Decision details

 To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed extension to the 30mph speed limit on Hillside, Burton and the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the roads listed below and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

Burton Farm Close, Burton, Nettleton – the complete length

Church Hill, Burton, Nettleton – the complete length

Church Rise, Burton, Nettleton – the complete length

Nettleton Road, Burton, Nettleton – from its junctions with B4039 The Street to a point 12 metres south of its junction with Church Hill

The Meads, Burton, Nettleton – the complete length 

DECISION MADE

          I approve that:

(i)             The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)            The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 3 September 2024 and will come into force on 11 September 2024.           

The proposal is intended to improve road and pedestrian safety and to allay concerns of safety expressed by residents by extending the 30mph speed limit on Hillside and introducing a 20mph speed limit within a residential area of the village. The proposals will also be in accordance with both outcome 2 and 3 of the Council’s Business Plan.

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

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

• The elected Nettleton Parish Council through the statutory TRO consultation process

• Members of the Chippenham and Villages Local Highways & Footways Improvement Group (LHFIG)

• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process

• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process

The proposed TROs were subject to formal consultation between 8^th March 2024 and 2^nd April 2024. During the consultation period a total of three items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of these, two were in support of the proposal and one provided comments that may be considered as an objection.

The proposal has been developed following prioritisation by the Chippenham and Villages Local Highways & Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) and endorsement by Chippenham and Villages Area Board.