The Sub-Committee received a report giving details of the background to the decisions to refuse applications for Discretionary Parking Permits from 18 applicants, who had subsequently appealed against these decisions.

Resolved -

(1)       That, with regard to application 2, Discretionary Visitor Parking Permit, Books be issued, personal to the applicant, subject to the standard scheme limits for the number of books that could be issued each year and charged at the standard rate;

(2)       That, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services be granted authority to issue Discretionary Visitor Parking Permit Books for zone 15R to any residents living in the Wellswood Garden development who applied for Discretionary Visitor Parking Permit Books, with each book issued being personal to the applicant and each issuance being subject to the standard scheme limits for the number of books that could be issued each year and charged at the standard rate;

(3)       That, with regard to application 7, a second Discretionary Resident Permit be issued, personal to the applicant and charged at the standard rate;

(4)       That, with regard to application 14, a temporary first Discretionary Resident Permit be issued, personal to the applicant, valid until the end of September 2024.

(5)       That, with regard to application 15, Parking Services officers check the applicant’s address. If following the check of address the property in question is confirmed to be out of zone then the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services’ decision to refuse the application should be upheld. If following the check of address the property in question is found to be in zone, then an appropriate permit should be issued in line with standard procedure and subject to the completion of the full application process. 

(6)       That, with regard to application 16, a first Discretionary Resident Permit be issued, personal to the applicant, subject to the applicant providing the appropriate proofs and documentation and subject to appropriate planning consent being obtained for the property;

(7)       That, with regard to application 17, Discretionary Visitor Parking Permit Books be issued, personal to the applicant, subject to the standard scheme limits for the number of books that could be issued each year and charged at the standard rate;

(8)       That, with regard to application 18, a first Discretionary Resident Permit be issued, personal to the applicant, subject to the applicant providing the appropriate proofs and documentation;

(9)       That the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services’ decision to refuse applications 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, and 13 be upheld.

(Exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2).