Decision details

Objections to Proposed Prohibition of Waiting – Under Lane and Old Kiln Lane, Grotton

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Highway Regulation Committee considered a report regarding the objections received to the proposed waiting restrictions at Under Lane and Old Kiln Lane, Grotton. A report recommending the introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions on Under Lane and Old Kiln Lane, Grotton, was approved under delegated powers on 22 December 2023. The proposal was subsequently advertised, and 20 objections and 12 supporting letters were received and attached as Appendix A and B to the Highway Regulation Committee report. The report summarised the main points made together with the Council’s comments.
Ward Councillors had been consulted and no objections received. One Ward Councillor had expressed support for the proposed Order.
The Highway Regulation Committee recommended that the objections be dismissed and the proposal be introduced as advertised in accordance with the schedule and plan in the original report approved under delegated powers on 22 December 2023.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
in accordance with the recommendation of the Highway Regulation Committee of 26 September 2024, the objection be dismissed and the proposal be introduced as advertised in accordance with the schedule and plan in the original report approved under delegated powers on 22 December 2023.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised as recommended by the Highway Regulation Committee.
Option 2 - Relax the proposal to maintain some on-street parking options for residents
Option 3 -To not introduce the proposed restrictions

Alternative options considered:

Options 2 and 3

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Andy Cowell, Traffic Engineer Email: andy.cowell@oldham.gov.uk Email: andy.cowell@unitypartnership.com.

Publication date: 26/11/2024

Date of decision: 18/10/2024