Decision details

To consider objections, comments and suggestions received in response to the Experimental Prohibition of Driving Order implemented at Crosslanes Junction, Purton and to identify a way forward.

To make a permanent Traffic Order enabling the Experimental Prohibition of Driving Order to be continued in force indefinitely.            

This decision was published on 10 November 2022 and will come into force on 18 November 2022.

After consideration of public representations and officers’ comments, and having assessed the benefits against disadvantages, it is considered appropriate to make a permanent Traffic Order enabling the Experimental Prohibition of Driving Order to be continued in force indefinitely.

After due consideration of the circumstances and analysis of the representations made, it is the officer’s opinion that a permanent Traffic Order should be made enabling the ETRO to be continued in force indefinitely.

The comments set out in Appendix 2 indicate that it is considered appropriate to make the experimental order permanent.

The scheme was supported by the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Local Highway and Footway Improvement Group, which was attended by all elected Wiltshire Councillors in the community area.

The scheme has the support of Purton Parish Council.

To:

(i) Make a permanent Traffic Order enabling the Experimental Prohibition of Driving Order to be continued in force indefinitely.

(ii) To abandon the Experimental Prohibition of Driving Order.

The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for this scheme was brought into operation on 24 May 2021. A plan of the scheme is included at Appendix 1.

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 provides that formal consultation is not required prior to the enactment of an ETRO. However, any person may, within the first six months of operation of the ETRO, object to the making of an Order for the purpose of indefinite continuation of the traffic order.

During the six-month period commencing at the introduction of the ETRO, 232 comments were made. The comments have been categorised as 60 objections to the scheme, 151 in support, 11 which have been classified as general observations or queries with no preference indicated and 10 repeats from individuals and therefore not included. A schedule of comments, together with officer responses is included at Appendix 2.