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Locations |
Station Road service road - Whittington |
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Consultation begins |
29 January 2026 |
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Consultation ends |
19 February 2026 |
THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2009 (STATION ROAD SERVICE ROAD, WHITTINGTON) (AMENDMENT) ORDER
Shropshire Council proposes to introduce the following parking restrictions in Whittington:
From its junction with the A495 in a north easterly and then south easterly direction to the extent of the adopted highway.
From a point 31 metres northeast of the boundary of No. 6 Station Road, Whittington and The Big House, Station Road, Whittington first north-easterly and then south-easterly to the extent of the adopted Highway.
From a point 6 metres northeast of the boundary of No. 6 Station Road, Whittington and The Big House, Station Road, Whittington for a distance of 13.2 metres in a north easterly direction.
Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry. Alternatively, you may request copies by:
We will provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (e.g. large print). If you would like the information in an alternative format, please use the email above to request a copy, or telephone Shropshire Council’s Customer Services on 0345 678 9000 and explain any support you need to allow you to respond.
If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send us an e-mail or letter by 19 February 2026 (contact details as above). You may also ring the above phone number for more information.
Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by e-mail, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot 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 inquiry. Information won't 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.
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the A495 Station Road, Whittington in line with Shropshire Council’s guidance from 2023, is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users near Whittington CEA Primary School. The extents of the 20mph limit are proposed to cover the main school entrance on Station Road, in line with data analysis of the movements around the schools.
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the roads in the vicinity of Church Preen Primary School to improve the safety of schoolchildren.
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit zone is in line with Shropshire Council’s guidance from 2023, and will improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users outside Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere Primary School and the residential estate which is situated between the two school sites. Adjustment of the existing 30mph speed limit to facilitate the introduction of the 20mph zone. This reduction of speed limit will also contribute to an improvement in air quality in this area.