Agenda item
Petition requesting the introduction of parking restrictions and safety measures in Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close
This report informs the Committee of a petition received from residents of Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close requesting the introduction of parking restrictions and other traffic related safety measures in their streets.
Decision:
That the contents of the petition and the issues that were raised be noted.
That the response of officers to the petition, as set out in this report be noted and agreed for officers to consult on roads including Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close as an extension of the GD Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), and introduce waiting and loading restrictions in these streets as part of the 2015/16 waiting/loading restrictions works programme.
That the outcome of officer’s assessment of the road safety issues raised by the petitioners be noted, and that with the exception of the installation of a ‘no through road’ sign to deter through traffic, no other safety measures will be implemented at this time.
That it be noted that Sports and Parks will arrange for signs to be installed in Chantry Close open space to deter dog fouling.
That subject to the outcome of a public consultation, the Committee authorises the Head of Transportation to take the necessary steps for the introduction of controlled parking measures, subject to addressing or reporting back to the Highway Committee any substantial objections or representations received during the statutory notification process.
That the main petitioner be informed of the outcome of the Highways Committee decision in regard to this matter.
Minutes:
The Committee received a report that informed them of a petition received in October from residents of Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close requesting the introduction of parking restrictions and other traffic related safety measures in their streets. Tony Kennedy, Head of Transportation in setting the background stated that a consultation in response to a similar request in 2007 for the extension of the controlled parking zone (CPZ) for GD zone which would have covered Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close showed that majority of the residents were not in favour at that time. As a result, a previous Highways Committee agreed not to proceed with the extension of the controlled parking zone (CPZ) for GD zone.
The Head of Transportation continued that a similar request was received in March 2014 which did not meet the threshold for the petition to be considered by Highways Committee. Following the most recent petition, officers revisited the area and made the assessment that Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close would benefit from the introduction of CPZ to remove commuter parking and prioritise parking spaces for local residents and their visitors. Furthermore, the CPZ would improve safety and accessibility through the introduction of waiting and loading restrictions. In addition, the installation of a ‘no through road’ sign should be installed to deter access by motorists looking for a through route and additional signs to deter dog fouling to be installed in Chantry Close open space. He added however that speed reduction measures were not necessary. Officers were therefore recommending a consultation with the residents with a view to extending the GD CPZ to include Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close.
Members were advised that subject to the outcome of the consultation, statutory consultation would be undertaken which would include press and public notices and on-line consultation. In response to a member’s enquiry about the support for the CPZ, the Head of Transportation stated that the residents had already expressed their support to the extension by signing the petition.
RESOLVED:
(i) that the contents of the petition and the issues that were raised be noted;
(ii) that the response of officers to the petition, as set out in the report be noted and agreed for officers to consult on roads including Chantry Crescent and Chapel Close as an extension of the GD Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), and introduce waiting and loading restrictions in these streets as part of the 2015/16 waiting/loading restrictions works programme;
(iii) that the outcome of officer’s assessment of the road safety issues raised by the petitioners be noted, and that with the exception of the installation of a ‘no through road’ sign to deter through traffic, no other safety measures would be implemented at this time;
(iv) that it be noted that Sports and Parks would arrange for signs to be installed in Chantry Close open space to deter dog fouling;
(v) that subject to the outcome of a public consultation, the Committee authorise the Head of Transportation to take the necessary steps for the introduction of controlled parking measures, subject to addressing or reporting back to the Highway Committee, any substantial objections or representations received during the statutory notification process;
(vi) that the main petitioner be informed of the outcome of the Highways Committee decision in regard to this matter.
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