Decision details

To revoke the ETRO which was approved via a previous decision record (reference 127/25) and approve the re-making of the order:

i. for the making of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 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;
ii. the Corporate Director - Environment be authorised to make minor changes within the first six months of the ETRO;
iii. 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.

An administration error in the making of the original order was noted on the advertisement date (5 January 2026). The order had already been published (following the approved position agreed at the Environment Executive Members meeting 28 November 2035) and sent to statutory consultees, and to correct the administration error (incorrect plans published with the order), the original Experimental Order needs to be revoked and a new order prepared and advertised.

The new order as the previous decision (record 127/25) is to be made for the following reasons:

The proposals seek to address the longstanding issues of detriment of amenity arising from HGV usage on Hambleton Grove. In discussions during the meeting, safety of vulnerable road users at peak times was also seen to be addressed by this proposal and subsequent recommendation.

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 six months.

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

Measures for Success were presented in the meeting as the following:

• 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
• to ensure the businesses, care home and residents can operate without significant impact.

No alternative options are available to correct the administration error, the order must be revoked and a new order issued.