Active Travel Links
Local Facilities
- Southill Primary School – 11-minute walk from the proposed pedestrian/cycle connection with Grafton Avenue
- Budmouth Academy – 8-minute cycle from the eastern site access
- Central convenience shop/post office – 5-minute walk from the eastern site access
- Granby Industrial Estate – 4-minute cycle / 17-minute walk from the eastern site access
- Weymouth Town Centre – 9-minute cycle from the eastern site access, via National Cycle Network Route 26
Bus Connectivity
The closest bus stop can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the site, known as ‘Mayfield Close’. The 3 bus service provides an hourly service during the day, with an additional service in the evening peak hour, to Weymouth town centre via Southill, Westham and Westhaven Hospital. Additional bus services can be reached from Weymouth Town Centre, as well as Weymouth Railway Station.
Traffic Impact
The proposed development is expected to generate approximately three movements every minute in both the AM and PM peak hours. A Travel Plan will be implemented at the development to promote the use of active and sustainable modes of travel by residents living at the site.