width).’
The report has been drafted with particular focus as to how the project will be constructed and
managed in the interest of highway safety. Construction of elements which do not have a
bearing upon this issue is not detailed.
This statement has been prepared in advance of the appointment of the main contractor,
however the main contractor will be required to adopt the traffic management arrangements
outlined in this document or as agreed with the LPA.
2.0
Background
The proposal is for:
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Two semi-detached, 2 bedroom, 2 storey houses along the Bannerdown Road
frontage
A rear courtyard containing parking for 4 cars (2 spaces per house).
A single detached large three bed, two storey house, partially cut into the hillside
located toward the rear of the site, with 2 associated external parking spaces.
The site is accessed from Bannerdown Rd. At this point the existing road width is
approximately 5.6m wide. There is no pavement upon the northern side (adjacent the site)
and a substandard narrow pavement opposite which is not continuous. The road slopes at
approximately 1:10. The existing boundary walls to the site, obscure visibility in both
directions from the existing site entrance. This is also narrow, with a steep approach. The
proposed development includes highways improvements to improve visibility and pedestrian
access. These extend along the face of the site and adjacent land to the east and include the
formation of a new pavement footway and reconstruction of boundary walls set back to
increase visibility.
A surface water drainage channel runs along the side of the road adjacent the site works. The
construction of the new pavement will be required in incorporate a replacement channel with
cross overs at entrance positions.
The road is a busy thoroughfare with a 30mph speed limit, alternative routes for road users to
avoid this section of road are extremely limited and inconvenient. As a result it is required that
the road remains open during construction works and that congestion resulting from road
obstructions should be avoided.
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3.0
Sequencing.
The following activities are anticipated. At this stage it is not possible to determine the
timescale for each.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
(aa)
(bb)
(cc)
(dd)
(ee)
Site planning - Appoint contractor, develop detailed programme of works.
Tree protection works – required prior to any construction activity
Site set up – site security
Formation of site access – widen existing site access, profile ground and lay
temporary surfaces to create on site delivery, storage and site facilities.
Demolition – demolish existing boundary walls and other structures as required.
Formation of visibility splays
Service connections – make connections with stat services and bring on to site.
Water, gas, electricity, telecoms, foul water drainage connection.
Lay highways drainage channel, form edge of road and kerb
Formation of levels – excavation and removal of material to levels suitable for
piling rig access, laying of sub surface materials including piling mat.
Piling works – construction of retaining walls formed of contiguous piles at rear of
site.
Excavations and removal of material to reduced levels for construction of building
and non-piled retaining wall foundations.
Construction of non-piled retaining walls, back filling to levels
Formation of cross over and pavement kerb
Services – lay service ducts and drainage pipes, attenuation tanks
Ground floor slab construction
Superstructure construction – masonry walls and slabs
Timber frame structures and roofs
Building envelope – wall and roof finishes, windows and doors
Staircases
Rainwater goods – connections to drains
Electrical, Mechanical and plumbing first fix
Swimming pool installation – ducts, pumps and pipework
Internal linings partitions and ceilings
Joinery and doors
Kitchen installation
Electrical, Mechanical and plumbing second fix
Internal finishes
Hard landscaping – external wall finishes and paving
External structures and enclosures – fences, gates, sheds
Soft landscaping
Completion of highways works – pavement finishes
4.0
Construction Constraints
4.1
Hours of work
It is anticipated that core working hours will between 8am -5pm, weekdays
9am – 5pm, weekends subject to prior agreement.
No works to the highway, or affecting traffic shall take place before 9am on weekdays. No
deliveries requiring the use of stop go boards as detailed in Section 4.2 shall take place
before 9am on weekdays.
4.2
Deliveries.
Deliveries will be limited to the hours of work listed above.
The first order of priority is to create a safe highways access and provide an area on site for
deliveries, storage and vehicle movements. Currently there is no provision for this. All traffic
management matters shall be agreed with the B&NES Street Works Manager telephone
number 01225 394253. With reference to sequencing identified in the above stages:
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(a-c) Site deliveries and access is limited in volume and restricted to vehicles of type and size
sufficient to use the existing access. Stop/Go boards shall be used in directing traffic entering
or leaving site due to the restricted visibility.
