Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 January 2017, and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 January 2017

were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman

TPC618 - LAKE RISE, WOODLAND RISE AND ROSEMARY AVENUE.

Councillor Ray Best – Personal Interest, Councillor Ray Best advised the Committee that he resided in Lake Rise.

TPC814 CAMBORNE AVENUE AREA - RESULT OF INFORMAL CONSULTATION STAGE 2.

Councillor Darren Wise - Personal Interest, Councillor Darren Wise advised the Committee that he resided in Camborne Avenue.

LOWSHOE LANE - CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE TPC744.

Councillor Dilip Patel – Prejudicial Interest, Councillor Dilip Patel advised the Committee that he and other ward Councillors had been involved in discussions with local residents regarding the matter.

The report before the Committee detailed responses received to the formal consultation undertaken in Lake Rise, Woodlands Road and Rosemary Avenue, to include these roads in the residents parking scheme for the area.

The Committee noted that the proposals were designed to improve parking for local residents and prevent long-term non-residential parking along these roads.

The report outlined that by the close of the public consultation, 39 responses were received to the proposals with 2 in favour of the scheme, 6 in favour of parts of the scheme and 31 against the scheme. A petition was also received against the proposals signed by 32 residents.

Officers stated that from the responses to the consultation it was clear that the majority of residents were not in support of the proposal to change in time of restriction from Monday - Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm to Monday-Friday 10am-11am, however majority of residents responded positively for the free parking bays to be changed to residents parking bays and for all of the residents to be included in the ROR residents parking scheme.

The report concluded that given the responses received, it was recommended that the free parking bays be converted to residents parking bays, and to keep the Single Yellow Line restriction operational Monday - Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm.

Officers also indicated that ward councillors were made aware of the responses received and were in support of the proposals.

Following the presentation, a resident who had registered to speak stated that she was in support of the as outlined by officers.

During a brief debate, a Member of the Committee commented that all day restrictions may not be required. The member advocated the implementation of more limited restrictions as a means of deterring commuter parking. Another Member stated that as Ward Councillors supported the proposal the Committee should recommend that the scheme to be implemented.

The Committee considered the report and RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that:

a)           The existing free parking bays in Lake Rise, Rosemary Avenue and Woodlands Road (identified on the plans in appendices A, B and C) be converted, as advertised to residents parking bays for the ROR residents parking scheme, operational Monday-Friday 10am-11am.

b)           That the existing single yellow line restrictions  operational Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm in Lake Rise, Rosemary Avenue and Woodlands Road (identified on the plans in appendices A,B and C) be retained and the proposals to implement a new operational time for the restrictions of Monday-Friday 10am-11am be abandoned.

c)            That the single yellow line restrictions, shown red on the plan in Appendix B, be removed to accommodate the extension of existing parking bays.

d)           That all the residents of Lake Rise, Rosemary Avenue, Woodlands Road, Brockton Close and property numbers 12 & 14 and 42 & 44 Pettits Lane be included on the list of properties that would have permits for the ROR residents parking scheme.

Members noted that the estimated cost of the scheme was £3000, which would be met from the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

The report before the Committee detailed objections received to the statutory consultation to the proposed permit parking area in the Lowshoe Lane Area

The report informed that following an informal consultation that was undertaken in February 2016 and the results reported to the Committee at its meeting in April 2016 it was agreed that a parking scheme be designed and consulted.  The informal stage two consultation was undertaken in July 2016 and the results reported to Members in November 2016.

The Committee gave its approval for officers to undertake a statutory consultation on the proposed Lowshoe Lane controlled parking zone.

In December 2016 all the residents and businesses who were perceived to be affected by the proposals, were advised by letter and plan. At the close of consultation, one objection to the proposal was received that outlined a request for double yellow lines on Hood Walk outside the entrance to the church.The resident also expressed the difficulty in parking on their drive.

Officers commented that it was clear from the response to the consultation that there was an issue of parking in the area. A major part was attributed to the vehicles from the car dealership on Collier Row Lane that reduced the amount of available parking spaces for residents in the area.

In Officers’ view, the proposed residents parking provision would limit the long term parking issues and provide residents and their visitors with adequate parking within the restricted period.

It was indicated that Ward Councillors had organised an informal consultation with local residents and given their support to the proposal.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by two residents who spoke against the proposed scheme.

The residents both stated that local residents were unsure what they were voting for and also not aware that a residents parking scheme would require for residents to have permits. It was also mentioned that responses seemed not have been received by officers as the speaker was in favour of the option to implement two one hour daily restrictions.

During a brief debate, Members discussed the issues raised by the residents that responses were not received or collated correctly and that respondents were not sure what they were voting for. 

Following a proposal to defer the proposal for further consultation with Ward Councillors and local resident the Committee RESOLVED to defer the proposal.

Councillor Dilip Patel declared a Prejudicial Interest and left the meeting during deliberation and voting in the matter.

The report before the Committee detailed responses to a consultation for the provision of new zebra crossings on various arms of The Drill roundabout, together with footway widening, decluttering and landscaping works.

