Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions at Moston Road, Middleton.

The proposal was promoted to address an issue with vehicles parking in a dedicated turning facility, in the form of a turning head, positioned on the west side of Moston Road. It was reported by a local business and by the Council’s Waste Management Team. There were a number of residential, commercial and industrial properties in the vicinity of the turning head which generated a demand for on-street parking. The turning head was regularly used as a parking area for vehicles which prevented it from being used as intended.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 6 January 2020 and subsequently advertised. Two letters of objections were received from local businesses. The basis of the objections was that there was already a high demand for on street parking near the turning head and the proposal would reduce the availability of spaces further, increasing tensions between residents and the businesses over parking spaces.

In light of the objections, site inspection found that ample on street spaces were available further north along Moston Road. The turning head was constructed specifically for use as a turning facility and when it could not be used this increased the number of reversing manoeuvres along Moston Road. The turning head was now in use and could not provide the extra spaces as suggested.

Options considered:

Option 1 – Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised.

Option 2 – Relax the length of the proposed restrictions.

Option 3 – Do not introduce the proposed restrictions.

RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the objections received, the proposed restrictions be introduced as set out in the report.