North Yorkshire Council

Environment Executive Members

28 November 2025

Proposed Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for timed weight restrictions on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough

Report of the Assistant Director – Highways and Infrastructure

1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 To seek the approval of the Corporate Director Environment in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation to introduce an ETRO prohibiting goods vehicles in excess of 7.5t between the hours of 07:00-09:30am and 15:00-16:30pm Monday-Friday on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough.

2.0 PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY

2.1 The proposals in the report seek to address a recurrent and long-standing issue concerning the use of heavy goods vehicles on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough. This area receives a high number of complaints relating to HGV usage on a narrow residential street with on-street parking.

2.2 This report proposes to implement an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) prohibiting goods vehicles in excess of 7.5t between the hours of 07:00-09:30am and 15:00-16:30pm Monday-Friday with no exemption for access.

2.3 Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) are a useful tool as they allow us to trial a restriction in a "live" situation for up to 18 months, with the consultation period running alongside the trial for the first six months. An ETRO is flexible as it allows for immediate feedback and minor changes within the first six months, if changes were made, the 6-month consultation period would start again. A decision on making the scheme permanent or removing it would need to be taken within 18 months of the ETRO first coming into force.

2.4 If the ETRO is approved, it would be practical to carry out traffic surveys during the ETROs operation to evidence the material impact it would have.

3.0 BACKGROUND

3.1 Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough is a local access road for residential properties, Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate, and a nursing home. The road width is an average of 7.4m wide with on street parking on both sides of the road sporadically throughout its whole length. It is also in close proximity to Knaresborough St John C of E Primary School and as such receives peak traffic and pedestrian volumes in the morning and early afternoon in the surrounding area.

3.2 There have been multiple complaints over safety concerns on this road and in particular its ability to accommodate large vehicles such as articulated Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).Specific concerns brought to the Local Highway Authority’s attention is the concerns regarding conflict of HGVs with other road users, particularly at peak times and during the school pick up and drop off times when both vehicle and pedestrian movements are higher. A multi-agency meeting was facilitated by the local MPs office in 2022 to try and find solutions to residents’ concerns through both formerly Harrogate Borough Council’s planning department, health and safety department and North Yorkshire Council as Local Highway Authority to improve the safety and residential amenity of the area. Improvements have been made within the Industrial Estate including altering the on-site layout for turning and manoeuvrability of large vehicles, which enables vehicles to access and egress the site in a forward gear. It is understood this has improved some of the issues with large vehicles reversing in the highway at this access where it is not safe to do so.

3.3 However, concerns over amenity of the locality remain that cannot be resolved through other powers. Officers have therefore consulted on a proposed experimental traffic regulation order, which will seek to improve the current traffic arrangements on Hambleton Grove.

4.0 CURRENT SITUATION

4.1 Due to the limited road widths, access is restricted on Hambleton Grove where only one vehicle can pass at any time if the parking bays are occupied. Parking is at a premium in this area given its central location in Knaresborough and the majority of residential streets are in disc zones with marked on-street parking bays. Additionally, multiple residents do not have the option for off-street parking and as such rely on the provision of on-street parking.

4.2 This limited access and parking can be compounded at peak traffic times and school drop off and pick up times for Knaresborough St John C of E Primary School where there is an increase in not only vehicle movements but also pedestrian movements during these key school times.

4.3 Officers have carried out vehicle tracking for both articulated and rigid heavy goods vehicles which showed that there was a risk of conflict due to the spacing of the parking bays where if vehicles are parked on both sides of the road, the road width is restricted to allow only one vehicle to pass at any one time. Vehicles can then come into conflict with each other on the road which would require a vehicle to reverse (potentially out of a junction) which creates a situation that is prejudicial to highway safety. This can be viewed on Appendix A.

4.4 Traffic data was collected in April 2024 which indicates that the AM traffic peak is 08:00-08:59 Hrs and PM peak is 15:00-15:59 Hrs. At these peak times, there is an increased likelihood of vehicle conflict which can result in unsafe highway manoeuvres, such as vehicles reversing in the highway or out of junctions. The traffic data collected can be found on Appendix B.

