Wiltshire council approves permanent one-way high street as market, planning and retail pressures mount
Decisions and warnings published within two days point to overlapping traffic, planning and retail strains on high streets beyond any single town.
Wiltshire Council has approved a permanent one-way system for Calne’s High Street following an 18-month trial and consultation, BBC News Wiltshire reported [6][1]. The council said the one-way road through Calne would go ahead after a successful trial [1][4].
Separately, the Wiltshire Times reported that a popular market on a historic high street is under threat from a 'traffic crisis' [2].
The Planning Inspectorate listed a Section 62A planning application for Maple House, Nos 8–16 (even) and 30–32 High Street and Nos 1–7 Princes Parade, Potters Bar, EN6 5BA [3].
The Cotswold Journal reported that all UK stores of a fashion retailer have closed after the company entered administration [5].
Sources
- BBC News Wiltshire: One-way high street sparks mixed reaction
- Wiltshire Times: ‘Gem’ of a Wiltshire market being 'killed by traffic crisis’
- Planning Inspectorate: Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2026/0159/ Maple House, Nos 8-16 (even) & 30-32 High Street and nos 1-7 Princes Parade, Potters Bar, EN6 5BA
- BBC News Wiltshire: One-way high street sparks mixed reaction
- Cotswold Journal: All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
- BBC News Wiltshire: Need To Know Wiltshire
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