Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is to upgrade the existing bus stop on Lower Road Longridge, with enforceable clearway markings and signs allowing buses to pull in safely and efficiently at the stop and introduce a new bus stop clearway.

The proposal intends to promote sustainable transport for all users by including the construction of a raised platform, allowing safe boarding and alighting of passengers

The proposals include the repositioning of the existing bus stop to a more appropriate location to take into consideration the new vehicular access for the industrial development

Consultations

For Bus Stops - Formal consultation was carried out between 04 February 2026 until 04 March 2026 which included frontagers to the proposed location of the Bus Stop being notified and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Decision

Approved by Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport