The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their addresses and responded to their points in turn.
Officers clarified that regulations for permits were consistent across Oxfordshire and stated there were no provisions for ‘floating’ permits not affixed to one vehicle as it could lead to misuse. It was confirmed that monitoring of the scheme could lead to tweaks being made, should the decision be made to approve.
Officers committed to working with residents and local businesses to support them if they required help.
The Chair highlighted the links of how the scheme fit with the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan 5 (LTCP5).
The Chair referenced the issue of parking permits being in use for funerals, for which officers confirmed there are normally exemptions for. It was also confirmed that the Broadway was added into the proposed scheme as a result of the consultation.
The Chair noted that the scheme safeguards amenities for residents, and that it was not a revenue-raiser for the County Council because the schemes have to be self-supporting.
The Chair noted a response from Didcot Police station, making a distinction between operational police needs and commuting. Officers reinforced the necessity in being consistent in the application of the scheme, but welcomed any contact from the Police to discuss the proposed scheme.
The Chair referred to several consultation responses.
The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED to:
Approve the following proposals as advertised:
(a) To introduce ‘Residents permit holders parking only’ areas (DS prefix - Monday to Saturday, 8am- 6pm) on lengths of Bourne Street, Church Street, East Street, Hagbourne Road (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), High Street, Kynaston Road, Mereland Road (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), Newlands Avenue (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), St Andrews Road, St Peters Road, Vicarage Road, and Wessex Road.
(b) To introduce double yellow line restrictions on the east side Hagbourne Road East for approximately 7.5m adjacent to No.5.
(c) To allow residents of specified properties within Bourne Street, Church Street, East Street, Hagbourne Road (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), High Street, Kynaston Road, Mereland Road (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), Newlands Avenue (between its junctions with Broadway & Kynaston Road), St Andrews Road, St Peters Road, The Broadway, Vicarage Road, and Wessex Road to apply for annual Residents and Visitors` Parking Permits.
Approve the following revised proposals (as shown in Annex 6):
(d) To introduce ‘Limited Waiting Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm, 30 mins, no return within 1 hour’ parking bays on sections of St Andrews Road, Peters Road and Vicarage Road.
(e) The introduction of double yellow lines on sections of East Street, Hagbourne Road, High Street, Kynaston Road, Newlands Road and Wessex Road.
(f) To remove the existing no waiting restriction (Monday – Saturday 8am-6pm) from sections of High Street.
Withdraw the following proposals:
(g) To remove existing double yellow line restrictions on parts of St Andrews Way and Wessex Road.
(h) To introduce double yellow line restrictions on the east side Hagbourne Road East for approximately 13m adjacent to No.5.