Decision details
Ash Grove, Bowdon – Proposed Waiting Restrictions
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Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
In August 2021 a set of waiting restrictions was introduced on Grange Road, South Downs Road, York Road, Eaton Road and Ash Grove, Bowdon to address issues of road safety and obstructive parking.
During the advertisement of the proposals, which was carried out in June 2020, objections were received to some elements of the proposals. It was then agreed to implement new No Waiting At Any Time restrictions around the junction of Ash Grove and York Road. The Council has subsequently been contacted by residents of Ash Grove, Bowdon regarding the emptying of the waste bins. Unfortunately, due to vehicles continuing to park inappropriately along the cul-de-sac, including on the footway, the refuge vehicles have been prevented from accessing properties on Ash Grove.
It is considered that new waiting restrictions would help improve access for all vehicles, including refuge vehicles, to manoeuvre and access each property on Ash Grove, Bowdon.
Decision:
1. That authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the Schedule to the report and that, if no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in whole or in part, as soon as is practicable.
2. That any objections maintained be reported back for consideration.
Reasons for the decision:
In August 2021, waiting restrictions were introduced on Grange Road, South Downs Road, York Road, Eaton Road and Ash Grove, Bowdon to address issues of road safety and obstructive parking. The Council has since been contacted by residents regarding continued problems around the collection of the waste bins on Ash Grove, Bowdon. Due to the double bend and narrow nature of the carriageway, the refuge vehicles have limited access to manoeuvre around Ash Grove and collect the waste bins, which is exacerbated by some drivers continuing to park inappropriately. Other vehicles, including emergency services and delivery vehicles also encounter difficulty passing parked vehicles to access the full length of Ash Grove.
The proposal is to introduce additional No Waiting At Any Time restrictions and No Waiting Monday - Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m. restrictions to help improve access to Ash Grove, Bowdon.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative to do nothing would mean the safety and access issues would remain.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Publication date: 13/07/2022
Date of decision: 14/06/2022
