Decision details

Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford - Speed Reduction

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Justification includes addressing road safety concerns raised by the parish council due to the walk to schools in Wallingford; to encourage active travel by improving the perception of safety due to vehicles slowing down when travelling along the road where there are advisory cycle lanes (LTN 1/20 compliance).

Decisions:

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting and asked how these proposals impact changes already made to speed limits in Crowmarsh Gifford. Officers commented that these proposals came as a result of residential concerns and to enable safer walking and cycling along Benson Lane.

 

The Chair referred to several consultation responses and officers noted that the road was a well-used by residents in Crowmarsh as well as commuters accessing employment sites from Benson and Wallingford.

 

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

 

RESOLVED to:

 

a)    Approve the introduction of the 30mph speed limit on Benson Lane in Crowmarsh Gifford, as advertised.

 

 

Report author: Anthony Kirkwood

Publication date: 26/03/2026

Date of decision: 26/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 26/03/2026 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Effective from: 01/04/2026

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