4.5 Multiple complaints over safety in the area has been received and reports of damage to parked vehicles which has a negative impact on residential amenity. Data of this kind is not collected by North Yorkshire Council or North Yorkshire Police where personal injury is not a factor. Therefore, this is difficult to quantify but there is no recorded history of collisions resulting in personal injury in the area.

4.6 The current proposal is to implement an ETRO prohibiting goods vehicles in excess of 7.5t between the hours of 07:00-09:30am and 15:00-16:30pm Monday-Friday on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough. These timings have been selected to address the peak overall vehicle movements in the area, which also incorporates the times for the school drop off and pick up times, where there is an increase in vulnerable road users in the area. It should be noted that the HGV pm peak movement is outside of this time (see table 1 below), this represents the balance considered in ensuring that the times where the majority of HGV movements take place would not be impacted but seeks to remove this movement when the network is busier with vulnerable users. Officers consider the experimental restrictions to be expedient for achieving the objectives of highway safety in this area. The practical advantage of reducing the HGV movements at the identified times will address the risk of the largest vehicles coming into conflict with other highway users at peak traffic times on Hambleton Grove. addressing the safety of pedestrians, particularly during the times of higher pedestrian activity such as at the school pick up and drop of times, improving accessibility of traffic movements which is currently restricted and impacted by the movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles. The measure will also improve the amenity and character of the area and residential street

Table 1: Traffic Data Summary

Site 1 (east of access to Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate) Site 2 (near the junction with Stockwell Road)

Vehicle Classes	AM Peak	PM Peak
All vehicle classes	08:00-08:59	15:00-15:59
HGV classes	09:00-09:59	12:00-12:59

Vehicle Classes	AM Peak	PM Peak
All vehicle classes	08:00-08:59	15:00-15:59
HGV classes	08:00-08:59	13:00-13:59

[AW1] Site 2 (near the junction with Stockwell Road)

4.7 The detailed breakdown of vehicle classes can be found in Appendix B.

5.0 CONSULTATION UNDERTAKEN AND OFFICER RESPONSE

5.1 On 17 January 2025 formal consultation commenced for statutory consultees and all properties/businesses who use Hambleton Grove. Feedback was received and a total of six objections to this proposal which have been outlined and responded to fully on Appendix C but also summarised below:

Table 2: Objections received.

Objection Theme	Officer response
Proposal could result in HGVs waiting on adjacent streets until the restrictions are out of operation	This could happen but timings of deliveries using HGVs could be targeted outside of the operating hours of the restriction. This is also why the proposal is an experiment so this can be monitored during operation and changes made where appropriate.
Increased concentration of HGVs using Hambleton Grove outside of the restrictions	This is again why the proposal is experimental in nature. Traffic counters will be placed on street during the first initial 6 months consultation so a monitor on traffic volumes can be carried out throughout the experiment and changes can be made if required.
The negative impact on business and reasonable access to properties	This can be evidenced during the initial six month consultation on the experiment what the business impact is with the arrangement in place. This would then be a consideration as part of any decision making on the proposal.
Legal basis for making the ETRO/TRO	The legal process has been followed and due regard has been given to S122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA 1984), as addressed in Section 7 and 11 of this report.
The benefit of the Order	The Council is proposing a measure which balances the needs of businesses against the amenity of the local area. The proposal is not a complete ban of HGV usage but targeted to times where the risk of the interaction between vehicles and vulnerable users is at its greatest. Reducing the movement of vehicle over 7.5t between the times of 07:00-09:30am and 15:00-16:30pm Monday-Friday will ensure the risk of conflict between vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians is significantly reduced.
The viability of the industrial estate in this area, potential loss of jobs/employment as a result in the area	This can be evidenced during the initial six month consultation on the experiment what the business impact is with the arrangement in place. This would then be a consideration as part of any decision making on the proposal.

5.2 The current safety concern of conflict between large vehicles and other highway users including pedestrians, and cyclists is a matter that does need to be addressed. Whilst the objections raised by business representatives is understood it should be acknowledged that the proposal of an ETRO at this location would allow officers to understand and assess the impact effectively through the review process of any implemented ETRO.

