Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal consultation associated with the Experimental Road Traffic Order for the provision of time limited on carriageway Bus / Coach parking in Devizes.

I approve that:

(i)         The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order be made permanent.

(ii)        The objectors be informed accordingly.

This decision was published on 19 January 2015 and will come into force on 27 January 2015.            

The scheme has been developed following the request for additional coach parking in the vicinity of West Central Car Park by the local community, and is supported by key stakeholders including the Area Board, Devizes Town Council, Devizes Guardians and The Chamber of Commerce.

To:

(i)                            Proceed with making the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order permanent.

(ii)                           Abandon the proposal and revert to the previous road layout.

The Traffic Order has been subject to a period of public consultation during which a single letter of objection has been received.  Upon completion of the public consultation, the views of Devizes Town Council, the Community Area Transport Group (CATG), Devizes Chamber of Commerce, Devizes Guardians and Devizes Area Tourism Partnership were sought. All of whom have outlined the support for the scheme.