Decision details

Traffic Regulation Order - extend the current seasonal Prohibition of Vehicles restriction to all year at Shore Road, Swanage.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Traffic Regulation Order – extend the current seasonal Prohibition of Vehicles restriction to all year at Shore Road, Swanage.

 

Decision:

12 December 2023

Councillor Ray Bryan

Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment

Traffic Regulation Order – extend the current seasonal Prohibition of Vehicles restriction to all year at Shore Road, Swanage.

 

That having considered the experimental order to implement as permanent.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The experimental traffic regulation order (ETRO) has been in place from 1st October 2022.

Proceeding by ETRO allowed the proposal to complete a formal public consultation for one full year incorporating all seasons. Having considered the comments made during consultation the safety concerns outweighed any negative feedback.

Traffic through the autumn/ winter period was considered reduced compared to spring/summer when the original seasonal restriction was in place.

Full support received by all key stakeholders before and throughout the ETRO consultation period.

 

Publication date: 15/01/2024

Date of decision: 12/12/2023