Wainstalls Road/Tree Lane - Experimental Road Changes

• Proposed scheme
• The legal order
• Supporting documents
• How to object or comment
• Action plan

We propose to make this Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to promote a safer highway environment around Wainstalls School at the start and finish of the school day, particularly for pedestrians.

High traffic levels outside of the school:

• presents a problem in terms of road safety;
• creates significant congestion;
• compromises air quality;
• and obstructs access for residents and emergency services.

Reducing the time vehicles remain in the vicinity of school entrances at busy times will help to make children’s access to school safer.

Proposed scheme

The proposed measures include turning the majority of Tree Lane into a full time "one-way" road (allowing travel only from east to west) to remove some traffic from the narrow road but also to reduce the number of drivers using the difficult right turn into Cold Edge Road (where there is very limited visibility). The "one way" restrictions will start just beyond the properties at each end of Tree Lane to ensure full accessibility for the residents. The one-way restriction, will encourage a one-way approach to the school area, reducing the current traffic conflicts.

In addition, we are proposing additional timed parking restrictions on Wainstalls Road (opposite the school) to reduce parking during busy school times (operating at 8.15am to 9.15am and 2.30pm to 4.00 (Mon – Fri)).

To reduce the necessity for parking around the school, school staff will be providing a "drop off" system outside of the school, where parents will be able to pull up and their child can be collected by a member of staff and escorted into the school. This will reduce the need for parking for many of the parents and remove a significant amount of the pressure on local parking. This arrangement has been communicated to parents by school staff.
Subject to confirmation of funding, it is proposed to have a second phase to add a speed table outside of the school entrance to provide a speed reducing feature and provide a focal point for crossing to the school.

This proposal is due to commence on 6TH November 2023 (the week after half-term).

The legal order

We consider an ETRO to be appropriate because the implications for the surrounding road network are uncertain at this time. As such, the impact of the experiment will be regularly reviewed, monitored and assessed whilst the experiment is in operation. The ETRO will allow us to react quickly if circumstances need the measures to be modified or even removed should that be required.

The ETRO will last for a maximum of 18 months. In the first six months, there will be a consultation period giving people the chance to give their views either in support or against the change. Such comments will be considered carefully and they may lead to the revisions to the scheme to achieve improved results and will help us to determine whether a permanent order should be made.

Supporting documents

Full details of the proposals can be found in the supporting documents below.

• Moving Traffic TRO (Permanent)(PDF 842KB)
• Parking TRO (Permament)(PDF 659KB)
• Notice of Making (Permanent)(PDF 87KB)
• Statement of Reasons(PDF 72KB)
• Notice of Making (Experimental)(PDF 105KB)
• Legal Order (Experimental)(PDF 138KB)
• Plan(PDF 184KB)

These documents can be viewed, in person, at the Halifax Central Library. For opening times and the location, see: Central Library. Please note: Library staff will not be able to answer any of your queries.

If you have any questions or want copies of the document, please get in touch:

• Email: proposedtro@calderdale.gov.uk.
• Phone 01422 288001 or 288002.

How to object or comment

The consultation is now closed, but comments should be sent:

• In writing to: Proposed TROs, Highways and Transportation. C/O The Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax. HX1 1UJ.
• By email to: proposedtro@calderdale.gov.uk.

Action plan