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First report 6 Jun 2019•Latest report 6 Jun 2019

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
1

Naming this recipient

Published responses
100%

Found for named reports

Concerns addressed
2

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
3

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Duchy of Cornwall linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Dorset

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    Richard Stanley Lee Hallett · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Richard Stanley Lee Hallett was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a white Iveco van at a junction in Poundbury on 14 September 2018. He sustained severe head injuries and died in hospital two days later; concerns were raised about the lack of road markings and parking restrictions, which reduced sightlines and increased the risk of collisions at junctions.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Duchy of Cornwall; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of parking restrictions reducing sightlines at junctions

    Wider context from the report

    “1. During the inquest evidence was heard that: i. There are no road markings in the Poundbury estate to indicate which vehicle has the right of way when reaching a junction. In addition, parking appears to be permitted along the length of Lower Blakemere Road, which forces vehicles travelling in a northerly direction into the oncoming carriageway. Police evidence indicated that this reduced the sightline of the driver of the Iveco van when looking into Harewood Road to look for oncoming traffic. 2. I have concerns with regard to the following: i. The lack of parking restrictions on Lower Blakemere Road result in the drivers that use that road having a reduced sightlines when approaching junctions. Such drivers are not able to see traffic approaching the junctions until very late, and as no vehicle would appear to have the right of way, the risk of collision would appear to be increased. ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Duchy of Cornwall; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of road markings indicating right of way at junctions

    Wider context from the report

    “1. During the inquest evidence was heard that: i. There are no road markings in the Poundbury estate to indicate which vehicle has the right of way when reaching a junction. In addition, parking appears to be permitted along the length of Lower Blakemere Road, which forces vehicles travelling in a northerly direction into the oncoming carriageway. Police evidence indicated that this reduced the sightline of the driver of the Iveco van when looking into Harewood Road to look for oncoming traffic. 2. I have concerns with regard to the following: i. The lack of parking restrictions on Lower Blakemere Road result in the drivers that use that road having a reduced sightlines when approaching junctions. Such drivers are not able to see traffic approaching the junctions until very late, and as no vehicle would appear to have the right of way, the risk of collision would appear to be increased. ”
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, subject to approval.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Submit proposals to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval of parking restrictions.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Review the junction location and identify measures to restrict parking near the crossing.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    No formal parking restriction is considered necessary because drivers must park safely and comply with the Highway Code.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “2.i “The lack of parking restrictions on Lower Blakemere Road result in the drivers that use that road having a reduced sightlines when approaching junctions. Such drivers are not able to see traffic when approaching the junctions until very late, and as no vehicle would appear to have right of way, the risk of collision would appear to be increased.””

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 1 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Restricted road markings and signage are considered appropriate because road users should rely on personal responsibility and direct engagement.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The extent of road markings and general signage is purposely restricted as part of the highway design, with approval from Dorset Council Highways Department. The approach being to:”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 1 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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