Decision details

To consider the comments received following the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting motor vehicles from driving through the High Street / Abbey Road, Lacock.

Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by Thursday 6 March 2014.

The scheme has been developed following considerable work by the local community, including the Parish Council and The National Trust. The restriction retains the support of the Parish Council and local Wiltshire Council Member; in addition, the majority of responses received during the comment period indicate there is strong support within the local community.

To:

(i)            Implement the proposal as per the current Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

(ii)          Remove the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order and revert to the previous road layout.

The proposal has been developed in conjunction with Lacock Parish Council and The National Trust.

The Parish Council undertook a public consultation prior to the scheme being implemented. 71% of those attending were in support of the proposal.

Comments have been received during the first six month period of the Experimental Traffic Order. 47 comments have been received in support of the proposal, 16 comments objecting to the proposal and 8 of general comment.

The scheme retains the support of the Parish Council and the Wiltshire Council Member.