Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning has decided to introduce a traffic signal-controlled junction with pedestrian facilities and a toucan crossing.

Analysis

outcome: The Leader approved the introduction of the traffic signal-controlled junction and pedestrian facilities, conditional upon the necessary agreements being in place.

summary: The decision involves the introduction of a traffic signal-controlled junction with pedestrian facilities and a toucan crossing.

topline: The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning has decided to introduce a traffic signal-controlled junction with pedestrian facilities and a toucan crossing.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves changes to traffic flow and infrastructure, which can impact local residents and businesses.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses", "Pedestrians", "Drivers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1038

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: A planning application (R13/2102) was submitted to Rugby Borough Council for residential development of up to 860 dwellings and a potential primary school on land to the east of Cock Robin Island, off Ashlawn Road, Rugby South. Planning permission was granted on 27 January 2016 and this includes the requirement for the Developer to implement junction improvements to four junctions on the A426 / B4429. The fourth junction improvement involves converting the crossroad junction of Ashlawn Rd / Barby Road / Onley Lane into a traffic signal-controlled junction. Once technical review of the proposed traffic signal junction at Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane had commenced, it was established that the existing southern verge and cycleway would be impacted to facilitate carriageway widening, together with impacting the current vehicular access leading to Upper Rainsbrook Lodge (located on the southwest corner of the junction). It was agreed with the Active Travel Team, that existing National Cycle Route no.41 would be realigned either side of Onley Lane, however in doing so, the position of the cycle track was closer to the entrance gate leading to Upper Rainsbrook Lodge, providing less room to situate a stationary vehicle when exiting or entering this property and also increasing the potential for conflict between cyclists and vehicles accessing the property. Public notice was given of the intention to install a traffic signal junction with pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities on Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane and one objection was received.

Content: Resolved   That the Leader approves the introduction of a traffic signal-controlled junction with pedestrian facilities and a toucan crossing as advertised in accordance with section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, conditional upon the necessary Highways Act 1980, section 278 agreement being in place.

Date of Decision: June 20, 2025