Longden School - speed limits

Proposal

Title of scheme

Longden School - speed limits

Description

The introduction of a variable 20mph along Shrewsbury Road, Longden Road, and School Lane, Longden, in line with council's guidance from 2023, is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users during the school peak times.

The proposals are being implemented on Shrewsbury Road and Longden Road following assessment of vehicle speed data and pedestrian movements around the Plealey Lane junction and the school pedestrian access on this road. There is limited space to implement the required signage on School Lane on the approach to the junction and the signage is proposed at the most suitable location.

It's proposed to implement a no stopping on entrance markings restriction outside the school car park entrance to facilitate safe pedestrian movements around this access during school peak periods.

Locations

Longden Road, Manor Lane, School Lane, Shrewsbury Road, Well Mead Lane - Longden

Consultation begins

10 July 2025

Consultation ends

31 July 2025

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM) (NO. 2) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2006 (AMENDMENT NO. ) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce the below speed limits onto the following lengths of roads in Longden:

30mph 

Longden Road

Between a point 82 metres south of its junction with Manor Lane to a point 166 metres south of its junction with Summerhouse Lane.

School Lane

Between a point 55 metres east of its junction with Shrewsbury Road and a point 119 metres east of that junction.

Shrewsbury Road

Between a point 247 metres north of its junction with Plealey Lane and a point 72 metres north of its junction with School Lane.

Variable 20mph/30mph when indicated by signing

Longden Road

Between its junction with Manor Lane and Shrewsbury Road and a point 82 metres south of that junction.

Shrewsbury Road

Between a point 72 metres north of its junction with School Lane and its junction with Manor Lane and Longden Road.

Manor Lane

In its entirety.

Well Mead Lane

In its entirety.

School Lane

Between its junction with Shrewsbury Road and a point 55 metres east of that junction.

Any existing speed limits on the above lengths of roads will be revoked.

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Bayston Hill Library, Lythwood Road, Great Lyth. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

  • Emailing: traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk
  • Writing to: Traffic Engineering Team, Guildhall, Frankwell, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ
  • Calling: 0345 678 9077

Click on the 'How to get involved tab for information on how to comment on this proposal.

10 July 2025

How to get involved

If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send us an email or letter by 31 July 2025 (contact details on this page). You may also ring the above phone number for more information. We'll provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (eg large print). If you'd like the information in an alternative format, please use the email above to request a copy, or call 0345 678 9000 and explain any support you need to allow you to respond. 

Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections can't be accepted over the phone.

Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published online in connection with the processing of the (proposed) order and/or any enquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous, which may affect their weight in the decision making process. Any details published online will exclude individuals email addresses and phone numbers.

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