Agenda item

This report covers the progress of the current phase (Phase 15) of the Borough’s Parking Action Plan, specifically the outcome of the informal consultation and the next steps for each location.

Annex 4 is published as a supplement due to the large number and size of the files under the annex.

(Decision Notice D250069MEM)

The report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services provided an update on the progress of Phase 15 of the Borough Council’s Parking Action Plan and detailed the outcomes arising from the informal consultation, undertaken between 18 February and 16 March 2025.

A list of all the locations, the issues raised and a summary of the responses received were attached at Annex 1 and the plans for each location were attached at Annex 2.  A location summary and a more detailed response rate and analysis, and recommendation for each location were attached at Annex 3.

The views of local members were sought and where appropriate and/or practical these would be reflected in the final proposals.

In addition, reference was made to the proposal to reintroduce single yellow line parking restrictions at Common Road, Blue Bell Hill, as part of Phase 14 of the Council’s Parking Action Plan.  It was noted that no objection had been received following a full public consultation and therefore the scheme would proceed to implementation subject to a decision being taken by the Cabinet Member.

RECOMMENDED*:  That

(1)          the recommendations in respect of locations Phase 15-01, 15-03, 15-06, 15-07, 15-09, 15-10, 15-14, 15-15, 15-16, 15-21 & 22, 15-24 and 15-30 for Phase 15 (as set out in Annex 1) be taken forward for investigation and formal consultation;

(2)          the views of local Members having been sought, the following revised recommendations be taken forward for investigation and formal consultation:

(i)            location Phase 15-08 (The Rocks Road (near Paris House), East Malling) introduction of ‘No waiting at any time’ parking restrictions (double yellow lines) based on a revised plan in order that small gaps could be retained for residents parking and parking at access locations could be restricted;

(ii)          location Phase 15-18 (Charles Close, Snodland) extension of the proposed double yellow lines to one end of the road, taking into account any highway boundary issues;

(iii)         location Phase 15-27 (Robin Hood Lane, Walderslade) amendment of the proposed restriction to single yellow line, extended to the far cul-de-sac end of the road; and

(iv)         location Phase 15-29 (Worrall Drive, Wouldham) restrictions to manage parking at Peters Village, subject to further discussion between Officers and the local Members to agree a revised plan for formal consultation, taking into account proposals for restriction in the area by Kent County Council and highway boundary issues;

(3)          the recommendations in respect of locations Phase 15-02, 15-04, 15-05, 15-11, 15-12, 15-13, 15-17, 15-19, 15-20, 15-23, 15-26 and 15-28 for Phase 15 (as set out in Annex 1) be abandoned; and

(4)          it be noted that the parking restriction proposed for location Phase 15-25 had already been completed in Phase 14.

*Decision taken by Cabinet Member / Deputy Leader