Purpose

To consider 1 representation in connection with the
proposed introduction of a 30mph speed limit on a section of the
A3102 Lyneham, extending the existing 30mph speed limit by
approximately 47m to the northeast of the existing speed limit (see
Appendix 2). This is to enable a safe new access designed to Manual
for Streets Standards to the permitted development by enabling the
required visibility splay at the access, this would reduce the
speed limit from 40mph in the location indicated.

Content

DECISION MADE
 
I
approve that:
 
(i)             The proposals be implemented as
advertised.
 
(ii)            The objectors be advised
accordingly.
 
This decision was published on
8 December 2025 and will come into force on 16 December
2025.
 

Reasons for the decision

To regulate the speed of traffic along a section
of the A3102 and provide safe access to permitted development
20/02387/OUT and PL/2021/09817, in the interests of highway
safety.
 
The need for an amendment to the
speed limit was identified following the submission and subsequent
approval of a development for the provision of new
access.
 
The development requires the
formation of a new access. The reduction in the speed limit,
together with road markings and surface treatment, has been
considered appropriate, and necessary.
 
Objections made to the advertised
draft Order listed in Appendix 2 have been considered. Whilst the
proposal for a 30mph speed limit, as advertised, is considered to
reflect the actual speeds on this section of road and improve the
visibility for vehicles exiting the approved access, there is a
desire to reduce the speed of traffic on this section for a longer
distance to the northeast of the proposed new
limit.
 
The guidance contained within
Setting Local Speed Limits (gov.uk) has been considered
with regard to a further extension to
the proposed reduction in the speed limit to 30mph, but this is
considered not to fit the criterion for a road of this nature.
Consideration has also been given to DfT Traffic Advice Leaflet 01/04 with regard to village speed
limits.

Alternative options considered

To:
 
     
I.        
Implement the
proposals as advertised.
 
   
II.        
Not implement the
proposals.
 
  
III.        
Implement the
proposals with amendments.