Issue - decisions

I approve that:

(i)               The proposal for Easton Lane (TRO 1) be implemented, but with the ‘Prohibition of Driving’ Order as advertised amended to a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicle’ Order. This will allow the ‘exemption for cyclists’ clause to be omitted, as this is a default provision with a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicle’ Order.  It is also compliant with the proposed use of regulatory signs to Diagram 619, so not Diagram 617 which are less readily understood.

(ii)              The Schedule relating to the Order for Easton Lane (TRO 1) be amended as necessary to make it clear that there are two separate lengths subject to the restriction, not a single length. The new junction with Methuen Park and the extension of this road link into the ‘Hunters Moon’ site retain a need for the permitted driving of vehicles across the interim part between the two closure points.

(iii)            The proposal for Byway 108 (TRO 2) be implemented, but with the ‘Prohibition of Driving’ Order as advertised amended to a ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicle except Solo Motorcycles’ Order. This will allow the ‘exemption for cyclists’ clause to be omitted as this is a default provision.  It will also permit solo motorcycles (i.e. without side cars) to continue to use the byway where other motor traffic is prohibited. The proposed use of regulatory signs to Diagram 619 would have to be slightly modified to Diagram 619.1, the latter omitting the motorcycle symbol from the sign faces. This will remove the risk of legal challenge from this specific user group.

This decision was published on  18 December 2019 and will come into force on 30 December 2019.