The report outlined the following proposals for the junction:

·                    New zebra crossings on the two Brentwood Road arms and the Balgores Lane and Slewins Lane arms

·                    Existing zebra crossing on Heath Park Road to be moved 5 metres west to provide a longer stopping area for drivers leaving the roundabout,

·                    Footway widening between Brentwood Road (south) and Heath Park Road,

·                    Heath Park Road and Balgores Lane; and Balgores Lane and Brentwood Road (north),

·                    Widen the plant verges between Brentwood Road (north) and Manor Avenue; and Manor Avenue and Slewins Lane,

·                    Providing an overrun area between Slewins Lane and Brentwood Road,

·                    Removal of all pedestrian guardrail,

·                    Removal of all traffic islands/ pedestrian refuges,

·                    Removal of vehicle access to Methodist church from Manor Avenue and extension of parking bay (subject to the agreement of the church).

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by a local resident who spoke in support of the scheme and the many benefits to the area. The resident requested that the bus stop opposite her property be relocated as she was of the view it would obstruct the zebra crossing that was proposed to be moved by five metres.

During a brief discussion, it was clarified to the Committee that there was no plans to relocate the bus stop at this stage and that it was proposed to move the crossing in order to give vehicles a longer stopping area after leaving the roundabout

The Committee noted that there was no scheme proposed for the Manor Avenue arm of the roundabout as the road was noted to have a relative car flow and a refuge island existed to support pedestrian crossing.

A Member was fully in support of the scheme as it benefited pedestrian crossing most especially on Heath Park Road.

Another Member who spoke in support of the crossing suggested the crossing were further in to the roads off the roundabout in order to reduce over hanging in to the roundabout and affecting the flow of traffic.

Officers also indicated that ward councillors were made aware of the responses received and were in support of the proposals.

The Committee considered the report and RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the various proposals detailed on drawing QP017/OI/101-A be implemented.

·         The pedestrian refuge in Manor Avenue be retained and upgraded to modern standards,

·         The vehicle crossing to the Methodist Church in Manor Avenue be retained,

·         The pedestrian guardrail between Slewins Lane and Brentwood Road be retained, but upgraded,

·         The pedestrian guardrail between Brentwood Road and Heath Park Road be retained, but upgraded without footway widening

Members noted that the estimated cost of the scheme was £100,000 (for the substantive scheme) which would be met by Transport for London through the 2016/17 Local Implementation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

The report before the Committee detailed responses to a consultation for the provision of fully accessible bus stops in various locations within Brooklands, Elm Park, Gooshays, Harold Wood, Havering Park and Heaton wards.

The proposals for accessibility improvements have been developed for various locations within the borough as follows;

Avelon Road

Bus stop to be relocated 83 metres south east. Footway works and 25 metre bus stop clearway along the flank of 217 Chase Crossing Road as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B1-A.

The proposal was an amendment to an earlier scheme that was rejected by the Committee in December 2015.

Church Road (Harold Wood)

Existing bus stop. Footway works and 23 metre bus stop clearway outside 97 to 103 Church Road as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B6-A.

Dagenham Road (Romford)

Existing bus stop. Footway works and 33 metre bus stop clearway outside 109 to 119

Existing bus stop. 31 metre bus stop clearway outside 88 to 96 Dagenham Road as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B12-A.

Elm Park Avenue (Broadway Parade)

Existing bus shelter relocated 3 metres west, tree removed.

Provision of a 21 metre bus stop clearway outside 6 to 9 Broadway Parade.

A new zebra crossing outside 10 Broadway Parade/ Sainsbury’s.

A loading bay outside 4a to 6 Broadway Parade.

Three pay-and-display parking bays outside 1 to 4 Broadway Parade as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B82-B.

The proposal followed the rejection of an earlier scheme in January 2015 which was limited to a bus stop clearway only as shown on drawing QN008-OF-A115/A116-A, westbound stop.

Hainault Road.

To provide a 37 metres bus stand clearway. Existing bus cage marked, but no record of a clearway ever being established as shown on Drawing QP006-OF-B76-A.

Petersfield Avenue.

Existing bus stop. Footway works and 25 metre bus stop clearway, opposite Petersfield Close as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B77-A.

Existing bus stop. Full (2 metre) footway build out and 13 metre bus stop clearway as shown on Drawing QP006-OF-B78.

Straight Road

Bus stop to be relocated 89 metres south east from outside 247/249 Straight Road to outside 217 Straight Road. Footway works (including removal of a footway parking bay) and 37 metre bus stop clearway as shown on Drawing QP006-OF-B81-A.

The Committee was informed that a proposal to relocate the stop outside 219/221 Straight Road a Dental surgery was recommended in December 2015, but the surgery applied for and had a vehicle crossing constructed before the bus stop works were programmed.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by a local resident who was speaking on behalf of his parents. The resident stated that it would be dangerous to get on and egress their drive-way if the bus stop was installed as proposed. The Committee was informed that the bus stop would lead to noise nuisance and refuse outside the property. The resident was of the opinion that guidelines had not been complied with as the location of the bus stop would lead to traffic obstruction and other hazards.

