Of course if it’s VMC the departing aircraft could decide to depart VFR with an IFR pickup thus removing the need for ATC to hold the aircraft, but that’s too difficult for some.
See and Avoid DOESN'T WORK. Comprehendi??
So Bloggs prescribes efficiency over safety!!
I see your point. I'll put in a suggestion the roundabout up the road gets changed to a set of traffic lights. Hasn't been a crash there for 30 years. Could be one just around the corner, so to speak.
Sure if people do not follow the requirements that is a different matter
How about we wait for the report...