Decision details

The Local Committee (Tandridge):

(i)        AGREED that the proposals in Annexes 1 to 7 are agreed, including:

a.    Proposed parking controls.

b.    Proposed bus stop clearways on Godstone Road, Lingfield outside approximately no’s 30 – 40, and opposite no 18.

c.    Informal consultation with residents of Edgeworth Close and Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, on a potential resident permit parking scheme for Edgeworth Close. Additionally, undertake discussions with the District Council to see what they can do to improve parking in the car park.  Subsequent advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order if informal consultation shows support for such a scheme.

d.    Amendment of traffic orders covering existing permit schemes in Tandridge to introduce ‘Carer’s permits’ and revise the role of ‘Operational Permits’

(ii)       AGREED if 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.

(iii)      AGREED the intention of the County Council to make Traffic Regulation Orders under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Tandridge as shown in the Annexes (and as subsequently modified by ii) is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the Order is made.

(iv)      AGREED 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.

(v)       AGREED if necessary the Parking Team Manager will report the objections back to the local committee for resolution.

(vi)      AGREED to allocate funding of £10,000 in 2015/16 to implement the parking amendments.

(vii)    AGREED that the Chairman would write to the CEO of Tandridge District Council to request a meeting to address commute parking issues in Caterham Valley.

(viii)   AGREED that the ParkingTeam consider, and if appropriate

a.    Provide double yellow lines on the A25, Limpsfield (outside Limpsfield School) near the access and around the bend to prevent parking which currently limits sightlines for pedestrians using the crossing point east of the school.

b.    Amend existing yellow lines on Detillens Lane, Limpsfield in order to provide an enhanced traffic calming effect.