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Croydon Council REPORT TO: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CABINET COMMITTEE

20 JUNE 2011

AGENDA ITEM: 8

SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS VARIOUS LOCATIONS

LEAD OFFICER: Executive Director of Community Services

CABINET MEMBER:

Councillor Phil Thomas Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways

WARDS: Addiscombe, Bensham Manor, Croham, Heathfield, Selsdon and Ballards, South Norwood, Thornton Heath,

Waddon

CORPORATE PRIORITY/POLICY CONTEXT:

This report is in line with objectives to improve the safety and reduce obstructive parking on the Borough’s roads as detailed in:

• The Croydon Plan; Transport Chapter. • The Local Implementation Plan; 3.6 Croydon Transport policies • Croydon’s Community Strategy; Priority Areas 1, 3, 4 and 6

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

These proposals can be contained within available budget.

FORWARD PLAN KEY DECISION REFERENCE NO.:

1. RECOMMENDATIONS

The Cabinet Committee is recommended to: 1.1 Agree to give public notice of the proposal to introduce or amend waiting

restrictions and disabled parking bays as detailed at para.3.1-3.10 and Drawing Nos. PD 128a – PD 128L:

• Morland Road (outside no. 192) - Addiscombe

• Morland Road (at Woodside School) - Addiscombe

• Kimberley Road – Bensham Manor

• Haling Grove - Croham

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• Sanderstead Road - Croham

• Bardolph Avenue - Heathfield

• Old Farleigh Road / Sandpiper Road – Selsdon & Ballards

• Ross Road – South Norwood

• Sandfield Road / Windsor Road – Thornton Heath

• Lodge Avenue – Waddon

• Fernleigh Close - Waddon 1.2 Authorise the Executive Director of Community Services to make the

necessary Traffic Management Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) in order to introduce the changes, subject to receiving no material objections on the giving of public notice. Any material objections received on the giving of public notice will be reported to a future Traffic Management Cabinet Committee for Members’ consideration.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1 It is proposed to introduce and/or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking

bays at various locations across the Borough, mainly at junctions where parking is presently creating obstruction and safety concerns.

3. DETAIL 3.1 Morland Road (outside no. 192) – Addiscombe – A request has been received to

extend the existing waiting restrictions on Morland Road. The yellow lines were introduced in the past year to allow delivery lorries to load and unload without blocking the road which is already constricted considerably with parking on both sides. The existing restrictions are not proving long enough to allow lorries to pull in completely. Therefore it is proposed to extend the existing restrictions as shown on plan nos. PD128 a – l.

3.2 Morland Road (outside Woodside School) – Addiscombe – A request was

received from Woodside School on Morland Road for the two disabled bays outside the school to be relocated to further up the road. The school had received complaints from motorists claiming that the two bays (situated between the two ‘school keep clear’ markings) were causing an obstruction for vehicles travelling along Morland Road. It is proposed to move the two disabled bays and replace with double yellow lines to discourage further obstructive parking at this location. The full proposal is shown on plan nos. PD128 b

3.3 Kimberley Road – Bensham Manor – The proposal was requested by Bensham

Manor councillors. It is intended to prevent parking at the blind bend in order to provide a passing place for opposing traffic which will in turn improve traffic flow and road safety. The proposal is shown on plan no. PD 128 c

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3.4 Haling Grove - Croham – Parking restrictions were introduced in the past year near the bend in Haling Grove to alleviate problems which the refuse collection service was having accessing the area. The refuse lorry is still having trouble with access and it is proposed to extend the existing restrictions in order to eliminate this problem as shown on plan PD128d

3.5 Sanderstead Road– Croham – A request has been received from a local resident

for some parking restrictions to be introduced on Sanderstead Road between Mayfield Road and Beechwood Road, where cars have started parking in the last few months. These vehicles tend to be left all day in this location and most likely belong to commuters using Sanderstead Rail Station. This road is a busy bus route and cars parking here are causing an obstruction , making it impossible for buses to pass each other at this point. It is proposed to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on plan no PD128e

3.6 Bardolph Avenue – Heathfield – A request was received from Metrobus and

Transport for London for parking restrictions to be introduced on Bardolph Avenue where buses are having trouble passing each other due to cars parked continuously along both sides. It is proposed to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on plan no PD128f

