Agenda item

Each year Surrey Highways receives requests to change existing or introduce new parking restrictions in Tandridge. For greater efficiency, these requests are compiled and reviewed in a district wide process.

To progress the 2018/19 review the committee is asked to approve the formal advertising and statutory consultation for changes to on-street parking restrictions at the locations listed in the report annexes.

(Report and 2 annexes attached)

The Local Committee (Tandridge) AGREED

(i)         The proposed changes to parking and waiting restrictions as shown in Annexes 1 and 2.

(ii)        If necessary, adjustments can be made to the proposals agreed at the meeting by the parking strategy and implementation team manager in consultation with the chairman/vice-chairman and local divisional member prior to statutory consultation.

(iii)       The intention of the county council to make traffic regulation orders (TROs) 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)       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)        If necessary the parking team manager will report the objections back to the local committee for resolution.

(vi)       To note that funding in 2019/20 would be required to implement the parking amendments, subject to availability – see paragraph 4.

The Officer presented the report, advising that this is the standard parking review which is smaller than in previous years. This is due to a lot of work around parking restrictions having been completed in recent years and due to the uncertainty with funding.  The suggested schemes for approval in the annexes are by and large to address concerns around safety and dangerous parking.

A verbal correction made to a division incorrectly listed in the annexes: Tithepit Shaw Lane, and Westhall Road should be listed as Caterham Valley division not Warlingham.

Members Discussion – Key points

1.    Clarification sought for High Street, Godstone, for a proposed enforceable disabled bay.  Annex 1 states maximum 3 hour limit but drawing 19 advises that it is unlimited stay. The officer advised annex 1 is correct and will be enforceable with a 3 hour limit on the disabled bay. This was due to its position relatively near to the pharmacy and is necessary because people are parking in the bay without a blue badge on display.

2.    What is expected implementation date for the parking restrictions? The Officer advised, subject to funding, the aim is to implement the restrictions in 6-9 months from committee approval.

3.    It was asked how many on street car parking spaces would be lost on Granville Road, Limpsfield, if a single line is installed?  The officer advised that not many would be lost as cars do not always park on both sides.  The bus can find it difficult to get through due to parked cars, which is of concern. He does not envisage a major impact, however will look at the meterage and inform the member.

4.    With regards to Crawley Down Road and other roads in Lingfield division it was asked when last year’s parking restrictions will be implemented?  The Officer advised there have been delays but the order is with the contractor, and it is anticipated that they will be completed by the end of year.

5.    Clarification sought as Bakers Close, Lingfield is not listed in annex 1, but in annex 2, map 22 listed to be done.  The Officer explained that Bakers Close has already been done and the proposal is for the Bakers Lane/Ash Close junction.

6.    Cllr Simon Morrow, thanked the Officer for including items he requested. A query regarding Tithepit Shaw Lane and the proposal for single yellow lines on one side, have householders been consulted on this and support the proposal?  The Officer advised that this proposal was rejected by residents a few years ago, but the parking team have since received a petition from residents. Letters will be delivered to householders when the advert is placed and officers and members will consider the comments. Part of the problem on Tithepit Shaw Lane is cars parking on the kerb which reduces the visibility when reversing out of driveways.

7.    Westhall Road, by Upper Warlingham Station is to allow the bus to safely pull in.  It was asked if the length of the line was necessary? The Officer advised that the bus stop is 19 metres so the request is for 25 metres, this can be reduced if necessary.

8.    Beadles Lane, Oxted, the divisional member was expecting to see this in the review.  The Officer advised that the proposed changes to Beadles Lane are to be implemented under the last parking review and expected to be implemented by the end of this year.

9.    Members raised concern that parking restrictions are not being enforced in the District. The Officer advised that conversations were on going with the current provider. Cllr Fisher, Leader of Tandridge District Council, confirmed that it was no secret that Tandridge were looking at their enforcement regime and looking at options, and this is wider than just Surrey, to provide parking enforcement.

10.  Godstone Road, Caterham, it was asked if parking regulations for enforcement covers bus stops and cages? The officer advised that bus stops and bus cages do not require a Traffic Regulation Order. On Godstone Road the yellow lines marked do not match the Traffic Regulation Order, this request is a technical correction to get the order to match what is on the ground.

11.  It was asked when will the consultation start for the parking restrictions? The Officer anticipated to be in February/ March time, and would inform Councillors once known.

12.  Mr Chris Botten, thanked officers and stated how valuable he found the opportunity to carry out a tour of his division with a senior officer to inspect the specific sites where he has a concern regarding on street parking. He thanked colleagues for facilitating the visit, as it was extremely useful for both parties.

The Local Committee (Tandridge) AGREED

(i)             The proposed changes to parking and waiting restrictions as shown in Annexes 1 and 2.

(ii)            If necessary, adjustments can be made to the proposals agreed at the meeting by the parking strategy and implementation team manager in consultation with the chairman/vice-chairman and local divisional member prior to statutory consultation.

(iii)           The intention of the county council to make traffic regulation orders (TROs) 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)          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)           If necessary the parking team manager will report the objections back to the local committee for resolution.

(vi)          To note that funding in 2019/20 would be required to implement the parking amendments, subject to availability – see paragraph 4.