Annex B

Representations received during the consultations.

In objection:

· I wish to register my strong objection to the proposed ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions proposed for the north side of North Lane in Haxby. The proposed restrictions are to the rear of St Mary’s church Haxby and its church Hall. The front of the church is on the Village, Haxby which has some, but very limited parking. The church and hall themselves have no parking or dropping off facilities as the buildings are surrounded by a closed graveyard.

The proposed restrictions will make it much more difficult for the many elderly and disabled people who access church services and events run in the hall by the church and other voluntary groups (for instance ‘Do Drop In’ who provide a lunch for the elderly of the community in the hall every Monday. The consequences of the restrictions will be made worse by residents vehicles displaced from the restricted area which might be expected to park starting at the end of the restriction.

I would also like to point out that there is a house next to the hall, on the south side of North Lane, whose sole entrance can get blocked if vehicles park on the south side of North Lane. This risk will be greatly increased by your proposals and would need additional mitigating measures.

Before proceeding with this proposal I hope you will take the time to consider how a person with limited mobility can access the various services offered at the church and in the hall, all of which foster well being and help keep people out of council and nhs services.

· The parking restrictions apply only to the north side of North Lane. [Number redacted]North Lane is on the opposite side. We envisage that the proposed restrictions will merely exacerbate the problems we regularly experience on the south side by forcing more drivers to park alongside our properties. Currently we are subjected to inconsiderate and often illegal parking that greatly impacts our ability to access our own property and negatively impacts our quality of life. Often cars are parked directly across our drive, or partially across (see attached), either way access to or from our house is impossible. Also cars park between ourselves and 42 North Lane, whilst not directly hindering access it makes things much more difficult for us. Many of these cars seem to be attending events and activities at St Marys Chruch Hall. We've had numerous 'words' with the owners of these vehicles to no avail. All of this adds to the stress of living alongside what is in effect a free public carpark.

There is ample parking in the Village, Hawthorn Avenue is a mere 20 second walk away where cars can be parked without negatively impacting residents' access to their properties.

If the proposed restrictions were to include our side of North Lane we would be more inclined to support them. As they currently stand they are unacceptable to us and will make an already bad situation much worse.

· On behalf of the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Haxby, I am writing to object strongly to these proposals. We understand no waiting at any time to mean ‘a place where a ban on loading or unloading is in force, as indicated by kerb markings’, so preventing even blue badge users from parking there. The PCC considers that introducing no waiting at any time in the designated area of North Lane will pose significant difficulties for those trying to access the church, the church hall and will harm Haxby generally.

Many people coming to St Mary’s for Sunday and weekday services, baptisms, weddings and frequent funerals as well as for personal prayers, park in North Lane. Many of these are elderly, some with rollators or wheelchairs, and we fear they will be discouraged from attending services if they or relatives bringing them are unable to park nearby.

We consider that no waiting will adversely affect church hall users & hirers – impacting on all generations, every day of the week. Usually there are three activities a day in the church hall. We consider that no waiting near to the church hall entrance will probably reduce attendance, resulting in loss of income for the hall and event organisers. It is certainly going to be more difficult for users of the hall to unload equipment, food and other materials needed by hall users. It will be a great blow if church hall bookings fall, risking in due course the possible closure of the hall and the loss of a well used community facility.

More generally, we deplore any reduction in parking provision in the central village area of Haxby where parking is already difficult. Car parking locally is restricted to 2 hours in many locations, and to 1 hour in the nearby Sainsbury’s carpark. Alternative parking is too far away for most of our congregation. And we are concerned that businesses in The Village will suffer; it would be tragic if the currently busy central area of Haxby were to wither away because people are unable to park in the vicinity.

· I wish to appeal against the decision to instal double yellow lines in North Lane Haxby.

My husband and I regularly park there to attend ballroom dancing in Haxby social club and playing cards in St Mary’s Church Hall. We are both in our 80’s and it would be too far to walk for us especially when the weather is bad. These activities are run by the U3A. And we enjoy taking part as it is a social occasion for us. It would be awful if we had to give them up. Please reconsider your proposal.

