Agenda item

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

NOTE: The objectors have been invited to the meeting for consideration of this item. The report refers to the following petitions:

Petition - Objections to the Waiting Restrictions for Ashington Grove – 38 signatures, sponsored by Councillor R Brown, a Cheylesmore Ward Councillor, who has been invited to the meeting along with the petition organiser, for consideration of this item.

Petition - Against Proposed Double Yellow Lines on Brownshill Green Road, Holloway Field and Brackenhurst Road – 30 signatures, sponsored by Councillor G Williams, a Bablake Ward Councillor, who has been invited to the meeting along with the petition organiser, for consideration of this item.

Petition – Request for Double Yellow Lines Around the Island at Benedictine Road and The Monks Croft – 18 signatures, sponsored by Councillor R Bailey, a Cheylesmore Ward Councillor, who has been invited to the meeting along with the petition organiser, for 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 8th November, 2018 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in a number of Wards across the City. A total of 51 objections were received which included three petitions. Six responses in support of proposals were also received. 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 and a number attended. Councillors Bailey, Brown, Sandhu and Williams also attended in respect of proposed waiting restrictions in their Wards.

Councillors Bailey and Brown referred to the parking issues at Ashington Grove and to the views of petitioners from the vicinity. They supported the recommendation not to install the proposed restriction but to monitor the situation. Councillor Sandhu and an objector attended in respect of the proposal for Babbacombe Road and informed of inconsiderate parking at the location. It was recommended that the double lines be extended by a further 8 metres and this would be advertised in the next waiting restriction review.

Councillors Bailey and Brown and 5 objectors attended in respect of the proposals for Benedictine Road/ The Monks Croft. There were concerns that the proposals would create more parking problems than already existed. In light of the issues raised it was recommended that the residents of The Monks Croft would be consulted about the possibility of being part of a residents parking scheme and that double yellow lines just be installed on the Benedictine Road side of the grassed triangle and also on what was referred to as the short side of the triangle.

Councillor Williams and one objector attended the meeting in respect of the proposal for Brownshill Green Road/ Brackenhurst Drive and Brownshill Green Road/ Holloway Field and they spoke on behalf of the local petitioners who were concerned about the parking implications for residents of the local flats. It was suggested that the restrictions should not be implemented. 

Councillor Bailey also spoke in support of the proposal for John Grace Street. Two objectors attended the meeting to highlight their concerns about the parking issues at Potters Green Road. In light of the concerns it was recommended that the proposal to remove an existing area of restricted parking remained in operation and as part of the next review it would be changed to no waiting at any time. 

Two objectors attended and highlighted the implications for personal circumstances in respect of the proposal for The Avenues.  In view of the concerns it was recommended that the proposed double yellow lines be installed just at the junctions and then monitoring be undertaken i.e. a phased approach. The Cabinet Member recommended consultation with the local Ward Councillors.

Two objectors attended in respect of the proposals for Tremelay Drive and Ridefort Close. They detailed the issues that would arise if the restrictions were implemented. In response it was decided to undertake consultation with local residents. 

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 at Ainsdale Close, Aldermans Green Road, John Grace Street, St Christians Road, Thurlestone Road and Torbay Rd/Kendal Rise.

(2) Approval be given that the restrictions are not implemented on Ashington Grove but the situation is monitored and in the event the Police advise of issues relating to dangerous or obstructive parking occurring, new proposals be advertised.

(3) The proposed double yellow lines are installed as advertised on Babbacombe Road be approved and that a further extension (approx. 8m) to the double yellow lines is advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(4) Approval be given that the proposed school time no stopping restriction is not installed on Eden Road and the School Keep Clear marking is removed.  Also, that the proposed double yellow lines on Eden Road are installed as advertised.

(5) The installation of restrictions as proposed on Potters Green Road be approved, apart from the proposal to remove an existing area of no waiting, Monday to Friday, 3pm-4.30pm, except buses restriction (currently marked with double yellow lines).  Approval be given that the ‘afternoon’ restriction remains in operation and as part of the next waiting restriction review a change of this restriction to no waiting at any time is advertised. Once the changes have been made monitor and review to take place.

(6) The installation of the proposed double yellow lines at the junctions within ‘The Avenues’ area be approved. Approval be given not to install the other restrictions.  Once the double yellow lines are installed, monitor to see if they have assisted and consult again about possible restrictions and introduce any new proposal as an experimental TRO.

(7) Approval be given that the restrictions are implemented as proposed on Trossachs Road and High Park Close and install additional markings to assist with the positioning of vehicles in the layby outside 2-10 Trossachs Road.

(8) The restrictions advertised for Brownshill Green Road be removed from the process, with further consideration being given to the proposal in due course due to the other issues raised.

(9) The restrictions advertised for Tremelay Drive and Ridefort Close be removed from the process to allow for further consultation with local residents and Ward Councillors.

(10) The residents of The Monks Croft be consulted about the possibility of being part of a residents parking scheme and double yellow lines be installed on the Benedictine Road side of the grassed triangle and also on what is referred to as the short side of the triangle (which is the side opposite 98 Benedictine Road and The Monks Croft. 

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