The report of the Strategic Director (Place) (Document “K”) considers two objections received from local residents regarding a proposed TRO to introduce waiting restrictions on Green Road, a section of Browgate, and the Summerfield Close/West Lane junction, Baildon.

Recommended -

(1)          That the proposed TRO (as shown within Drawing No.P/HS/THN/104075/CON-1A (attached as Appendix 1 of Document “K”)) be approved, sealed and implemented as formally advertised.

(2)          That thee objectors be advised accordingly.

(Simon D’Vali - 01274 431000)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “K”) considered two objections received from local residents regarding a proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to introduce waiting restrictions on Green Road, a section of Browgate, and the Summerfield Close/West Lane junction, Baildon.

The Senior Engineer was present and give a synopsis of the report, in particular, outlined concerns raised by the two objectors.

Following introduction, the objectors present were invited by the Chair to make their representations to the Committee –

·         Objector 1 - That the initiative to apply traffic measures were to reduce discriminative parking on an existing congested Green Road. Green Road was currently a rat run for drivers especially during peak traffic periods for the purpose of avoiding the signal junction of Otley Road / Baildon Road. He had witnessed two accidents that had occurred in the past couple of years. Implementation of speed bumps was a better solution to resolve current issues.

·         Objector 2 - Proposals to introduce double yellow lines outside nos. 1 – 7  Green Road would generate significant parking issues for residents due to a lack of suitable parking spaces available. Following the purchase of a new vehicle, money had been invested heavily in the installation of CCTV in his home. That his father had been diagnosed with Cancer and therefore required the parking of his vehicle a close to his home as possible. The proposed TRO would have a detrimental effect on the current value of properties on Green Road. That the consideration of a one-way traffic on Green Road should be considered by the Committee.

During the discussion a Member stressed her point on maintaining residents parking outside of their homes; another Member highlighted that issues with parking already existed due to non residents parking their vehicles on Green Road and Browgate.

The Chair stated that in addition to residents making representations due to the proposal directly affecting their everyday lives, it was equally important to hear from other community members and therefore invited the ex Chair of Baildon Town Council to make his representations to the Committee. The representative began by stating that –

·         On 25 July 2018, this Committee authorised the promotion of the proposed TRO (it being agreed that Baildon Parish Council fund the proposed scheme in full).  Baildon Parish Council subsequently undertook consultations with local residents regarding the proposed TRO.

·         It was important for the Committee to be mindful of the fact that there were parking spaces available behind nos. 1 – 7 Green Road hence his full support of the proposal.

·         That if parking was to be continued then it was not necessarily being used by residents of the street. There were issues of parking for residents opposite 1 – 7 Green Road.

·         That due to a heavy stone wall from number 6 onwards, pedestrians were unable to walk on the pavement directly outside of 1 – 7 Green Road and therefore having to walk across the road and onto the opposite narrow footpath. It was extremely dangerous for pedestrians when motorists were manoeuvring their vehicles on this narrow road.

The Chair thanked all attendees for giving the Committee a clearer insight into the proposal of the TRO.

Resolved –

(1)       That the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (as shown within     Drawing No.P/HS/THN/104075/CON-1A) be approved, sealed and   implemented as formally advertised, with the exception of the           following:

·         That the proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ parking restrictions fronting nos.1-7 Green Road be omitted from the scheme proposals.

(2)       That the objectors be advised accordingly.

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place