Decision details

The Local Committee (Surrey Heath) agreed:

(i)            The proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Surrey Heath as described in this report and shown in detail on drawings in annex A. This would also include additional double yellow lines in the vicinity of Maulthouse Farm, Benner Lane, West End - the restrictions to be drawn up in consultation with the divisional member and Cllr Alleway, prior to advertisement. 

(ii)           That the local committee allocate the funding as detailed in paragraph 5.1 of this report to proceed with the introduction of the parking amendments.

(iii)          That the county council make an order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Surrey Heath as shown on the drawings in annex A to be advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

(iv)          That 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.

Reasons for decisions

The waiting restrictions detailed in Annex A would 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