Judges hear appeal over High Court ruling that Harrogate traffic regulation orders made by council were valid

Under the TROs part of the town’s Lower Station Parade would become a bus and cycle lane with the whole road converted to one-way traffic southbound, while there would be other restrictions on traffic movements in adjacent roads.

In August 2025, CMG Ockelton, sitting as a judge of the High Court, dismissed all five grounds argued by local property firm A&E Baines against them.

The applicant had argued amongst other things that the TROs were unlawful due to inadequate consultation, misleading publicity, and flawed decision-making.

However, Judge Ockelton emphasized that the TROs were part of a broader, lawfully adopted transport scheme and that objections to the scheme itself were outside the scope of the challenge. As a result, the application was refused and the TROs remained valid.

A&E Baines appealed.

The appeal is being heard by Lord Justice Lewis, Lord Justice Zacaroli and Lord Justice Dove.