Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions at 9 Grange Avenue, Werneth.

The proposal was promoted to address issues with obstructive parking along Grange Avenue. Numerous complaints were received from local residents, pedestrians and hauliers regarding parking along the route. Vehicles were regularly left parked obstructing the footway and also contrary to the Highway Code, causing an obstruction to junction visibility splays.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 5^th March 2020 and subsequently advertised. Six letters of objections and one letter of support were received. A letter drop to properties along Grange Avenue was carried out in 2020 which highlighted the problems being caused by inconsiderate and obstructive parking. Despite this letter, inconsiderate and obstructive parking continued and was considered a road safety issue.

Officers had previously investigated a scheme to introduce double yellow lines along the full length of the route on the north eastern side, however this failed to gain the support of Ward Members who were concerned about the loss of parking. This proposal would therefore primarily address the issue of obstructive parking at junctions.

Options considered:

Option 1 – Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised.

Option 2 – Do not introduce the proposed restrictions.

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