Forward Plan Ref: 2016/031

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Report by Deputy Director for Environment & Economy (Commercial) (CMDE7).

The report considers objections received to a formal consultation on proposals to introduce new Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (DPPP) at various locations in South Oxfordshire, The Vale, and Oxford.

The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed new DPPPs as advertised. 

Approved subject to:

·                       moving the proposed DPPP in Meriden Court, Wallingford to the lower corner.

·                       minor tweaks to the DPPP in Magdalen Road

The Cabinet Member for Environment considered objections received to a formal consultation on proposals to introduce new disabled persons’ parking places at various locations in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts and Oxford City.

He also noted the support of the Councillor Lynda Atkins and Councillor Judith Heathcoat for the proposals relating to their divisions

With regard to the proposals for Meriden Court Mr Tole advised that following further discussions with and at the request of the applicant it was proposed to move the parking space to the lower corner of the Court. He also advised that very minor adjustments could be possible to the proposals for Tyrells Way, Sutton Courtenay and Magdalen Road, Oxford to alleviate local concerns.

With regard to the information set out in the report and the representations made to him at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed his decision as follows

(a)       approve the proposed new disabled persons’ parking places as advertised  subject to moving the proposed DPPP in Meriden Court, Wallingford to the lower corner;

(b)            authorise minor adjustments to be made the proposed sitings in Tyrells Way, Sutton Courtenay and Magdalen Road, Oxford.if required.

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Cabinet Member for Environment

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