Agenda Item: 3950/2016 Report author: Jonathan Waters Tel: 0113 37 87492

Report of Transport Development Services

Report to Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation)

Date: 08 November 2016

Subject: 2016 Adel & Wharfedale Traffic Regulation Order – Mosley Wood Gardens Package of TRO’s

Capital Scheme Number :

Are specific electoral Wards affected? Yes No If relevant, name(s) of Ward(s): Adel & Wharfedale;

Are there implications for equality and diversity and cohesion and Yes No integration?

Is the decision eligible for Call-In? Yes No

Does the report contain confidential or exempt information? Yes No If relevant, Access to Information Procedure Rule number: Appendix number:

Summary of main issues

1 This report details proposals to be implemented to address issues relating to free flow of traffic, visibility and accessibility at junctions and also ensuring a turnover of parking near to commercial premises, through the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order.

2 As detailed in a separate report presented August 2016, as a result of planning permission being granted for a residential development on land to the rear of 92 to 174 Moseley Wood Gardens, , off-site highway works are required to enable the development to proceed.

3 The Developer has committed to enter a Section 278 Agreement (Highways Act 1980), whereby the off-site highway works are carried out by the City Council at the developer’s cost, which includes formal parking restrictions via a Traffic Regulation Order. The measures detailed within this report are to be advertised utilising that Traffic Regulation Order process. Best City Ambition

4 The Best Council Plan 2016-17 outlines how City will achieve its ambition to become the Best City in the UK and the best local authority. According to the Best Council Plan, the success of the Best Council objective: ‘Ensuring high quality public services’, will be partly measured through reduced numbers of people Killed or Seriously Injured on the city’s roads. This scheme meets these objectives by providing a safer and more user friendly road environment, through improved accessibility and visibility for all persons using the roads in question.

Recommendations

5 The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) is requested to:

i) Authorise the detailed design, advertisement and subsequent implementation of a traffic regulation order in the Adel and Wharfedale ward as detailed in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.13; and

ii) request the City Solicitor to advertise a draft traffic regulation order for the waiting restrictions as described in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.13 and if no objections are received, to make and seal the order as advertised.

1 Purpose of this report

1.1 To seek approval to undertake the detailed design, advertisement and subsequent implementation of a traffic regulation order in the Adel and Wharfedale ward, addressing a number of concerns raised by Ward Members, Police and members of the public, whilst making use of the legal advertisement associated with the forthcoming on-highway works as part of the Section 278 Agreement (Highways Act 1980) for the Moseley Wood residential development, thus reducing costs to the Authority.

2 Background information

2.2 Outline planning permission for residential development on land to the rear of 92 to 174 Moseley Wood Gardens, Cookridge, was granted on 1st April 2015 (reference 14/04270/OT). A Reserved Matters application for 135 dwellings was subsequently approved by Plans Panel on 17th May 2016 (reference 15/04884/RM).

2.3 A condition of the outline planning approval requires implementation of a 20mph zone for the surrounding roads including features, a junction improvement at Green Lane/Cookridge Drive and a raised zebra crossing outside the Holy Trinity C or E Primary School on Green Lane.

2.4 Leeds City Council intends to utilise the legal advertisement associated with the works detailed in paragraph 2.3 to formally advertise a series of parking measures across the Adel and Wharfedale ward in a separate traffic regulation order scheme. This allows the Authority to implement a number of desired measures without incurring a number of the usual fees associated with such a scheme, allowing swifter implementation and giving good value for money.

2.5 The measures associated with this separate scheme are the result of queries, complaints and general correspondence received over recent years from Ward Members, Police and members of the public to a variety of issues, the specifics of which are detailed in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.13.

3 Main issues

3.1 Design Proposals and Full Scheme Description

3.2 The scheme contains a number of measures across separate sites within the ward. These are detailed below:

3.2.1 Green Lane, junction with Kirkwood Drive, Cookridge: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.1. Parking is noted to take place at and close to this junction, which is near a convenience store and opposite Holy Trinity Primary School. These measures for the most part replace existing white keep clear bar markings and as a whole package will ensure that parking around this junction is prevented.

3.2.2 Tinshill Road, junction with Kirkwood Drive, Cookridge: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.2. Parking is noted to take place close to this junction and has been deemed to cause accessibility and visibility issues for drivers attempting to enter Tinshill Road from Kirkwood Drive. These measures will ensure parking takes place further away, improving visibility.

