Decision details

Lancashire County Council (Fallow Close, Leatherland Drive, Moss Lane and Tanners Close, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley Borough) (Revocation, 20mph, 30mph and 40mph Speed Limits) Order 202*

Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

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.

Decision:

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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