Decision details

To note the results of the public consultation and agree that the proposals, together with the suggestions from Crowborough Town Council, should be progressed to detailed design and construction.

13.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, together with the written comments of Councillors Whetstone, Galley and Standley, three of the local Members. 

DECISIONS

13.2     RESOLVED to (1) note the results of the public consultation; and

(2) agree that the proposals for a restriction on Heavy Goods Vehicles over 10 metres in length (except for access), together with the request from Crowborough Town Council for additional signage, should be progressed to detailed design and construction.

Reasons

13.3     The results of the consultation show strong support for the proposals to restrict longer HGVs in Rotherfield from travelling through the village.