Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report considering representations received following the advertisement of proposals for the introduction of 35 disabled persons parking places at various locations in the Borough which was approved under delegated powers on 9 November 2023.

Representations had been received in relation to three of the proposed parking places.

118 Grange Avenue, Oldham

34 Retford Street, Oldham

49 Devon Street, Oldham

The Panel was informed that the applicant at Grange Avenue had been informed that they no longer qualified for a disabled parking place as they had access to off street parking.

One letter of objection was received in relation to the proposed parking place at 34 Retford Street which was later withdrawn once the objector was provided with further information.

Two letters of objection had been received to the proposed parking place at Devon Street which in summary stated that the location was not suitable for such a parking space. The Panel considered the objectors’ comments.

Officers reported that the location of the disabled bay was the closest parking place to the applicant’s property considering the highway layout and current parking arrangements in the home zone.

Options considered:

Option 1: Not to introduce the disabled persons parking place at Devon Street.

Option 2: To introduce the disabled persons parking place at Devon Street.

RESOLVED that

1.  The objections to the proposed disabled persons parking space at 49 Devon Street be rejected.

2. The proposed disabled persons parking places be introduced in accordance with the schedule in the original report with the exception of Grange Avenue but including both Retford Street and Devon Street.