Decision details

Proposal for the conversion of existing footways on Midford Road, Odd Down, Bath to a cycle track for use by cyclists/scooters and pedestrians

Decision Maker: Director of Place Management

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Proposal for the conversion of existing footways on Midford Road B3110, Odd Down, Bath to cycle tracks for use by cyclists/scooters and pedestrians at the following locations and as shown on the attached plan:
• on the northeast side of Midford Road for a distance of 4.5m between No 87 and 89 Midford Road.
• on the northeast side of Midford Road in a north westerly direction for a distance of 18.7m between the boundary of No 75 Midford Road and the vehicle access of Cross Manufacturing.
• On the southwest side of Midford Road side in a south easterly direction for a distance of 40m from the junction of Clara Cross Lane.

Decision:

Under the delegated authority granted to the Director of Place Management authorisation is given to convert a footway to a cycle track (sections 66(4) and 65(1) of the Highways Act 1980). The conversion of the area of footway is shown in green on the accompanying drawing.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Provide a cycle track within the carriageway. The carriageway is not wide enough for this facility.
Option 2 -
Option 3 -

Publication date: 10/03/2026

Date of decision: 12/02/2026

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