Decision details

Date of Decision:

22^nd July 2022

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss

Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Brief Description of Decision:

To seek approval to implement on the B6200 Retford Road Woodhouse Mill, the provision of 24 hour clearway and on Innovation Way Woodhouse Mill, the provision of no waiting at any time restriction

Reasons for the Decision:

As part of an investigation into the potential obstruction of vehicle accesses into both existing and proposed industrial premises on Innovation Way, Woodhouse Mill, a no waiting at any time restriction is being promoted. As this may lead to a displacement of vehicles onto the adjacent B6200 Retford Road, a 24 hour clearway restriction is being promoted on this road. Both restrictions should result in the highway network remaining clear of any parked vehicles, ensuring the free and efficient movement of goods and services along these roads.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

No restriction and limited restriction on vehicles parking on the highway (Innovation Way) was considered, however, as Innovation Way is relatively short with numerous accesses each requiring a large area to facilitate the turning movements of vehicles expected to use these accesses, then this may have resulted in vehicle access to premises being obstructed, and as such, this was not considered a viable option.

The requirement to ensure the free and safe flow of traffic resulted in no waiting at any time restrictions being considered the most appropriate option for Innovation Way. As this option may lead to vehicle displacement from Innovation Way to the adjacent B6200 Retford Road, a 24 hour clearway was proposed. A clearway acts similarly to a no waiting at any time restriction but is often used over a long length of road where the provision of yellow marking can be difficult to maintain.  The need for a 24 hour clearway on the B6200 Retford Road, reflects the requirement for this road to maintain the free and safe flow of traffic.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Reports or parts of reports considered