Decision details

The Panel considered a report which sought approval for the proposed disabled parking places at various places in the Borough.

The Panel was informed that a report recommending the introduction of 25 disabled persons parking places at various locations in the Borough was approved under delegated powers on 16 December 2021. The proposal was subsequently advertised, and several representations were received.

The Council were informed that the applicant at Harper Street had sadly passed away. Therefore, that proposed parking place would be removed from the scheme. The Council were informed that the applicant at South Hill Street had off-street parking. This was verified by inspection. Residents with access to an off-street parking facility did not qualify for a disabled parking place therefore the proposed parking place would be removed from the scheme. The Council were informed by the applicant at Albany Street that they intend to sell the property and therefore no longer require the proposed parking place. Two letters of objection were received to the proposed parking place at Kilburn Street. In summary the objectors stated that as the bay would extend across their frontage and this would make their property unsaleable. The bay was not required as the applicant’s car was always parked outside their own house.

In light of the objections and in particular the concerns over the proximity of the bay to the junction and the difficulty in positioning a sign and pole, the removal from the scheme and for an alternative location to be found was supported by Officers.

Options considered:

Option 1: Do not introduce the disabled persons parking places on Harper Street, South Hill Street, Albany Street, and John Knott Street but introduce the proposed disabled persons parking place on Kilburn Street.

Option 2: Do not introduce the disabled persons parking places on Harper Street, South Hill Street, Albany Street, Kilburn Street and John Knott Street.

RESOLVED that, as per the recommendation, the disabled persons parking places on Harper Street, South Hill Street, Albany Street, and John Knott Street not be introduced but the proposed disabled persons parking place on Kilburn Street be introduced.