· I place my opinion against the non parking in North Lane Haxby, I Worship at St Mary’s Church Haxby,I park in North Lane, Wednesdays,Sundays,and extra days also,when there are Funerals,Weddings,Baptisms and Church Meetings,I travel in a car from Huntington to Haxby and need to park the car.

· I wish to lodge my objection to the proposed double yellow lining of North Lane Haxby.

· This area behind the St.Mary's Church Hall is used by all spectrums of the community that either use the Church or the Church Hall. The Church is used for baptisms, funerals and services where many of the congregation are elderly and many have mobility issues and the parking I have referred to allows them close easy access to the rear doors of the Church.

The Church Hall is used on a Monday for the elderly and immobile for a luncheon Club run by volunteers and equally North Lane is closest to the Hall. The Hall supports many community groups during the week and is used because of the easy access to parking either for drop off or a longer stay. Parking in the village is getting more and more difficult which unless you live locally you do not comprehend.

here are parking restrictions in both of the supermarkets in the village street and they do not allow enough time for the activities I have mentioned and are not intended for general use. At the moment the heart of the village is used by locals, who shop locally and the area is vibrant. If restrictions like this are put in place the village will suffer and the heart of the village will slowly die.

I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal.

· I am in receipt of your letter informing of the intention to introduce ‘No Waiting at any Time’ parking restrictions in North Lane, Haxby, and write to express my considerable concern at the practical implications for users of St Mary’s Church and the Church Hall, users which cover every age bracket.

The Church is far from being just used on Sundays, not least for the many Funerals which can take place on any day in the week.

The Church Hall is hired every day of the week by many Community groups from tiny children to the aged and infirm, and convenient access is needed for them as well as the loading and unloading of equipment. Difficulty of practical access could have financial implications for the Hall.

Parking in Haxby generally is a major concern, and this restriction will further exacerbate the situation, which will surely have an impact on residents of North Lane beyond the zone to be restricted as well as on the residential roads immediately to the north of North Lane.

Assuming that these measures are not undertaken lightly, I trust that in their deliberation there is full regard to the implications of the change. It would also be welcome to receive an indication of any thinking to alleviate the parking issues generally in Haxby centre, serving this large, active and increasing population.

· I fail to see the logic behind double yellow lines on North Lane in the place you describe, which I believe has only the back fences of houses in an adjoining road alongside? If I've missed something, please let me know!

If you want to put more double yellow lines in North Lane, then imho they need to be in the narrowest part of the one-way stretch, by the playing field. All too often, "Chelsea tractors" park there, half or more up on the pavement, which makes it very difficult for pedestrians.

How someone with a buggy or in a wheelchair would manage sometimes, I dread to think! This is now the route to our Post Office, from the centre.

The traffic in Haxby and Wiggiton along with Parking is already difficult at times (not for me, I don't drive to either Haxby shops or Wigginton Stores, living near enough to walk) and will only become

(much) worse,if/when this wretched too large (mostly unaffordable!) 800 or so house development happens, which the Council unfortunately but unsurprisingly approved!

Finally, there is ABSOLUTELY NO ENFORCEMENT of the existing double yellow lines in Haxby and Wigginton, so I have to question whether this will make any difference or whether it would be Council Tax payers money well-spent?

· I wish to comment on the proposal to be considered by City of York Council to put double yellow lines along part of North Lane Haxby. As a member of St Mary’s Church I am aware of the need for parking for both the church and the church hall. The church with its hall is very much a community hub, with religious services and other activities such as regular musical events in the church and a wide range of community use in the hall. The latter includes the provision of meals for the elderly as well as exercise classes, church groups and other social use for many different age groups.

I am quite sure that this proposal will cause considerable problems to people using St Mary’s Church Hall as North Lane is one of the few options for parking. It is also the case for the church itself during times of worship when Sunday services regularly attract large congregations, often in excess of seventy people. Sunday has become much busier with a consequence that parking spaces have become increasingly difficult to find.

When this is looked at in the wider context of the centre of Haxby, it is clear that over the years development has taken place in an apparently random way without any significant consideration of parking needs as expansion of businesses has put increasing demands on existing parking. There is some space for parking but all of it other than on street parking is privately owned and restricted. It seems that this proposal for North Lane along with other areas in Haxby has not been well thought out and could make things worse for whole sections of the community in Haxby.

