Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Environment

15 January 2002

Traffic Regulation Order - Heath Road West, Sussex Road,
Weston Road, Herne Road, Petersfield

Report of the County Surveyor

Item 3

Contact: Angela Anderson, ext 7044

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That approval be given to implement the proposed Traffic Regulation Order in Heath Road West, Sussex Road, Weston Road and Herne Road, Petersfield, as indicated on the attached location drawing number TS3398 and on the detailed drawing which will be displayed at the meeting.

2. Reason

2.1 The scheme was developed in response to concern about on-street parking in Heath Road West by Petersfield Town Council and advertised with the approval of the local Member, Councillor West, and the Police.

2.2 Thirty-three letters of objection and nine letters of support were received from the formal advertisement and the issues raised are summarised in the attached appendix, together with officer comments. Many of the objections were from commuters concerned about the loss of free on-street parking. The objections have been considered and amendments to the Order have been made, insofar as restrictions in Weston Road and Herne Road are now less onerous. However, the Order as modified still fulfils the main purpose for which it was intended, which is to prevent long term and obstructive parking in the area generally. None of the remaining objections are considered significant enough to justify further amendment or withdrawal of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order. The effect of the amended Order would be to:

(i) Introduce three hour waiting restrictions and Disabled Parking Bays in Heath Road West to exclude all day parking by commuters and thereby assist users of The Petersfield Heath and Pond Recreation Ground to find parking.

(ii) Introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions in Sussex Road to prevent a transfer of parking from Heath Road West and to prevent parking at the western end where it obstructs traffic flow and sight lines.

(iii) Introduce No Waiting at Any Time at both sides of the entrance to Sussex Gardens.

(iv) Introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions across accesses in Weston Road to improve access to frontage properties.

(v) Introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on the north side and across accesses on the south side of Herne Road.

2.3 The objections and the modifications to the Order have been discussed with Councillor West and he has confirmed his support for the scheme to go ahead as set out in this report. The Police are also in agreement with the Order as now proposed.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected - Not Applicable.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted - Not Applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not Applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not Applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin


Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excludes:

1.	Published works.

2.	Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

TITLE

LOCATION

Correspondence File 19/1/177

Technical File

County Surveyor's Department

Room 108

Room 307

6913/AA

APPENDIX


	Objector	Objection	Officer's Comments
Sussex Road
1	Councillor Teresa Jamieson (EHDC) 3 Barham Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU32 3EX	Resident Parking should be introduced to Sussex Road due to the Tesco application. If the proposals go ahead it will mean that the commuters will move into Sussex Road.	A residents' parking scheme will be evaluated.
2	Mr Richard Bartlett 14 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JX	Instead of Waiting Restrictions being introduced along the part of Sussex Road between 2-14 Sussex Road, there should be a residents' parking scheme.	See comments in (1) above.
3	Mrs Elizabeth Strand 61 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JX	Waiting restrictions are proposed across a `lay-by' at the front of their garden. She believes that the land belongs to her and therefore Waiting Restrictions should not be introduced.	The land is in the ownership of the Highway Authority.
4	Mrs Jill Thompson-Lewis 12 Sussex Gardens PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JY	The proposed Waiting Restrictions in Sussex Gardens do not extend far enough along Sussex Gardens to keep driveways clear from commuters parking.	The proposed restrictions are required to prevent injudicious parking on the corner of Sussex Gardens. It is not considered that commuters will park across driveways. If this does occur then appropriate measures will be taken.
5	Mrs M R Sheppard 35 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JX	Request for Residents Parking Scheme to be introduced instead of the proposed Waiting Restrictions	See comments in (1) above.
6	Ms Claire Wayland 37 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JX	As Mrs M R Sheppard (5)	See comments in (1) above.
7	Mrs P Dew 39 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JX	As Mrs M R Sheppard (5)	See comments in (1) above.
8	Mrs S Maun 63 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JZ	Request for Waiting Restrictions to be introduced on one side of the carriageway only as there is nowhere for visitors and deliveries to park.	See comments in (1) above.
9	Mr and Mrs E J Scotcher 65 Sussex Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4JZ	Has raised concern about the lay-by that is outside their house. They feel that if waiting restrictions are introduced there will be nowhere for their visitors to park	Parking for visitors is available in the three hour parking bay outside of Heath Court/Lodge.


