Agenda item

To consider the proposals contained in the review and agree the next steps.

Resolved to agree that:

 

(i)    the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Waverley as described in the report, shown in detail on drawings in Annex A of the report and adjusted in certain locations at the meeting (see below) are agreed as a basis for statutory consultation..

 

(ii)   necessary adjustments can be made to the proposals agreed at the meeting by the Parking Team Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and local member prior to statutory consultation. An additional member may be invited for comment.

 

(iii)  it allocates funding as detailed in paragraph 5.1 of this report to proceed with the introduction of the parking amendments.

 

(iv)the intention of the County Council to make an order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Waverley as shown on the drawings in Annex A (and subsequently modified by (ii)) is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

 

(v)  if there are unresolved objections, they will be dealt with in accordance with the County Council’s scheme of delegation by the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman/Vice-Chairman of this committee and the appropriate county councillor. An additional member may be invited for comment.

 

(vi)the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager be authorised to agree with the Chairman of the committee a process for deciding which of those proposals considered under the arrangements described in (v) above should return to this committee for final decision, bearing in mind the committee’s wish not to delay the overall programme.

 

Adjustments agreed at meeting

 

Section	Plan	Location	Amendment
3.2	24127	Spring Lane j/w Folly Lane North, Upper Hale	Officers to re-assess the implementation of restrictions at the junction and advertise if appropriate.
3.4		Catteshall Lane j/w Langham Close, Godalming	Include restrictions at this junction in statutory consultation.
3.5	24067	Portsmouth Road, Milford	Officers were requested to discuss with Waverley Borough Council Planning Officers the implications of the proposed traffic mitigation measures for the Upper Tuesley development and consider any related funding available.
3.5	24135	Brook Road j/w Bridewell Close, Wormley	Include restrictions on north side of this junction in statutory consultation.
3.6	24142	Thursley Road, Elstead	Include additional restrictions on eastern side of the Green in statutory consultation.
3.6	24137	Tower Road j/w Moorlands Close, Hindhead	Replace existing single white line with double yellow line and extend to cover one additional dwelling on the south side.
3.7	24096	High Street, Bramley	Withdraw the proposal to extend existing restrictions to cover access to the premises of Robertson & Sons and withdraw the proposal to introduce a single yellow line outside Robertson & Sons.
3.8	24050	Derby Road, Haslemere	Extend the proposed double yellow lines on the south side by Church Road further westwards so that they are in line with the proposed double yellow lines on the north side.
3.8	24050	Church Road, Haslemere	Extend the existing double yellow lines by Derby Road further southwards to improve safety and sight lines on the junction.
3.8	24058/24117	Courts Hill Road, Haslemere	The proposed double yellow line shown opposite number 15 be moved in its entirety so that it is opposite the driveways to numbers 15 and 17.
3.8	24049/24051	Lion Lane, Haslemere	Add to text: “In addition, extend the existing double yellow lines north of the entrance to the Co-operative store and revoke part of the parking bay by the same length in order to improve sight lines and access, particularly for large delivery vehicles.”
3.9	24141	Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh	Include additional restrictions along the northern side of Horseshoe Lane subject to officers having agreed feasibility with the local County Councillor.

 

 

 

 

Reason

 

It was recommended that the waiting restrictions are implemented as detailed in Annex A of the report.  They will make a positive impact towards:-

 

·                    Road safety

·                    Access for emergency vehicles

·                    Access for refuse vehicles

·                    Easing traffic congestion

·                    Better regulated parking

·                    Better enforcement

·                    Better compliance

 

 

Consideration of proposals for Farnham Central was completed before Item 7. 

 

The following locations were discussed (plan reference in brackets):

 

Farnham Central

 

Guildford Road (24015, 24016) It was noted that consideration would need to be given to mitigating possible displacement.

 

Station Hill (24025) The location is noted for poor air quality and the proposals have been designed to alleviate congestion in the vicinity of the level crossing and to improve movement.

           

Weydon Lane (24032) It was recognised that there are opposing views in the community on these proposals which are best assessed through statutory consultation.

 

Farnham North

 

Upper Hale Road area (24127) It was hoped that, subject to satisfactory enforcement, concerns about parking adjacent to the school and children’s centre would be addressed through the proposals.  Officers agreed to review the possibility of advertising additional restrictions on the corners at the junction of Spring Lane with Folly Lane North.