3.2.3 Tinshill Road, outside number properties 30-34, Cookridge: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.3. Concerns have been noted regarding parking for local commercial premises’ results in issues accessing private property and a rear-access road. These measures will prevent this obstructive parking from taking place.

3.2.4 Tinshill Road, junction with Moseley Wood Approach, Cookridge: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.4. Parking is noted to take place close to this junction and has been deemed to cause accessibility and visibility issues for drivers attempting to enter Tinshill Road from Moseley Wood Approach. These measures will ensure parking takes place further away, improving visibility.

3.2.5 A660 Otley Road, by filling station, Adel: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.5. Following the recent refurbishment of the filling station and the associated addition of fast food outlets, parking of heavy goods vehicles has been noted on this section of the A660. The parking of such vehicles causes visibility issues for vehicles wishing to exit the filling station and also vehicles wishing to access Lawns Hall Close. These measures will prevent such parking practices, ensuring improved accessibility and visibility. 3.2.6 Church Lane, junction with Holt Avenue, Adel: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.6. Sustained concerns raised by residents regarding parking practices that are seen to cause accessibility and visibility issues for vehicles using this junction, particularly when a larger event takes place at the Adel Memorial Club, opposite. These measures will ensure that a sufficient clear space is maintained, improving accessibility and visibility at the junction.

3.2.7 Sir George Martin Drive, Adel: Provision of ‘2 hours, no return within 2 hours, Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.7. Concerns have been raised regarding all-day parking at this location preventing customers to a convenience store from being able to park in the vicinity of the store. These measures will allow a turnover of parking, improving parking availability.

3.2.8 Wayland Approach, junction with Wayland Croft, Adel: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.7. Concerns have been raised by colleagues and members of the public regarding parking at this junction restricting accessibility, specifically for mobility vehicles. These measures will ensure accessibility around this junction.

3.2.9 Area around Adel Primary School, Adel: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ and ‘no stopping on entrance markings, 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday’, as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.8. Following a decision taken by Children’s Services Health and Safety Team in 2015 to prevent parent pick up and drop off within the school grounds, parking is now taking place on streets surrounding the school entrance. The measures will ensure that parking does not take place at key points such as junctions and bends, whilst maintaining some parking provision for residents in the area.

3.2.10 A660 Leeds Road and Church Hill, Bramhope: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.9. Concerns have been raised regarding parking practices during busier events at St. Giles’ Church. The proposals take note of the parking practices and will ensure that the parking is better managed, protecting the junction of A660 Leeds Road with Church Hill and also the entrance to the church car park, whilst maintaining good provision for residents and church attendees.

3.2.11 Eastgate junction with Eastgate Close, Bramhope: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.10. Concerns have been raised regarding parking at this junction reducing visibility to drivers. These proposals will provide a clear area around the junction, improving visibility.

3.2.12 A659 Arthington Lane and Park Way, Pool-in-Wharfedale: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ and ‘no stopping on entrance markings 8am-6pm Monday to Friday’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.11. Concerns have been raised regarding parking on Arthington Lane at school opening and closing times and also when events are held at the sports facilities. Arthington Lane is an A-classified route and maintaining the safe free flow of traffic is important, something which will be improved by the implementation of these measures. Parking is also noted on Park Way at similar times and considering the likely increase in parking on Park Way as a result of the measures on Arthington Lane, the proposals as noted will ensure the junctions and pinch points are kept clear for accessibility and visibility purposes.

3.2.13 Back Church Lane, Adel: Provision of ‘no waiting at any time’ as detailed on drawing TM/1/2357/TRO1.12. Concerns have been raised regarding parking close to the entrances to both The Stables at St. John the Baptist Church and the entrance to Golf Club. These measures will ensure that at busier times when events at the Golf Club and/ or the Church see increased parking levels, these accesses are kept clear and adequate visibility is provided.

4 Programme

4.1 It is anticipated that the proposals will be implemented within the 2016/2017 financial year.

5 Corporate Considerations

5.1 Consultation and Engagement

5.1.1 Ward Members: A meeting was held between officers and the Ward Members 31 May 2016, to detail the proposals. General support was offered by the Ward Members towards the proposals.

5.1.2 Emergency Services and the Combined Authority (WYCA): The Emergency Services and West Yorkshire Combined Authority were also consulted by email with accompanying letters and plans 24th June 2016. No adverse comments have been received.

