Purpose

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed 20mph speed limit on the following roads in Bradford on Avon and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

Ashley Road – from its junction with A363 to the boundary of No.28 Ashley Road

Belcombe Road - from its junction with Newtown to the entrance to Belcombe Court

Ashley Close, Bearfield Buildings, Bear Close, Belcombe Place, Budbury Circle, Budbury Close, Budbury Place, Budbury Ridge, Budbury Tyning, Churches, Conigre Hill, Downs Close, Downs View, Elmfield, Grove Leaze, Hare Knapp, Magnon Road, Meadowfield, Newtown, Priory Close, Priory Park, Rickfield, Sandy Leaze, The Old Batch, Westfield, Wine Street and Winsley Road (spur) – the complete lengths

Decision

I approve that:

(i)       The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)       The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 20 August 2024 and will come into force on 29 August 2024.           

Reasons for the decision

The proposal is intended to improve road and pedestrian safety and to allay concerns of safety expressed by residents by introducing a 20mph speed limit. This speed limit aligns with the Wiltshire Council policy regarding 20mph speed restrictions and national speed limit guidance set by the Department for Transport.  The proposals will also be in accordance with both outcome 2 and 3 of the Council’s Business Plan.

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.