Purpose

That permission be granted to allow the legal process of introducing Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Calming Feature and Bus Stop Clearways within the area of Underwood Road, Hattersley Road East and Beaufort Road, Hattersley to commence.

Decision

That it be DETERMINED that:

1. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 1(1), 2(1), 2(2) and 4(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is granted permission to give public notice of a prohibition of waiting order on Underwood Road, Hattersley Road East and side roads, Mottram in Longdendale.
2. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 84(1)(a) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is granted permission to give public notice of a 20mph speed limit order within the Underwood Road Area, Hattersley.
3. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in exercise of its powers under section 90A of the Highways Act 1980 is granted permission to give public notice of the raised junction plateau on Underwood Road, Mottram in Longdendale. 
4. Permission is granted to consult with ward members and frontagers with regard to the introduction of bus stop clearways within the Underwood Road, Hattersley Road East area, Mottram in Longdendale.

Any unresolved objections will be reported at a future Speakers Panel (Planning) meeting, otherwise if unopposed the proposals will be approved, the legal Orders will be sealed and the raised junction plateau and bus stop clearways will be implemented.

Reasons for the decision

The proposed waiting restrictions are intended to prevent parking, enhance road safety and improve traffic movements along Underwood Road, Hattersley Road East, Beaufort Road, Sylvester Close and Beaufort Close. 

The proposed removal of waiting restrictions within the former bus turning area on Hattersley Road East would help mitigate the loss of parking within that area.

The extension of the existing 20mph zone to incorporate the new development roads will improve road safety and reduce the signage requirements.

The proposed raised junction plateau will maintain the integrity of the 20mph zone on Underwood Road, which could be compromised due to the removal of the road narrowing and priority system.