Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to an experimental TRO recommending the introduction of the Prohibition of Waiting restrictions on sections of Burnley Lane (Mill Brow to Beech Avenue), Chadderton.

The proposal was promoted following the installation of traffic islands to prevent dangerous overtaking across the hatched out middle areas of the carriageway. Inappropriate parking adjacent to the traffic islands necessitated the introduction of waiting restrictions.

The proposal had been approved and implemented in February 2022 and subsequently advertised. One letter of objection had been received. The basis of the objection was that the traffic island situated adjacent to their property severely impacted the ability to manoeuvre on and off the driveway. Furthermore, the narrowing restriction would often lead to insufficient space for longer HGV’s to safety negotiate through the restriction when the resident entered the main road to travel westwards.

In light of the objection, after consultation with the local Ward Councillors and the Police it was agreed that the traffic island could be removed along with the adjacent double yellow lines. The remaining double yellow lines along that length of Burnley Lane (protecting a visibility splay) from Birch Avenue were to be retained.

Options considered:

Option 1: Relax the proposed restrictions and introduce an agreed amendment

Option 2: Re-advertise the proposed restrictions following the expiry of the experimental order on 24 August 2023

RESOLVED that, the proposed restrictions be relaxed and an agreed amendment be introduced.