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Parking restrictions- Public consultation responses and recommendations To: Shepway Joint Transportation Board, June 2011 Main Portfolio Area: KCC – Environment, Highways and Waste By: Head of Transport & Development, Kent Highway Services Classification: Unrestricted Ward: Various Division : Various
Summary: This report details the responses received and the recommended actions to the public consultation for the introduction of safety related waiting restrictions in various locations detailed in the proposed Traffic Regulation Order.
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(THE DISTRICT OF SHEPWAY, VARIOUS ROADS)
(RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS OF WAITING, LOADING AND UNLOADING)
CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2011 (AMENDMENT NO 10)
1. Introduction
1.1. This report details the responses received to the recent public consultation regarding the proposed introduction or amendment of waiting restrictions in various locations throughout the Shepway District. The aim of these restrictions is to improve safety and traffic flows around the District, in particular at junctions and places where traffic flows and emergency access may be hindered by parked vehicles.
2. Background
2.1. In March 2010 the Joint Transportation Board for Shepway District was presented with a report listing a number of locations where it was considered additional or amended waiting restrictions could improve operational efficiency, road safety or traffic congestion at the junctions.
2.2. These locations had been identified either by members of the public, locally elected members or Kent Highway Services engineers, and were ranked as the highest priority sites with safety related parking issues in Shepway District.
2.3. The JTB approved these sites for development and consultation of detailed proposals. Public consultation was carried out as part of the statutory process for introducing or amending parking restrictions.
3. Proposals
3.1. There are 9 separate sites spread out across Shepway District (see appendix 1.0 for full site details). Each of these locations has been assessed individually to determine the best form of restriction to aid safety and traffic flow, whilst minimising the impact and inconvenience for local residents and stakeholders.
3.2. There are several different forms of restrictions proposed to be introduced or amended, depending upon the problems faced at each individual site, these are:
• No waiting at any time
• No waiting between prescribed hours
• No waiting on school entrance markings
3.3. Each of these restrictions will need to be marked on site in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions as well as having a formal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) introduced to enable the enforcement of the restrictions
3.4. The introduction of a new TRO must follow a statutory process which is determined by The Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996. It is also detailed as part of the Kent Highway Services, Traffic Regulation Order best practice manual.
3.5. The procedure requires that a formal public consultation period of 21 days is carried out by advertisement in the local media, notices placed on site and deposited for viewing at Kent County Council, Shepway District Council and Town or Parish council offices. Objections or letters of support are requested.
3.6. Consultation
3.7 The consultation period for these locations began on the 8th May 2011 and ran until the 30th May 2011 inclusively. Street notices were placed at all sites and an advert appeared in the Kent on Sunday local newspaper on the 8th May 2011. In addition to the statutory requirements, local properties adjacent to the proposed restrictions were posted individual notification letters and plans detailing the proposals and inviting them to comment.
3.8 During the consultation period, 10 individual responses to 4 different sites were received. No representations were received for the following locations, so these are recommended to be implemented as per the design
Wood Avenue, Folkestone Weymouth Road, Folkestone
Shornecliffe Road, Folkestone Craythorne Lane, New Romney
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge
3.9 A précis of each representation received is shown in appendix 2.0, along with a detailed response and a recommended action. For a full copy of each individual representation, please see appendix 3.0.
4. Recommendation
4.1. That Members agree to recommendations listed in paragraph 3.2, and appendix 2.0.
4.2. That members agree to proceed with the implementation of the schemes and the making of the Traffic Order as detailed in the report
Contact Officers Donna Rixson, Transportation Engineer, Kent Highway Services 08458 247800 Andy Corcoran, Traffic Schemes and Member Highway Fund Manager 08458 247 800 Appendices Appendix 1.0 Full list of proposed sites Appendix 2.0 Précis of responses and recommended actions Appendix 3.0 Copies of responses received
Various Roads, Shepway.
Parking Restriction Proposals
Summary of Consultation Responses
Name & AddressScheme Proposal
AddressComments/Representation Received Recommended Action
Geoff Bineham, Kent
Police, Traffic
Management Unit,
Coldharbour
All proposed roads
within Shepway
Kent Police have no specific objections or observations to make regarding
this proposal but expect the restrictions to meet the standard criteria without
excessive enforcement issues for the police service.
That the comments/support be noted.
