Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Leffman declared an interest in Item 9 – Charlbury: proposed extension of 30mph speed limit, traffic calming measures and waiting restructions – as local member, but remained in the meeting.

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Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report sets out the proposal to make an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to enable the implementation of a temporary public realm scheme on Broad Street. The project aims to discourage general vehicle movements and builds on the Broad Meadow scheme implemented by Oxford City Council in 2021 by increasing the extent of the scheme to the full length of Broad Street (Catte Street – Magdalen Street East).

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as engaged with key stakeholders on preliminary designs:

a)    the introduction of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will result in the following:

                                     I.          Removal of existing pay and display parking on Broad Street

                                   II.          Relocation of existing motorcycle bay to St Giles, located approximately 125m north of the junction with Magdalen Street East

                                 III.          Relocation of existing loading/goods vehicle only bays, remaining within Broad Street

                                IV.          Relocation of existing disabled bays, 4 remaining within Broad Street and 4 relocated to Catte Street/Parks Road as appropriate.

                                  V.          Introduction of 24/7 loading ban on the majority of Broad Street

The Leader of the Council considered a report by the Corporate Director, Environment and Place on the proposal to make an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to enable the implementation of a temporary public realm scheme on Broad Street. The project aimed to discourage general vehicle movements and built on the Broad Meadow scheme implemented by Oxford City Council in 2021 by increasing the extent of the scheme to the full length of Broad Street (Catte Street – Magdalen Street East

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve as engaged with key stakeholders on preliminary designs:

a)    the introduction of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will result in the following:

                                     I.          Removal of existing pay and display parking on Broad Street

                                   II.          Relocation of existing motorcycle bay to St Giles, located approximately 125m north of the junction with Magdalen Street East

                                 III.          Relocation of existing loading/goods vehicle only bays, remaining within Broad Street

                                IV.          Relocation of existing disabled bays, 4 remaining within Broad Street and 4 relocated to Catte Street/Parks Road as appropriate.

Introduction of 24/7 loading ban on the majority of Broad Street

Having heard representations on the proposals, the Leader of the Council welcomed the proposals which were supported by the City Council.  She pointed out that this was an ETRO subject to the conditions set out in the report.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on proposed 50mph speed limit on the A421.  A plan showing the proposal is  shown in Annex 1

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     the proposed 50mph speed limit on the A421,

b.     the administrative amendment to the legal documentation to update references of the ‘A421’ to read ‘A4421’.

The Leader of the Council considered the report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposed 50mph speed limit on the A421. 

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     the proposed 50mph speed limit on the A421,

b.     the administrative amendment to the legal documentation to update references of the ‘A421’ to read ‘A4421’

The Leader of the Council welcomed the proposals which would improve safety on the stretch of road in question

DECISION:- To approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on proposed 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Stoke Lyne. A plan showing the proposal is shown in Annex 1.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised the proposed speed 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Stoke Lyne.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on proposed 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Stoke Lyne

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised the proposed speed 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Stoke Lyne.

The Leader of the Council welcomed the proposals which met the Council’s objectives to introduce 20mph limits in areas of the County to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders

DECISION:- To approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Witney as shown in Annex 1.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits as advertised.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Witney

The Leader of the Council was  RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits as advertised.

After hearing representations, the Leader of the Council commented on the evidence that reducing speed limits does improve safety on roads.  She pointed out that, although there had been a majority of responses against the proposals, the consultation exercise was not intended to be a referendum on proposals.  The Council believed that 20mph limits should be the norm but it was for individual communities to determine what is best for their areas and apply for these restrictions if appropriate

DECISION:- to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposed goods loading bay at Priory Lane Burford as shown in Annex 1. The proposal seeks to help alleviate the health and safety concerns raised over attempted deliveries to the Co-op, which can be problematic as a result of the narrow carriageway and limited parking to the rear of the store.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the loading bay at Priory Lane Burford with less restrictive hours of operation – to be agreed following additional engagement with local businesses.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposed goods loading bay at Priory Lane Burford. The proposal sought to help alleviate the health and safety concerns raised over attempted deliveries to the Co-op, which can be problematic as a result of the narrow carriageway and limited parking to the rear of the store

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve the loading bay at Priory Lane Burford with less restrictive hours of operation – to be agreed following additional engagement with local businesses.

