This report considers the objections received in respect of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the controlled parking zone (CPZ) extension of the East Folkestone area, Folkestone.

DECISION:

1.    To receive and note Report C/20/71.

2.    Not to uphold the objections to the TRO.

3.    That officers proceed with making the TRO as advertised, and parking controls are introduced in all roads included in the proposal.

4.    That zone F1 residents be allowed to park in Zone F.

5.    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.

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

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

8.    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 day (book of 5)

Business permit                                   £60 per year

Replacement lost or stolen permit      £5.20

Special permit (Health & care workers)          Free

9.    That all permit charges be subject to an annual review.

10. That the eligibility criteria be:

·       Resident permit

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

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 officer’s discretion be applied in exceptional cases.

·       Resident visitor permits

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

·       Business permit

          The business operates from an address within the CPZ

The vehicle is essential for the efficient operation of the business.

11.That the new zone be reviewed 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Transport, Housing & Special Projects is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)       Residents within the proposed 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 especially during peak times.

Alternative Options (if any)

None