Commuters Comments
10	Mrs Andrea Kneen 27 Blenheim Gardens HAVANT Hants PO9 2PN	As a commuter she travels to Petersfield by car. Up to now she parks on street where there are no waiting restrictions. If these proposals are introduced she will be forced to use the car parks and have to pay a daily charge.	The Order as now proposed is less onerous than that advertised. It is considered to be the minimal acceptable in order to achieve access for users of the recreation area and maintain access to properties in Weston Road and Herne Road. For the few vehicles for which free parking has been removed as a result of this Order, adequate alternative parking is available in the town centre car parks.
11	Mrs P Archer, Mrs D Butler, Mrs C Locke, Mrs K Morris, Mrs L Northey, Mr W Tucker and Mrs K Walker of a firm of solicitors based in Petersfield.	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
12	Mr Ken Scott 234 Parkhouse Farm Way Leigh Park Hants PO9 4DT	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
13	Mrs Karen Thomas 1 Tillington Cottages Main Road Yapton ARUNDEL West Sussex BN18 0EU	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
14	Mrs L Northeast 17 Grassmere Close LITTLEHAMPTON West Sussex BN17 6TA	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
15	Mr J Godwin 19 Home Way PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4EE	Although he lives in Petersfield and uses the local shops, he feels that there is not enough free on-street parking available for commuters coming into Petersfield to work, they will cause extra demands in the car parks.	See comments in (10) above.
16	Mr Wayne Robertson Perkins Slade Limited Town Hall Chambers Heath Road PETERSFIELD Hants GU31 4TF	He employs 27 people, some commuting into Petersfield by car. He feels that public transport is not adequate, such that staff use their own cars. If they are made to pay for parking then these employees may leave his business.	See comments in (10) above.
17	Mrs Patricia Birch 2 School Lane Sheet PETERSFIELD Hants GU32 2AS	Although she lives close enough to walk to work she feels it is very unfair to have to pay to park her car.	See comments in (10) above.
18	Mr Andrew Perkinson 28 Dartmouth Road Copnor PORTSMOUTH Hants PO3 5DU	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
19	Mr A Taylor 11 Belle Meade Close Woodgate CHICHESTER West Sussex PO20 6YD	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
20	Mrs V M Evans c/o Grant Thornton Walltree Court St Peter's Road PETERSFIELD	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
21	Ms Heather Johnson c/o Grant Thornton Walltree Court St Peter's Road PETERSFIELD	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
22	Mr Robin Rowe c/o Grant Thornton Walltree Court St Peter's Road PETERSFIELD	His firm employs 45 people of which many do not live locally so have to commute. Up to now they park on-street where there are no waiting restrictions. If these proposals are introduced they will be forced to use the car parks and have to pay a daily charge. This might lead to some seeking employment elsewhere.	See comments in (10) above.
23	Mr Robert Wilby 35 Linden Lea Portchester FAREHAM Hants PO16 8DD	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
24	Mrs Sarah Flint 5 Garnet Road BORDON GU35 0XW	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
25	Mr Ray Hagger 5 St Mary's Cottages The Street Frensham FARNHAM Surrey GU10 3EA	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
26	Miss Jennifer Hill 142 Landguard Road SOUTHSEA Hampshire PO4 9DU	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
27	Mrs Pauline Davis 25 Ashcroft Lane Finchdean WATERLOOVILLE Hampshire PO8 0AX	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.


Commuters Comments WESTON ROAD
28	Mr Matt Davidson 44 Wessex Road HORNDEAN Hampshire PO8 0HS	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
29	Mr G Carter 21 Aylesbury Road Copnor PORTSMOUTH Hampshire PO2 7NN	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
30	Mrs P Pay 48 Rival Moor Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire	As Mrs Andrea Kneen (10)	See comments in (10) above.
HEATH ROAD WEST
31	Mr J Gordon Smith 221 The Causeway PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU31 4LR	Whilst he is in favour of some type of waiting restriction being implemented, he feels that a 24 hour coverage is excessive as this would not enable the legitimate usage of this road for parking by residents and their visitors.	The proposed waiting restrictions will be more simple to administer than a part time restriction.
32	Sarah Douglass West Bushy Steep PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU32 2DL	As a local resident she feels it is her privilege to have free parking which gives her the freedom to access and utilise the recreational facilities of Petersfield.	The objector will find that parking for access to Petersfield Heath and Pond recreation area will become easier with the removal of commuter parking.
HERNE ROAD
33	Mr R Samuelson 11 Heath Road PETERSFIELD GU31 4TE	As a resident of Heath Road without off-road parking he currently takes advantage of the lack of waiting restrictions. If these proposals are introduced he will be forced to use the car parks and have to pay a daily charge.	See comments in (10) above.


SUPPORT LETTERS
34	Mrs M Bowden 6 Weston Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU31 4JF	Generally in support of proposals, however has concerns about the financial impact on low paid workers who commute and require all day parking.
35	Mr & Mrs L Charles The Lynchmere Appt Weston Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire	In support of the proposals which will alleviate the problem they currently have with cars blocking access to their driveway.
36	Mr S Conroy 25 Heath Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU31 4EH	In support of the proposals, sees them as a fair and reasonable solution to the current problems.
37	Mr & Mrs M Kinsey 5 Weston Road PETERSFIELD GU31 4JF	In full support of the proposed restrictions for Weston Road but they feel no time limit is necessary on parking. They support the restrictions on Heath Road West which runs alongside the children's playground.
38	Mr Brian Chapman 2 Herne Court Heath Road PETERSFIELD GU31 4EQ	In support of the proposals which will alleviate the problem they currently have with cars blocking access to their driveway, and feels it will be of benefit to the emergency services trying to access the area.	The Order as amended will improve access to driveways. Emergency services are not prevented from accessing properties in Herne Road.
39	Mr Derek Cosham 6 Herne Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU31 4DP	In support of the proposals which will alleviate the problem they currently have with cars blocking access to their driveway, and feels it will be of benefit to the emergency services trying to access the area.	See comments in (38) above.
40	Mr Allen 4 Herne Court Heath Road PETERSFIELD GU31 4EQ	In support of the proposals which will alleviate the problem they currently have with cars blocking access to their driveway, and feels it will be of benefit to the emergency services trying to access the area.	See comments in (38) above.
41	Mrs S Dyson 11 Herne Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire	In full support of the proposals
42	Mrs Heather Lester 2 Weston Road PETERSFIELD Hampshire GU31 4JF	In full support of the proposals

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Councillor K B Estlin

Objector

Objection

Officer's Comments

Sussex Road