Decision details

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn

The Chair noted the support of the local County Councillor and local District Councillor in deferring the proposed resident parking scheme.

Officers clarified that a deferred item could only be reconsidered within the scope of the statutory consultation already undertaken and that roads not included within the original consultation area could not be added to the proposal without undertaking a new consultation process. There was a statutory time limit of two years from the date of advertisement within which the current proposal would need to be determined.

Officers noted that the proposed cycle parking at Elms Parade had been funded through Section 106 contributions and referenced work undertaken to support holistic transport objectives.

The Chair noted the strong support expressed for the introduction of double yellow lines and cycle parking and supported its introduction.

The Chair recognised that it would be difficult to properly assess parking demand before the redevelopment was more fully occupied and therefore supported the officer recommendation to defer the parking scheme.

The Chair referred to comments regarding parking enforcement and noted that residents could continue to provide information on locations experiencing recurring parking issues through the County Council's reporting mechanisms. The Chair also acknowledged the wider debate around competing uses of kerbside space and recognised the need to balance parking management with the objectives of encouraging walking, cycling and other sustainable modes of transport.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of double yellow lines on sections of Arthray Road, Conifer Close, Cope Close, Cumnor Hill, Finmore Road, Hurst Rise Road, Hutchcomb Road, Montagu Road, Springfield Road, St Pauls Crescent, The Garth West Way and Westminster Way.

b)    Defer the introduction of ‘Residents permit parking places only’ (Monday Saturday, 8am to 6pm) areas on lengths of Arthray Road, Conifer Close, Cope Close, Finmore Road, Hurst Rise Road (between its junctions with Cumnor Hill & Springfield Road), Hutchcomb Road (between its junctions with Springfield Road & Montagu Road), Montagu Road, Springfield Road, St Pauls Crescent, The Garth, and Westminster Way (between its junctions with Arthray Road & Yarnells Hill).

c)    Approve the introduction of cycle parking on West Way, adjacent to Elms Parade.