Process for a permanent traffic regulation order

Once a TRO is applied for, the proposed changes must go through a process before works can begin.

The proposal needs to be advertised so that members of the public can register their support or objections to it.

A public notice will be put in The News (Portsmouth’s local paper), copies of the TRO will be put up on affected streets and the TRO is published on our website.

This begins a consultation period, usually lasting three weeks, during which members of the public can register support or object to the proposal.

TTROs don’t have a consultation period, as they are generally associated with long term construction or utility works.

If no objections are received during the consultation period, the council can go ahead with the TRO.

If any objections are received, the proposed TRO must go before the appropriate executive member of the council for a decision, taking into account the comments received from the public during the consultation period.

Items can be removed from a proposed TRO, but it is not possible to implement more than outlined in the original proposal.

Once a TRO is approved, we’ll publish a draft public notice that details the changes that will be introduced.

Once a date has been set for changes to begin, this will be listed here, along with a copy of the public notice, which will also appear in The News at least two weeks before the date.

The implementation date is the date on which the TRO becomes active, but it cannot be enforced until any necessary changes are made to affected roads.

If anyone is dissatisfied with a decision made by an executive member, they can lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman for investigation.

If it is thought a TRO does not show due regard to the law, an application can be made to the High Court. Details on how to contact the Ombudsman or High Court will be available on the public notice.