Investing in Village Life for All

Getting around 

Our vision seeks to deliver a much more self-contained and sustainable village.

Initial technical transport analysis has shown that by providing new and improved essential facilities here in Alderholt, there will be much less need for all residents to travel outside of Alderholt by car to work, to shop, see a doctor, go to school or attend a local club.  

The new facilities would be within a maximum of 15 minutes walk for everyone in Alderholt. The scheme has been designed to provide high levels of pedestrian / cyclist connectivity, with multiple links into the existing village, enhancing existing routes and providing new connections. A re-routed Ringwood Road would provide a quieter and safer environment for residents living on Ringwood Road and safe access to facilities in the new village centre.

Analysis of the net impact of the scheme on traffic flow and road safety in Alderholt is ongoing, and will be set out in a Transport Assessment to accompany a planning application. The analysis will be assessed by the local highway authority, and further improvements to the transport network delivered if required. 

15 minute walking distance 

A bus service that works for residents

The development will also support the provision of a new bus service from Alderholt to Ringwood, via Fordingbridge. The new bus route would provide a Monday to Saturday hourly bus service, enabling residents to make reliable and sustainable journeys through the day. This alternative to driving should help to reduce traffic volume in the area, and will make life much easier for residents who do not have access to a car. 

Masterplan Permeability Study

Vehicle Access

A new road will be provided which provides the spine to the new development linking Hillbury Road to the east with Ringwood Road to the west. 

The junction from Hillbury Road will be a roundabout, which has been designed to be of suitable size for buses and cars. It will also act as a traffic calming feature to slow speeds along Hillbury Road as they vehicles enter the village and with the 30mph speed limit will be extended south to include this roundabout improve road safety, amenity and create more of a welcoming gateway feature on the approach to the village from the south. 

Redefining Ringwood Road

The existing Ringwood Road to the south east of the new connection with the spine road will become a no-through road, with access to existing properties will be maintained. 

Removing the through-route will significantly reduce vehicle movements on Ringwood Road and improve conditions for walking and cycling between the existing and new areas of Alderholt and towards key facilities such as the local entre and recreation ground. 

Pedestrian connections in wider village