Agenda item

To progress the 2020 parking review the committee is asked to approve the formal advertising and statutory consultation for changes to on-street parking restrictions.

(Report and 3 Annexes attached)

The Local Committee (Tandridge):

(i)            AGREED the changes to parking and waiting restrictions contained in Annexes 1 and 2 should be introduced.

(ii)           AGREED if necessary, minor adjustments can be made to the proposed changes by the parking strategy and implementation team manager in consultation with the chairman/vice-chairman and local divisional member prior to formal advertisement and statutory consultation.

(iii)          AGREED 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)         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.

Item 10 taken after Item 11.

Declarations of Interest: None

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

Officer in attendance: Rikki Hill, Parking Team Leader

The Officer introduced the report. 

Verbal correction made, Granville Road should state Limpsfield not Oxted in Annex 1.

Members Discussion- Key Points

The following points were raised:

1.    Members requested confirmation on the expected timeframe for this parking review, including the start of the consultations process and estimated completion?

The Officer advised that if agreed in principle by the committee, the process for applying for Traffic Regulation Orders would begin and the consultation would start in late April/May.  It was his intention to have works completed by the autumn in case of a wet autumn/winter like in 2019, which delayed the lining works.

2.    It was asked if Parish Councils would be included in the consultation process.

The Officer confirmed that Parish Councils are a statutory consultees, so would be contacted as part of the process.

3.    Clarification was sought on the drawing for Lime Grove, Warlingham (map 31).  The member felt that the line was too long opposite Cedar Close as taking away valuable parking spaces for the residents who need the on street parking.  Would it be possible to shorten to outside property numbers 11 and 12?

The Officer advised that the request had originated from Tandridge District Council, who require space for the rubbish collection vehicles to turn.  All the properties along that section of the road would be contacted to comment on the proposal. As it is agreed by the committee, it is easier to make modifications to shorten the line, rather than extend at a later date.

4.    It was mentioned that a meeting to discuss commuter parking across the district took place the previous week.  The purpose of the meeting was to look at options to ease commuter parking for local residents.  The ward member for Oxted South advised that the Parking Strategy and Implementation Manager had agreed to undertake a review as to what options would be available in Hurst Green.

5.    It was asked what the purpose of reducing the spaces on Church Road, Caterham (Map 5) would be, as there is a football ground close by and parking is often required.  It was suggested that the section be reviewed as perhaps the current lines are in the wrong place, as we do not wish to move parking further along.

The Divisional Member advised that the request came from the residents in the houses as they have issues entering and exiting their driveways, even with vehicles currently legally park on the road.

The Officer thanked the member for his comments and would take into consideration his suggestion.

Resolution

The Local Committee (Tandridge):

(i)            AGREED the changes to parking and waiting restrictions contained in Annexes 1 and 2 should be introduced.

(ii)           AGREED if necessary, minor adjustments can be made to the proposed changes by the parking strategy and implementation team manager in consultation with the chairman/vice-chairman and local divisional member prior to formal advertisement and statutory consultation.

(iii)          AGREED 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)         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.

Reason

The committee agreed to the recommendations which will 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 and better regulate parking and serve communities.