Climate change impact assessment
The purpose of this assessment is to help us understand the likely impacts of our decisions on the environment of North Yorkshire and on our aspiration to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030, or as close to that date as possible. The intention is to mitigate negative effects and identify projects which will have positive effects.
This document should be completed in consultation with the supporting guidance. The final document will be published as part of the decision making process and should be written in Plain English.
If you have any additional queries which are not covered by the guidance please email climatechange@northyorks.gov.uk
Version 2: amended 11 August 2021
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Title of proposal |
Proposed Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for timed weight restrictions on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough |
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Brief description of proposal |
This report outlines the feedback from a period of statutory consultation on a proposed Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for timed weight restrictions on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough |
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Directorate |
Environment |
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Service area |
Highway Operations |
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Lead officer |
Heather Yendall |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
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Date impact assessment started |
07/07/25 |
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Options appraisal Were any other options considered in trying to achieve the aim of this project? If so, please give brief details and explain why alternative options were not progressed.
One Way Arrangement 5.1 Consideration was made to install a one-way arrangement 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.
5.2 Whilst this option could have removed some of the risk of larger vehicles manoeuvring around Hambleton Grove, it could not be done in isolation and would require the installation of waiting restrictions at both junctions to ensure they are clear or parked cars to improve manoeuvrability (primarily for articulated vehicles)
5.3 this option was discounted due to the reduction in on-street parking the measure would introduce
Removal of residential parking bays and installation of single yellow line waiting restriction 5.4 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 on the highway 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.
5.5 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.
Full time 7.5t environmental weight restriction 5.6 This option was considered as it would offers 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 irrelevant.
Permanent timed 7.5t environmental weight restriction 5.7 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 due to the fact that we need to understand and evidence what impact the restriction will have to residents and businesses. This is why officers are proposing to progress this as an experimental order so we can assess the impact during the restriction being in place and a decision can be made on evidence collected throughout the duration of the experiment.
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What impact will this proposal have on council budgets? Will it be cost neutral, have increased cost or reduce costs?
Please explain briefly why this will be the result, detailing estimated savings or costs where this is possible.
The proposal will cost approximately £20,000 to implement due to the need for traffic monitoring equipment needing to be installed for at least 6 months of the experimental order.
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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
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Positive impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
No impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Negative impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Explain why will it have this effect and over what timescale?
Where possible/relevant please include:
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Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts.
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Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible. |
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Minimise greenhouse gas emissions e.g. reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc.
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Emissions from travel |
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The proposal could increase traffic volumes if a single HGV trip is replaced by multiple smaller vehicle movements |
The proposal is experimental so officers will monitor the impact of the proposal in the area and whether or not it has created a significant negative impact verses any improvement to highway safety and residential amenity |
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Emissions from construction |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
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Emissions from data storage |
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Other |
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Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic |
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Reduce water consumption |
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Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)
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There could be improvements to noise pollution at peak times as a result of the restriction during the period of the experiment as there will no longer be HGVs accessing Hambleton Grove during the hours of the restriction. However the impact on surrounding streets needs to be considered and whether there is a detriment to those streets as a result of idling vehicles. |
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Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers |
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Enhance conservation and wildlife
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x |
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Safeguard the distinctive characteristics, features and special qualities of North Yorkshire’s landscape
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X |
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Other (please state below)
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x |
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Are there any recognised good practice environmental standards in relation to this proposal? If so, please detail how this proposal meets those standards. |
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None officers are aware of.
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Summary Summarise the findings of your impact assessment, including impacts, the recommendation in relation to addressing impacts, including any legal advice, and next steps. This summary should be used as part of the report to the decision maker.
The proposal does have the potential for some negative impacts relating to climate change, predominantly related to the potential increase in number of vehicle trips generated if a single HGV trip is replaced by multiple smaller vehicle trips. This impact will be monitored throughout the duration of the experiment and considered as a factor in making a final recommendation on whether to make the order permanent.
There is a potential for the reduction in noise pollution as a result of fewer HGVs using Hambleton Grove, however this needs to be monitored as the proposal could result in idling vehicles on adjacent streets.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature): Karl Battersby
Date: 18/11/2025
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