A report on traffic management measures associated with the residential development at Wensley Road and seeking approval from the Sub-Committee to carry out a Statutory Consultation on the introduction of waiting restrictions at the new and existing vehicular access around the development as well as waiting restrictions provided along the new road that runs through the site.  The report also seeks approval to undertake the necessary notice processes relating to the relocation of two speed humps to facilitate an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and the new vehicular junction.

The Sub-Committee received a report on the traffic management measures associated with the residential development at Wensley Road.  The report sought approval to a carry out a Statutory Consultation on the introduction of waiting restrictions at the new and existing vehicular access around the development as well as waiting restrictions provided along the new road that ran through the site.  The report also sought approval to carry out the necessary notice processes that related to the relocation of two speed humps to facilitate an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and new vehicular junction.  Drawings illustrating the proposals were attached to the report at Appendices 1 to 6.

The report explained that planning permission had been granted in December 2020 for the demolition of 29 garages and the development of 26 new dwelling units, including provision of affordable homes, that would be provided in a mixture of houses and apartments.  The development had been under construction for some time and was due to be completed in 2024.  The proposal consisted of the introduction of numerous changes surrounding the site as these had been broken down into smaller areas for ease of reference.  The report commented on each of these areas separately.

Resolved –

(1)        That the report be noted;

(2)        That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to undertake statutory consultation/notification processes;

(3)        That subject to no objections being received, the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make the Traffic Regulation Order for the proposed scheme;

(4)        That any objection(s) received following the statutory advertisement be submitted to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee;

(5)        That the Head of Transport (or appropriate Officer) in consultation with the appropriate Lead Councillor, be authorised to make minor changes to the proposals;

(6)        That no public inquiry be held into the proposals.