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*
November 20, 2024 Director of Highways and Transport (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve the implementation of a 20mph speed limit to improve safety and sustainability, a 30mph speed limit, and a reduction in the length of a 40mph speed limit section to enhance junction navigation and overall safety on Fallow Close, Leatherland Drive, Moss Lane and Tanners Close in Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley Borough, funded by developer agreements.
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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.
Content
Peter Bell, Regulation and Enforcement
Manager, took the decision to approve the proposed speed
limits.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Nov 2024 |