Agenda item

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

Note: The objectors and responders have been invited to the meeting for the consideration of this item

The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning objections that had been received to a Traffic Regulation Order advertised on 4^th May, 2017 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in a number of Wards across the City. A total of 49 objections were received, 1 of which was subsequently withdrawn by the objector. In addition 4 letters of support to proposals were also received along with one suggestion of alternative arrangements. 5 subsequent e-mails had been received from either objectors or supporters and these were reported at the meeting. A summary of the proposed restrictions, objections and responses were set out in an appendix to the report. All the respondents were invited to the meeting. Councillor Williams, a Bablake Ward Councillor attended the meeting in respect of the proposed waiting restrictions in his Ward.

Simon Adams attended the meeting and detailed his concerns regarding the installation of double yellow lines at Poppleton Close and Upper York Street. He highlighted the difficulties of having two cars when both he and his partner were at home during the day and the issues for visitors. The officer reported that the proposed restrictions were on the road which was currently not adopted highway but the intention was adoption. The restrictions proposed had been agreed with the developer. The installation was a combination of double yellow lines and no waiting Monday to Saturday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. In light of the 21 objections received, it was proposed not to make the order and to review the location with any new proposals being advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review. It was clarified that anyone would be able to object to the Traffic Regulation Order regardless of whether they rented or owned property.

Deborah Ferris and Pavinder Miah attended in respect of the proposal for Antrim Close/ Durham Crescent. Pavinder Miah explained how the proposed restriction would prevent her being able to park outside her own house. She referred to the deliveries to Allesley Primary School and didn’t feel that the issues with deliveries warranted such severe restrictions. She also drew attention to the very wide pavement outside 46 Durham Crescent. Deborah Ferris explained about the dangerous parking in the vicinity having grown up in the area highlighting that parking also affected the residents in Worcester Close, Flynt Avenue and Barnfield Avenue. She requested the installation of double yellow lines all around the field, the enforcement of the no parking restrictions and the introduction of bollards on the pavements at the corners of Antrim Close/Durham Crescent and Antrim Close/Worcester Close. Councillor Sawdon, Shadow Member suggested reducing the scheme by not installing the double yellow lines on the north eastern side of the junction of Antrim Close/Durham Crescent. The officer reported the receipt of an e-mail from Mrs J McCotter who was unable to attend but asked for her concerns to be highlighted. She was against the introduction of the waiting restrictions in light of the difficulties that this would cause for residents and their visitors. It was agreed to implement the reduced scheme with the situation being monitored.

Councillor Williams outlined the local support for the proposals for Stennels Close/ Kersley Road and Chesterton Road/ Sadler Road.

The Cabinet Member was informed of the receipt of four additional e-mails from residents unable to attend. A resident from Lomsey Close objected to the residents parking scheme at Knights Templar Way area to address school gate parking problems. A resident from Stennels Close reaffirmed his support for the proposals for Stennels Close/ Kersley Road. An objector to the proposals for St James Lane/ Yarningale Road had misunderstood the proposals and had subsequently withdrawn his objection. In addition, a late objection had been received to the proposals for Seymour Close to install double yellow lines for junction protection and to assist refuse collection vehicle access. 

The cost of introducing the proposed TRO would be funded from the Highways Maintenance and Investment Capital Programme budget through the Local Transport Plan.

RESOLVED that, having considered the objections to the proposed waiting restrictions:

(1) The implementation of the restrictions as advertised on Alderman’s Green Road (access road to school), Chesterton Road/ Sadler Road junction, Denbigh Road/ Forfield Road/ Courtland Avenue/ Evenlode Crescent junction, Elmsdale Avenue/ Sandown Avenue, Holbrook Lane, Knights Templar Way Area, Lythalls Lane/ Compton Road junction, Lythalls Lane/ Lancaster Gardens junction, Nutbrook Avenue, Prior Deram Walk, Seymour Close, Sherbourne Street/ Wellington Gardens junction, Windsor Street/ Wellington Gardens junction and Stennels Close be approved.

(2) The implementation of a reduced scheme on St James Lane/ Yarningale Road, reducing the proposed extent of double yellow lines on the western side of Yarningale Road (outside No. 2) by 2 metres be approved.

(3) Approval be given to the proposal to install double yellow lines at the junction of Hardy Road and Chesterton Road being advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(4) Approval be given to the proposal to extend the existing limited waiting restriction on Holbrook Lane to partly outside No. 32 being advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(5) Approval be given that the proposed restrictions on Poppleton Road and Upper York Street are not made, the situation review is reviewed and any new proposals are advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(6) The implementation of a reduced scheme on Antrim Close and Durham Crescent, reducing the proposed extent of the double yellow lines by not installing the double yellow lines on the north eastern side of the junction of Durham Crescent/ Antrim Close be approved.

(7) Approval be given that the proposed Traffic Regulation Order is made operational.