Purpose

A new access is to be constructed onto New Road, Burnley. In order to reduce the speed of vehicles approaching and navigating the new junction as well as providing additional protection for all road users and pedestrians, it is proposed to extend the existing 30mph speed limit.

The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a shortened extent of derestricted speed limit along New Road that has resulted as a consequence of extending the 30mph by virtue of street lighting.

The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under the Highways Act 1980 as part of a new development which will introduce further traffic movements.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 27 September-2024 and 25 October-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, on behalf of the Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport took a decision to approve the order for the provision of the introduction of a shortened extent of derestricted speed limit along New Road, Burnley.