DECISION:- to agree the report’s recommendations

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on traffic proposals comprising an extension of the 30mph speed limit on the B4022 Spelsbury Road, new and amended waiting restrictions and time limited parking places, and a traffic calming build-out. as shown in Annex 1, which have been put forward as a result of requests put forward by Charlbury Town Council

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     The extension of the current 30mph speed limit on the B4026 Pound Hill / Charlbury Road northwards by 530 metres,

b.    the new/amended ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (Double Yellow Lines) parking restrictions on: Grammar School Hill, B4437 Thames Street, B4437 Nine Acres Lane, Church Street, and Browns Lane,

c.     One new ‘1 hour permitted parking Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm with No return within 1 hour’ parking bay on the western side of Market Street,

d.    removal of ‘no waiting at any time’ outside The Old Post Office (shown on the consultation plan as a ‘one hour permitted parking bay),

e.     the new traffic priority calming build-out feature on the eastern side of the B4022 Banbury Hill.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on traffic proposals comprising an extension of the 30mph speed limit on the B4022 Spelsbury Road, new and amended waiting restrictions and time limited parking places, and a traffic calming build-out which have been put forward as a result of requests put forward by Charlbury Town Council.

The Leader said that she had received a late representation regarding the positioning of the build-out on the eastern side of the B4022 Banbury Hill but she was satisfied that the plans were correct and would reduce speeds of vehicles using that route

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     The extension of the current 30mph speed limit on the B4026 Pound Hill / Charlbury Road northwards by 530 metres,

b.     the new/amended ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (Double Yellow Lines) parking restrictions on: Grammar School Hill, B4437 Thames Street, B4437 Nine Acres Lane, Church Street, and Browns Lane,

c.     One new ‘1 hour permitted parking Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm with No return within 1 hour’ parking bay on the western side of Market Street,

d.     removal of ‘no waiting at any time’ outside The Old Post Office (shown on the consultation plan as a ‘one hour permitted parking bay),

e.     the new traffic priority calming build-out feature on the eastern side of the B4022 Banbury Hill.

DECISION:- to approve the report’s recommendations.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a consultation on proposals to provide a zebra crossing and traffic calming build-outs on Wheatley Road in Garsington as shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2. The proposals seek to help improve pedestrian safety in the vicinity of Garsington C of E Primary School, and to help improve road safety by reducing the speed of traffic.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve:

a)    The proposed zebra crossing on Wheatley Road,

b)    The proposed traffic calming build-outs on Wheatley Road.

The Leader of the Council agreed to defer consideration of this report until a future meeting.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

Following the introduction of the Cowley Marsh area Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in 2020, the proposal for additional ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions as shown in Annex 1, were identified as being desirable at Reliance Way to address issues of obstructive parking

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed waiting restrictions at Reliance Way.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place on the proposal for additional ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions, were at Reliance Way to address issues of obstructive parking following the introduction of the Cowley Marsh area Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in 2020

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management was RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed waiting restrictions at Reliance Way.

DECISION:- to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     the proposed new EV parking bays located on: Bevington Road, Farndon Road, Frenchay Road, Hamilton Road, Juxon Street, Lake Street, Sandfield Road, Stone Street, Tackley Place, Temple Road, Vicarage Close, Warnborough Road, Winchester Road, Wytham Street, and West Street.

b.    the proposed new Car Club bay on Latimer Road, and the subsequent removal of the bay on All Saints Road.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place on the proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for 16 locations in Oxford that currently have GULO Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers to make them available for EV use only.

The aim was to give more reliable access to charging for those who live, work or visit Oxford. The proposed TROs ensure that only EVs can park in these bays when they need to charge. They would be designated as public chargers, between 8am and 6pm, available to all in Oxford, for a period of up to five hours and overnight use restricted to those with relevant resident permits.

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:

a.     the proposed new EV parking bays located on: Bevington Road, Farndon Road, Frenchay Road, Hamilton Road, Juxon Street, Lake Street, Sandfield Road, Stone Street, Tackley Place, Temple Road, Vicarage Close, Warnborough Road, Winchester Road, Wytham Street, and West Street.

b.     the proposed new Car Club bay on Latimer Road, and the subsequent removal of the bay on All Saints Road.

After hearing representations concerning the locations of the charging points the officer explained that the cost of moving the existing chargers would be prohibitive.  However a policy will be developed on future charging points which would seek to avoid locating them directly outside properties.  The Leader emphasised that the bays would only be provided for charging electric vehicles and any other vehicles using them would be subject to enforcement.  

DECISION:- to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on proposed amendments to existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) orders in respect of eligibility for parking permits as a result of the development of properties for residential purposes, and the associated conditions within the planning permissions granted by Oxford City Council. With additional minor amendments to the legal documentation to rectify administrative matters

The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the following proposals in respect of eligibility for parking permits:

a)    Cutteslowe - exclude Nos.18 & 18A Harbord Road from eligibility to apply for residents permits,

b)    Divinity Road - exclude new dwelling between Nos.45 & 51 Hill Top Road from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits,

c)    Girdlestone Road - exclude No.61 Warren Crescent from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits,

d)    Headington Central - exclude a) new properties at 4 Lime Walk from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits, and b) Nos.14A & 14B Holyoake Road from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits

e)    Hollow Way North – limit residents of No.22 Meyseys Close to be eligible to apply for a maximum of 2 residents permits only and accompanying number of visitor permits.

f)      Florence Park - enable property Nos.1a-35 (odd Nos only) Rose Hill to apply for residents & visitor permits,

g)    Iffley Fields - enable property Nos.1-9 Meadow Lane to apply for residents & visitor permits,

h)    Cowley Central East - amendment to show that Nos.147-169 odd & 156-166 even Oxford Road are eligible for permits,

i)      Headington West - amendment to correctly identify the zonal designations for permits and parking as HA and HB.

