Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed 20-mph speed limit in Devizes, to include the following roads and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

A360 Long Street (Part)

A360 Northgate Street (Part)

A360 St Johns Street

A360 The Market Place

Bridewell Street

Castle Lane

Church Walk

Commercial Road

Couch Lane

Hare and Hound Street

High Street

New Park Road

Sedgefield Gardens

Snuff Street

Station Road (Part)

The Market Place (inc Service Road)

Victoria Road

Wine Street

I approve that:

(i)            The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)            (ii) The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 12 January 2024 and will come into force on 22 January 2024.

The proposal is intended to improve road conditions by reducing the speed limit to 20-mph on these roads and is in line with national guidance.  Collectively, these changes should provide a positive impact on road safety.

The proposals will also be in accordance with the following commitments set out by Wiltshire Council’s Business Plan 2022-2032:

• Empowered People – ‘We are safe’, ‘We Stay Active’
• Resilient Society – ‘We ensure decisions are evidence based’
• Thriving Communities – ‘We have vibrant, well connected communities’
• Sustainable Environment – ‘We are on the path to carbon neutral’

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process 
• The elected Devizes Town Council Members for all Wards through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process 
• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process

The proposed changes were subject to formal consultation ending on 23 September 2023. The plan outlining the extent of the proposal can be seen in Appendix 1.

During the consultation period a total of twenty items of correspondence was received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of the items received, fourteen expressed support for the Council’s proposals, four objected to the proposals, and two outlined general comments. A list of respondents can be found in Appendix 2.