· I must say that I find the proposed placement of the double yellow lines very confusing/unclear.

You say at point 1c of your letter that the works will be carried out at:

‘North Lane, at its north side, between the projected eastern property boundary line of No.21 North Lane and the projected western property boundary line of No. 34 North Lane’.

House no. 21 North Lane is on the north side of this lane, but house no. 34 North Lane does not appear to exist – and if it did, it would be on the south side of this lane.

What the attached graphic to your letter appears to be showing on the north side, labelled in bold, is 34 Hawthorn Avenue.

Do you see why I am confused?

If you are proposing that the double yellow lines are on the north side of this lane, then, both as a member of St Mary’s Church, its Parochial Church Council, and as a resident of Haxby, I contend that such a move will cause serious problems for local folk desirous of accessing the church, its hall, or the local shops and facilities in the vicinity of The Village Haxby.

Haxby has a large percentage of elderly people, some infirm with walking or mobility aids of one form or another and as such they will be not only discouraged but also disadvantaged from venturing into the community.

There is a distinct dearth of parking facilities within The Village at the best of times, and to place restrictions on this lane – a longstanding service lane since Haxby was a rural/ agricultural community – will reduce the parking facilities even further.

Our church and hall users rely upon this part of North Lane, just over the road from the church hall.

The hall is used every day either by church or other community groups – with all generations being covered by those groups.

There can be up to three users in the hall each day, with opportunities offered each morning, afternoon, and evening.

With the proposed restrictions, we believe that use of the hall will be adversely impacted, and the potential is there for certain provisions to be lost to the community.

Revenue will clearly be lost, not just for the hall, but also for other businesses and facilities within the locality.

The church offers several regular services each week, as well as the occasional offices of funerals, baptisms, and weddings.

North Lane is a quieter and safer place for people to park and in 2020/2021, the local ward committee of CYC provided funding for a firm pathway across/through the churchyard, from North Lane to The Village, for the benefit and enjoyment of both churchgoers and wider community.

We are soon to have some several hundred new houses built towards the north of Haxby, and with the increase in traffic that this will generate, Haxby Town Council and CYC need to give utmost consideration to any and all parking options within the town centre and immediate hinterland.

I feel that I must place with you my strong objection to your proposals relating to this part of North Lane and ask that you and your team reconsider them and indeed that you resolve not to proceed with them.

· I understand yellow lines to be painted on this street behind the church hall.

This will create some considerable difficulties for vulnerable people;-

1 This road is used a lot for parking for attending various events at the Church and the Hall.

2In the main visitors are elderly with walkers and wheel chairs

If this action is taken then this will mean walking larger distances

There is a lot of traffic which will increase when 700 new houses built.

Please could the Council urgently reconsider.

It is disability week and the world needs more kindness and consideration.

· I write to object to the proposed parking restriction in North Lane, Haxby. I regularly park there when I am participating or leading a service in St. Mary's Church and to the best of my knowledge there has never been an issue there due to parked cars. What is the justification for the proposed restriction, please?

You will be well aware that Haxby village suffers from a significant under provision of parking facilities for a community of this size and a further limiting of parking options is inappropriate. Church attendees cannot use the supermarket car parks because they are time limited and restricted to customers, so where, please, are we supposed to park when attending church services / events?

· As Rector of St Mary’s church, Haxby, I am writing to object. Many elderly, infirm and disabled people of all ages depend upon this area to park close to St Mary’s church hall, which is on the south side of North Lane, opposite the proposed double yellow lines. The hall is heavily used every day by a variety of community groups from the very young with babies and small children to the very elderly with a variety of walking aids. Many groups choose to hire our hall as it is central to Haxby town and has parking outside the building.

St Mary’s church on The Village hosts several services every week in addition to very frequent funerals, christenings and occasional weddings. Many people choose to park on North Lane as it is quieter and safer than The Village, and the Council has kindly provided a good pathway round the church, giving us safe step free access to the church building. We host frequent Sunday afternoon concerts and events for the local community, many of which attract the elderly and infirm.

