Decision details

The proposal is to extend a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Folkestone Harbour Ward (G1) to include East Cliff and other adjacent roads as shown in appendix 1. This report puts forward the findings of the recent public consultation for the proposed extension, and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

DECISION:

1.        To receive and note Report C/21/47.

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 Segrave Crescent and Thanet Gardens, where a significant majority did not support parking controls.

3.        That the hours of operation for the permit restrictions replicate Zone G1, all days, 8am -8pm.

4.        That non-permit holders be allowed free limited waiting for up to an hour in roads that can accommodate this.

5.        That each household be restricted to two resident permits.

6.        That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 100 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 and eligibility criteria replicate current arrangements for existing scheme 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

9.        That a proposed amendment 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.

10.     That a full review of the extended area be carried out 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

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

a)           This area has been affected by long-term parking problems, and residents have reported that the implementation of zone G1 exacerbated the issues. An extension of zone G1 to include further roads will help address the issues residents are experiencing.

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