Issue - meetings

The purpose of the report by the Director of Regeneration is to consider the public responses to proposed parking restrictions in a number of locations in Portsmouth and to decide whether to implement the proposals.  Objections were received to 3 of the 16 proposals within TRO 57/2019, and therefore a report to the Cabinet Member is required, for decision to be made at a public meeting.

RECOMMENDED that:

(1)  The 11-metre length of DYL in Martin Road in front of the shared driveway and No.55 is not removed as proposed, and therefore remains in place;

(2)  The 34 metres of DYL proposed on one side of Maidford Grove are installed;

(3)  Of the 67 metres of DYL proposed in Watermead Road, only the following are installed:

      (a)       West side, a 5m length both north and south of the junction with Sandpipers;

      (b)       East side, 8m of the proposed 38m is installed northwards from No.1.

The Cabinet Member agreed that in implementing TRO 57/2019:

(1)       The 11-metre length of DYL in Martin Road in front of the shared driveway and No.55 is not removed as proposed, and therefore remains in place;

(2)       The 34 metres of DYL proposed on one side of Maidford Grove are installed;

(3)  Of the 67 metres of DYL proposed in Watermead Road, only the following are installed:

            (a)       West side, a 5m length both north and south of the junction with Sandpipers;

            (b)       East side, 8m of the proposed 38m is installed northwards from No.1.

(The success of the Watermead Road parking arrangements/restrictions would be subject to a later review.)

Kevin McKee, Parking Manager, presented his report and the recommendations which reflected the feedback from local residents.

A deputation was made by Mr White of Watermead Road who outlined problems parking in the road with some being across driveways, and he spoke for neighbours who were also concerned and wanted the implementation of DYLs to give safe access/egress.

Councillor Bosher was aware of parking problems in this part of his ward and believed that the proposals sought to address this.   Councillor Stagg, as Cabinet Member, supported the proposed method to seek alleviation and asked  if the restrictions could be reviewed at a later date.  Nikki Musson, Senior Transport Planner, confirmed that parking restrictions can always be reviewed if necessary and changes made.

DECISIONS:

The Cabinet Member agreed that in implementing TRO 57/2019:

(1)       The 11-metre length of DYL in Martin Road in front of the shared driveway and No.55 is not removed as proposed, and therefore remains in place;

(2)       The 34 metres of DYL proposed on one side of Maidford Grove are installed;

(3)  Of the 67 metres of DYL proposed in Watermead Road*, only the following are installed:

            (a)       West side, a 5m length both north and south of the junction with Sandpipers;

            (b)       East side, 8m of the proposed 38m is installed northwards from No.1.

(*The success of the Watermead Road parking arrangements/restrictions would be subject to review if necessary.)