(d) Formation of the site access will require the use of large excavation plant and earth
moving equipment. Activities to take place from within the site where possible, however short
term temporary loading is anticipated for limited periods until the new access is formed. Time
periods and working methods, including temporary signals, stop/go controls to be agreed in
advance with the highways authority. Peak periods to be avoided and through traffic to be
maintained. Once these works are completed access for most vehicles to enter and leave the
site in forward gear will be possible. Wheel washing facilities and other means will be
employed to reduce mud and debris tracking onto the highway throughout the project. The
immediate access area will be kept clean by the contractor.
(e-f) Access during this stage will require the use of Banksmen in directing traffic entering or
leaving site due to the restricted visibility. Demolition will take place from within the site as will
loading of debris and unloading of materials. The contractor will restrict the use of large
vehicles that are unable to manoeuvre within the site. Where unavoidable, large vehicles will
reverse on to site requiring the use of Stop/Go boards for the temporary control of traffic on
Bannerdown Rd
Note. Deliveries requiring the use of large vehicles shall be made only when arranged in
advance. Waiting at the roadside immediately outside the site will not be permitted. Vehicles
of this type arriving in advance shall be require to wait in a safe location of site until it is
possible to enter the site.
(g) Connections to stat services will require excavation in the road. Usual, licensing,
notification and approved safe working methods will be agreed with the local highways
authority in advance of work taking place. This work can not take place until stage (e) has
been completed.
(h) Laying of the highways drainage channel will require works to take place on the edge of
the roadway. Details are subject to approval by the local highways authority as part of a
Section 106 agreement. This work will require road restrictions for safety of the work force.
Usual, licensing, notification and approved safe working methods will be agreed with the local
highways authority in advance.
(i-l) While these works take place the site access will be full width and visibility. Large plant
and vehicles will be required undertake works and make deliveries on site. These will include
access for the piling rig, concrete wagons and pumps, earth moving plant. Similar methods to
(e-f) will apply.
(m-aa) Full access, lay down and manoeuvring space will be available on site during these
works, albeit on a temporary road surface. The use of large vehicles will be limited and
managed as outlined above. Large building components such as prefabricated roof trusses
will be delivered in this manner.
(bb-cc) Once the final landscape finishes have been laid, the internal parking and vehicle
circulation areas will be available for use as designed.
(dd-ee) Completion of works in accordance with the planning conditions. Works to the
footpath will be undertaken in accordance with approved details of the local highways
authority. Upon completion the footpath will be available for use by the public.
4.3
Health and safety considerations
A CDM Coordinator has been appointed for the project. The responsibilities of the CDMC
include production of the project Health and Safety Plan and notification of the HSE. Full
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details are included elsewhere and can be provided if required. The Designer’s Hazard
Elimination and Risk Management List prepared by the architect, is included in Appendix 1.
Activities of particular relevance to this method statement include:
Deliveries and site access – see the deliveries section for details of safe means of access for
vehicles.
Demolition – Demolition of the wall adjacent the highway will take place from within the site,
risk of injury to members of the public will be managed by use of temporary hoardings to the
edge of the site to prevent debris from leaving the site and reduce the release of dust.
Hoardings will remain in place until the commencement of stage (ee).
4.4
Storage
Secure plant and material storage will be provided. There will be separate, secure storage for
flammable liquids.
No materials to be stored outside the site boundary fence.
Plant will be secured to reduce the risk of vandalism/theft.
Materials are to be ordered so that sufficient are available on site to continue construction but
not in excess to cause wastage or reduce working area.
Material packaging will be collected and disposed of in accordance with the contractor’s
waste management plan.
4.5
Parking
Parking for working staff on site will be limited. Availability of on street parking is also small.
The contractor will be required to manage transport to site accordingly. Short term parking is
available at the shoppers car park on London Rd.
4.6
Personal Protective Equipment
All personnel on site will be required to wear appropriate PPE in accordance with the H&E
plan. Measures to protect the public will be maintained at all times.
4.7
Environmental Factors
Dust – Dust from construction activities is to be minimised. Site grinding and cutting is to be
kept to a minimum and protective measures are to be maintained where these activities are
unavoidable. Dust to be damped down, loaded lorries and skips to be sheeted before leaving
site where there is a risk of dust. Wheel washing of all vehicles leaving site will take place as
necessary to prevent mud from spreading off site.
Noise – Consideration shall be given to minimise noise from construction activities.
Appendix 1
Designer’s Hazard Elimination and Risk Management List
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