Decision details

Lancashire County Council (Langthwaite Brow And Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, Lancaster City) (Revocation And 40mph Speed Limit) Order 202* Order Reference : LSG4/894.19351

Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

This purpose of this proposal is to extend the length of the restricted road status due to the presence of a system of street lighting and revoke part of an existing Speed Limit Order.

The purpose of the extended 30mph speed limit is to improve the safety for all highway users and increase the sustainability for the development. The subsequent reduction in length of the 40mph section would provide protection and more time for vehicles to navigate the new junction.

These proposals are being funded by the developer of the site under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 4 July-2024 and 1 August-2024 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Decision:

Peter Bell, Regulation and Enforcement Manager, took a decision to approve of Lancashire County Council (Langthwaite Brow And Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, Lancaster City) (Revocation And 40mph Speed Limit) Order 202*.

 

Divisions Affected: Lancaster South East;

Contact: Peter Bell Email: peter.bell@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536818.

Date of decision: 19/08/2024

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