Decision

i)for the making of an Experimental Traffic
Regulation Order prohibiting goods vehicles in excess of 7.5t
between the hours of 07:00-09:30Hrs and 15:00-16:30 Hrs
Monday-Friday on Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough;
ii)the Corporate Director - Environment be authorised to make minor
changes within the first six months of the ETRO;
iii)in line with the procedure for ETROs, before the expiration of
18 months a further report is brought, in order for a decision to
be made on whether to make the Order permanent, amend it or remove
it.

Reasons for the decision

The proposals seek to address the longstanding
issues of detriment of amenity arising from HGV usage on Hambleton
Grove. In discussions during the meeting, safety of vulnerable road
users at peak times was also seen to be addressed by this proposal
and subsequent recommendation.
An ETRO will allow the restriction to be trialled in a "live"
situation for up to 18 months, with the consultation period running
alongside the trial for the first six months.
The proposals are supported by the local member for this
location.
Measures for Success were presented in the meeting as the
following:
•No adverse impact on surrounding streets (such as Stockwell
Road / Park Street and Stockwell Lane) and a recognised reduction
in idling vehicles impacting Stockwell Road and Stockwell
Lane
•Traffic volumes haven’t increased significantly on
Hambleton Grove as a result of smaller vehicles being used instead
of HGVs
•Amenity has improved during operating hours of the
restriction, particularly during school drop off/pick up times
(this will be quantified by feedback during the consultation period
within the experimental order)
•From the consultation period, an improvement is noted for
residential amenity during the time the order is in effect
•To ensure the businesses, care home and residents can operate
without significant impact

Alternative options considered

Given the local interest, officers also
presented the options considered at a public meeting for residents
on 22 August 2023 , as detailed in the report, as well as Local
Members and a representative from Knaresborough Town Council.
During this meeting Officers explained the measures considered and
outlined the pros and cons of each option. Officers also outlined
the planning history for the site and improvements that have been
made to the health and safety arrangements within the industrial
estate.
Further information regarding alternative options considered and
rejected are detailed in Section 6 of the report.