Decision details

Approval for the introduction of a 40mph speed limit as advertised and as shown in the Plan contained in Appendix A and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services) be authorised to seal the relevant Traffic Regulation Oder for access in light of the objections received

The objectors will be notified within 14 days of the Order being made.

Bishopdyke Road, at the location shown on the plan of Appendix A, has seen significant development over the years and as a consequence of this the existing 60mph speed limit now needs updating in part due to the changing environment of the road to a mainly industrial and more heavily trafficked route. The Department for Transport’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” guidance highlights the importance of traffic authorities’ delivering speed limits that are “safe and appropriate for the road and its surroundings”. This allows the Council to comply with its duty under Section 122(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation 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) and for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising and preserves/ improves the amenities of the area through which the road runs, as set out in the Statement of Reasons, for proposing to make the Order.

None - the proposal is the most appropriate option that meets The Department for Transport’s “Setting Local Speed Limits”.