I know that others are objecting including our Haxby Parish Church Council, church members, hall users and the Monday Lunch Club, but I am objecting on behalf of the church, hall and community, in the strongest possible way to something which will very adversely affect our ability to welcome and support the frail, vulnerable and elderly, and all those with additional needs. I hope you will decide not to proceed with your proposed plans.

I am writing to object to the proposals for double yellow lines to be marked along North lane, in the areas adjacent to St Mary's Church and Hall.

· I am a regular attender at St Mary's Church, on Sundays, many of the week day events being held in the church hall (which abuts North Lane), both the church and the hall have no designated parking areas. It is too far for me (and many others in this aging church family) to walk from the alternative parking schemes (which are time limited too).

I feel these proposals will impact on the lives of the elderly and the infirm, by restricting our access to faith and fellowship, not all of us qualify for blue badge parking exemptions.

The church only has 1 incumbent, with only 1 part-time assistant, to cover the souls of Haxby & Wigginton: almost 12,000 so home communion isn't possible every week (or even monthly!). In addition, the church does have alot of funerals where families attend from miles around and they wouldn't be able to access either the church or the hall facilities with these proposals.

The church hall is in use every day, for mums and babies, toddlers play, singing, as a warm space and offers a regular lunch club for residents who are lonely or isolated. By limiting the parking, without offering an alternative place for parking, would severely impact on all users and the viability of the church in the centre of the village.

· I am writing on behalf of The Haxby Singers, a community choir who practice regularly at St Mary's Church Hall. We were horrified and dismayed by your yellow lines proposal along North Lane. Our members are mainly elderly and cannot walk very far. They find it difficult already to park there and there are not any other parking spaces nearby. The social aspect of our meeting is just as beneficial as the singing and this proposal will put people off continuing or wanting to join us. It would be very detrimental for concert attendance and other events taking place in the hall.

If we were forced by this to consider another venue it would affect the church financially.

I trust that you will consider this in your deliberations.

· Thank you for sight of the notice proposing to make an order which will have the effect of (1) Introducing ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions in Haxby.

‘NO thank you’ to the proposed ‘no waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow lines) on North Lane. The ‘blanket proposal’ appears inflexible and inconsiderate of local property usage..

What other options have been considered to meet local parking requirements since the previous consultation on, in particular, North Lane parking?

As a resident on North Lane, a vehicle owner and with family members with young children who do not live in Haxby but visit regularly by car and use local amenities and services in Haxby, I wonder where we are expected to leave our vehicles if there were to be ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions as proposed on the ‘map plan’ showing part of North Lane?

I would like to offer a few observations, practical thoughts and options for your consideration.

Clarification of your proposal 1 (c)

The ‘map’ of the proposed location for double yellow lines on the north side of North Lane, is inconsistent with the given text “North Lane, on its north side, between the projected eastern property boundary line of No 21 North Lane and the projected western property boundary line of No 34 North Lane.”

34 North Lane is actually to the west of my property; the property on the ‘map plan’, east of my property, that is highlighted as being 34 North Lane, is NOT on north lane.

This discrepancy invalidates your consultation process.

If I was to consider only the actual written proposal and not the ‘map plan’, my objections to the proposed (Amendment) (No 14/68) Traffic Order 2025 and suggestions would only alter slightly.

Challenges and observations

Not all properties on North Lane have space for parking on their own land. I no longer have access to the ‘right of road’ to the garage on my mid-terrace property (as per my deeds and land registry entry) due to building works and stepped gating by the respective owners of the two end of terrace properties - to which I objected without satisfaction.

Although I am usually able to park on North Lane directly outside of my own property, if I am away working for all or part of the day and return, other vehicles - which are free to park in this location - prevent my parking close-by. I may be able to park by the church hall on the southside of north lane, or further along the street towards Church Lane. In some cases, vehicles are left parked across my front gate and, as a pedestrian, I am unable to access my own front garden, let alone front door from the street. Some vehicle owners, with no local resident connections, have left their vehicles outside my gates for several days.