3.7 Old Farleigh Road / Sandpiper Road – Selsdon & Ballards – A request was

received from Metrobus and Transport for London for the restrictions at the corner of Old Farleigh Road and Sandpiper Road to be extended further into Sandpiper Road. Often cars park here on both sides of the road causing an obstruction for buses turning from Old Farleigh Road. It is proposed to extend the restrictions as shown on plan no. PD128h

3.8 Ross Road (by Ardent Close) – South Norwood – Restrictions were introduced

in the past year across the entrance to Ardent Close on Ross Road, to alleviate problems which the refuse collection service was having in accessing Ardent Close. A request has since been received from a local resident for the restrictions to be shortened to allow more parking for the residents of Ross Road. Site visits have shown that it is feasible to reduce the restrictions slightly so as to allow another couple of vehicles to park while still protecting the entrance of the close. The proposal is shown on plan no. PD128i

3.9 Sandfield Road / Windsor Road – Thornton Heath – A request was received

from a local resident for parking restrictions to be introduced at the junction of Sandfield Road and Windsor Road. Motorists park right up to the junction blocking visibility for drivers turning out of Windsor Road. It is proposed to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on plan no. PD128j

3.10 Fernleigh Close – Waddon – A request has been received from a local resident

for restrictions to be introduced in part of Fernleigh Close. Commuters who park in the cul de sac tend to park on both sides near the bend which leads to Harrison Court, causing problems when ambulances and refuse collection vehicles try to access the road. It is proposed to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on plan no.PD128k

3.11 Lodge Avenue – Waddon – A request has been received from a ward councillor

for an extension of the restrictions which are currently in place at the bend where

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Lodge Avenue meets Wandle Side. Vehicles parked in this location cause a pinch point near the bend preventing other vehicles from getting through easily. It is proposed to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on plan no. PD128L

4. CONSULTATION 4.1 The legal process requires that formal consultation takes place in the form of Public

Notices published in the London Gazette and a local paper (Croydon Guardian). Although it is not a legal requirement this Council also fixes street notices to lamp columns in the vicinity of the proposed scheme and writes to occupiers who are directly affected to inform as many people as possible of the proposals.

4.2 Official bodies such as the Fire Brigade, the Cycling Council for Great Britain, The

Pedestrian Association, Age UK, The Owner Drivers’ Society, The Confederation of Passenger Transport and bus operators are consulted under the terms of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996. Additional bodies, up to 27 in total, are consulted depending on the relevance of the proposals.

4.3 Once the notices have been published the public has 21 days to comment or object

to the proposals. If no relevant objections are received, subject to agreement to the delegated authority sought by the recommendations, the Traffic Management Order is then made. Any relevant objections received will be reported back to this Cabinet Committee for a decision as to whether the scheme should be introduced as originally proposed, amended or abandoned. The objectors are then informed of the decision.

5. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1 Revenue and Capital consequences of report recommendations

Current Financial

Year

M.T.F.S – 3 year Forecast

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

£’000 £’000 £’000 £’000

Revenue Budget available

Expenditure 70 70 70 70

Income 0 0 0 0

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2 The effect of the decision 2.1 The cost of introducing the above new waiting restrictions, including advertising the

Traffic Management Orders and associated lining has been estimated at £3,800. 2.2 These costs can be contained within the available revenue budgets for 2011/12. 3 Risks 3.1 Whilst there is a risk that the final cost will exceed the estimate, this work is allowed

for in the current budgets for 2011/12. 3.2 The cost per restriction is reduced by introducing a number of parking restrictions in

one schedule and therefore spreading the legal costs.

4 Options 4.1 The alternative option is to not introduce the parking restrictions. This could cause

traffic obstruction and have a detrimental effect on road safety.

5 Savings/future efficiencies 5.1 Although greater savings could be made by introducing more restrictions on one

Public Notice it is felt that 20 separate locations is the maximum that can be introduced at any one time to keep the number of potential objections to the schemes to a manageable level and minimise confusion for the public.

5.2 The current method of introducing parking restrictions is very efficient with the design and legal (Traffic Management Order) work being carried out within the department.

5.3 The marking of the yellow lines is carried out using maintenance rates through the Highway Division’s annual contractor and these are lower than if the schemes were introduced under separate contractual arrangements.

5.4 Any signs that are required are sourced from the department’s Direct Service Organisation where rates are competitive.

