Next Stage: Statutory Consultation (TRO) Now Open

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on the proposed 20mph scheme on the residential roads around Bell Farm Primary School. We greatly appreciate your involvement and the feedback provided.

Following a detailed review of all comments received during the public engagement period, officers have carefully considered both the strong support expressed and the concerns raised.

What We Heard

The engagement generated a good level of response and reflected a broad range of views, with a clear majority of respondents supporting the proposed scheme.

• Most respondents supported the proposal, highlighting the potential benefits of improving safety for children travelling to and from Bell Farm Primary School, reducing vehicle speeds, creating safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and establishing a more consistent speed environment on residential roads surrounding the school.
• Concerns focused primarily on school-related parking and congestion, with many respondents feeling these issues posed a greater safety concern than vehicle speeds. Respondents also questioned the effectiveness of a sign-only 20mph limit and whether drivers would comply without enforcement. Some respondents also suggested that additional roads should be included within the scheme area.
• Overall, no new issues were identified that had not already been taken into account during the development of the scheme, and the roads remain suitable for inclusion within the proposed sign-only 20mph scheme.

You can view or download the full engagement results report here:

📄  Engagement Results - Proposed Bell Farm 20mph Scheme

Next Steps: TRO Statutory Consultation

The proposal is now subject to a formal consultation as part of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process. This is a legal requirement before any change to a speed limit can be 

introduced. During the consultation period, anyone may submit objections or statements of support. All comments received before the consultation closes will be considered before a final decision is made.

The consultation is open until 13 November 2026. 

View the TRO and make a representation here:

🔗 Bell Farm Primary School, Hersham, 20mph Speed Limit Proposal

We will provide a further update once the consultation period has closed and the responses have been reviewed.