A stretch of Long Marsh Lane in Lancaster is to be pedestrianised as part of a scheme to build almost 150 new properties nearby.
Lancashire County Council has approved plans to issue a Prohibition of Driving Order for all motor vehicles on a 57-metre stretch of the road, which is required as a road safety and amenity measure aimed at promoting walking and cycling on local roads around the Luneside East housing and regeneration site.
During the period of public consultation 10 objectors responded and 27 others supported the proposals.
The minutes of the authority’s latest cabinet meeting state that planning consent is already in place for the construction of 149 dwellings on the Luneside East site. The proposals include the construction of a pedestrian and cycle access from the housing site onto Long Marsh Lane which serves as direct access to the historic Castle area and onward city centre, and to the Lancaster cycle and pedestrian path network.
The Traffic Regulation Order will introduce a prohibition of driving except cycles on this stretch of Long Marsh Lane to enhance the amenity of the road for pedestrians, cyclists, and the increased number of adjacent residents. The proposed measures, including signs and bollards and turning space to implement the prohibition, are funded through a Section 278 agreement with the developer.


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