URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2225

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report outlines the consultation responses for active travel improvements along London Road, Devizes.  The route has been identified as a priority link in the adopted Devizes Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).  The report summarises consultation responses undertaken between June and August 2025 and seeks approval for the way forward. 

Content: This report outlines the consultation responses for active travel improvements along London Road, Devizes.  The route has been identified as a priority link in the adopted Devizes Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).  The report summarises consultation responses undertaken between June and August 2025 and seeks approval for the way forward.  Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue, please do so by 6 November 2025. The consultation has highlighted a number of issues, not least the public’s concern over shared use paths (SUP).  The councils preferred option would be a segregated facility.  However, there is insufficient highway space to accommodate such infrastructure.  The estimated use of the proposed SUP falls within the current acceptable guidance identified in LTN1/20.  Delivering the scheme will help the council meet its health, climate and transport objectives.  However, it is clear from the consultation responses that requesting cyclists to dismount at the canal bridge is not supported.  Therefore, a solution to the constraints at the canal bridge is required before the scheme can be implemented.  The consultation with stakeholders and the public has raised significant issues that need to be considered. The options going forward are set out below;         i.         No further action due to the consultation response opposing the fundamental principal of shared used paths.      ii.         Approve the development of only the walking and wheeling elements of the proposal.     iii.         No further action until a deliverable separate foot/cycle way bridge can be identified at the canal bridge on London Road. Once identified implement the shared use scheme in full as proposed.     iv.         Implement the scheme as proposed whilst concurrently developing options for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the canal.  The Devizes LCWIP was the subject of extensive consultation which included the formation of steering groups, public and stakeholder engagement in the early part of the plan development followed by full public consultation.  The plan was adopted by the council in April 2024.    Following local agreement via the Devizes Air Quality and Sustainable Transport Group, London Road was taken forward to the design stage and was consulted on during June and August 2025. 

Date of Decision: October 30, 2025