Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles’ and ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ at Devizes Road, Hilperton as part of an active travel scheme for the wider Hilperton area.

I approve that:

(i)       The current proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)       The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 8 April 2024 and will come into force on 16 April 2024.           

It is proposed to implement the proposed restriction as advertised. Removal of through traffic through the introduction of a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles’ creating a modal filter (and including the proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time) will ensure this route is lightly trafficked, improving the environment for cyclists and pedestrians and encouraging greater uptake of sustainable modes of travel. This, in turn, has a wider benefit on public health and the environment.

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.

Consultation relating to the proposed restrictions has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process. 
• The elected Hilperton Parish 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 7 August 2023. The advertisement plan can be seen in Appendix 1. During the consultation period a total of forty-nine items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of the items received, twenty-seven expressed support for the Council’s proposals, one made general comments on the proposals and twenty one objected to the Council’s proposals. A list of respondents can be found in Appendix 2.