URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2253

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

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider representations made to the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) in relation to time limited waiting restrictions in Arundell Close and Windsor Drive, along with School Keep Clear markings in Arundell Close, Westbury and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

Content: To consider representations made to the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) in relation to time limited waiting restrictions in Arundell Close and Windsor Drive, along with School Keep Clear markings in Arundell Close, Westbury and to recommend an appropriate way forward. Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report and detailed below. If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue, please do so by 29 December 2025.   Decision:   That:   (i)             The proposals relating to the School Keep Clear be implemented as advertised with amendments.   (ii)            The proposals relating to the time limited waiting restrictions be abandoned.   (iii)          All stakeholders be advised of recommendations. The implementation of waiting restrictions will impact on the ability for residential parking and would restrict residents from being able to park on street during the time periods being proposed.   Implementing the waiting restrictions would support the aim of promoting active travel and sustainable journeys to school.   There have been no objections to the School Keep Clear markings in Arundell Close, Westbury; the markings have already been implemented in an advisory capacity however with the support of a legal TRO they would be enforceable.  This would support the aim of keeping the entrance to Bitham Brook Primary School clear of parked vehicles whilst promoting active travel and sustainable journeys to school.   It is accepted that the implementation of the time limited waiting restrictions on either Arundell Close or Windsor Drive is likely to cause displacement of parking on adjacent residential areas.  If the restrictions are implemented on either Arundell Close, but not Windsor Drive (and vice versa), this is likely to increase parking already taking place on Windsor Drive.    There have been no objections to the School Keep Clear restriction at the entrance to Bitham Brook Primary School on Arundell Close and this will support the aim to keep the entrance clear of parked vehicles and encourage sustainable travel to school.  For this reason, it is recommended that the TRO for the School Keep Clear restriction be implemented as advertised.   Westbury Town Council have formally responded to the consultation objecting to the time limited waiting restriction proposals, and additionally there has been considerable objection from the local community within Windsor Drive. The local Elected Member did not formally respond to the consultation.   As detailed previously, partly implementing restriction to one location is likely to result in significant displacement. Based upon the local objection, and objection from Westbury Town Council it is recommended to abandon the proposals for time limited waiting restrictions for both Windsor Drive and Arundell Close.   The proposals are in accordance with Our Wiltshire Plan 2025-2035: A Community-Centred Approach priorities 2 and 7. To:   (i)    Implement the proposals as advertised.   (ii)   Implement the proposals as advertised with amendments.   (iii)  Abandon the proposals. Consultation has been undertaken with:   ·       The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process. ·       Westbury Town Council through the statutory TRO consultation process. ·       Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process. ·       Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process.   The proposed TROs were subject to formal consultation between 28th February 2025 and 24th March 2025. During the consultation period a total of twelve items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals.   All comments received are in relation to the proposed restrictions on Windsor Drive, Westbury. Eight of the twelve comments received have been considered as objections to the proposed waiting restrictions. Three comments in support, of which one requesting further measures on Danvers Way and one general comment received in relation to the waiting restriction proposals.   No comments were received specifically in relation to the proposed waiting restrictions or School Keep Clear markings in Arundell Close.   Westbury Town Council have formally responded to the consultation objecting to the proposals.   The local Elected Members did not formally respond to the consultation.   The proposals have been developed following a Taking Action on School Journeys (TAOSJ) application by Bitham Brook Primary School and a subsequent feasibility study (please refer to Appendix 1 for the Feasibility Report).

Date of Decision: December 18, 2025