5.5 Approved by: Dianne Ellender, Head of Finance, Community Services, PRC and Central Depts.

Effect of Decision from Report

Expenditure 4 0 0 0

Income 0 0 0 0

Remaining Budget 66 70 70 70Capital Budget available

Expenditure 0 0 0 0

Effect of Decision from report

Expenditure 0 0 0 0

Remaining Budget 0 0 0 0

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6. COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL SOLICITOR AND MONITORING OFFICER 6.1 The Solicitor to the Council comments that Section 6, 124 and Part IV of Schedule

9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) provides powers to introduce and implement Traffic Management Orders. In exercising this power, section 122 of the Act imposes a duty on the Council to have regard (so far as practicable) to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. The Council must also have regard to such matters as the effect on the amenities of any locality affected.

6.2 The Council will comply with the necessary requirements of the Local Authorities

Traffic Order Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 by giving the appropriate notices and receiving representations. Such representations must be considered before a final decision is made.

6.3 Approved by: Gabriel MacGregor, Head of Legal Services (Corporate) on behalf

of the Council Solicitor and Monitoring Officer 7. HUMAN RESOURCES IMPACT 7.1 Enforcement of new parking restrictions will require increased enforcement duties

by Civil Enforcement Officers. It is anticipated that this additional enforcement can be undertaken using existing resources. Most isolated double yellow line restrictions are largely self-enforcing and only require visits when requests are received from the public. Most of the proposed restrictions in this report are close to existing restrictions making enforcement easier. Mobile enforcement Civil Enforcement Officers using mopeds are able to increase enforcement of restrictions in isolated locations.

7.2 Approved by: Chris Baldwin, HR business partner, on behalf of the director,

Human Resources & Organisational Effectiveness. 8. EQUALITIES IMPACT 8.1 Consideration has been given to the equalities impact of these proposals. It is

considered that the restrictions may improve safety for all road users including pedestrians and cyclists. Disabled blue badge holders can park for up to 3 hours on yellow line waiting restrictions providing they do not cause obstruction.

8.2 An Equalities Impact Assessment is shown in Appendix A. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 9.1 Double yellow line waiting restrictions do not require signage therefore these

proposals are environmentally friendly. Narrow 50mm wide lines can be used in environmentally sensitive and conservation areas.

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10. CRIME AND DISORDER REDUCTION IMPACT

10.1 Waiting restrictions at junctions are normally placed at a minimum of 10 metres

from a junction which is the distance up to which the Police can place Fixed Penalty Charge Notices to offending vehicles regardless of any restrictions on the ground.

REPORT OFFICER: Teresa O’Regan – Traffic Engineer Chuks Nwaodume – Senior Traffic Engineer Infrastructure – Traffic Design

CONTACT OFFICER: David Wakeling, Traffic Design Manager Infrastructure – Traffic Design

BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: None

Community Services Department Parking Services

PO Box 1462Croydon

CR9 1WX

Tel/Typetalk: 020 8667 8229Minicom: 020 8760 5797

Residents in the Croydon University Hospital Area Important Parking Information

Contact: Parking DesignParking.Design@croydon.gov.uk

Tel: 020 8726 7100Your Ref:

Our Ref: CS/PS/DJW/7TCDate: 3 May 2011

Dear Resident,

Re: Proposals to extend parking restrictions around Croydon University Hospital – we want your views You may be aware that there is a proposal to extend the parking controls in the North Permit Zone (in roads surrounding the Croydon University Hospital) please see map on the reverse of this letter. The council has a clear policy of talking to local residents before making decisions – and we’d be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to give us your views. At the moment, parking restrictions around the hospital apply between 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. We can either retain this arrangement or put in place one of the following two options:

1) Extend restrictions so they apply between 8am and midnight, Monday to Sunday

2) Extend restrictions so they apply between 9am and 8pm, Monday to Saturday

Your views are really important to us – so if you can spare a few moments, we’d be grateful if you could complete the attached questionnaire. The deadline for responding is Wednesday, 1 June 2011. To help you, we’ve also enclosed a short FAQ about the proposals, which will give you more detail on the background to them. Depending on the results a decision will be made whether or not to extend the controls in the whole area, part of the area or not at all. The results will be reported to the Traffic Management Cabinet Committee when they next meet on 20 June 2011. Please contact Parking Design on 020 8726 7100 or Parking.Design@croydon.gov.uk should you require further information. Yours sincerely Mirsad Bakalovic Head of Parking Services

