Agenda item - Bakers Bottom - Area U resident parking scheme extension

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

1)        That, having taken account of all duly made representations and objections, the Committee approves as advertised the following orders;

(a)          Brighton & Hove Various Controlled Parking Zones Consolidation Order 2008 Amendment Order 2008 No.* 201* (Area U extension)

(b)          Brighton & Hove Outer Areas (Waiting, Loading and Parking) and Cycle Lanes Consolidation Order 2013 Amendment No.* 201*

(c)          Brighton & Hove (Various Roads) (Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Verges and Footways) Order 2013 Amendment Order No.* 201*

2)        That any amendments included in the report and subsequent requests deemed appropriate by officers are added to the proposed scheme during implementation and advertised as an amendment Traffic Regulation Order.

35.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Environment, Development & Housing that addressed comments and objections to the draft traffic regulation order proposing an extension of the Area U resident parking scheme into the Bakers Bottom area.

35.2      The Chair noted the concerns raised by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and those of Councillors Bowden and Powell, ward councillors for the area.

35.3      Councillor Davey asked if there was any information on the current utilisation and capacity of bays in Area U.

35.4      The Parking Infrastructure Manager stated that utilisation of data was difficult due to data protection issues although figures suggested that car ownership was low in the area.

35.5      Councillor Mitchell asked if any answers could be provided to the issue brought forward by a member of the public earlier in the meeting that parking be located on the opposite side of the road.

35.6      The Parking Infrastructure Manager stated that the issue had been assessed on site and it was found that locating bays on the side of the road proposed would create more spaces and it was the officers technical view that the current situation, specifically pavement parking, would be improved.

35.7      The Chair asked if a fresh consultation would be required if parking bays were located on the opposite side of the road.

35.8      The Parking Infrastructure Manager clarified that a proposal for parking on the other side of the road would very likely receive objections and complaints from residents and a new traffic order would probably not be approved. The Parking Infrastructure Manager added that the scheme could be monitored and be changed via an amendment traffic order.

35.9      Councillor Daniel asked if the proposed motorcycle bays could be located outside the premises in question instead.

35.10   The Parking Infrastructure Manager stated that the re-location of motorcycle bays could be examined and he would visit the site to find the best arrangement.

35.11   Councillor Powell thanked officers for their rapid consideration of the scheme and for the Committee’s input. Councillor Powell stated that the situation in the area had changed significantly in recent years and that was clearly reflected in the drill report conducted by the Fire & Rescue Service who had encountered significant access problems.

35.12   RESOLVED-

1)        That, having taken account of all duly made representations and objections, the Committee approves as advertised the following orders;

(a)          Brighton & Hove Various Controlled Parking Zones Consolidation Order 2008 Amendment Order 2008 No.* 201* (Area U extension)

(b)          Brighton & Hove Outer Areas (Waiting, Loading and Parking) and Cycle Lanes Consolidation Order 2013 Amendment No.* 201*

(c)          Brighton & Hove (Various Roads) (Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Verges and Footways) Order 2013 Amendment Order No.* 201*

2)        That any amendments included in the report and subsequent requests deemed appropriate by officers are added to the proposed scheme during implementation and advertised as an amendment Traffic Regulation Order.