Introduction of New Parking Restrictions Various Locations
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Croydon Council For general release REPORT TO: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CABINET COMMITTEE 18 April 2012 AGENDA ITEM: 6 SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS VARIOUS LOCATIONS LEAD OFFICER: Executive Director of Planning and Environment CABINET Councillor Phil Thomas MEMBER: Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways WARDS: Ashburton, Broad Green, Coulsdon East, Coulsdon West, Kenley, Heathfield, Norbury, Purley, Sanderstead, Selhurst, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Waddon and West Thornton 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.: n/a 1. RECOMMENDATIONS The Cabinet Committee is recommended to: 1.1 Authorise the Head of Parking Services to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to introduce waiting restrictions at the locations detailed below and in Drawing Nos. PD - 165a to PD – 165s subject to receiving no material objections on the giving of public notice: • Fernhurst Road by Lower Addiscombe Road (reduction) – Ashburton • Sutherland Road by Mitcham Road – Broad Green TMCC20120418R06 - 1 - • Marlpit Lane / Bradmore Green / Coulsdon Road – Coulsdon East • Grovelands Road by Downlands Road – Coulsdon West • Courtwood Lane by Osward (southern arm) – Heathfield • Higher Drive by Bencombe Road – Kenley • New Barn Lane / Beverley Road / Valley Road – Kenley • Norbury Cross junctions with Northborough Rd and Norbury Court Road – Norbury • Norman Avenue junctions with Derrick Avenue, Gordon Avenue and Victoria Avenue – Purley • Rectory Park opposite Glebe Hyrst – Sanderstead • Grisedale Gardens / Derwent Drive – Sanderstead • London Road opposite Pemdevon Road – Selhurst • Holmesdale Road / Park Road – Selhurst • Cuthbert Gardens – South Norwood • Regina Road / Adair Close – South Norwood • Bensham Grove by Newnham Close – Thornton Heath • Bevan Court and Fleming Court, Coldharbour Road – Waddon • Violet Lane – Waddon • Fiveacre Close – West Thornton 1.2 Note that 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 mainly ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions at various locations across the Borough, mostly at junctions where parking is presently creating obstruction and safety concerns. 3. DETAIL 3.1 Fernhurst Road by Lower Addiscombe Road (reduction), Ashburton – There are existing single yellow line 8am to 6.30pm waiting restrictions returning into Fernhurst Road from Lower Addiscombe Road by 18.29m. A request to reduce the restrictions on one side of the road by 3.3 metres has been received from a local resident due to the high parking demand in the area and lack of spaces. Fernhurst Road is a one-way street towards Lower Addiscombe Road and a small reduction on one side of the road should not have a significant affect on access and loading activities. The proposed reduction is shown on drawing number PD 165a. TMCC20120418R06 - 2 - 3.2 Sutherland Road by Mitcham Road, Broad Green – There are existing double yellow lines returning into Sutherland Road from Mitcham Road. A request has been received from a resident to extend the restrictions on one side of the road due to the increased use by traffic and congestion caused by parking close to the junction. Surveys have shown that parking between restrictions does cause obstruction and it is proposed to the gap in the double yellow line ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on drawing number PD 165b. 3.3 Marlpit Lane / Bradmore Green / Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon East – A request has been received from a resident for restrictions to solve a parking obstruction problem in the slip road between Marlpit Lane and Coulsdon Road. Congestion occurs particularly at the busy school setting down and picking up periods with opposing traffic being obstructed in the slip road due to the parking. To reduce this bottleneck it is proposed to introduce double yellow line “at any time” waiting restrictions at the two junctions and into the slip road as shown on drawing number PD 165c. Due to the fact that Bradmore Green is classified as a conservation area it is proposed that yellow lines be marked 50mm wide rather than the usual 100mm. 3.4 Grovelands Road by Downlands Road, Coulsdon West – There are existing double yellow lines at the Grovelands Road / Downlands Road junction returning into Grovelands Road by approximately 15 metres. A request has been received from a local resident to extend the restrictions as there have been a number of near misses with cars and vans parking just beyond the restrictions limiting sightline visibility for drivers entering the road from Downlands Road. Sightlines are reduced due to the bend and incline along this section of the road. There are existing disabled bays outside the church