5.3 Objectors have questioned the reason behind making the order, suggesting that it is only a result of requests from residents. The local resident group represents a significant number of properties on Hambleton Grove and have provided evidence and examples of damage to vehicle and HGVs reversing out of the site into the highway. In addition to this evidence base Officers have carried out traffic data collection (Appendix B) that demonstrates traffic movement by vehicle class in the area at different times of the day. Officer site observations identify that the existing condition of the highway network considers that the width of the public highway, when considering the existing residential parking is not sufficient to accommodate heavy traffic and consequently causes safety concerns and loss in amenity value and intended character of the residential area. The current junctions with Stockwell Road and Stockwell Lane are of reduced dimensions to accommodate significant HGV use. The proposal within the ETRO is seeking to remove HGV movements from the times of the day where it is recognised, they pose most risk to the community. North Yorkshire Council’s Environmental team have also raised concerns with the local business regarding the traffic movement on access and egress to the site.

5.4 No responses were received from statutory consultees during the consultation period. The Local Member Cllr Matt Walker was consulted who was in support of the scheme. Statutory consultees consulted were:

· North Yorkshire Police

· Freight Transport Association

· Road Haulage Association

· Local Member

· Knaresborough Town Council

· Yorkshire Ambulance Service

· North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

5.5 Whilst not considered a formal objection questions have been raised by the care home regarding food deliveries early in the morning which occurs three times a week and could be affected by the proposal. They also receive collections for refuse and clinical waste which could be impacted by the proposal. The timing of deliveries will be impacted by this proposal as the ETRO proposes prohibition of 7.5t vehicles without access. Deliveries would need to be facilitated either side of the timings proposed or in a smaller vehicle.

5.6 A total of 27 expressions of support were received alongside 2 comments. These have also been included in appendix C for reference.

5.7 In accordance with the protocol for Environment Executive Member reports, the Local Elected Member will be provided with a copy of this report and be invited to the meeting on 28 November 2025.

6.0 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

6.1 Given the local interest, officers also presented the options considered at a public meeting for residents on 22 August 2023 as well as Local Members and a representative from Knaresborough Town Council. During this meeting Officers explained the measures considered and outlined the pros and cons of each option. Officers also outlined the planning history for the site and improvements that have been made to the health and safety arrangements within the industrial estate.

One Way Arrangement

6.2 Consideration was made to install a one-way system through Hambleton Grove which could have removed the potential for vehicle conflict on Hambleton Grove itself and the junctions with Stockwell Road and Stockwell Lane as there is insufficient road width for two vehicles to pass alongside the on-street parking.

6.3 Whilst this option could have removed some of the risk of larger vehicles manoeuvring around Hambleton Grove, it could not be done in isolation , it would require the installation of parking and waiting restrictions at both junctions to ensure they are clear or parked cars to improve manoeuvrability (primarily for articulated vehicles), The parking is in high demand in this area, with a number of residents who do not have access to off street parking, as a result the loss of parking to implement this proposals would be detrimental to the amenity of the community.

6.4 This option was discounted due to the removal of eight parking places out of 102 locally available, and the recognised impact on the amenity of the area.

Removal of residential parking bays and installation of single and double yellow line waiting restriction

6.5 Officers considered how to improve all vehicle manoeuvres at the highway pinch points (junctions with Stockwell Road and Stockwell Lane and the junction with the industrial estate). This option would have allowed all vehicles to establish their position each side of the give way line at both junctions and removes the potential for vehicles to reverse out of junctions if two vehicles came into conflict at the junction. It also still permitted parking for residents at evenings and weekends rather than full time waiting restrictions in some locations where single yellow lines were proposed.

6.6 Conversely, there would need to be a permanent loss of on street parking with the parking bay removal/shortening at the junctions which was not favoured by local residents where parking is already an issue, particularly at peak times. The loss of marked bays would be the equivalent of approximately eight parking spaces out of approximately 102 locally available. It should be noted that approximately 53% of the residential properties do not have access to off street parking. This loss would have a minor displacement effect onto surrounding streets where parking is already at a premium on the highway.

Full time 7.5t environmental weight restriction

6.7 This option was considered as it would offer a more residential space along the street and resolves the risk of any HGV clashes with vehicles. However, this was not taken forward as access would need to be maintained for the businesses as Hambleton Grove is their sole means of access and there would need to be an exemption in place for access which would make the restriction less viable. Officers are therefore not recommending this option for the reason that access to businesses will need to be maintained and a full-time restriction such as this would have detrimental impacts to people’s sole means of access.

