Agenda item

Comments to advertised proposals. Report Attached

The report before the Committee outlined the responses received to the advertised proposals for amendments to the existing parking provision and the introduction of new waiting restrictions and parking provisions in the area around Hornchurch Station, which were agreed in principle the Committee, and recommended for further course of action.

 

The report detailed that the scheme elements are designed to incorporate ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions at junctions, apexes of bends and key sections of roads in the area to keep sight lines clear for motorists and to ensure traffic flow.

 

The scheme also incorporated the extension of the bus stop in Station Lane, to ensure that the buses could access the stop easily and making the buses accessible to disabled passengers. A bus stop clearway was also proposed for the existing bus stop in the Bevan Way layby opposite Central Drive.

 

In respect of the parking provision for the businesses on Station Lane and Suttons Lane, new Pay & Display parking provisions were proposed in Kenilworth Gardens and Cumberland Avenue to offset the reduction in parking space due to the proposed extension of the existing Bus stop Clearway in Station Lane, it is proposed to change the use of all the Free and Disc parking bay along Station Lane and Suttons Lane and in the side roads (as outlined in this report) to Pay and Display parking bays. This was in line with the Council’s general direction of travel in respect of paid for on-street parking provision. Pay and Display provides customers with a cheap and accessible parking option and it also encourages the turn over or parking spaces as the cost of long stay parking was designed to limit it. Pay and Display improves accessibility and promotes the use of local shops and businesses.

 

It was proposed to introduce a residents parking scheme in Cumberland Avenue, Cumberland Close and Matlock Gardens, to prevent long term non-residential parking taking place in the existing Free parking bays throughout these roads.

 

In respect of the proposals for Hacton Drive, it was proposed to introduce further ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions and free parking bays to ensure access to the first half of the road, where there are reported problems with obstructive parking, caused by residents, commuters and parents of the schools and nursery schools.

 

All of these proposals had been designed in conjunction with Ward Councillors and were subsequently advertised.

 

With its agreement Councillor Ray Morgon addressed the Committee. Councillor Morgon raised residents parking scheme concern and that the advert in the Romford Recorder omitted key information.

 

During the debate Members raised concerns over some elements of the scheme and agreed to defer them for further information. The Committee agreed to also defer schemes relating to SSSC Road in order for the appropriate consultation take place.

 

The Committee agreed to vote on each element of the proposed schemes pursuant to Recommendations 1-21 as follows

 

The Committee RESOVLED:

 

Recommendation 1:

 

To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment that:

 

1. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-01 Alma Avenue junctions with Central Drive and Dawes Avenue be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 2:

 

2. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-02 Winifred Avenue/ Crystal Avenue be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 3:

 

3. That only the proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-03 at the junction of Alma Avenue and Ascot Gardens be implemented with a 10 metres restriction at the junction and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 7 votes to 1 against and 1 abstention. Councillor Breading voted against the proposal whilst Councillor Durant abstained from the vote.

 

Recommendation 4:

 

4. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-04 Ascot Gardens and Goodwood Avenue and Hurst Park Avenue, Newmarket Way and Ascot Gardens, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 5:

 

5. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-05 Fortwell Park Gardens junction with Newmarket Way, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 6:

 

6. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-06 Plumpton Avenue junctions with Newmarket Way, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 7:

 

7. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-07 Kempton Avenue junctions with Newmarket Way be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 7 votes to 1 against and 1 abstention. Councillor Breading voted against the proposal whilst Councillor Durant abstained from the vote.

 

 

 

Recommendation 8

 

8. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-08 Bus Stop Clearway in Bevan Way, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted unanimouslyin favour of the scheme

 

Recommendation 9

 

9. That only those proposed restrictions to a maximum of 10 metres at the junction of Central Drive with Kempton Avenue as shown on plan QJ055-0F-09 , be implemented and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 abstention. Councillor Durant abstained from the vote.

 

Recommendation 10

 

10. That only those proposed restrictions at the junction of Alma Avenue with Kempton Avenue as shown on plan QJ055-0F-010, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 abstention. Councillor Durant abstained from the vote.

 

Recommendation 11

 

11. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-11 Alma Avenue junction with Plumpton Avenue, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 12

 

12. That only those proposed restrictions at the junction of Alma Avenue Goodwood Avenue to a maximum of 10 metres as shown on plan QJ055-0F-12, be implemented by and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 abstention. Councillor Durant abstained from the vote.

 

 

 

 

Recommendation 13

 

13. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-13 Alma Avenue apex of bend fronting No.133, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted unanimously to reject the scheme.

 

Recommendation 14

 

14. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-14 Alma Avenue junction with Standen Avenue, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 15

 

15. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-15 Standen Avenue junction with Crystal Avenue, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted unanimously to implement the scheme

 

Recommendation 16

 

16. The proposals as shown on plan QJ055-0F-16 Standen Avenue junction with Hutchins Close, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted in favour of the scheme by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 17

 

17. The proposals as shown on plans QJ055-0F-17 and QJ055-0F-18 Suttons Lane, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted to defer for further clarification of the proposals by 7 votes to 2 against. Councillors Dodin and Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 18

 

18. The proposals as shown on plans QJ055-0F-19 and QJ055-0F-20 Station Lane/ Kenilworth Gardens, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted to defer for further clarification of the proposals by 7 votes to 2 against. Councillors Dodin and Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 19

 

19. The proposals as shown on plans QJ055-0F-20 and QJ055-0F-21 Suttons Gardens, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee voted to defer for further clarification of the proposals by 8 votes to 1 against. Councillor Durant voted against the proposal.

 

Recommendation 20

 

20. The proposals as shown on plans QJ055-0F-20, QJ055-0F-22, QJ055-0F-23,QJ055-0F-24 Cumberland Avenue, Cumberland Close and Matlock Gardens, be implemented as advertised and the effects of implementation be monitored.

 

The Committee unanimously voted to defer for further consideration of the proposals

 

Recommendation 21

 

21. That for the proposals as shown on plans QJ055-0F-25, QJ055-0F-26, QJ055-0F-27 Hacton Drive be:  

 

 

The Committee voted to defer for further clarification of the plans by 7 votes to 1 against with 1 abstention. Councillors Durant voted against the proposal whilst Councillor Dodin abstained from the vote.