Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the proposal to introduce double yellow lines at the junction of Block Lane and Hampshire Road, Chadderton.

Restrictions on one side of the Block Lane / Hampshire Road junction currently existed. A complaint was received by a local resident via the MP for the area which referred to the difficulties motorists experienced when vehicles parked within close proximity to the junction.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 5^th October 2018 and subsequently advertised. One letter of objection had been received. The basis of the objection was that vehicles could park at the end of the waiting restrictions within close proximity to their driveway, creating a visibility issue when exiting the driveway.

Observations revealed that vehicles parking within close proximity to the junction of Hampshire Road and Block Lane were creating a highway safety issue for motorists trying to negotiate the junction.

In light of the objection it was proposed to introduce 30 metres of waiting restrictions on the north side of Hampshire Road instead of the 15 metres originally proposed.  However as this proposal had not been the subject of public consultation, it would have to be advertised before it could be implemented.

Options considered

Option 1: to approve the amended recommendation.

Option 2: not to approve the amended recommendation.

RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the objections received, the double yellow lines be introduced on Block Lane in accordance with the schedule at the end of the report and the proposal relating to Hampshire Road be advertised.