Decision

Decision:

Having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment the objections are overruled in full to the (Traffic Calming Measures at Ridgewood Gardens, Heol Pen Y Coed and Osprey Drive, Cimla, Neath) (as detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and that scheme is implemented as advertised.

Reason for Decision:

The scheme is necessary to help reduce vehicular speeds in the interest of road safety and to provide a continuous footway as stipulated in the Active Travel Act Guidance supported by the Welsh Government and managed by their agent Transport for Wales. Therefore the proposals are required to adhere to the Active Travel Act Guidance in accordance with the Welsh Governments policy to prioritise walking, cycling and public transport over the private car throughout Wales.

Implementation of Decision: 

That the decision be implemented after the three-day call-in period.