Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

8 April 2022

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss

Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport 

Specific Delegation:

Strategic Director of Regeneration Sub-Scheme of Delegation - To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Brief Description of Decision:

That the Head of Legal services makes the order for the implementation of the no waiting at any time restrictions on the A629 Upper Wortley Road, Brook Hill and Lodge Lane, Thorpe Hesley.

Reasons for the Decision:

As part of an approved planning application for a new housing development off the A629 Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, it was required that a length of ‘no waiting at any time’ yellow line restrictions be implemented on the A629 Upper Wortley Road, contiguous to the proposed housing development. This should maintain the free and safe flow of traffic whilst maintaining some on street parking. The nearby junctions of Lodge Lane and Brook Hill were also included such that any displaced parking would not affect visibility requirements for drivers exiting those junctions.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

No restriction on vehicles parking on the highway was considered, however, the A629 is a strategic road within the borough’s highway network, and should therefore maintain a free and safe flow of traffic, and as such, this was not considered a viable option

The requirement to ensure the free and safe flow of traffic resulted in waiting restrictions being considered the most appropriate option. This option does not affect existing properties along the A629, Brook Hill or Lodge Lane, who have either off street parking available, or are able to park on street outside their homes. The need for a no waiting at any time restriction, reflects the requirement for this strategic road to maintain the free and safe flow of traffic.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Assistant Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment - A629 Upper Wortley Road, Brook Hill and Lodge Lane Thorpe Hesley Provision of no waiting at any time restriction