Proposed Waiting Restrictions
Perth and Kinross Council · 28 August 2024
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Perth And Kinross Council Economy & Infrastructure Committee 28 August 2024 PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONS Report by Strategic Lead – Environment & Infrastructure (Report No. 24/234) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise Committee of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce waiting restrictions on North Crofts in Auchterarder. The Council received 5 responses to the consultation with the majority being objections. The Committee is asked to consider the objections and set them aside so that the Order can be made, in line with the Ward 7 members’ views. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that Committee: i) considers the objections received; ii) notes the Ward 7 Elected Members views in paragraph 4.7 and sets aside the objections; and iii) proceeds to make the Order to promote the Waiting Restrictions on North Crofts, Green Crofts and Hannover Gardens in Auchterarder. 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: Section 4: Background/ Main Issues Section 5: Proposals Section 6: Conclusion Appendices 4. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES 4.1 The parking restrictions at the North Crofts, Green Crofts and Hannover Gardens were requested by Local Elected Members, the Community Council and residents. The waiting restrictions were requested due to access issues in North Crofts by inconsiderate/obstructive parking on both sides of the carriageway on North Crofts. Concerns were raised that due to the narrow width emergency services vehicles would not be able to get through.
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4.2 Before progressing with the Legal Order, informal consultation on the proposed waiting restrictions was carried out with residents to agree a way forward. The proposal received 23 responses in support and 4 opposed to the proposal. The responses opposed to the restrictions requested that waiting restrictions were introduced on one side to maintain some level of resident parking. 4.3 Following a site visit with Ward 7 members, the proposal was altered slightly to allow some on street parking. However, it was agreed that waiting restrictions should be introduced on both sides. The carriageway is not wide enough to permit parking on one side and still maintain access for emergency service vehicles. 4.4 As part of the legal process, officers were required to carry out statutory consultation to promote the Perth and Kinross Council (Auchterarder) (Waiting Restrictions) (Variation) (No 5) Order 2024, to introduced waiting restrictions in the North Crofts area of Auchterarder. The Order seeks to introduce waiting restrictions on North Crofts, Green Crofts and Hannover Gardens. 4.5 The proposed restrictions can be seen in Appendix 1. 4.6 During the statutory consultation process, 5 responses were received. Copies of the full objections and response are contained in Appendix 2. A breakdown of the responses are as follows: 2 objections 1 response in support 2 responses noting concern with the proposal and suggesting alternative measures 4.7 The responses were discussed with the Ward 7 members who agreed to proceed with the waiting restrictions as shown in Appendix 1. 4.8 Following a meeting with one objector, Cllr Allen looked to undertake a trial of introducing waiting restrictions on one side of the roads. However, later advised to proceed with original proposal. 4.9 A summary of the reasons for objecting or having concerns are as follows: - Concerns over the availability of parking within the High Street and Auchterarder as a whole. Visitors would not be able to park near North Crofts. Reduce available parking for pharmacy, local shops etc No available off-street parking for residents. 4.10 One response supported the proposed waiting restrictions due to concerns that emergency services would not be able to access properties in North Crofts.
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5. PROPOSALS 5.1 The proposed waiting restrictions agreed with the ward members is shown in Appendix 1. 6. CONCLUSION 6.1 This report provides an update on the consultation for waiting restrictions proposed for the North Crofts area of Auchterarder The report details the responses received and provides an insight into the reasoning behind the objections and support. The report recommends that the objections are set aside and that the Order is promoted in part, to alleviate obstructive parking on North Crofts, Green Crofts and Hannover Gardens. Author Name Designation Contact Details Craig Daly Traffic and Network Service Manager 01738 475000 ComCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Fraser Crofts Strategic Lead (Environment & Infrastructure) 19 August 2024 APPENDICES Appendix 1 Drawings and Variation Order Appendix 2 Objections and Responses
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes/No Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial Yes Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment Yes Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance Yes Risk None Consultation Internal Yes External Yes Communication Communications Plan Yes 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 This report supports one of the priorities within the Community Plan 2022-27. (i) Mental and physical wellbeing. Corporate Plan 1.2 This report supports the objectives within the draft new Corporate Plan:- (i) Children and young people grow up safe, respected, well-educated, and confident in their ability to realise their full potential; (ii) People and businesses are increasingly able to prosper in a local economy which support low carbon ambitions and offers opportunities for all; (iii) People can achieve their best physical and mental health and have access to quality care and support when they need it; (iv) Communities are resilient and physically, digital and socially connected; (v) Perth and Kinross is a safe and vibrant place, mitigating the impact of climate and environmental change for this and future generations.
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2. Resource Implications Financial Capital 2.1 There are no capital resource implications arising directly from the recommendations in this report. Revenue 2.2 The financial implications of advertising and implementing the waiting restrictions are covered within existing Traffic and Network revenue budgets. Workforce 2.3 There are no workforce implications arising from this report. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.4 There are no land and property, or information technology implications arising from the contents of this report. 3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. 3.2 This section should reflect that the proposals have been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment process (EqIA) with the following outcome: (i) Assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is a legal requirement under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 that applies to all qualifying plans, programmes and strategies, including policies (PPS). The proposals have been considered under the Act and no further action is required as it does not qualify as a PPS as defined by the Act and is therefore exempt.
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Sustainability 3.4 Under the provisions of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Council has to discharge its duties in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. In terms of the Climate Change Act, the Council has a general duty to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and the community, environmental and economic impacts of its actions. 3.5 The proposals contained within the report are assessed to have a positive impact on sustainability, particularly with regard to encouraging road safety. Legal and Governance 3.6 The Order will be promoted in accordance with The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999. Risk 3.7 There are no significant risks associated with the implementation of this project. 4. Consultation 4.1 The Strategic Lead, Legal and Governance and the Strategic Lead, Finance and Business Support have been consulted in the preparation of this report. 4.2 Police Scotland, local Elected Members, residents and Community Councils have also been consulted. 5. Communication 5.1 None. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 Not applicable.