Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider two representations of support in connection with the proposed introduction of a 30 mph speed limit on part of Easton Lane, Chippenham (see Appendix 2). There were no objections to this proposal.
DECISION MADE
I approve that the proposal to introduce the 30 mph speed limit over the length of Easton Lane shown be implemented as advertised.
This decision was published on 23 February 2021 and will come into force on 3 March 2021.
The introduction of a 30 mph speed limit on the eastern part of Easton Lane is in recognition of the changing character of this road between the newly formed junction with Methuen Park (and the western Hunters Moon development access) and its eastern terminal junction with Saltersford Lane. The development of land for residential development to the south (Hunters Moon) has resulted in this eastern part of the lane taking on more of an urban form, whilst a section within this has already been closed to motor vehicles under a separate Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to encourage cyclists and deter ‘through’ traffic use. This change in character of this part of Easton Lane from a rural lane with limited access to one of urban form providing residential access to Hunters Moon makes the retention of the national speed limit here undesirable.
To:
(i) Implement the proposals as advertised.
(ii) Not implement the proposals.
(iii) Implement the proposals with amendments.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultations have been undertaken with the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance Service and also with the relevant bus companies, the Town Council and the Local Member. Advertisements have been posted in the local press and notices were posted in prominent positions at the site (see Appendix 1).
Contact: David Lear Tel: 01225 713634 Email: David.lear@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 15/02/2021
Date of decision: 23/02/2021
Date comes into force if not called in: 03/03/2021
Call-in deadline date: 02/03/2021
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