Poor and dangerous parking on both north and south sides of North Lane (eg vehicles left at an angle or door width gap between vehicle and kerb / verge or without consideration of adjacent parking) restricts access for private, public and emergency service vehicles along North Lane. Although this has not stopped some delivery vehicles driving fast and removing wing mirrors and scraging vehicles in the past.

The demand for parking on North Lane by people of all ages and abilities (with or without Blue badge concessions), increases at Nursery drop-off / pick up times, or when the Sports bar or Red Lion have events or when St Mary’s Church Hall is in use by church or community groups or private hirers; also with the use of St Mary’s Church for church services and events (Sunday services, weekday funerals / weddings, concerts etc).

Other ‘all day’ parking on North Lane includes vehicles left by individuals who work in local businesses on North Lane or in The Village. It also includes individuals who leave their vehicles in the area and catch a bus into York.

Some other North Lane parking arrangements for consideration

1. Continue current ad hoc parking (monitored for sensible parking).

2. ‘designated ‘residents only’ parking for one vehicle per household without private land parking for all of North Lane (with something like the old scratch cards that residents can offer visitors or second resident’s car)

3. Parking on North Lane between the Red Lion, along by the Church Hall and to the Sports Bar to be restricted to 20 - 30 minutes between 9am and 6pm Monday-Friday (unless residents or with carefully monitored and limited ‘Sports Bar event pass’, or ‘church hall hirer or church service attendance pass’)

4. Parking on south side of North Lane by Church Hall to be designated as ‘church hall / church service priority parking’ for up to 4 cars

All those parking anywhere in Haxby/Wigginton need to be reminded of the requirement to park with consideration for residents and pedestrians as well as to park in line with the Highway Code.

· I would like to object to the proposed yellow lines in North Lane Haxby. I help run a lunch club at St Mary's Church Hall on Mondays we need good access to the for volunteers delivering food and the many elderly and disabled users.

Mill Lane Wigginton. Yellow lines are only needed opposite the Bus Terminus for safety reasons.

· As the owner of [Number redacted] North lane i am over the moon something is been done about the ridiculous parking down the lane, but unfortunately the lines you are proposing do not go
far enough they need to go past the junction leading to The Tiger inn then this will stop the parking around the junction and larger vehicles to enter and exit the lane safely.
As it states below that when they park it is illegal anyway

According to Rule 243 of the Highway Code, you should not park within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorized parking space. While often considered a guideline, parking closer can be deemed an "unnecessary obstruction" under the Road Traffic Act 1988, potentially leading to fines. [1, 2, 3]

· On behalf of the 18 volunteers and 50 regular users of the Do Drop Inn St Mary's Church Hall North Lane Haxby I wish to object to the proposed no waiting restrictions from North Lane to Hawthorne Ave Haxby.

Our group provide a hot meal for the mostly elderly and disabled every Monday. Many of our users park close by as they have difficulty walking any distance. In addition we have to deliver all the supplies to the hall that we need on the day. I am sure many of the other groups who use the hall will experience similar difficulties if parking is restricted.

· Thank you for sight of the revised notice proposing to make an order which will have the effect of Introducing ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions in Haxby. The revision clarifies a query I raised in my previous correspondence (20^th November 2025) on the exact location for the proposed double yellow lines on the north side of North Lane, Haxby.

Other than that amendment, I do not see that any of my previous observations and suggestions have been considered (repeated below).

Yes, there are challenges with parking in Haxby and Wigginton that impedes pedestrian safety and traffic flow by public, private and emergency vehicles as well as access to properties and businesses. Once again, only last week, I was unable to access my own front door on foot as a short flat-bed vehicle was parked right across front gates to both 35 and 37 North Lane.

Other suggestions to the four previous suggestions (see below)

1- Residents onlyparking on north side of North Lane.

2- Residents only 11am-2pm on north side of North Lane (I’ve seen this in another authority area – it stops all day parking by non-residents; and residents who are not at work can still park if required)

3- Enforce parking restrictions. All those parking anywhere in Haxby/Wigginton need to be reminded of the requirement to park with consideration for residents and pedestrians as well as to park in line with the Highway Code.

Thank you for your consideration.

Joint statement received from Cllr’s Cuthbertson, Hollyer and Watson of the Haxby & Wigginton ward.

