Purpose

To consider two representations in connection with the proposed introduction of a 30-mph speed limit on a section of the A3102 Lyneham, extending the existing 30-mph speed limit by approximately 47 metres to the northeast of the existing speed limit (see Appendix 2). This is to provide a safe new access designed to Manual for Streets standards to the permitted development by enabling the required visibility splay at the access, this would reduce the speed limit from 40-mph in the location indicated.

Decision

DECISION MADE

I approve that the proposal be implemented as advertised.

This decision was published on Wednesday 6 September 2023 and will come into force on Thursday 14 September 2023.

Reasons for the decision

To regulate the speed of traffic along a section of the A3102 and provide safe access to permitted development 20/02387/OUT and PL/2021/09817, in the interests of highway safety.

The need for an amendment to the speed limit was identified following the submission and subsequent approval of a development for the provision of new access.

The development requires the formation of a new access. The reduction in the speed limit, together with road markings and surface treatment, are considered appropriate, and necessary.

Objections made to the advertised draft Order listed in Appendix 2 have been considered. Whilst the proposal for a 30-mph speed limit, as advertised, is considered to reflect the actual speeds on this section of road and improve the visibility for vehicles exiting the approved access, there is a desire to reduce the speed of traffic on this section for a longer distance to the northeast of the proposed new limit.

The guidance contained within Circular 01/2013 has been considered regarding a further extension to the proposed reduction in the speed limit to 30-mph, but this is considered not to fit the criterion for a road of this nature.  Consideration has also been given to DfT Traffic Advice Leaflet 01/04 with regard to village speed limits.

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Not implement the proposals.

(iii)       Implement the proposals with amendments.