Permanent timed 7.5t environmental weight restriction

6.8 Officers are not proposing to commence with a permanent traffic regulation order for a timed restriction which matches the current proposal for the experimental order. This is because Officers need to understand and evidence what impact the restriction will have to residents and businesses. This is why officers are proposing to commence with an experimental order so we can assess the responses from the consultation and impact on residents and businesses before a decision is made on whether the experiment has been a success to make permanent.

Informal Agreement with businesses on hours of deliveries and operations

6.9 The option was discussed with residents and businesses to create an informal agreement where all parties would agree to time deliveries to be more considerate of peak traffic times and school drop off and pick up times when there’s high pedestrian movements in the area. Officers are not proposing to continue with this option as there are no legislative powers behind this should the agreement not be followed, and the problems will not be resolved by this solution.

7.0 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ORDER SOUGHT:

7.1 This section of the report seeks to justify whether the proposed order satisfies what is known as a ‘qualifying purpose’ and then whether it is expedient for the Council to make the Order in light of the objections that have been received. As part of this process the Council must consider its duty under Section 122 of the 1984 Act.

7.2 The first question is whether the ETRO which delivers these proposals would meet one or more of the qualifying purposes under s.1 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (‘the 1984 Act’). A local authority has powers to make An ETRO where it appears expedient to make it on one or more of the following grounds:

a. for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or

b. for preventing damage to the road or to any building on or near the road, or

c. for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or

d. for preventing the use of the road by vehicular traffic of a kind which, or its use by vehicular traffic in a manner which, is unsuitable having regard to the existing character of the road or adjoining property, or

e. (without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (d) above) for preserving the character of the road in a case where it is especially suitable for use by persons on horseback or on foot, or

f. for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs; or

g. for any of the purposes specified in paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (1) of Section 87 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).

7.3 The proposed ETRO would serve the following purposes of section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act (RTRA 1984)

a. Preventing danger: To avoid danger to persons or other road traffic, or to prevent the likelihood of such danger arising.

b. Facilitating traffic passage: To make it easier for any class of traffic, including pedestrians, to pass on the road or another road.

c. Having regard to the existing character of the road or adjoining property: for preventing the use of the road by vehicular traffic of a kind which, or its use by vehicular traffic in a manner which, is unsuitable having regard to the existing character of the road or adjoining property.

d. Preserving Road character: To prevent the use of road by vehicular traffic that is unsuitable given its existing character or that of the adjoining property.

e. Preserving amenities: To improve or preserve the general amenities of the area where the road runs.

7.4 The purpose of implementation is to address the risk of the largest vehicles coming into conflict with other highway users at peak traffic times on Hambleton Grove, addressing the safety of pedestrians, particularly during the times of higher pedestrian activity such as at the school pick up and drop of times, improving accessibility of traffic movements which is currently restricted and impacted by the movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles

7.5 Taking into account the above, officers are therefore satisfied that the ETRO would meet a qualifying purpose under the 1984 Act. The second question that this section of the report needs to consider is whether it is expedient for the ETRO to be made. Implementing this proposed ETRO provides the benefit of improving pedestrian safety and amenity of the local area, ensuring the intended character of the residential area is maintained as historically intended. Prohibiting vehicles in excess of 7.5t at the proposed times will ensure larger vehicles are removed from the local network at times where the interaction with vulnerable users is most significant. Leaving the area as it is without considered improvements could cause harm to the multiple users, the area would see an increasing risk of conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, conflict between larger vehicles and parked cars and a negative impact on local amenity.

7.6 Considering the advantages and disadvantages, officers consider it would be expedient to make the ETRO on the grounds noted above. Furthermore, officers consider that the proposed measures and recommendations set out in this report will support necessary safety improvements in the area, under North Yorkshire Council’s duties as the Local Highway Authority. It will enable the Council to comply with its duty under Section 122 (1) of the Road Traffic Act 1984 to exercise their functions as road traffic authority so as to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians). This includes consideration of all the specific factors set out at s.122 (2). The proposed measures will also enable the Council to carry out its network management duty under Section 16 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 to secure the expeditious movement of traffic on the authority’s road network.

