Decision details

To report on the responses to public consultation and the traffic regulation advert for the four proposed environmental weight restrictions and to seek approval for the recommendations to allow the restrictions to be progressed to implementation and inform the objectors accordingly.

(i)    That the 7.5t Environmental Weight Restriction Order in the four areas be implemented as advertised but include in the Woodhouse Area an annual renewable exemption for vehicles taking a test or those training for the test by an examiner from the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency along Coisley Hill, Sheffield Road, Market Street, Beaver Hill Road, Beighton Road, Furnace Lane and Station Road Woodhouse;

(ii)  that the effect of allowing an exemption in Woodhouse would be reviewed after 6 months and if a significant reduction in the number of HGVs had not been realised then it would be withdrawn for drivers being trained;

(iii)  that the Psalter Lane and Boston Street restrictions be reviewed after 6 months and remedial measures be developed and advertised if considered necessary to further reduce HGV numbers; and

(iv) that those who have objected to the proposals be informed of the decision.

The proposed measures will address complaints received regarding the impact HGVs are having on the lives and wellbeing of local residents.

Advisory signing has been tried but has proved ineffective. Only a legal prohibition which could be enforced is likely to be effective.