Decision - Report on the analysis of public consultation for a possible controlled parking zone in part of East Folkestone.

Decision details

Report on the analysis of public consultation for a possible controlled parking zone in part of East Folkestone.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing and special projects

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report sets out the results of the recent informal consultation for a proposed controlled parking zone (CPZ) in part of East Folkestone, as shown in appendix 1. There is parking congestion in many of the roads in this area and the council has received a number of representations from local residents. The consultation was designed to seek the views of residents and businesses within the local area about possible changes to the current parking arrangements.

Decision:

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note Report C/18/05.

 

2.        That subject to statutory consultation on a draft Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), parking controls consisting of limited waiting and permit parking are introduced in all but Pavilion Road, where a significant majority did not support parking controls.

 

3.        That officers report back to the Cabinet Member for Transport if there are any objections to a proposed draft TRO.

 

4.        That the hours of operation of the CPZ be 8am-6pm Monday-Sunday (excluding bank and public holidays) as the majority of respondents indicated support for all-day controls.

 

5.        That non-permit holders be allowed up to one hour free limited waiting in shared-use bays except in parking bays adjacent to Radnor Park in Radnor Park Road, St Johns Church Road and Boscombe Road where permitted waiting should be restricted to two hours.

 

6.        That restrictions on permits replicate current arrangements for existing schemes:

 

·         Each household be restricted to two resident permits

 

·         The number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 50 in any year

 

·         Residents and businesses with more than one car be entitled to buy a shared permit for the number of vehicles registered to them

 

7.        That the fees for permits reflect those agreed by Cabinet in the current fees and charges schedule.

 

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

 

9.        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.

            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 full review be conducted a year after implementation and the analysis reported to the Cabinet Member for Transport.

 


Reasons for decision:

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

 

a)    Based on the analysis of question 1 and 2, a majority of respondents do experience parking problems and are in favour of parking controls to be introduced in their road.

b)    The new CPZ will help to address the commuter/long-stay parking problems.

 

 

Publication date: 23/05/2018

Date of decision: 23/05/2018

Effective from: 01/06/2018

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