Decision

URL: https://council.lancashire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=29239

Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: It is proposed to make a Traffic Regulation Order for the reasons as set out in Appendix 'C', which include measures to address the following: • Safety concerns in relation to both vehicles that are parked causing serious problems with regards to the safe movement of traffic and parking that obstructs driver's sightlines, impeding access and egress at junctions and access to some businesses. These measures will improve visibility at the locations and assist with the general movement of traffic along the roads. • Some of the measures are proposed to ensure access for refuse vehicles and residential properties. • Some of the measures are proposed to allow buses to safely pull in and out without blocking the road and for Heavy Goods Vehicles to manoeuvre in a safe manner with minimal obstruction by parked vehicles. • The order further removes restrictions that are no longer required to provide additional unrestricted parking availability for local residents and businesses improving the amenities of the area • The proposal also formalises restrictions that are currently on site and corrects inconsistencies that have been identified within current Orders. These proposals will not make any changes to the restrictions or their extents on site, therefore drivers will not be subject to any changes as a result of these proposals Consultations Formal consultation was carried out between 01 October-2025 until 29 November-2025 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website. Consultation should have been from 01 October-2025 until 29 October-2025. However, there was an administration error stating the above date in the documents provided to the public so we put it on hold for a decision to be made. Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Content: Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took the decision to approve the proposal as set out in the report.

Date of Decision: January 14, 2026