Decision details

To approve, subject to the formal statutory consultation process, the Wellington Square scheme which includes removal of the northern crossing point from within the layby, a Notice of Works for a new Zebra crossing and implementation of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order amendment to extend the existing dual use hackney carriage rank (5pm - 3am) / loading bay (3am - 5pm) into the space left by the removed crossing point. To encourage use of the controlled pedestrian facilities at the A1305 / Wellington Square traffic signals, a new higher fencing will replace the current knee rail fencing adjacent to KFC car park.

The proposals follow road safety concerns regarding the two existing informal crossing points and a request from Wellington Square management agent for investigation into provision of a standard highway crossing point. The outlined scheme is a result of those investigations. The northern crossing is not protected from vehicle over run so there is potential for pedestrian/vehicle conflict and visibility from the east side is obstructed by delivery vehicles in the layby. The existing northern crossing point location is encouraging pedestrians to cross between parked vehicles.

The proposals are required to achieve a safer crossing point.

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