Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions on Middleton Road at the access/egress between residential properties 900 to 922 Chadderton.

The proposal was promoted to increase visibility and improve road safety. It would provide clear carriageway space to assist vehicle movements from the residential access.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 2^nd January 2023 and subsequently advertised. 90 letters of objections had been received. The basis of the objections was that there would be a loss of on street parking and the impact on neighbouring properties due to the displacement of vehicles. There would also be an increased distance required to access the Dental Surgery and increased probability of having to move surgeries.

In light of the objections, any business or residential property needed to take into consideration that on street parking within the highway was not guaranteed when purchasing or redeveloping a property. The proposed parking restrictions would improve intervisibility.

Options considered:

Option 1: Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised

Option 2: Reduce the extent of the restrictions and provide give way and formal parking bay markings

Option 3: Do not introduce the proposed restrictions

RESOLVED that, as per the recommendation, the objections be dismissed and the proposal be introduced as advertised in accordance with the schedule in the original report.