Decision details

The proposal is to introduce parking controls in the East Cliff Gardens Area, Folkestone Harbour Ward as shown in appendix 1. This report explains the findings of the recent public consultation for the proposed parking controls, and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note Report C/21/19.

2.        That subject to statutory consultations on a proposed traffic regulation order (TRO), a new controlled parking zone (CPZ) is progressed to cover all the roads shown in appendix 1.

3.        That the proposed TRO include ‘permit holders only’ parking in all but Dyke Road, as the majority of respondents have indicated support for such restriction. Permit holders only parking will maximise parking for residents in the area.

4.        That shared use parking with 1 hour limited waiting spaces are proposed for Dyke Road (between North Street and Radnor Bridge Road) to enable some free limited waiting for non-permit holders.

5.        That the hours/days of operation for the permit restrictions replicate the adjacent Zone G i.e. Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays), 8am -8pm, as the majority of respondents have indicated support for this.

6.        That each household or business be restricted to a maximum of two resident or business permits.

7.        That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 100 in any year, but this limit be extended in exceptional circumstances.

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

9.        That the fees for permits and eligibility criteria replicate current arrangements for existing schemes 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

Eligibility criteria:

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.

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

10.     That a proposed traffic regulation order be advertised as soon as possible for the implementation of the recommended parking controls, and that the Transportation Specialist reports back to the Cabinet Member if there are any objections.

11.     That a full review of the new controlled parking zone be carried out 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and special projects is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)           The area has been affected by long-term visitor and displacement parking problems. Parking controls will help address the issues residents are experiencing.

b)           The responses received indicate a majority of respondents are in favour of parking controls to be introduced.