Agenda item

This report presents representations and objections received because of advertising proposed changes to existing parking restrictions and the introduction of new parking at various locations mainly in the town centre but also at other locations.

This report makes recommendations as to the next steps

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

(i)    in respect to the area around Cranley Road schools, the traffic regulation order is made to introduce the changes to the parking restrictions set out in Annexe 1 of the committee report but with minor amendments which lessen the proposed level of control.  The minor amendments would be to increase the amount of 4 hour limited waiting shared use parking in Hillier Road and not to create a parking bay outside 60/62 Tormead Road (paragraphs 2.7 & 2.8) as shown in Annexe 7 of the committee report

(ii)   in respect to the Dene Road Area, the traffic regulation order is made to introduce the changes to parking restrictions set out in Annexe 2 of the committee report  so that the controls can be implemented

(iii)  in respect to Rivermount Gardens, the traffic regulation order is made as  advertised and shown in Annexe 3of the committee report so that the controls can be implemented and the road becomes part of Area G of the Guildford town centre Controlled Parking Zone

(iv)in respect to St Luke’s Square, the traffic regulation order is made as advertised and shown in Annexe 4 of the committee report so that the controls can be implemented

(v)  in respect to the other changes shown in Annexe 5 of the committee report it makes the traffic regulation order as previously advertised, with minor amendments, so that the controls can be implemented. The minor amendments being the deletion of the proposed disabled bay in Cline Road (2.33) and the adjustment of parking around the access to No. 7 Josephs Road (2.35)

(vi)the agreed controls are implemented and the implementation funded from the on-street account

Reason for the decisions

Implementation of the recommendations will assist with safety, access and traffic movements in the area and make local improvements.  These improvements include accommodating new vehicle crossovers, increasing the availability of space and its prioritisation for permit-holders, the creation of formal disabled bays both for residents near their homes, and at specific destinations, and to correct minor discrepancies so that the traffic regulation order matches the markings on the street.

The Guildford Borough Council Parking Services Manager spoke to the report. The Guildford Borough Council On-Street Parking Officer was in attendance. It was explained that the purpose of the report was to obtain approval from the committee to undertake the formal legal steps to implement the parking restrictions as described in the paper.

Public participation (Chairman’s power of discretion)

Under committee Standing Order 69.1 the Chairman invited two members of the public to address the committee. Both had submitted petitions attracting more than 30 signatures through the parking consultation process.

Mr Iain Brown, Chairman of Pit Farm Tennis Club, Hillier Road, Guildford said the recommendation to increase the restriction on the parking bays at the club to four hours would be appreciated by the club members and those using the facilities.

Ms Evelyn Temple, Project Worker, Stonham Home Group, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford said that the designation of an on-street parking bay could affect access to the hostel. Ms Temple was seeking to install a dropped kerb to facilitate access to the hostel. The Area Highways Manager and the Parking Services Manager would make a site visit and advise Ms Temple. This concluded the public’s participation in the item.

Formal members debate

The members agreed to support all of the recommendations made within the report.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

(i)    in respect to the area around Cranley Road schools, the traffic regulation order is made to introduce the changes to the parking restrictions set out in Annexe 1 of the committee report but with minor amendments which lessen the proposed level of control.  The minor amendments would be to increase the amount of 4 hour limited waiting shared use parking in Hillier Road and not to create a parking bay outside 60/62 Tormead Road (paragraphs 2.7 & 2.8) as shown in Annexe 7 of the committee report

(ii)   in respect to the Dene Road Area, the traffic regulation order is made to introduce the changes to parking restrictions set out in Annexe 2 of the committee report  so that the controls can be implemented

(iii)  in respect to Rivermount Gardens, the traffic regulation order is made as  advertised and shown in Annexe 3of the committee report so that the controls can be implemented and the road becomes part of Area G of the Guildford town centre Controlled Parking Zone

(iv)in respect to St Luke’s Square, the traffic regulation order is made as advertised and shown in Annexe 4 of the committee report so that the controls can be implemented

(v)  in respect to the other changes shown in Annexe 5 of the committee report it makes the traffic regulation order as previously advertised, with minor amendments, so that the controls can be implemented. The minor amendments being the deletion of the proposed disabled bay in Cline Road (2.33) and the adjustment of parking around the access to No. 7 Josephs Road (2.35)

(vi)the agreed controls are implemented and the implementation funded from the on-street account

Reason for the decisions

Implementation of the recommendations will assist with safety, access and traffic movements in the area and make local improvements.  These improvements include accommodating new vehicle crossovers, increasing the availability of space and its prioritisation for permit-holders, the creation of formal disabled bays both for residents near their homes, and at specific destinations, and to correct minor discrepancies so that the traffic regulation order matches the markings on the street.