Agenda item

Report of the Corporate Director Community and Environment.

The Panel received a report of the Corporate Director Community and Environment setting out the findings of the public consultation on a possible extension to the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) L in Rayners Lane and recommending the roads and area for which parking controls should be introduced based on resident responses subject to statutory consultation.

The Panel received a Deputation from residents of Waverley Road requesting amendments to the double yellow lines planned for 169-200 Waverley Road.

An officer explained that the existing CPZ L had not been reviewed for a number of years, adding that officers had undertaken substantial amounts of consultation with residents and businesses in the area, including holding an exhibition about the CPZ at the Zoroastrian Centre in Rayners Lane.  However, response rates from residents in some sections of some streets had been low and these areas had been re-consulted.  He added that during the consultation officers had received a request from residents for Oxleay Avenue to be removed from the existing CPZ.  In addition, requests for parking controls in Imperial Close had been received.  Therefore, both these streets were added to the consultation.  However, due to tight timescales, it had not been possible to include the results in the report.

An officer stated that Oxleay Road showed no majority support with 40 responses received, 9 showing support for the removal of controls and 31 not supporting the proposals.  Imperial Close showed no majority support for proposals to implement parking controls, 49 responses were received with 14 supporting parking controls and 35 against the proposal for parking controls.  As there was no majority support for change in either of these roads, officers recommended that no changes be progressed.

A Member, who was not a Member of the Panel, stated that she had received representations from residents against the implementation of double yellow lines in the island between Newquay Crescent and Lynton Road, and asked for some parking be allowed on sections of the island.  The Member asked for a reduction in the size of the island to be considered.  Officers agreed to review the parking on the island and if feasible, make the necessary revisions to the plans prior to the statutory consultation.  The Member was pleased with the proposals for double yellow lines around the island at Waverley Road/Yeading Avenue, which was not heavily parked anyway.

Another Member, who was not a Member of the Panel asked if the sightlines could be considered when reviewing the Newquay Crescent island parking.

A Member asked if the double yellow lines could be extended along Kings Road from the junction with Capthorne Avenue opposite the H10 bus stop which had already been asked for by the Ward Councillors at a meeting with an Officer.  The Officers said the views of the H9 and H10 operators would be sought on this matter and also a similar situation opposite a H10 bus stop north of the junction of Kings Road with Malvern Avenue.

The Officers agreed to consider further proposals for double yellow lines at other locations in or near to the area of the Rayners Lane CPZ which had been tabled separately by a Panel Member and other Members.

An adviser to the Panel stated that if restrictions were implemented on the southern kerb line in Village Way there would be a parking ban on Village Way only until 6.30 pm, and that evening parking caused delays to buses in the area.

A Member, who was not a Member of the Panel, stated that the traffic island on Newquay Crescent had heavy parking and sightlines were obscured into Lynton Way during working hours and this may affect residents on the south side of Village Way.

An officer stated that the single yellow lines on the H9 bus service on Kings Avenue near the junction of Capthorne Avenue would be investigated, but that to date, no complaints had been received from bus operators. 

An officer stated that following re-consultation in Ovesdon Avenue the responses showed that 13 residents were in support of parking controls and 12 were not.  Consequently officers would review whether Ovesdon Avenue be included in the CPZ as the margin in favour was very narrow.

Resolved to RECOMMEND: (to the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Community Safety)  That

(1)               the Rayners Lane CPZ L be extended into the following roads:

·                    Alfriston Avenue;

·                    Capthorne Avenue – Between Lynton Road and Alexandra Avenue;

·                    Downs Avenue – Between Village Way and The Glen;

·                    Hillcroft Avenue – Between Central Avenue and Downs Avenue;

·                    Kings Road - between Drake Road and Ovesdon Avenue;

·                    South Close;

·                    Ovesdon Avenue;

·                    The Avenue - between Hillcroft Avenue and Church Avenue;

·                    Village Way – Between Cannon Lane and South Close;

·                    West Avenue – Between Village Way and Hillcroft Avenue;

·                    Warden Avenue – between Kings Road and Torbay Road.

(2)               no waiting “at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) be introduced at all locations within the consultation area, including those roads within the recommended CPZ area and those outside this area as detailed on plans 1 to 17 inclusive at Appendix H, plus other locations as necessary, following recommendations for consideration tabled by Members;

(3)               that officers be authorised to make minor amendments and finalise the detailed design of the parking controls in accordance with Appendices C and H, notify all consultees of the consultation results and decision and how they could make final statutory objections to the advertised proposals, to undertake statutory consultation under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, advertise traffic regulation orders and implement the scheme, subject to consideration of any objections;

(4)               the Service Manager - Traffic and Highway Network Management, be authorised to determine any objections received to the scheme as a result of the statutory consultation or otherwise in consultation with the Portfolio Holder;

(5)               all consultees be advised of the results of the statutory consultation and the details of the scheme to be implemented.

Reason for Decision: To control parking in Rayners Lane.