Resident A, Ashford
Road, Newingreen
Ashford Road / Stone
Street, Newingreen
In support of the proposal. Request additional markings outside
"Oakview" as motorists park on the dropped kerbs. Also outside of the
"Holiday Express" complex where motorists often wait to turn into the area
which blocks the road and motorists then mount the kerb to avoid queuing.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Stone Street. They have been designed to a
minimum affective length.It is not possible to increase the proposed
lengths of restriction under this proposal but may be introduced at a later
date. Therefore it is recommended that the scheme be introduced
as designed
Resident B, Ashford
Road, Newingreen
Ashford Road / Stone
Street, Newingreen
In support of the proposal but request the restrictions be extended in line
with the property called "Petersfield" to make it safer for pedestrians
crossing.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Stone Street. They have been designed to a
minimum affective length.It is not possible to increase the proposed
lengths of restriction under this proposal but may be introduced at a later
date. Therefore it is recommended that the scheme be introduced
as designed
Resident C, Church
Road, Lyminge,
Folkestone, Kent,
Church Road / Well
Road / High Street,
Lyminge
In support of the proposal but feel the restrictions need to include the
opposite corner of Church Road as well as vehicles regularly park there,
especially at school drop off and pick up times.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid the
flow of traffic into church Road. They have been designed to a minimum
affective length.It is not possible to increase the proposed lengths of
restriction or add additional lengths under this proposal but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident D, Sturdy
Close, Hythe, CT21
6AG
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal. Request the maximum length of restricted parking
be imposed because of the small hill from Cobay Close to the junction with
Twiss Road does seriously impede the sight line of drivers when cars are
parked on Twiss Road. The left turn from Cobay Close will be excellent but
the right turn will be no improvement than it is at the moment.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident E, Sturdy
Close, Hythe, Kent,
CT21 6AG
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal, it is currently difficult and dangerous for drivers
exiting Cobay Close to see oncoming traffic from both north and south and
especially so for elderly drivers who live in Cobay and Sturdy Close, as this
is the only exit onto Twiss road and beyond. The demarcation on Twiss
Road, looking south, is not sufficient to allow for a proper and safe vision of
the oncoming traffic and the problem will persist if the restricted parking
distance is not augmented along this stretch. This will be made worse when
the new housing development begins.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident F, Sturdy
Close, Hythe, CT21 6AGCobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal and glad that this dangerous junction is to have
parking restrictions, but are concerned that if the white marks with double
arrows on the road surface are the limits, the restriction to the South down
Twiss Road is not nearly sufficient for cars exiting Cobay Close to have a
safe view down that road. This is also true of the works traffic using the
site entrance opposite Cobay Close and for the sufficient turning area that
they require (and will also apply to residential traffic when house building is
completed there in the near future).
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Various Roads, Shepway.
Parking Restriction Proposals
Summary of Consultation Responses
Name & AddressScheme Proposal
AddressComments Jacobs Recommended Action
Resident G Cobay
Close, Hythe, Kent,
CT21 6AA
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal but request the length of restriction on the north
side of Twiss Road be reduced so as not to create displacement of traffic
into Cobay Close
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident H Cobay
Close, Hythe, Kent,
CT21 6AA
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal but request the length of restriction on the north
side of Twiss Road be reduced so as not to create displacement of traffic
into Cobay Close
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident I, Cobay
Close, Hythe, Kent,
CT21 6AA
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
Agree there is a need for some restriction but this proposal will block the
access to my gate which seems excessive in length.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident J Sturdy
Close, Hythe, kent,
CT21 6AG
Cobay Close / Twiss
Road, Hythe
In support of proposal but markings to the left as you come out of Cobay
are fine but the ones turning right will not make any difference to your view.
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid
visibility when exiting Cobay Close and the canal tow path. They have
been designed to an affective length.It is not possible to increase the
proposed lengths of restriction under this proposal, and to shorten them
would severly affect the visibility when exiting the tow path, but may be
introduced at a later date. Therefore it is recommended that the
scheme be introduced as designed
Resident K Harcourt
Road, Folkestone, Kent,
CT19 4AE
Harcourt Road /
Surrenden Road,
Folkestone
In support of proposal but request the length of restriction be shorter than
proposed to enable vehicles to park outside my house
The 'No Waiting At Any Time' restrictions in this location are to aid safety
and traffic flows when exiting or entering Harcourt Rd.. They have been
designed to an affective minimum length as detailed in the highway
code.Therefore it is recommended that the scheme be introduced
as designed
Attention: Diane Bourne Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd Miller House Lower Stone Street Maidstone 28th May 2011 Dear Madam, Ref: Junction Cobay Close with Twiss Road, Hythe Order Number 2010 (amendment number 1) Shepway ref number B1647600 I understand that PARKING RESTRICTIONS are soon to be implemented at the above named junction. I am very pleased that this is to be done, because it is currently difficult and dangerous for drivers exiting Cobay Close to see oncoming traffic from both north and south and especially so for elderly drivers who live in Cobay and Sturdy Close, as this is the only exit onto Twiss road and beyond. However, I wish to point out to you that the demarcation on Twiss Road, looking south, is not sufficient to allow for a proper and safe vision of the oncoming traffic and the problem will persist if the restricted parking distance is not augmented along this stretch. The issue will also soon become much more acute when much heavier traffic starts up with the building of about 75 new homes opposite the exit from Cobay Close, where construction work has already started with heavy trucks, vans and cars moving in and out of the area right opposite the entrance to Cobay Close. Please therefore take these comments into consideration, and request the appropriate department within Kent Highway Services to seriously review and to amend the restricted parking distance as mentioned above. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Yours sincerely, David T Morrey-Jones 13 Sturdy Close, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AG
Diane Bourne
We are glad that at long last this dangerous junction is to have parking restrictions, but are
concerned that if the white marks with double arrows on the road surface are the limits, the restriction to the South down Twiss Road is not nearly sufficient for cars exiting Cobay Close to
have a safe view down that road. This is also true of the works traffic using the site entrance
opposite Cobay Close and for the sufficient turning area that they require (and will also apply to residential traffic when house building is completed there in the near future).
We ask therefore that the parking restriction be extended South to the same as that shown on
the road for North along Twiss Road to near the Royal Military Canal.
Thank You
David and Evelyn Paton 9 Sturdy Close, Hythe, CT21 6AG