Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 6 December 2016 and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 6 December 2016 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The report before the Committee detailed proposals to introduce ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on junctions and apexes of the bends in the area and the proposal to implement a Controlled Parking Zone operational Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm in the Margaret Road, Catherine Road and Hamilton Road.

The report informed the Committee that the responses to the recent stage 2 consultation highlighted that residents of the area had concern with long term non-residential parking in the area. This was due to its close proximity to Gidea Park Station and the ease of access to the Station via the alleyway at the end of Balmoral Road. Some of the long term parking may also be attributed to the local shops and businesses.

The report also noted that it had been observed that there was some school related parking taking place in these roads.

The general consensus was that there was a need for parking controls and residents were given the option of waiting restrictions or Residents Permit parking, with the majority of respondents electing for a Residents parking scheme, operational Monday to Friday 8am - 6.30pm. 

After the analysis of the results (Appendix E), there was a clear overall support for a scheme to be implemented in the following roads Catherine Road, Hamilton Road & Margaret Road. However it was felt that to omit Margaret Close from the scheme could cause significant parking displacement in this road so it was recommended that Margaret Close be included within the proposed controlled parking area.

The result of the consultation and a recommendation was presented to Ward Councillors and no objection was received.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by a resident who was in favour of the proposed scheme.

The resident stated that she had lived in the area for over 30 years, that the properties in the area had very small front gardens not sufficient for off street parking. The resident stated that the quality of life of local residents had been adversely impacted following the parking restrictions implemented in the Gidea Park area. The resident stated that commuters start to arrive in the area as early as 6am and do not depart until after 6pm. The resident noted that some local businesses and the conversion of a local property into a flatted development had also contributed to the parking problems.  

With its agreement Councillor Melvin Wallace addressed the Committee. Councillor Wallace stated that the area had long standing parking issues and that he agreed with the position of the speaker and was in support of the proposed scheme.

During a brief debate, a Member of the Committee stated that as Ward Councillors supported the proposal the Committee should recommend that the scheme be implemented.

Another Member 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 which could be kept under review.

The Committee considered the report and RESOLVED to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

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)  A1306 New Road by Wentworth Way – Pedestrian refuge

(Drawing No. QP004/1)

(b)  Straight Road outside property No. 321 – Pedestrian refuge

    (Drawing No. QP004/4/1

Following the public consultation results, the following proposals including the pedestrian refuge and speed table along Brentwood Road by Great Gardens Road and pedestrian refuge along Rush Green Road south of Clayton Road would be rejected.

(a)  Rush Green Road west of Clayton Road – Pedestrian refuge

    (Drawing No. QP004/2)

(b)  Brentwood Road / Great Gardens Road  Junction – Speed table  

    (Drawing No. QP004/3)

Members noted that the estimated costs was £20,000, can 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 proposals to introduce a residents parking scheme, operational Monday to Saturday 8:00am to 6:30pm inclusive, in Cambridge Avenue and Warwick Gardens be designed and publicly advertised;

Members noted that the estimated cost for the scheme was £4000, which would be met from the 2016/17 or 2017/18 Minor Parking Schemes Budget.

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.

A Member raised a concern that as the Lister Avenue consultation had finished (the results of which would be reported at the next meeting, it was suggested that a review be carried out on the Ewan Road Estate and Bryant Avenue as these road would be the logical area that the any displaced parking would migrate to.

The Committee unanimously agreed for officers to undertake a review in the Ewan Road Estate and Bryant Avenue.