During a brief discussion, a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the bus stop accessibility improvements on Bevan Way and new footway link on Hacton Lane as shown on drawing QP006-OF-B3&B4-A OPT 3 be implemented;

Members noted that the estimated cost for the scheme was £22,000, which would be met by Transport for London through the 2016/17 Local Implementation Plan allocation for Bus Stop Accessibility.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the following proposals as shown on the relevant drawings be implemented.

(a)  Straight Road outside property Nos. 231/233

    – Relocation and Upgrading pedestrian refuge

   (Drawing No. QP004-4/2)

(b)  Straight Road outside property Nos. 151/153 – Pedestrian refuge with footway parking bay removal (part)

    (Drawing No. QP004-4/3

Members noted that the estimated cost of the scheme was £16,000, which would be met from the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2016/17 Local Implementation Plan allocation for Accident Reduction Programme.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the safety improvements detailed and shown on the relevant drawings be implemented as follows:

(a)  All the roads inside Ring Road (Plan Nos:QP005-1 and QP005-2)

-       20mph Zone

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

-       20mph roundels road markings

(b)  South Street between Victoria Road and Ring Road (Plan No:QP005-3)

-       Speed tables (2No.) as shown.

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(c)  Victoria Road between South Street and Mercury Gardens

    (Plan No:QP005-4)

-       Speed table as shown.

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(d)  Eastern Road between South Street and Ring Road (Plan No:QP005-5)

-       Speed table as shown.

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(e)  Western Road between South Street and Mercury Gardens

    (Plan No:QP005-6)

-       Humped pelican crossing as shown.

-       Relocation of bus cage

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(f)   Exchange Street between Waterloo Road and Havana Close

    (Plan No:QP005-7)

-       Speed table as shown.

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(g)  High Street between St Edwards Way and Angel Way

    (Plan No:QP005-8)

-       Kerb build-out  as shown

-       Gateway measures with 20 / 30 mph roundels and coloured surfacing

(h)  Waterloo Road / Oldchurch Road Roundabout (Plan No:QP005-9)

-       Road markings changes as shown

(i)    Mercury Gardens / Western Road Roundabout (Plan No:QP005-10)

-       Road marking changes as shown

(j)    Main Road / St Edwards Way Roundabout (Plan No:QP005-11)

-       Road marking changes as shown

(k)  North Street / St Edwards Way Roundabout (Plan No:QP005-12)

-       Road marking changes as shown

Members noted that the estimated costs of the safety improvements was £95,000, which would be met from the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2016/17 Local Implementation Plan allocation  for Accident Reduction Programme.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the pedestrian improvements detailed in the report and shown on the following drawings, be implemented;

·            QP014/01.A

·            QP014/02.A

(QP014/03.A omitted from this report for further consultation)

·            QP014/04.A

·            QP014/05.A

·            QP014/06.A

·            QP014/07.A

·            QP014/08.A

Members noted that the estimated cost for the scheme was £52,500, which would be met by Transport for London through the Local Implementation Plan allocation for Pedestrian Realm Improvements

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the proposals to introduce a residents parking scheme in the Lister Avenue area, operational Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm inclusive be designed and publicly advertised.

Members noted that the estimated cost of the scheme was £8000, which would be met from the 2016/17 Medium Term Financial Strategy budget.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the proposals to implement a residents parking scheme, operational between 10.30am and 11.30 Mon-Fri with any related ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on corners proceed to statutory consultation and public advertisement.

Members noted that the estimated cost for the proposal in the Camborne Avenue area was £10000, which would be met from the Capital Parking Strategy Investment Allocation 2016/17.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the proposals to implement a residents parking scheme, operational between 10.30am and 11.30 Mon-Fri, with any related ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on corners proceed to statutory consultation and public advertisement.

Members noted that the estimated cost of the proposal in the Wednesbury Road area was £10000, which would be met from the Capital Parking Strategy Investment Allocation 2016/17.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the proposed residents parking scheme for the Appleton Way Area, operational Monday to Saturday 8am to 6.30pm, with associated waiting restrictions and Pay and Display parking facilities be implemented as advertised.

Members noted that the estimated cost for the scheme was £6000, which would be met from the 2016/17 Capital budget for Minor Traffic and Parking.

The Committee considered the report and without debate RESOLVED to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regulatory Services and Community Safety that the existing free parking bays in Deyncourt Gardens and Waldergrave Gardens as shown on Appendix A of the report be converted to pay and display bays operational Monday to Saturday 8am to 6.30pm (first 30 minutes free).

Members noted that the estimated cost for the scheme was £3,500, which would be met from the Capital Parking Strategy Investment Allocation 2016/17

The Committee is requested to consider the report relating to work in progress and applications - Report attached

The Committee considered a report showing the new highway scheme requests in order for a decision to be made on whether the scheme should progress or not before resources were expended on detailed design and consultation.

The Committee had considered and agreed in principle the schedule that detailed the applications received by the service.

The Committee’s decision was noted against the request and appended to the minutes.