Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
These proposals are being funded by the
developer on the site through Section 278 and Section 38
Agreements.
• The purpose of the proposed 20mph speed limit is to improve
the safety for all highway users, especially pedestrians, and
increase the sustainability for the development.
• The purpose of the proposed 30mph speed limit and the
subsequent reduction in length of the 40mph speed limit section
would provide protection and more time for vehicles to navigate the
junctions with the side roads. These proposals will also improve
the safety for all highway users especially pedestrians and
increase the sustainability for the nearby development.
Peter Bell, Regulation and Enforcement Manager, took the decision to approve the proposed speed limits.
Divisions Affected: Chorley Rural East;
Contact: Peter Bell Email: peter.bell@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536818.
Date of decision: 20/11/2024
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