The Panel Considered a report recommending the introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions on Sandy Lane, Dobcross, which had been approved under delegated powers on 22 December 2023. The proposal was subsequently advertised and thirteen objections and one supporting letter were received. Three out of the thirteen objections were from members of the public not local to the area, who supported the comments of one of the objectors.
The objections were that there was a limited amount of on-street parking in the area and the proposed restrictions would result in some residents and customers and staff of the pub having no convenient place to park.
Officers recognised that the proposed restrictions would reduce the number of on-street parking options in Dobcross. However, the length of the proposed restrictions was the minimum necessary to address the access issues identified.
The Panel discussed the use of farm vehicles using the lane, and how bus services are unable to operate and the need to relax the proposals.
Options considered:
Option 1: Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised.
Option 2. Relax the proposal.
Option 3. Do not introduce the proposed restrictions.
RESOLVED: That officers report to a future meeting of the Panel on the possibility of relaxing the proposals.
NOTE: An objector and a Parish Councillor addressed the Panel on the application