 

Farnham South

 

Lancaster Avenue/Little Austins Road/Mavins Road area (24121, 24130) The complexity of this area and the pressures of commuter parking were noted, along with a recognition that there are concerns about consequential displacement into adjacent roads.  It was felt that Lancaster Avenue needs to be included in an area solution and Mr D Munro, as local County Councillor, requested that the proposals return to the Local Committee for decision after statutory consultation.

 

Frensham Road j/w Gold Hill (Private) (24039) Local members expressed some concerns about the impact of the proposed measures on the viability of the local shops.

 

Godalming North

 

Town End Street, Latimer Road, Carlos Street, Croft Road, Upper Queen Street and South Street (24075, 24076) Mr S Cosser, as local County Councillor, reported that residents and businesses had been given the opportunity to develop their own proposals and their representatives, invited to address the Committee, were satisfied with the extent to which these had been reflected in the published plans.  Mr P Martin, however, expressed serious concerns that users other than residents, e.g. town centre workers, would be excluded and that displacement elsewhere would lead to the extension of restrictions into adjacent roads in subsequent reviews.  He felt that a piecemeal approach was inappropriate and requested that his vote against the proposals be recorded.

 

Mint Street and Station Road (24077) It was suggested that careful implementation would be necessary in view of the proposed changes to established parking arrangements.

 

Catteshall Lane j/w Langham Close (no plan) Officers undertook to advertise restrictions at this location.

 

Godalming South, Milford and Witley

 

Portsmouth Road, Milford (24067) While members wished to improve sight lines at this location it was noted that some opposition would be revealed in the consultation process.  It was pointed out that current discussions about traffic mitigation measures for the Upper Tuesley development may have some impact on the parking proposals and officers were asked to make contact with Waverley Borough Council Planning colleagues to explore the implications and any funding which might be released by the development.

 

Brook Road, Wormley (24135) Officers undertook to include in the statutory consultation additional restrictions on the north side of the junction with Bridewell Close.

 

Waverley Western Villages

 

Thursley Road, Elstead (24142) Officers agreed to add additional restrictions at the eastern side of the Green to the statutory consultation.  There was some discussion about further restrictions on the western side, but it was felt that this may have an adverse impact on the adjacent businesses and that it was not appropriate to develop detailed proposals at this stage.

 

Tower Road, Hindhead (24137) At the junction with Moorlands Close, officers agreed to amend the proposals by replacing the existing single white line with a double yellow line and extending the restriction to cover one additional dwelling on the south side.

 

Waverley Eastern Villages

 

The Street, Wonersh (24134) It was noted that the proposed double yellow lines around the Pepperpot may not be supported in consultation.

 

Eastwood Road j/w Riverside Drive, Bramley (24115) It was noted that the proposed restrictions may not be supported in consultation.

 

Horsham Road, Bramley (24096) It was felt that the proposals to extend existing restrictions to cover access to the premises of Robertson & Sons and to introduce a single yellow line outside these premises were premature and officers agreed to withdraw this part of the proposal.  It was noted that the correct location is “High Street”.

 

Haslemere

 

In relation to Haslemere generally Mrs N Barton felt that the recently introduced arrangements had settled down, albeit with some displacement: the town faces some possible changes in the light of the forthcoming public inquiry on the Wey Hill car park and continuing discussions about a Multi-Storey Car Park at the station.

 

Derby Road and Church Road (24050) Mr D Boyd thanked officers for their response to his public question in which they undertook to include the following in the statutory consultation:

 

·         Derby Road: Extend the proposed double yellow lines on the south side by Church Road further westwards so that they are in line with the proposed double yellow lines on the north side.

·         Church Road: Extend the existing double yellow lines by Derby Road further southwards to improve safety and sight lines on the junction.

 

Courts Hill Road (24058.24117) Officers amended the published proposal: the proposed double yellow line shown opposite number 15 would be moved in its entirety so that it is opposite the driveways to numbers 15 and 17.  Mr D Pope, in a supplementary question to a response provided to Ms J Godden and speaking on behalf of supporters of the existing restrictions in Courts Hill Road (West), asked the Committee to bear in mind residents’ concerns about the arrangements relating to Haughton House and to be aware that the matter is contentious locally.  The Chairman agreed that, following statutory consultation, a decision on Courts Hill Road would be made by the full Committee.

 

Lion Lane (24049, 24051) Officers tabled an addition to the published text: “In addition, extend the existing double yellow lines north of the entrance to the Co-operative store and revoke part of the parking bay by the same length in order to improve sight lines and access, particularly for large delivery vehicles.”

 

Cranleigh and Ewhurst

 

Mr A Young thanked officers for their work and drew attention to the wider parking situation in Cranleigh and the comprehensive review undertaken; he hoped that arrangements could be put in place to introduce alternative payment options for users of the Waverley Borough Council off-street car parks.

