Falmouth, Hillhead Road: 30mph and 20mph Speed Limit Changes

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We are proposing to make changes to Speed Limits in the Hillhead Road Area, Falmouth.

What are we consulting on?

We are planning to introduce new speed limits in the Hillhead Road area to help make the roads safer for everyone.

The current National Speed Limit on Hillhead Road would be reduced to 30mph. In addition, new 20mph zones are proposed for the recently built residential estates nearby. These changes are part of wider highway improvements, which include new street lighting and adjustments to where the 30mph limit begins and ends—especially where the new estate connects to the existing road network.

Why are we doing this?

Lowering speed limits in residential areas is an important step in protecting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Slower speeds reduce the risk of serious accidents and make streets feel safer for everyone who uses them.

These proposals are part of a Section 278 Agreement between Cornwall Council and the developer of the Pen Bethan housing estate, located off Hillhead Road. As part of this agreement, road improvements have been planned to support the new development. We’re also taking this opportunity to extend 20mph limits to other nearby estates that have recently been built.

Next steps

Once the Consultation finishes on the 1st August 2025, we will collect the feedback and traffic data to decide what to do next on the proposed speed limit extents.

🗣️ Have your say on this consultation?

Tell us what you think about our new proposals. 💬

It’s quick, easy, and we would love to hear your feedback. Click the survey below 👇

Alternatively, you can email Cormac Infrastructure Design at traffic@cormacltd.co.uk or post a response to Cormac Infrastructure Design, Corserv Solutions Ltd, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH. When emailing or responding by post, please quote the following scheme reference Infra25-075. All responses must be received by the 1st August 2025.

We are proposing to make changes to Speed Limits in the Hillhead Road Area, Falmouth.

What are we consulting on?

We are planning to introduce new speed limits in the Hillhead Road area to help make the roads safer for everyone.

The current National Speed Limit on Hillhead Road would be reduced to 30mph. In addition, new 20mph zones are proposed for the recently built residential estates nearby. These changes are part of wider highway improvements, which include new street lighting and adjustments to where the 30mph limit begins and ends—especially where the new estate connects to the existing road network.

Why are we doing this?

Lowering speed limits in residential areas is an important step in protecting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Slower speeds reduce the risk of serious accidents and make streets feel safer for everyone who uses them.

These proposals are part of a Section 278 Agreement between Cornwall Council and the developer of the Pen Bethan housing estate, located off Hillhead Road. As part of this agreement, road improvements have been planned to support the new development. We’re also taking this opportunity to extend 20mph limits to other nearby estates that have recently been built.

Next steps

Once the Consultation finishes on the 1st August 2025, we will collect the feedback and traffic data to decide what to do next on the proposed speed limit extents.

🗣️ Have your say on this consultation?

Tell us what you think about our new proposals. 💬

It’s quick, easy, and we would love to hear your feedback. Click the survey below 👇

Alternatively, you can email Cormac Infrastructure Design at traffic@cormacltd.co.uk or post a response to Cormac Infrastructure Design, Corserv Solutions Ltd, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH. When emailing or responding by post, please quote the following scheme reference Infra25-075. All responses must be received by the 1st August 2025.

  • Consultation Feedback Form 025

    Please complete this Consultation Feedback Form to give your views on the proposed speed limit amendments at Falmouth, Hillhead Road by the 1st August 2025.

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    We will use the information you provide to inform the review and decision making process of this proposal.

    The County of Cornwall (Infra25-075) (Falmouth) (Various Streets) (Speed Limit) Order2025

    All responses received will be given due consideration. Following the closure of the consultation period and subsequent scheme assessment process, we will provide you with an update on both the result of this process and, if applicable, the anticipated timescales for any associated works.

    We regret that if you choose not to provide your address or withdraw your personal information before the completion of the scheme assessment process, we will be unable to consider your response in regard to a particular aspect of the scheme. Nonetheless, any points made will still be considered as general comments. If neither a postal address or email address is provided, we will also be unable to keep you updated on the scheme's progress.

    The Data Controller for the information you provide in this survey is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294. Once the survey has closed, your data will be held within Cormac and Cornwall Council’s secure network and premises for up to 2 years. Where we ask you to supply personal data on this form, we will only make access to this data available to authorised members of staff who are required to process it for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice. Please note that other information you provide, such as responses to open questions, may be published in full.

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