5.2 Equality and Diversity / Cohesion and Integration

5.2.1 An Equality, Diversity, Cohesion and Integration screening has been undertaken and identified that a full impact assessment is not required. An Equality, Diversity, Cohesion and Integration Impact Assessment has been previously carried out for the implementation of 20mph speed limits and zones, the impacts of which are included within this report.

Positive Impacts:

5.2.2 The scheme introduces parking restrictions which eliminate parking at potentially hazardous locations in the Adel and Wharfedale area and those areas around junctions where accessibility and visibility is currently reduced. This ensures that road users can proceed in a safe manner, which is to the benefit of themselves, other road users and also pedestrians in the vicinity, particularly at junctions.

5.2.3 Clearer sightlines at junction crossing points for all pedestrians, which will be of greater benefit to the infirm, disabled, elderley and children, as it will provide improved visibility. 5.2.4 There will be improved safety for all pedestrians when crossing the road as cars will no longer hinder vision, which will be of particular benefit to carers/ parents with young children and people with mobility issues.

Negative impacts:

5.2.5 A consequence of the implementation of parking restrictions is that parking will displace to new locations, which cannot be determined until the restrictions have been implemented. This may have a negative effect on the accessibility for road users and/or pedestrians at a separate location. Any such issues that arise following this displacement can be considered as part of a new scheme, moving forward.

5.2.6 Some road users may see the parking restrictions as a negative measure, however this is not an issue for blue badge holders.

5.3 Council policies and City Priorities

5.3.1 The proposals contained in the report have no implications for the council constitution.

5.3.2 Local Transport Plan 3: Strategic Approaches: Connectivity: P18: Improve safety and security. P22: Develop networks and facilities to encourage cycling and walking.

5.4 Resources and value for money

5.4.1 As part of the Section 278 Agreement, the developer has agreed to fund a Traffic Regulation Order and Speed Limit Order for measures directly associated with the development and the conditional agreements.

5.4.2 The total estimated works costs for the Traffic Regulation Order works are £2,500, to be funded from the Traffic Management Revenue budget. The Order will utilise the legal process and public advert associated with the wider highways scheme mentioned in paragraph 5.4.1 in order to quicker implement this scheme, whilst saving the Council money on a separate advert.

5.5 Legal Implications, Access to Information and Call In

5.5.1 There are no specific legal implications included within this report, nor is any information contained within the report to be deemed confidential. The scheme is expected to be complete within the 2016/2017 financial year.

5.6 Risk Management

5.6.1 There are no risk issues, over and above those expected when working in the public highway, generated by the proposals contained within this report. The implementation of the scheme will mitigate existing risks caused by on-street parking. 6 Conclusions

6.1 It is considered appropriate to introduce amendments to the Adel and Wharfedale Ward Traffic Regulation Consolidation Order (No. W46) 2014 on various roads within the Adel and Wharfedale ward. These amendments will provide accessibility and visibility improvements at key points on the highway network as well as aiding the turnover of parking on Sir George Martin Drive, to the benefit of local commercial premises.

7 Recommendations

7.1 The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) is requested to:

i) Authorise the detailed design, advertisement and subsequent implementation of a traffic regulation order in the Adel and Wharfedale ward as detailed in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.13; and

iii) request the City Solicitor to advertise a draft traffic regulation order for the waiting restrictions as described in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.13 and if no objections are received, to make and seal the order as advertised.

8.1 Background documents1

8.1.1 None.

1 The background documents listed in this section are available to download from the Council’s website, unless they contain confidential or exempt information. The list of background documents does not include published works. Appendix 1 Equality, Diversity, Cohesion and Integration Screening As a public authority we need to ensure that all our strategies, policies, service and functions, both current and proposed have given proper consideration to equality, diversity, cohesion and integration.

A screening process can help judge relevance and provides a record of both the process and decision. Screening should be a short, sharp exercise that determines relevance for all new and revised strategies, policies, services and functions. Completed at the earliest opportunity it will help to determine:  the relevance of proposals and decisions to equality, diversity, cohesion and integration.  whether or not equality, diversity, cohesion and integration is being/has already been considered, and  whether or not it is necessary to carry out an impact assessment.

Directorate: City Development Service area: Traffic Management

Lead person: Jonathan Waters Contact number: 37 87492

1. Title: Traffic Regulation Order Elements of Section 278 Agreement Works Associated With A Residential Development On Land To The Rear Of 92 To 174 Moseley Wood Gardens, Cookridge, Leeds Is this a:

Strategy / Policy Service / Function X Other

If other, please specify

2. Please provide a brief description of what you are screening

This screening report focuses on a report presented at highways board, which seeks authority to advertise and implement a Traffic Regulation Order in the Adel and Wharfedale area of Leeds.

