Agenda item

Objections to Proposed 20mph Speed Limit in Darnall and Shirecliffe

Report of the Executive Director, Place

Decision:

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the response from residents to the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Darnall and Shirecliffe, reports the receipt of objections and set out the Council’s response.

 

 

6.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the Darnall and Shirecliffe 20mph Speed Limit Orders be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the objectors be informed accordingly; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the proposed 20mph speed limits be introduced.

 

 

 

6.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

6.3.1

Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

 

 

6.3.2

Having considered the objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Darnall and Shirecliffe the officer view is that the reasons set out in the report for making the Speed Limit Order outweigh the objections. The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

 

 

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

6.4.1

Consideration has been given to omitting Wilfrid Road from the Darnall 20mph limit area. There are relatively few residential properties fronting Wilfrid Road, however it bounds one side of Darnall Community Park and play area. Following the receipt of these comments the local Ward Members were asked for their opinion on the inclusion of Wilfrid Road, either in total or in part. Two of the three Ward Councillors responded and both specifically asked for the speed limit on Wilfrid Road to be reduced to 20mph as originally planned.

 

 

6.4.2

The objections relate to the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits into residential areas, and therefore the approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. As such, no alternative options have been considered. Speeds will be monitored and the addition of further measures will be considered if appropriate, as outlined in paragraph 4.13 of the report.

 

 

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

 

None

 

 

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

 

None

 

 

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

 

 

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

 

 

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

 

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

 

Minutes:

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the response from residents to the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Darnall and Shirecliffe, reports the receipt of objections and set out the Council’s response.

 

 

6.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the Darnall and Shirecliffe 20mph Speed Limit Orders be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the objectors be informed accordingly; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the proposed 20mph speed limits be introduced.

 

 

 

6.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

6.3.1

Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

 

 

6.3.2

Having considered the objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Darnall and Shirecliffe the officer view is that the reasons set out in the report for making the Speed Limit Order outweigh the objections. The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

 

 

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

6.4.1

Consideration has been given to omitting Wilfrid Road from the Darnall 20mph limit area. There are relatively few residential properties fronting Wilfrid Road, however it bounds one side of Darnall Community Park and play area. Following the receipt of these comments the local Ward Members were asked for their opinion on the inclusion of Wilfrid Road, either in total or in part. Two of the three Ward Councillors responded and both specifically asked for the speed limit on Wilfrid Road to be reduced to 20mph as originally planned.

 

 

6.4.2

The objections relate to the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits into residential areas, and therefore the approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. As such, no alternative options have been considered. Speeds will be monitored and the addition of further measures will be considered if appropriate, as outlined in paragraph 4.13 of the report.

 

 

 

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