Decision details

RESOLVED:         That in order to develop a robust parking strategy aimed at alleviating the growing parking issues affecting those living in the residential areas close to the University the Cabinet Member agrees to:

i)             The adoption of the following strategy when reviewing or considering new emerging parking issues:

·        Delegate authority to officers to formally propose restrictions in line with those used elsewhere in the estate.

·        Approve a Restricted Parking Zone for an experimental period of up to 18 months, using daytime parking restrictions between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

·        Take no action at present in the vicinity of the shops, but review if long term University related parking becomes a problem.

·        Approve a “new style” residents parking scheme for Cul-de-sacs, for an experimental period of up to 18 months, with the option of implementing road closures where desirable. Conditions to be: one permit per property, no visitor permits, restrictions in force 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round and that the zone be expanded to include other streets in the Badger Hill area if necessary.

·        Approve the use of a rural clearway on Field Lane.

ii)  The introduction of an experimental Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in paragraph 39 of the report.

iv) Continue close liaison with the University representatives.

REASON:             To reduce non-residential parking in the area, to ensure parking doesn’t transfer to the main road network and to provide a more rapid response to issues that escalate quickly due to the University development.