Issue - meetings

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of prohibitive waiting restrictions along Drake Close, Crompton Street and Henshaw Street, Oldham

The proposal was promoted to prevent damage to the footway and utility infrastructure, it would allow access to the bin store, improved pedestrian access along the footway, improved visibility and access at the junctions of Crompton Street/Drake Close and Crompton Street/Henshaw Street and improved forward visibility at the bend on Crompton Street

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 8^th December 2021 and subsequently advertised. Two letters of objection had been received. The basis of the objections was that the proposed restrictions would displace parking onto Crompton Street making it more difficult for those residents to park. One of the objectors had a disabled wife and concerns were raised regarding that.

In light of the objections, Officers recognised that there may be some displacement from Drake Close which could result in a further reduction in the availability of on-street spaces on Crompton Street. However, the length of the proposed restrictions was the minimum thought necessary to address the issues reported by First Choice Homes Oldham, to protect nearby junctions and to protect the bend on Crompton Street. The disabled person had been invited to apply for a disabled parking bay to lessen any impact. The application had been received and would be vetted as part of the next annual assessments in Spring 2023.

Options considered:

Option 1: Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised

Option 2: Do not introduce the proposed restrictions

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