Agenda, decisions and minutes
PDF 260 KBVenue: Godalming Baptist Church
Contact: David North, Community Partnership & Committee Officer Godalming Social Services Centre, Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1LA
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from Mr B Adams, Mr R Knowles, Mr B Morgan, Ms J Potts, Mr A Young (received after the start of the meeting) and Mrs V Young. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record. Minutes: The minutes were agreed as a correct record. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.
Notes: · In line with the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012, declarations may relate to the interest of the member, or the member’s spouse or civil partner, or a person with whom the member is living as husband or wife, or a person with whom the member is living as if they were civil partners and the member is aware they have the interest.
· Members need only disclose interests not currently listed on the Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.
· Members must notify the Monitoring Officer of any interests disclosed at the meeting so they may be added to the Register.
· Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest.
Minutes: Mr D Harmer declared a pecuniary interest in relation to Item 7 (Plan 24137) on the grounds that the area of Tower Road, Hindhead to be yellow-lined includes the exit from his driveway onto the road (via a lane).
Mr P Martin drew the Committee’s attention to a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 7 (Plans 24075 and 24076) on the grounds that his daughter and son-in-law rent and live in a property in Latimer Road, Godalming. |
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To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 68. Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer at least 14 days before the meeting. Alternatively, the petition can be submitted on-line through Surrey County Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.
Two e-petitions have been received:
· Introduce a 20mph zone in Haslemere Town Centre and roads in Haslemere that want them (Posted by Mrs Victoria Leake)
· Remove George Road, Grays Road and Elizabeth Road Farncombe (24092, 24093) from the residents permit parking scheme (Posted by Mr Patrick Haveron) Additional documents: Minutes: The following online petitions attracted the requisite number of signatures to qualify for consideration by the Committee:
1. Petition title: Introduce a 20mph zone in Haslemere Town Centre and roads in Haslemere that want them.
Created by: Victoria Leake
Details of petition: In four years there have been four KSI (Killed and Seriously Injured) in a stretch of road less than a mile long. Between the hours of 0900 to 19.00 40 000 cars pass through Lower Street, Haslemere and possibly the town centre per week. Pedestrian and cyclists are not safe; the roads are narrow with little or no footpaths. We petition Surrey County Council and the police to make our roads safer by introducing a 20mph zone in Haslemere Town Centre and other residential roads in Haslemere should the residents want it.
Signatories: 187 confirmed, 25 unconfirmed
Mrs Leake was unable to present the petition in person but an additional statement was tabled at the meeting (Annex 1).
The Chairman announced that the Committee would receive a report in response at its next meeting.
2. Petition title: Remove George Road, Grays Road and Elizabeth Road Farncombe (24092, 24093) from the residents permit parking scheme.
Created by: Mr Patrick Haveron
Details of petition: The scheme will reduce the number of resident parking spaces in the affected roads, thus displacing residents and commuters into surrounding streets such as Station Road, Perrior Road and The Oval. “No parking” zones will increase traffic speeds in Elizabeth and Grays Road. Residents with off-road parking will have to pay for on-road visitors. This piecemeal approach is inappropriate and will lead to many subsequent extensions.
Signatories: 83 confirmed, 9 unconfirmed
The Chairman indicated that the contents of the petition would be considered as part of the discussion at Item 7. |
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FORMAL PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To answer any questions from residents or businesses within the Waverley Borough area in accordance with Standing Order 69. Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer by 12 noon four working days before the meeting.
Minutes: The text of public questions and the responses provided had been tabled (Annex 2). The Chairman explained that the matters raised would be considered at the appropriate point at Item 7. |
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MEMBER QUESTIONS
To receive any written questions from Members under Standing Order 47. Minutes: There were no member questions. |
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WAVERLEY PARKING REVIEW - RESPONSE TO FORMAL ADVERTISEMENT
This report sets out the response to statutory consultation for the locations included in the 2013/14 review. The Committee is asked to consider the objections, support and other comments received and agree how to proceed in each location.
Additional documents: Decision: Resolved to agree:
(i) The proposals and recommendations in Annexes A and C, as amended following statutory consultation and further by this Committee (as set out below).
(ii) That if necessary the Parking Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and local Member make minor adjustments to the proposals following the meeting.
(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 as shown in Annex B and as amended by Annexes A and C and by this Committee (and as subsequently modified by (ii)).
(iv) That the Committee allocate up to £20,000 towards the cost of implementing these proposals.
Reason
Changes to the highway network, the built environment and society mean that parking behaviour changes and consequently it is necessary for a Highway Authority to carry out regular reviews of waiting and parking restrictions on the highway network.
Following consideration of the comments and objections the waiting restrictions agreed by the Committee will help to:
• Improve road safety • Increase access for emergency vehicles • Improve access to shops, facilities and businesses • Increase access for refuse vehicles and service vehicles • Ease traffic congestion • Better regulate parking
Adjustments agreed at the meeting to the published recommendations in Annexes A and C:
Minutes: The following locations were discussed (plan reference in brackets):
Waverley Eastern Villages
The Street, Wonersh (24134)
The local County Councillor, Mrs V Young, had asked the Committee to note her support for the proposed limited time waiting bays outside of the village shop as she felt that this would contribute to its viability. It was agreed to proceed with the recommended scheme.
Farnham Central
Stoke Hills, St James Avenue, St James Terrace (24015, 24128)
The Committee noted the problems presented by the layout of Stoke Hills, but, in view of the lack of support for a permit-holder scheme and the officers’ view that all options had been explored, agreed with the recommendation not proceed with the advertised scheme for the estate.
Guildford Road, Farnham (24015, 24016)
It was proposed from the chair and agreed that this scheme be deferred to allow further discussion of alternative solutions. It had been noted that the advertised scheme would have impacted on adjacent minor roads. Two relevant public questions had been presented (Annex 2: 2 and 3) and the residents concerned indicated that they were content with this approach.
Hale Road, Farnham (24015)
Ms V Bolton, who had presented a public question (Annex 2: 1), was content with the recommendation not to proceed with the advertised scheme.
Station Hill, Farnham (24025)
The Committee recognised that parking can be one of several factors in generating congestion at this location, but members were concerned at the potential adverse impact of the proposed restrictions on the businesses in Station Hill. It was suggested, for example, that there is some lack of clarity in the arrangement of lanes, such that vehicles leaving the station with the intention of turning east onto the A31 often move so far across the carriageway as to restrict the passage of southbound traffic in Station Hill. It was proposed from the chair and agreed that the scheme would be deferred to allow further discussion on alternative options for changing driver behaviour to improve the flow of traffic and maintain safety.
Morley Road, Farnham (24034)
Mr D. Munro expressed his opposition to the proposed scheme as he felt that parking would be displaced further into southern Farnham. However, there was support for the scheme and, when put to the vote, it was approved;
In favour: 9 Against: 1 Abstained: 2
York Road, Farnham (24034, 24111)
Mr D. Munro reiterated his concerns about displacement. The proposed scheme was agreed on a vote as follows:
In favour: 9 Against: 1 Abstained: 2
Lancaster Avenue, Farnham (24121)
The Committee noted Mr D. Munro’s continued opposition on the grounds of displacement. It was felt that the volume of commuter parking could be addressed by extending the parking facilities at Farnham Station. The proposed scheme was agreed on a vote as follows:
In favour: 10 Against: 1 Abstained: 1
Little Austins Road and Mavins Road, Farnham (24121, 24130)
Members reflected a variety of concerns: the area experiences short-term parking pressures at either end of the school day as well ... view the full minutes text for item 19/14 |