8.0 NEXT STEPS

8.1 Should the recommendation(s) of this report be approved officers would commence with installing a series of traffic monitoring and signage necessary to make the order enforceable. Traffic monitoring would take place via traffic counters on both Hambleton Grove as well as Stockwell Road and Stockwell Lane. These would be in place for the duration of the experimental order to monitor HGV use on those named streets.

8.2 As part of any experimental order, the first 6 months are a period of ongoing consultation where objections can be received. If the ETRO is modified, objections can be made in this period starting from the date of the changes. This is a proportionate measure, and the Council has considered its statutory duties in proposing to make the ETRO.

9.0 MEASURES FOR SUCCESS

9.1 If the proposed experimental is introduced, in order to consider if this has been a success in addition to the feedback from the consultation period, to consider the merit of making the order permanent there needs to be measures of success which can be considered at the end of the experimental order.

9.2 Proposed measures for success which will be considered:

· No adverse impact on surrounding streets (such as Stockwell Road / Park Street and Stockwell Lane) and a recognised reduction in idling vehicles impacting Stockwell Road and Stockwell Lane

· Traffic volumes haven’t increased significantly on Hambleton Grove as a result of smaller vehicles being used instead of HGVs

· Amenity has improved during operating hours of the restriction, particularly during school drop off/pick up times (this will be quantified by feedback during the consultation period within the experimental order)

· From the consultation period, an improvement is noted for residential amenity during the time the order is in effect

9.3 During the first 6 months of the order, officers will introduce a series of automatic traffic counters in the area which will monitor traffic volumes and vehicle types in the area. Officers will also carry out ad-hoc site visits to monitor compliance with the order and if any adverse/unintended impacts of the order are evident.

10.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

10.1 The cost of implementing the ETRO is estimated to be £22,000. This cost is made up of the cost for implementing automatic traffic counters for 6 months and the installation of associated traffic signs and posts. If monitoring is required to increase to 12 months, the cost would increase to approximately £32,000. This cost will be funded from the local area office signs, lines and TROs budget. Should the outcome of the ETRO determine not to proceed with a permanent TRO then there will be additional costs to remove the posts/ signs erected and make good the area, this is estimated to be approx. £3,000.

11.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

11.1 The maintenance of highways, promotion of road safety and the management of traffic are statutory duties for the Council.

11.2 The Council has a statutory duty to communicate and consult specific customers for highway improvement schemes where the Council intends to implement TROs (restricting access, waiting or parking) under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA 1984)

11.3 The Council is seeking to make an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order pursuant to Section 9 and 10 of the RTRA 1984, which allows a traffic authority to make a Traffic Regulation Order where it appears expedient to make it “for preventing the likelihood of any such danger (to persons or other traffic using the road to which the order relates or any other road) arising” and “for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs”, this being the legal basis of proposing to make the Order.

11.4 A Local authority has powers to make a TRO where it appears expedient to make it on one or more of the following grounds:

a. for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or

b. for preventing damage to the road or to any building on or near the road, or

c. for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or

e. (without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (d) above) for preserving the character of the road in a case where it is especially suitable for use by persons on horseback or on foot, or

f. for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs or

g. for any of the purposes specified in paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (1) of section 87 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).

11.4.1 The proposed ETRO would serve the following purposes of Road Traffic Regulation Act

(RTRA 1984)

a. Preventing danger: To avoid danger to persons or other road traffic, or to prevent the likelihood of such danger arising.

b. Facilitating traffic passage: To make it easier for any class of traffic, including pedestrians, to pass on the road or another road.

d. Preserving Road character: To prevent the use of road by vehicular traffic that is unsuitable given its existing character or that of the adjoining property.

e. Preserving amenities: To improve or preserve the general amenities of the area where the road runs.

11.5 Section 2(1) of the RTRA 1984 enables a Traffic Regulation Order to make any provision prohibiting, restricting or regulating the use of a road, or of any part of the width of a road, by vehicular traffic, or by vehicular traffic of any class specified in the Order.

11.6 Section 122 of the RTRA 1984 confers a duty upon local authorities to exercise the functions contained therein to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway, having regard to (inter alia) the effect on the amenities of any locality affected.