The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place presenting responses received to a statutory consultation on proposed amendments to existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) orders in respect of eligibility for parking permits as a result of the development of properties for residential purposes, and the associated conditions within the planning permissions granted by Oxford City Council, with additional minor amendments to the legal documentation to rectify administrative matters.

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve the following proposals in respect of eligibility for parking permits:

a)    Cutteslowe- exclude Nos.18 & 18A Harbord Road from eligibility to apply for residents permits,

b)    Divinity Road - exclude new dwelling between Nos.45 & 51 Hill Top Road from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits,

c)    Girdlestone Road - exclude No.61 Warren Crescent from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits,

d)    Headington Central - exclude a) new properties at 4 Lime Walk from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits, and b) Nos.14A & 14B Holyoake Road from eligibility to apply for residents & visitor permits

e)    Hollow Way North – limit residents of No.22 Meyseys Close to be eligible to apply for a maximum of 2 residents permits only and accompanying number of visitor permits.

f)      Florence Park - enable property Nos.1a-35 (odd Nos only) Rose Hill to apply for residents & visitor permits,

g)    Iffley Fields - enable property Nos.1-9 Meadow Lane to apply for residents & visitor permits,

h)    Cowley Central East - amendment to show that Nos.147-169 odd & 156-166 even Oxford Road are eligible for permits,

i)      Headington West - amendment to correctly identify the zonal designations for permits and parking as HA and HB.

DECISION:- to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a consultation on proposals to provide a traffic calming build-outs at Wheatley Road at the B4445 Thame road at Sydenham in order to help improve road safety and help enforce the existing 30mph speed restriction

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed traffic calming build-outs at the B4445 Thame Road Sydenham.

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The Leader of the Council considered a report from the Corporate Director, Environment and Place report presenting responses received to a consultation on proposals to provide a traffic calming build-outs at Wheatley Road at the B4445 Thame road at Sydenham in order to help improve road safety and help enforce the existing 30mph speed restriction

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed traffic calming build-outs at the B4445 Thame Road Sydenham.

DECISION:- to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report of the Corporate Director, Environment and Place

The provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places is reviewed when requested by members of the public. Specific proposals are assessed applying national regulations and guidance on the suitability of providing new bays or amending or removing existing ones.

This report presents objections received in the course of the statutory consultation on the proposals to remove, amend and introduce disabled persons parking places (DPPP’s) at various locations in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse districts

The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve:

(a)   the proposed provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Pound Piece, Ashbury; Poplar Grove, Kennington; Park Street, Thame; Stirlings Close, Wantage.

(b)   the proposed removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Fane Drive, Berinsfield; Wilson Avenue, Henley on Thames.

(c)   But to defer approval of the proposals at the following locations pending further investigations: Bell Street, Henley on Thames; Gainsborough Hill, Henley on Thames; Parkside, Marcham.

(d)   Defer approval of the removal of DPPP at the following locations: Colwell Road, Berinsfield; Dibleys, Blewbury; Summerside Road, Buckland; Church View, Stoke Row.

The Leader of the Council considered a report by the Corporate Director, Environment and Place, presenting objections received in the course of the statutory consultation on the proposals to  remove, amend and introduce disabled persons parking places (DPPP’s) at various locations in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse districts. The proposals were put forward following requests from residents, including – where a new place has been requested -  an assessment of  eligibility, applying the national guidelines on the provision part of such parking places

The Leader of the Council was RECOMMENDED to approve:

(a)   the proposed provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Pound Piece, Ashbury; Poplar Grove, Kennington; Park Street, Thame; Stirlings Close, Wantage.

(b)   the proposed removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Fane Drive, Berinsfield; Wilson Avenue, Henley on Thames.

(c)    But to defer approval of the proposals at the following locations pending further investigations: Bell Street, Henley on Thames; Gainsborough Hill, Henley on Thames; Parkside, Marcham.

(d)     Defer approval of the removal of DPPP at the following locations: Colwell Road, Berinsfield; Dibleys, Blewbury; Summerside Road, Buckland; Church View, Stoke Row

DECISION:-  to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.