entrance and it is proposed to extend the double yellow lines to these bays as shown on drawing number PD 165d. 3.5 Courtwood Lane by Osward (southern arm), Heathfield – Council officers met with Members in Courtwood Lane by the southern arm for Osward to the Courtwood Primary School. There is currently a crossing point opposite School Keep Clear markings and an electrical sub-station regularly used by pedestrians. Parking in this vicinity is creating obstruction problems for pupils and guardians when crossing the road. It is proposed to introduce double yellow line ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions between the bus stop and crossing point as shown on drawing number PD 165e. 3.6 Higher Drive by Bencombe Road, Kenley – There are existing double yellow lines at the Higher Drive / Bencombe Road junction and opposite on the inside of a bend. A gap was provided close to the entrance of St Barnabas Church to help provide parking for the church. However, parking for 2 vehicles just beyond the bend is causing concern as vehicles are in a potential collision with traffic turning left out of Bencombe Road. It is proposed to remove this gap by extending the double yellow line ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on drawing number PD 165f. 3.7 New Barn Lane / Beverley Road / Valley Road, Kenley – Following recent approval to introduce waiting restrictions at the New Barn Lane / Mosslea Road junction a request has been given to introduce restrictions at the nearby New Barn Lane / Valley Road / Beverley Road junction. Surveys have shown that parking close to the junction particularly at the busy school setting down and picking up periods does create potential obstruction and safety concerns and it is proposed to TMCC20120418R06 - 3 - introduce double yellow line “at any time” waiting restrictions as shown on drawing number PD 165g. 3.8 Norbury Cross junctions with Northborough Rd and Norbury Court Road, Norbury – A request has been received from a resident of Norbury Cross to introduce yellow line waiting restrictions at its junctions with Northborough Road and Norbury Court Road. Surveys have shown that parking close to these junctions is causing a potential obstruction and safety concerns and it is proposed to introduce double yellow line ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions as shown on drawing number PD 165h. 3.9 Norman Avenue junctions with Derrick Avenue, Gordon Avenue and Victoria Avenue, Purley – A request has been received from local resident to introduce restrictions at the Norman Avenue junctions with Derrick Avenue and Gordon Avenue. Surveys have shown that commuter parking for the nearby Purley Oaks Station is creating potential obstruction problems and it is proposed to introduce double yellow line “at any time” waiting restrictions at these junctions and at the nearby Norman Avenue / Victoria Road junction as shown on drawing number PD 165i. 3.10 Rectory Park opposite Glebe Hyrst, Sanderstead – A local resident has contacted the Traffic Design Team over an ongoing parking issue in Rectory Park where there is a section of unrestricted road between a yellow line and bus stop. One or two vehicles regularly parking in this gap during the day time are obstructing traffic leaving the roundabout by Limpsfield Road / Addington Road and especially large vehicles including buses along this busy A class road. It is proposed to extend the single yellow line 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday waiting restrictions to the bus stop as shown on drawing number PD 165J. 3.11 Grisedale Gardens / Derwent Drive, Sanderstead – At a recent site meeting with Ward Councillors and the Cabinet Member for Streets and the Environment the problem of parking at the Grisedale Gardens / Derwent Drive junction was discussed following concerns from local residents. Grisedale Gardens is used by parents and guardians of the nearby Riddlesdown Collegiate a school of almost 2000 pupils. Parking close to the entrance is creating potential obstruction for the emergency services. It is proposed to introduce double yellow line “at any time” waiting restrictions as shown on Plan no. 165t. 3.12 London Road opposite Pemdevon Road, Selhurst – No.386 London Road is a recently completed residential development set back from London Road at the start of a short service road. The highway area in front of the development is sufficiently deep for up to 5 vehicles to park at right angles and residents have recently been consulted over a proposal to introduce 1 hour maximum stay bays at this location. However, due to the close proximity of this area to the development and particularly the ground floor flats, residents have requested double yellow lines to reduce disturbance from vehicle movements. it is proposed to introduce double yellow line “at any time” waiting restrictions as shown on Plan no. 165k.