Decision details

The purpose of this proposal is to upgrade the existing bus stops on Brownside Road, Worsthorne, with enforceable clearway markings and signs allowing buses to pull in safely and efficiently at the stop.

The proposal intends to promote sustainable transport for all users by including the construction of a raised platform, allowing safe boarding and alighting of passengers

The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under the Highways Act 1980 as part of a new housing development.

Consultations

Formal consultation was carried out between 10 January-2025 and 07 February-2025 which included frontagers to the proposed location of the Bus Stop being notified and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took the decision as set out in the report.