Decision Maker: Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Approval is sought to amend the adopted and protected route for the Penwortham Bypass as shown on the plan at Appendix 'A'.
Route adoption and protection was approved in March 2015 following public consultation on a single alignment rather than design options for the route, for the reasons that, as described in this report, an indicative route showing a direct link between the A582 at Broad Oak roundabout and the A59 west of Penwortham at Howick Cross had already been identified in the published Central Lancashire Highways and Transport Masterplan. It also provided the opportunity to rescind the approval of the east west route which was then the adopted route.
The proposed scheme provided a highway solution to deliver the aims of the Central Highways and Transport Masterplan providing approval and protection to develop the scheme. Further work, particularly in relation to traffic modelling, has provided the opportunity to amend the proposal in two areas:
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No. 25 have been complied with.
The Committee considered a report on a proposal to amend the adopted and protected route for the Penwortham Bypass.
It was reported that further work, particularly in relation to traffic modelling, had provided the opportunity to amend the proposed road scheme proposal. It was proposed to:
Resolved: That the recommendations set out in the report to the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport and the Cabinet Member for Environment, Planning and Cultural Services be noted, and that no additional comments or alternative recommendations be made.
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Divisions Affected: Penwortham North; South Ribble Rural West;
Contact: Richard Askew Email: richard.askew@lancashire.gov.uk.
Report author: Richard Askew
Date of decision: 08/03/2016
Decided at meeting: 08/03/2016 - Executive Scrutiny Committee
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