Decision details

To:

(i)               Consider objections to the advertised proposals for parking controls at various locations and 20 mph speed limit within the village of Holt.

(ii)              Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) with minor amendments to the advertised proposal.

DECISION MADE

          This decision was published on 16 May 2023 and will come into force on 24 May 2023.

The comments set out in Appendix 2 on the various objections received indicate that it is considered appropriate to introduce the scheme as consulted, with no amendments. 

To:

(i)         Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)        Not implement the proposals.

(iii)       Implement the proposals with amendments.

As part of the Local Highways and Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) scheme to improve the pedestrian facilities at The Midlands, Holt, including widening of footways at the junction and into The Midlands and alterations to the junction with The Street, changes to the existing parking restrictions are required.  In addition to these changes, a 20-mph speed limit on The Midlands is also proposed.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process 
• The elected Holt 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.

During the advertisement period a total of 19 items of correspondence were received in response to the proposals contained within the advertised TRO.  Of the 19 items of correspondence received, 11 expressed support for the Council’s proposals, 5 objected to the proposals in their current form and 3 made general comments.

Details of correspondence can be found in Appendix 1 together with a summary of comments.

Officer response to the comments can be found in Appendix 2.