Purpose

The purpose of the proposed 20mph speed limit
is to improve the safety of motorised and non-motorised users with
a reduction in the speed limit. The proposal will mitigate
additional traffic flows from the new housing development and new
access on Goosnargh Lane. The speed limit signs on Mill Lane
require to be relocated due to the position of the new site
access.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 28 February 2025 until
28 March 2025 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.

Content

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of the Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport
took a decision to approve the order for the proposed 20mph speed limit.