Decision details

It is the county council's policy to promote new CPZs for Oxford which are linked to wider strategies for active travel and reducing car use within the city. The Iffley scheme has been agreed with local county councillors and is being funded through capital improvement budgets.

The Chair stated that items 5 & 6 on the agenda would be taken together to address similar points raised.

The Chair introduced the item, invited public speakers to address the meeting and responded to their points in turn.

The Chair asked officers about the feasibility of extending the hours of operation in recommendation (b) from 3 hours to 4 hours, and whether the Church would be entitled to have business permits. Officers confirmed that the hours of operation were increased from 2 hours to 3 hours, following feedback from the consultation. Officers also noted that localised marked bays were an option for the Church and that engagement with local Councillors would continue.  

The Chair confirmed that Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ’s) were the adopted policy of the County Council. It was made clear that the intention of a CPZ is to manage parking, rather than reduce parking.

The Chair noted the work being undertaken to stop dangerous parking.

Officers noted the proposals took into account the specific issues on weekends, and thus the proposed operating days of the CPZ was 7 days a week.

The Chair noted that the administration accepted opposition amendments for the 2024/25 budget to fund 4 new CPZ’s during the current financial year.

The Chair noted that CPZ’s do not stop visitor parking and do not raise revenue for the County Council.

The Chair noted that Table 2 in the report highlights the geographical differences in the balance of opinion of the proposed scheme.

The Chair noted the inclusion of Meadow Lane within the permit area as an example of officers responding to consultation responses.

Officers noted it was important to allow time for the scheme to be embedded before review so that data can be captured on all issues that arise to take forward and make changes if required. It was made clear that if there were immediate issues that needed addressing, this could be done.

The Chair explained that any Councillor or local resident could get in touch with the County Council about issues that arise.

The Chair thanked officers for their thorough report and thanked speakers for their contributions to the meeting.

The Chair agreed to the recommendations in the report, with the exception of recommendation c), which was deferred.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following measures:

a) The proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Monday to Sunday 8am – 6.30pm permit holders or 2 hours for non-permit holders in Iffley Village A, as shown in the proposal plan Annex 1,

b) The proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Monday to Sunday 8am – 6.30pm permit holders or 3 hours for non-permit holders in Iffley Village B, as shown in the proposal plan Annex 1,

d) Permit eligibility for properties (Odd Nos.15-63) on Henley Avenue. moving them from the existing Florence Park CPZ into the new Iffley CPZ as advertised,

e) The proposals for ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) as advertised, except for the double yellow lines near No. 28 Church Way & the proposed reduction of double yellow lines in Cavell Road,

f) Include the section of Meadow Lane previously excluded from the advertised restricted area following further interaction & approval with the residents directly affected,

g) Further consultation on proposals to include Annora Close, Cordrey Green, Fitzherbert Close, West View and Villiers Lane for the eligibility to apply for permits.

Deferred:

c) The proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Monday to Sunday 8am – 6.30pm permit holders or 2 hours for non-permit holders in Iffley Boarders C, as shown in the proposal plan Annex 1.