 

The Common j/w Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh (24141) Officers agreed to include additional restrictions along the northern side of Horseshoe Lane subject to their having agreed feasibility with the local County Councillor.

 

 

Officers estimated that advertisement of the proposals contained in the review would take place in late February or March 2014 and pointed out that referral of schemes to the full Committee for decision would delay implementation.  However, an additional resolution (contained in (vi) below) was proposed by Mr D Munro, seconded by Mr A Young and accepted by the Committee.  The recommendations were put to the Committee ((i) amended to reflect adjustments made at the meeting) and agreed; Mr P Martin’s opposition to the proposals for Town End Street, Latimer Road, Carlos Street, Croft Road, Upper Queen Street and South Street (Godalming) was recorded.

 

The Chairman requested an update on progress at the next meeting of the Committee on 21 March 2014.

 

 

Resolved to agree that:

 

(i)    the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Waverley as described in the report, shown in detail on drawings in Annex A of the report and adjusted in certain locations at the meeting (see below)are agreed as a basis for statutory consultation..

 

(ii)   necessary adjustments can be made to the proposals agreed at the meeting by the Parking Team Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and local member prior to statutory consultation. An additional member may be invited for comment.

 

(iii)  it allocates funding as detailed in paragraph 5.1 of this report to proceed with the introduction of the parking amendments.

 

(iv)the intention of the County Council to make an order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Waverley as shown on the drawings in Annex A (and subsequently modified by (ii)) is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

 

(v)  if there are unresolved objections, they will be dealt with in accordance with the County Council’s scheme of delegation by the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman/Vice-Chairman of this committee and the appropriate county councillor. An additional member may be invited for comment.

 

(vi)the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager be authorised to agree with the Chairman of the committee a process for deciding which of those proposals considered under the arrangements described in (v) above should return to this committee for final decision, bearing in mind the committee’s wish not to delay the overall programme.

 

Adjustments agreed at meeting

 

Section	Plan	Location	Amendment
3.2	24127	Spring Lane j/w Folly Lane North, Upper Hale	Officers to re-assess the implementation of restrictions at the junction and advertise if appropriate.
3.4		Catteshall Lane j/w Langham Close, Godalming	Include restrictions at this junction in statutory consultation.
3.5	24067	Portsmouth Road, Milford	Officers were requested to discuss with Waverley Borough Council Planning Officers the implications of the proposed traffic mitigation measures for the Upper Tuesley development and consider any related funding available.
3.5	24135	Brook Road j/w Bridewell Close, Wormley	Include restrictions on north side of this junction in statutory consultation.
3.6	24142	Thursley Road, Elstead	Include additional restrictions on eastern side of the Green in statutory consultation.
3.6	24137	Tower Road j/w Moorlands Close, Hindhead	Replace existing single white line with double yellow line and extend to cover one additional dwelling on the south side.
3.7	24096	High Street, Bramley	Withdraw the proposal to extend existing restrictions to cover access to the premises of Robertson & Sons and withdraw the proposal to introduce a single yellow line outside Robertson & Sons.
3.8	24050	Derby Road, Haslemere	Extend the proposed double yellow lines on the south side by Church Road further westwards so that they are in line with the proposed double yellow lines on the north side.
3.8	24050	Church Road, Haslemere	Extend the existing double yellow lines by Derby Road further southwards to improve safety and sight lines on the junction.
3.8	24058/24117	Courts Hill Road, Haslemere	The proposed double yellow line shown opposite number 15 be moved in its entirety so that it is opposite the driveways to numbers 15 and 17.
3.8	24049/24051	Lion Lane, Haslemere	Add to text: “In addition, extend the existing double yellow lines north of the entrance to the Co-operative store and revoke part of the parking bay by the same length in order to improve sight lines and access, particularly for large delivery vehicles.”
3.9	24141	Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh	Include additional restrictions along the northern side of Horseshoe Lane subject to officers having agreed feasibility with the local County Councillor.

 

Reason

 

It was recommended that the waiting restrictions are implemented as detailed in Annex A of the report.  They will make a positive impact towards:-

 

·                    Road safety

·                    Access for emergency vehicles

·                    Access for refuse vehicles

·                    Easing traffic congestion

·                    Better regulated parking

·                    Better enforcement

·                    Better compliance

 

 

[The following members left the meeting during this item: Mr R Knowles, Mr B Ellis, Mrs V Young, Mrs N Barton, Mr B Morgan, Mr B Adams.]