Decision details

This report considers the objections received in respect of the proposed amendment to the Sandgate controlled parking zone (CPZ) Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), to include other roads as shown in appendix 1.

DECISION:

a)        To receive and note Report C/18 /33.

b)       Not to uphold the objections to the TRO.

c)        That officers proceed with making the TRO as advertised.

d)       That each household within the zone be restricted to two resident permits. That each tenant in multiple tenancy homes also be eligible to apply for up to two permits provided a tenancy agreement is submitted.

e)        That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 50 in any year but this limit be extended in exceptional circumstances.

f)         That residents and businesses with more than one car be entitled to buy a shared permit for the number of vehicles registered to them.

g)       That the fees for permits replicate current arrangements for existing schemes in the district as follows:

Residents’ Permit                                          £30 per year

Additional resident permit                          £30 per year

Shared Resident permit                              £30 per year

Resident Visitor permit                                £5.20 per 5 sessions

Business permit                                            £60 per year

Replacement lost or stolen permit           £5.20

Special permit (Health & care workers)   Free

h)       That all permit charges be subject to an annual review.

i)         That the eligibility criteria be:

              I.    Resident permit

a)    The applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

b)   The vehicle is either a passenger vehicle or a goods vehicle of a height less than 3.2 metres (10ft 6ins) and length less than 6.5 metres (21ft 4ins) a gross weight not exceeding 5 tonnes. That officers discretion be applied in exceptional cases.

            II.    Resident visitor permits

Applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

           III.    Business permit

a)    The business operates from an address within the CPZ

b)   The vehicle is essential for the efficient operation of the business

j)         That the new extended zone be reviewed 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercialis asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)    The majority of residents within the proposed extended zone have indicated they do experience parking difficulties and are in favour of parking controls.

b)   Parking controls will help to address the commuter/long-stay parking and traffic flow problems experienced by many of the local residents.