11.7 The Council has carefully considered the balance required to be struck by Section 122 of the RTRA 1984 and is of the view that an experimental traffic regulation order would be an appropriate measure to seek a balance between the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities, the effect on the amenities of the locality affected and the effect on accessibility for businesses and residents on Hambleton Grove.

11.8 There is other legislation that can be used to address some of the amenity issues that are experienced, which are as follows:

· The Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 which can address the internal health and safety operations within the industrial estate including, but not limited, to providing adequate turning and manoeuvrability on site.

· Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which can address the enforcement of existing planning permissions (such as hours of operation) and authorise future changes in development in the area.

11.9 The Council considers that the non-highways legislation cannot adequately address the issues pertaining to the use of the public highway.

11.10 An ETRO is being proposed at this stage so that the effect of the ETRO can be monitored and feedback can be sought and considered. This is a proportionate measure, and the Council has given proper consideration to its statutory duties in making the order.

11.11 Regulation 9(1) of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 provides that the order making authority shall cause a public inquiry to be held before making an order to which paragraph (3) applies and may cause such an inquiry to be held before making any other order. Paragraph (3) relates to the prohibition of loading or unloading of vehicles; however, this does not apply to an experimental order.

11.12 Where an ETRO is made (i.e. sealed), if any person wishes to question the validity of the order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of the 1984 Act or of any instrument made under the 1984 Act has not been complied with, they may apply to the High Court within six weeks from the date on which the Order is made.

12.0 EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS

12.1 Consideration has been given to the potential for any adverse equalities impact arising from the recommendations of this report. It is the view of officers that the recommendations included in this report do not have any adverse impacts on any of the protected characteristics identified in the Equalities Act 2010 or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics. The completed Equalities Impact Assessment screening form can be found in Appendix D. Equalities issues will be monitored and kept under review once the ETRO is in place.

13.0 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPLICATIONS

13.1 Consideration has been given to the potential for any adverse impacts on climate change arising from the recommendations of this report. A climate change assessment has been completed and included as Appendix E to this report.

14.0 CONCLUSION

14.1 Officers have considered multiple options to deal with the local amenity concerns from residents alongside the potential highway safety concerns by large vehicles using the highway network in this area. Whilst no option is without it’s disbenefits for some party, on balance, Officers consider the implementation of this experiment to be worthwhile to try and address the number of HGVs at peak times.

14.2 The Council considers that the use of non-highways legislation cannot adequately address the issues pertaining to the use of the public highway and that an ETRO is being proposed so that the effect of the ETRO can be monitored and feedback can be sought and considered.

14.3 This is a proportionate measure, and the Council has given proper consideration to its statutory duties in making the order.

15.0 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

15.1 The proposals seek to address the longstanding issues of detriment of amenity arising from HGV usage on Hambleton Grove

15.2 An ETRO will allow the restriction to be trialled in a "live" situation for up to 18 months, with the consultation period running alongside the trial for the first 6 months.

15.3 The proposals are supported by the local member for this location.

16.0

RECOMMENDATIONS

16.1

16.2

16.3

That the Corporate Director Environment in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation approve the making of an ETRO prohibiting goods vehicles in excess of 7.5t between the hours of 07:00-09:30Hrs and 15:00-16:30 Hrs Monday-Friday on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough

That the Corporate Director Environment be authorised to make minor changes within the first six months of the ETRO.

In line with the procedure for ETROs, before the expiration of 18 months a further report is brought, in order for a decision to be made on whether to make the Order permanent, amend it or remove it.

APPENDICES:

Appendix A – Vehicle Tracking and proposed extent of restriction

Appendix B – Traffic Data

Appendix C – Consideration of Objections

Appendix D – Equality Impact Assessment Screening Form

Appendix E – Climate Change Impact Assessment

BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:

Report to Corporate Director 23 October 2024 - Update on Proposed Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for timed weight restrictions on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough

Barrie Mason

Assistant Director – Highways and Infrastructure

County Hall

Northallerton

Report Author – Heather Yendall – Improvement Manager/ Melisa Burnham – Area Manager

Presenter of Report – Melisa Burnham – Area Manager