Decision Session

Executive Member for Transport

 

9th February 2021

Report of the Director of Economy and Place

 

Resident Parking Consultation results for Broadway West and Westfield Drive

 

Summary

 

To report the consultation results for Broadway West and Westfield Drive to determine what action is appropriate.

 

Recommendations

 

 

The Executive Member is asked to approve Option one in the report:

 

1.        Option one: (plan included as Annex D)

 

(a) To initiate the legal procedure to amend the Traffic Regulation Order    to include Broadway West in the R63 Resident Parking Area.

·        To operate 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute parking allowance for non-permit holders.

(b) No further action to be taken for Westfield Drive.

 

Reason: This is the preferred options of the majority of residents who replied to the consultation.

 

Background

 

2.   Broadway West and Westfield Drive were initially consulted about introducing a resident parking scheme in May 2018.  At that time the majority of residents who responded to our consultation did not support the introduction of a scheme and no further action was taken for these streets.

 

3.   In October 2018 the Executive Member for Transport instructed officers to reconsult with residents of both Broadway West and Westfield Drive if further representations from residents were received within an 18 month period from implementation of the neighbouring scheme on the Danesmead Estate (implemented in September 2019)

4.   In October 2020 we were contacted by a group of residents on Broadway West following incidents of congestion, obstruction and pressure for parking space on Broadway West. They produced a small petition of 19 signatures and requested we further consultation with residents on Broadway West in line with the Executive Member decision.

5.   We hand delivered consultation documentation to all properties week commencing 16th November 2020 requesting residents return their preferences on the questionnaire sheet in the Freepost envelope provided or by email by 18 December 2020.  The consultation documentation is included as Annex A.

 

Consultation Results (full results given at Annex B)

 

6.   All properties on Broadway West and Westfield Drive were consulted. 

 

Traditionally, we require a 50% return of questionnaires and the majority of       those returned to be in favour.  The percentage return was met on both streets.

 

STREET/NO OF PROPERTIES

% RETURN

OF RETURNS

% IN FAVOUR

Broadway West (60)

75%

71%

Westfield Drive (32)

50%

25%

 

Full consultation results are included as Annex B.

Comments received from the Consultation Process are included as Annex C.

 

7.   Preferred Times of Operation

The results show a majority of residents preferred times of operation would be Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5pm in line with the existing restriction on the Danesmead Estate (full preferences and alternative suggestions received included on Annex B)

 

 

8.   Preferred Waiting time for non-permit holders during hours of operation

The results show a majority of residents preferred times of operation would be to allow non permit holders parking for 30 minutes during the hours of operation in line with the existing restriction on the Danesmead Estate.

 

(Full preferences and alternative suggestions received included on Annex B)

 

Additional Comments Received from Residents (See Annex C)

 

9.   One resident produced a lengthy letter questioning the lack of a comprehensive Resident Parking policy of City of York Council and whether we should support such a scheme on streets purely on Resident preference. The letter outlines alleged issues that may ensue if Resident Parking is introduced on Broadway West and Westfield Drive.  This has been reproduced verbatim in Annex C.

 

10.        Other residents produced shorter comments, some in favour outlining the issues of obstruction and inconsiderate parking on Broadway West. Other comments centred on the scheme not being necessary.

 

11.        Three residents would prefer more double yellow lines in preference to a Resident Parking Scheme.  Additional comments have been précised in Annex C.

 

Options

 

12.    Option one: (plan included as Annex D)

(a) To initiate the legal procedure to amend the Traffic Regulation Order to include Broadway West in the R63 Resident Parking Area.

To operate 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute parking allowance for non-permit holders.

(b) No further action to be taken for Westfield Drive.

It is noted that signage will be required at the junction of Westfield Drive and Broadway West.

 

Analysis/Reason

 

13.     This is the recommended option because this is the preferred options of

    the majority of residents who replied to the consultation.

 

14.        Enforcement will be based on two entry signs and existing poles on

Broadway West will be used to reduce street clutter.  There is a lamp column on Westfield Drive that can be used for the entry and exit sign. One entry sign will remain at the Danesmead Estate entrance for clarity, the exit signs will be removed completely at this location.

 

15.        We accept that the majority of properties have off street parking for one

         vehicle or more. Historically, the presence of off-street parking in our authority has not prevented the introduction of a Resident Parking Scheme and there are other schemes implemented in streets of a similar nature; for e.g. Maple Grove in Fishergate Ward, Irwin and Malton Way in Heworth Ward and Nunthorpe Crescent in Micklegate.

 

16.        All these schemes have been introduced at the request of residents.

The Council consult and introduce schemes on streets where residents         have found the level of non-residential parking unacceptable and detrimental to their enjoyment of their homes.

We ask for a 50% of return of resident preferences and the majority of those to be in favour before we initiate a scheme. This has been met on Broadway West (but not on Westfield Drive).

 

17.        We would expect some displacement parking onto Westfield Drive.

     If a scheme is taken forward on Broadway West we will continue to

     monitor Westfield Drive and if necessary further consultation will occur

     with residents.

 

 

18.        Option Two:

 

(a)  To initiate the legal procedure to amend the Traffic Regulation Order to include Broadway West and Westfield Drive in the R63 Resident Parking Area. To operate 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute parking allowance for non-permit holders.

 

Analysis/Reason

 

19.        This is not the recommended option because the majority of returns

received from residents of Westfield Drive do not support the introduction of resident parking on their street.

         

20.        Option Three

 

(a) Take no further action on both streets

 

Analysis/Reason

 

21.        This is not the recommended option because the majority of residents

          on Broadway West have indicated they would prefer their street to be

included in the R63 Resident Parking Area.

 

Council Plan

 

21.     The Council Plan has Eight Key Outcomes:

 

·      Well-paid jobs and an inclusive economy

·      A greener and cleaner city

·      Getting around sustainably

·      Good health and wellbeing

·      Safe communities and culture for all

·      Creating homes and world-class infrastructure

·      A better start for children and young people

·      An open and effective council

 

The recommended proposal contributes to the Council being open and effective as it responds to the request of the residents to solve the problems they are experiencing.

Implications

22.        This report has the following implications:

 

Financial – The cost of initiating the legal procedure will be met by the Resident Parking Budget allocation for new schemes within the department.

 

Human Resources – There are no additional human resources implications at this stage of the procedure. 

If the scheme is implemented there will be implications for Business Support who administer the schemes and Parking Services enforcement and administration.

 

Equalities – No specific detrimental impact on any group identified within the consultation process.

 

Legal – The proposals require amendments to the York Parking, Stopping and Waiting Traffic Regulation Order 2014:

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 & the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (procedure) (England & Wales) Regulations 1996;

 

Crime and Disorder – None

 

Information Technology – None

 

Land – None

 

Other – None

 

Risk Management - There is an acceptable level of risk associated with the recommended option.

 

 

 

 

Contact Details

 

Author:

 

Chief Officer Responsible for the report:

 

Sue Gill

Traffic Project Officer

Transport

Tel No. 01904 551497

 

 

Chief Officer’s

James Gilchrist

Assistant Director of Transport, Highways and Environment

 

Report Approved

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Date

29.01.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wards Affected:  Fishergate

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information please contact the author of the report

 

 

Background Papers:

 

Executive Member Decision in October 2018 – details are on the website

 

  https://democracy.york.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=738&MId=10860&Ver=4

   

 

Annexes

 

Annex A: Consultation Documentation

Annex B: Consultation Results

Annex C: Comments (including objections) received from Residents

Annex D: Plan of Recommended Option