Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed waiting restrictions at the following locations in Bradford on Avon and to recommend a way forward:

·         Ashley Close

·         Ashley Road

·         Bridge Yard

·         Culver Road

·         Midland Close

·         Pound Lane

·         Springfield

·         Woolley Street (Lower (B3017))

·         Woolley Street (Luccombe Quarry)

INTENTION TO MAKE DECISION

            Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report. If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by Wednesday 31 July 2024.

The proposed waiting restrictions will help the Council to meet its statutory duty of ensuing that the right of passage along the public highway is not impeded and have considered the consultation comments made by members of the public.

The proposals are in accordance with Outcomes 2 and 3 of the Council’s Business Plan.

The proposals have been prioritised by the Bradford on Avon LHFIG and supported by the Area Board.

To:

(i)            Implement the proposed TROs as advertised.

(ii)          Amend the proposed TROs in consideration of the comments received.

(iii)         Abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process.
• The elected Bradford on Avon Town Council through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Members of the Bradford on Avon Local Highways & Footways Improvement Group (LHFIG)
• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process

The proposed TROs were subject to formal consultation between 1 March 2024 and 25 March 2024. During the consultation period a total of twenty-three items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Those comments related to the proposals as follows:

• Bridge Yard – three items of correspondence received, all in objection.
• Culver Road – six items of correspondence received, all in objection.
• Midland Close – nine items of correspondence received: seven in support and two in objection.
• Springfield – one item of correspondence; comments only.
• Woolley Street (Lower) – three items of correspondence, all in objection.
• Woolley Street (Luccombe Quarry) – one item of correspondence in support of proposal.

Comments were not received in relation to Ashley Road, Ashley Close or Pound Lane. 

The comments received and officer responses are set out in Appendix 3. A list of respondents can be seen at Appendix 2.