· North Lane – the identified length of this road is well-used during weekdays by people working in or visiting the centre of Haxby, yet, as I think Cllr Watson and Revd Jackson have already pointed out, there is often space available for people who wish to park. We are also aware that this side of North Lane is regularly used by attendees of St Mary’s church on a Sunday. We would therefore suggest avoiding placing any restriction on this section of North Lane.

Representations in support:

· Following your letter dated 31st October 2025, I am writing to you in support of the proposed ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions to North Lane.

We fully support section c) of the aforementioned letter. Parking on this street is often inconsiderate to both other road users and residents alike and we appreciate any action to alleviate this issue.

· I am contacting you on behalf of Haxby Sports Bar.

Our business premises is on North Lane and has a pedestrian entrance to our premises, a car park, and is used for deliveries, including from the brewery, who have large trucks carrying barrels, bottles, cans, etc. as our storage units are in this car park.

We confirm that we fully support having double yellow lines along North Lane for accessibility and safety, however, we wish to express our opinion that they should be extended towards the North Lane entrance for our premises (Haxby Sports and Social Club, also t/as Haxby Sports Bar).

At present, there are cars parked along both sides of the road from The Village and it narrows past Church Lane to our premises and thereafter becomes one way, heading from the opposite direction (from Station Road and The Village).

When vehicles park opposite our entrance, as they often do, it is very difficult for anyone to access the car park, including pedestrians, cyclists, cars and vans, but especially our delivery vehicles.

We have had issues with delivery trucks being unable to get into and out of our car park, some reversing a considerable distance along a perilously narrow road, with parked vehicles everywhere.

Our clientele are of various ages, including youngsters attending clubs, and elderly people, coming in for a drink, to play bingo, etc. and disabled people who all rely on this car park being accessible. To confirm, we have recently re-marked this car park to ensure we have accessible parking spaces available.

Accordingly, we would ask you to please visit the location and see the issues we, and residents of North Lane, have on a regular basis, including when we have deliveries, and consider extending the double yellow lines along the whole length of North Lane.

It is our opinion that this would likely be a more permanent, and much safer, solution to the current problems.

Thank you for time and consideration in this matter.

· Resident at [Number redacted] North Lane, I am supportive of the plan and would not want to delay implementation as a minor deterrent to parking however it would make more sense to me if the lines stop closer to the snicket by number 37 but continue along past number 15.

· We are residents of North Lane and wish to confirm our full support for the proposed installation of double yellow lines. This measure is essential to improve safety and accessibility in our area.

However, we believe the current proposal does not go far enough. The parking issues extend beyond the section outside our property and continue along the full length of North Lane, particularly toward Haxby Sports and Social Club. Vehicles parked along this stretch create congestion and pose risks for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Currently, when vehicles park along both sides of North Lane and as the road narrows near the sports bar where parking is permitted on one side it becomes extremely difficult for ambulances, fire engines, delivery vans, and other large vehicles to pass through safely. This situation not only delays emergency response times but also disrupts essential deliveries and services for residents and local businesses. In several instances, large vehicles have been forced to reverse out of the street, creating additional hazards and increasing the risk of accidents.

Furthermore, frequent illegal parking at the junction that leads into the village is a serious concern. This type of parking is prohibited under the Highway Code because it obstructs visibility and creates dangerous conditions for drivers attempting to turn. These obstructions make safe navigation even harder and compound the existing congestion, further restricting access for emergency vehicles, delivery vans, and other large vehicles. The result is an increased risk for both road users and pedestrians, as well as significant delays for essential services.

We are unable to even bring our caravan down North Lane without fear of becoming stuck or being unable to turn into Church Street which leads into the village due to parking at this junction. This is not only inconvenient but also highlights how unsuitable the current parking situation is for larger vehicles, creating serious safety and accessibility concerns.

We strongly urge that the double yellow lines be extended to cover the entire length of North Lane. This would provide a comprehensive solution to the ongoing issues, improve road safety, and align with national traffic regulations designed to protect public safety and maintain access for emergency and service vehicles.

Thank you for considering our views. We appreciate your efforts to make our community safer and more accessible.