Purpose

The purpose of the Speed Cushions on Pear Tree
Lane and School Lane is to slow traffic and allow safe passage of
pedestrians due to the increase in traffic from the housing
development.

The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under
the Highways Act 1980 as part of the housing development which will
introduce further traffic movements along Pear Tree Lane and School
Lane.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 25 March-2025 until 22
April-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 one responses was received. The main
points raised in the responses along with Officer comments are
outlines in Appendix C.

Content

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport,
took the decision to approve the proposal.