Initial Equality Impact Assessment – establishing relevance to equality To Consider New Parking Restrictions at Various Locations. June 2011

INITIAL EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EQIA) - ESTABLISHING RELEVANCE TO EQUALITY

SECTION 1: SUMMARY OF EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 1.1 Details of the Policy, Strategy, Function, Project or Activity

Title of EqIA: To Consider New Parking Restrictions at Various Locations

Date of EqIA: 25 May 2011

State whether EqIA is on a Policy, Strategy, Function, Project or Activity or a combination: Project / Activity

Indicate whether it is a ‘new’ or an ‘existing’ policy, strategy, function, project or activity: New Project

1.2 Details of the person responsible for the EqIA

Full Name: Teresa O’Regan

Position: Traffic Engineer

Directorate: Street Services / Parking Services

Department: Community Services

Full Contact Details: Details: teresa.o’regan@croydon.gov.uk

1.3 What is the aim and objective of the policy, strategy, function, project or activity?

To consider proposals to reduce waiting restrictions at one location, to move two disabled bays and to introduce yellow line waiting restrictions at various locations across the Borough where parking is currently creating safety and obstruction concerns.

SECTION 2: ANALSING RELEVANCE TO EQUALITY

2.1 Answering the following questions in relation to the above policy, strategy, function, project or activity will ensure you have given proper consideration to equality.

Y/N Supporting information for both Yes and No

Does the policy, strategy, function, project or activity affect service users, employees or the wider community?

N Waiting restrictions are mainly proposed at locations such as junctions where parking should not be occurring as described in the Highway Code. Such restrictions should benefit all road users including pedestrians and cyclists and not adversely affect particular groups.

Does it significantly affect how functions are delivered in terms of equality, for example SEN in schools?

N Proposals should not have a significant affect on how functions are delivered in terms of equality. Disabled Blue Badge holders can park for up to 3 hours on yellow line waiting restrictions where such parking does not create an obstruction.

Does it relate to functions that previous engagement has identified as being important to protected groups, for example accessible transport?

N There are no known functions previously identified

Does or could it affect protected groups differently?

N Disabled Blue Badge holders can park for up to 3 hours on yellow line waiting restrictions where such parking does not create an obstruction.

Does it relate to an area with known or potential inequalities, such as school attainment or youth offending?

N There are no known affected groups

Does it relate to an area where equality objectives have been set by the council, such as through local or national indicators?

N There are no known equality objectives for introducing new parking restrictions

2.2 How does the above policy, strategy, function, project or activity help or hinder the council in meeting those duties?

Equality Duties Supporting information

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.

Should help improve road safety and access where parking restrictions are proposed

Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

Disabled blue badge holders can park for up to 3 hours on yellow line waiting restrictions where the parking does not cause an obstruction.

Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

As above

2.3 How does this policy, strategy, function, project or activity affect protected groups?

Protected groups Supporting information

Age Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless of age.

Disability Disabled blue badge holders can park for up to 3 hours on yellow line waiting restrictions where the parking does not cause an obstruction

Gender/Sex (incl gender reassignment)

Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless of gender

Race/Ethnicity Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless of race/ethnicity

Religious/Faith Groups Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless of religious/faith groups

Sexual Orientation Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless sexual orientation

Pregnancy and maternity Should help to improve safety and access for all road users including those that are pregnant or with babies / young children.

Marriage and civil partnership Should help to improve safety and access for all road users regardless of whether they are married or in a civil partnership

SECTION 3: DECISION AND SIGN-OFF

3.1 Once you have answered the questions in section 2, please make a judgment on whether the policy, strategy, function, project or activity is relevant to equality and therefore requires further equality analysis.

Is further equality impact assessment required?

Yes (Insert the date you expect the assessment to commence. It must be completed before any decision is taken by Cabinet)

No (briefly state why)

New parking restrictions should not adversely affect different groups. Disabled drivers and passengers with valid blue badges should benefit positively from parking restrictions as they are allowed concessions such as being able to park on yellow line waiting restrictions for up to 3 hours.

Lead Officer

Name

Teresa O’Regan

Signature

Date 25 May 2011

Lead Director

Name Mark Pinnock

Signature

Date 25 may 2011

Date sent to corporate equalities and cohesion team (data.equalities@croydon.gov.uk)

Please send completed initial assessment to Equalities and Cohesion Team, 7th Floor Taberner

House, data.equalities@croydon.gov.uk