Decision details

The purpose of the proposal is to remove the Limited Waiting Bay on Union Road situated 24 metres south west of Harvey Street and introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions. The introduction of the double yellow lines will prohibit parking within too close a proximity of the mini roundabout at the junction with Harvey Street, ensuring the safe passage of public transport and increasing visibility and improving sightlines for all road users.

This proposal will introduce a new extent of Limited Waiting 30 minutes, no return within 30 minutes, east of the junction with Havelock Street at the location of the removed bus stop clearway. The purpose of this proposal is to ensure there is sufficient short-term parking for vehicles of road users seeking to use the local businesses.

The proposed No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Union Road situated south west of Stone Bridge Lane are intended to prohibit vehicles from parking in an obstructive manner in and around the existing pedestrian crossing and encourage use of the proposed Limited Waiting bay.

This proposal seeks to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions from St Pauls Primary School to Colliers Street and around the junction of Frederick Street. The proposed parking restrictions are to protect sight lines and reduce the potential for accidents, improve general road safety for residents, through traffic as well as parents and children using St Pauls Primary School.

The proposal also seeks to amend the Traffic Regulation Order to match the existing road markings already historically in-situ, allowing for effective enforcement.

Consultations

Formal consultation was carried out between 10 January-2025 and 07 February-2025 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took the decision as set out in the report.