3. Relevance to equality, diversity, cohesion and integration All the council’s strategies/policies, services/functions affect service users, employees or the wider community – city wide or more local. These will also have a greater/lesser relevance to equality, diversity, cohesion and integration.

The following questions will help you to identify how relevant your proposals are.

When considering these questions think about age, carers, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and any other relevant characteristics (for example socio-economic status, social class, income, unemployment, residential location or family background and education or skills levels).

Questions Yes No Is there an existing or likely differential impact for the different  equality characteristics? Have there been or likely to be any public concerns about the  policy or proposal? Could the proposal affect how our services, commissioning or  procurement activities are organised, provided, located and by whom? Could the proposal affect our workforce or employment  practices? Does the proposal involve or will it have an impact on   Eliminating unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment  Advancing equality of opportunity  Fostering good relations

If you have answered no to the questions above please complete sections 6 and 7

If you have answered yes to any of the above and;  Believe you have already considered the impact on equality, diversity, cohesion and integration within your proposal please go to section 4.  Are not already considering the impact on equality, diversity, cohesion and integration within your proposal please go to section 5.

4. Considering the impact on equality, diversity, cohesion and integration

If you can demonstrate you have considered how your proposals impact on equality, diversity, cohesion and integration you have carried out an impact assessment.

Please provide specific details for all three areas below (use the prompts for guidance).  How have you considered equality, diversity, cohesion and integration? (think about the scope of the proposal, who is likely to be affected, equality related information, gaps in information and plans to address, consultation and engagement activities (taken place or planned) with those likely to be affected)

Consultation on the proposals has taken place with the following stakeholders:  Local Councillors  Emergency Services (Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Ambulances Services)  Metro  Local Residents where affected.

Formal advertisement in the form of an advert in the Yorkshire Post, along with notices posted on lighting columns in the area will take place prior to scheme implementation. Any objections received will be considered prior to taking the scheme forward and where not withdrawn following dialogue with the objector(s), will be presented to the Chief Officer Highways and Transportation at highways board, for his consideration.  Key findings (think about any potential positive and negative impact on different equality characteristics, potential to promote strong and positive relationships between groups, potential to bring groups/communities into increased contact with each other, perception that the proposal could benefit one group at the expense of another)

Positive Impacts:

 The scheme introduces parking restrictions which eliminate parking at potentially hazardous locations in the Adel and Wharfedale area and those areas around junctions where accessibility and visibility is currently reduced. This ensures that road users can proceed in a safe manner, which is to the benefit of themselves, other road users and also pedestrians in the vicinity, particularly at junctions.  Clearer sightlines at junction crossing points for all pedestrians, which will be of greater benefit to the infirm, disabled, elderly and children as it will provide improved visibility.  There will be improved safety for all pedestrians when crossing the road, as cars will no longer hinder vision, which will be of particular benefit to carers/ parents with young children and people with mobility issues.

Negative Impact  A consequence of the implementation of parking restrictions is that parking will displace to new locations, which cannot be determined until the restrictions have been implemented. This may have a negative effect on the accessibility for road users and/or pedestrians at a separate location. Any such issues that arise following this displacement can be considered as part of a new scheme, moving forward.  Some road users may see the parking restrictions as a negative measure, however this is not an issue for blue badge holders.

 Actions (think about how you will promote positive impact and remove/ reduce negative impact)

The Traffic Regulation Order shall be monitored post-implementation for their effectiveness and also their impact on parents, carers, those with mobility issues and the infirm. Should any overriding issues become apparent, then these can be investigated and mitigated and a later date.

5. If you are not already considering the impact on equality, diversity, cohesion and integration you will need to carry out an impact assessment.

Date to scope and plan your impact assessment: N/A

Date to complete your impact assessment N/A

Lead person for your impact assessment N/A (Include name and job title) 6. Governance, ownership and approval Please state here who has approved the actions and outcomes of the screening Name Job title Date Nick Hunt Principal Engineer 10/10/16

7. Publishing This screening document will act as evidence that due regard to equality and diversity has been given. If you are not carrying out an independent impact assessment the screening document will need to be published.

Please send a copy to the Equality Team for publishing

Date screening completed 10/10/16 Date sent to Equality Team

Date published (To be completed by the Equality Team)