Agenda item

Statutory Consultation - Minor On Street Parking Proposals Various Locations - TRO 2013 Amendment 31

Minutes:

The report on the Statutory Consultation was introduced by the Parking Engineer and Members gave consideration to the relevant objections to the minor on-street parking proposals within The Kent County Council (Various Roads in the District of Sevenoaks) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Unloading and On-Street Parking Places) (Amendment 31) Order 2019 (known as “TRO 2013 Amendment 31”) received during the statutory consultation.

 

Members noted that in the absence of any objections, the proposals as detailed within Appendices 1 - 8 would be implemented as drawn.

 

Sevenoaks - Hartslands Road & Vine Court Road (Appendix 9 to the report)

The Board was addressed by local residents from Hartslands Road and Vine Court Road, and Councillor Purves. Images were tabled showing Hartslands Road and the local resident expressed concerns relating to the width of the road, visibility and access. The resident of Vine Court Road highlighted concerns relating to safety especially for the attendees of the two nearby schools. Councillor Purves supported the views of the residents and noted that as there were no pavements on the (lower) part of Hartslands Road, it would be sensible to prohibit parking. Due to the proximity of the Vine Court Road proposal from the junction it was believed that the proposal would make both more unsafe.

 

Councillor Crabtree, the local County Member suggested put forward a motion, that was seconded and approved that ‘slow’ markings should be implemented at the entrance to Hartslands Road from the junction to No 1 Hartslands Road. She believed that the current proposal for Hartslands Road was not sufficient and double yellow lines should be extended on the east side both sides of the road from the 5 way junction up to number 9. Officers reminded Members that proposals could only be amended by reduction and any extension to the current recommendations would need to be re-consulted on. Members expressed their support for the views of the speakers and local County Member and hoped an extended proposal for Hartslands Road would be consulted on.

 

Sevenoaks - London Road (A224) near Argyle Road & Eardley Road (Appendix 10 to the report)

The Board was addressed by Councillor Fleming who voiced his objections to the proposal, stating that the traffic flow issues were primarily due to the obstruction caused by the development on the east side of the road. The Parking Engineer explained that parking in the areas highlighted for loading restrictions forced northbound traffic into the southbound lane, presenting a hazard, especially when southbound traffic is turning into Argyle Road. Officers advised that the issues caused to traffic flow and safety by parking on double yellow line restrictions in this section of road preceded the obstruction caused by the developer.

 

Members questioned why the loading restriction was also proposed for the section of road between Eardley Road and Argyle Road as there were currently no issues related to loading in this section. They were advised that this was to protect against any displacement that may arise from the other proposed loading restriction. Members expressed their support for the views of the speaker.

 

 

Westerham Squerryes Mede (Appendix 11 to the report)

Members were advised that when an informal consultation was conducted in respect of the proposals for Squerryes Mede, 14 of the 17 residents who responded were in support of the proposal. The objections received to the formal consultation were said to have been received from local businesses and non-residents. It was suggested that there was insufficient space on the road for the number of parking spaces required, and that the proposal would encourage parking in the turning head. The Board noted that parking was already taking place in the turning head and agreed to support the proposal.

 

Resolved: That the Board recommends that

 

a)    the results of the statutory consultation regarding minor on-street parking proposals within The Kent County Council (Various Roads in the District of Sevenoaks) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Unloading and On-Street Parking Places) (Amendment 31) Order 2019 (known as “TRO 2013 Amendment 31”) be noted;

 

b)    the relevant objections received to the parking proposal for Hartslands Road and Vine Court Road, Sevenoaks in Appendix 9 of the report be upheld, and the proposal be abandoned and a new proposal formulated as per Cllr Mrs Crabtree’s proposal;

 

c)    the relevant objections received to the parking proposal for London Road, Sevenoaks between Earley Road and Argyle Road in Appendix 10 of the report be upheld, and the proposal be abandoned;

 

d)    the relevant objections received to the parking proposals for Squerryes Mede, Westerham in Appendix 11 of this report be set aside; and

 

e)    TRO 2013 Amendment 31 be amended to reflect recommendations (b) and (c) above and be made, and the parking proposals therein be implemented; and

 

f)     the objectors be notified of the decision.

 

 

 

(*As amended at the meeting on 12 June 2019)

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