Lancashire County Council (Longmeanygate, Midge Hall Lane, Roadtrain Avenue, Roddlesworth Way, Paradise Lane And Steer Street, Leyland, South Ribble Borough) (Revocation, 7.5t Weight Restriction, Bus Only Street And Legal Reference: LSG4/894.21654
March 6, 2026 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
...approved the proposal to revoke an existing order, introduce a 7.5-tonne weight restriction on several roads, and designate a section of Paradise Lane as a bus-only street in Leyland, South Ribble Borough, for highway safety and amenity improvement.
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Purpose
The purpose of the proposed speed limit changes is for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs. The 20mph restriction also includes speed humps, speed cushions and chicanes etc.
The purpose of the proposed 7.5 tonnes weight restriction is to restrict the number of light good and heavy goods vehicle using the roads surrounding the new development in the interest of highway safety for all users and improving the amenity around the site.
Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out 16/01/2026 and 13/02/2026 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, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took the decision to approve the proposal as set out in the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 Mar 2026 |