Date: 24
OCTOBER 2002
Title: OBJECTIONS
TO ADVERTISED TRAFFIC ORDERS
REPORT OF
THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND
ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
1. THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL (VARIOUS STREETS, BEMBRIDGE IW) (TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER No 1 2002
SUMMARY
An Order to prohibit the waiting of vehicles at any time and loading or unloading at any time in Bembridge was advertised during August 2002 and representations have been received to the following.
High Street – No
Waiting at any time/No loading - unloading at any time
· On its northwest side from its junction with Sherbourne Street to a point 14.5 metres southwest thereof.
· On its northwest side from a point 44.5 metres southwest to a point 77 metres southwest of its junction with Sherbourne Street
· On its southeast side from its junction with Foreland Road to a point 6 metres northeast thereof.
· On its southeast side from a point 13 metres northeast to a point 26 metres northeast of its junction with Forelands Road.
Foreland Road – No
Waiting at any time/No loading - unloading at any time
· On its northeast side from its junction with the High Street to a point 10 metres southwest thereof.
Sherbourne Street –
No Waiting at any time/No loading - unloading at any time
· On its southwest side from its junction with High Street to a point 9 metres northwest thereof.
Four letters of representation have been received two of which support the proposed restrictions and two of which who object.
The two objectors feel that the proposed Order is unduly restrictive, not only to the businesses but also the residents who are elderly and infirm. Furthermore it has been recommended that any restriction should only apply between 8am and 6pm – May to September.
In contrast the two supporters of the proposed Order feel that the restrictions do not go far enough and should be extended in both High Street and Forelands Road.
EVALUATION
During the
late 1980’s the “Bembridge Experiment” was introduced and resulted in the
removal of all yellow line parking restrictions in the town, relying on the
integrity of the motorist to park in such manner as to ensure that they did not
cause an obstruction or impede the movement of vehicles using the local road
network. In an attempt to indicate the locations that would be most adversely
affect by parked vehicles “DO NOT
OBSTRUCT” signs were displayed. These had a limited success and indiscriminate
parking and obstruction was common.
During the
construction of the “Seclean Wight” scheme yellow line restrictions were
introduced and covered by a temporary Order.
Since then
through traffic in the area has increased significantly and the resulting
problems have become commonplace. This practice has now reached an unacceptable
level with vehicles of all classes being obstructed, including those of the
emergency services. As a result the Parish Council made a request that parking
restrictions be implemented.
The extent
of the proposed restrictions was determined after a site visit with the local
Councillor and representatives of the Parish Council and was considered to be
the minimum required to address the current problems without imposing any
unnecessary impact on the local services.
One
parking space has been retained outside the bakery to allow for delivery
vehicles and customer parking.
The potential impact of the proposed
restrictions have been analysed in detail and are not felt to have any negative
impact on the provisions of section 17 of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998.
POLICE
COMMENTS
Hampshire
Constabulary have made no written comment with regard to the proposed
restriction.
That the
Order is implemented as advertised
BACKGROUND
PAPERS
Four
letters of representation, copies of which is attached.
Contact
Point: Peter Taylor, Principal Engineer (Traffic & Transportation)
M J A
FISHER
Strategic
Director
Corporate
and Environment Services