Purpose

Following investigations and formal
public consultation it is proposed to introduce traffic calming
measures along Orrell Lane, Burscough
to reduce speeds and improve the safety of motorised and
non-motorised users on Orrell Lane and
at the junction with Canal View Drive.
 
Divisional county councillors were
consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the
consultation documents posted on the council's website.
 
Formal consultation was carried out
between 12th October 2023 and 9th November 2023 and advertised in
the local press and notices were displayed on site.
One response was received from
Burscough Town Council supporting the proposals, however raising
the following concerns:
· Currently despite
Orrell Lane being 30mph drivers often
speed in the area;
· As the bend on the western
extent of Orrell Lane leave the
proposed junction table potentially unsighted, they believe that
drivers would approach the junction table at excess speed;
· They believe that the extent
of road between the proposed junction table and the proposed new
speed hump leaves a section where drives could potentially regain
speed prior to the speed limit changing to 20mph.
Officers Comments
Following the end of the formal
consultation period officers reviewed and fully considered the
comments received as detailed below:
 
These proposals are linked to the new
housing development and form part of a Section 278
agreement.  The traffic calming scheme
was originally considered and the principles were agreed as part of
planning application. 
 
Lancashire County Council Officers
then looked at the finer details regarding the proposed traffic
calming and changes to the speed limit based on current guidelines,
the topography of the surrounding highway and the impact of the new
development, prior to agreeing the proposals.
 
Due to the locations of the agreed
housing layout and drives onto Orrell
Lane it would not be possible to provide additional road humps
fronting the site.
 
There is currently an existing 20mph
speed limit fronting the site which has not been signed previously.
The new 20/30mph signs and painted roundel are being located to the
west of the site to advise drivers of the speed limit change and
slow vehicles before the junction table. Drivers entering a 20mph
speed limit controlled area should expect physical measures such as
traffic calming.

Content

Peter Bell,
Regulation and Enforcement Manager, took the decision considering
the comments and response provided that the order is approved, and
the Cabinet Member has been made aware of the report
raised.