A report providing the Sub-Committee with traffic management measures associated with the future adoption of Kenavon Drive, Oscar Wilde Close, Robert Parker Road and Alexander Turner Close, and to seek the Sub-Committee’s approval to carry out a Statutory Consultation on the proposals.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on traffic management measures associated with the Highway Adoption of Kenavon Drive, Oscar Wilde Close, Robert Parker Road and Alexander Turner Close, which was due to take place in approximately March 2021, subject to remedial works.  The proposed restrictions at various locations throughout the site were attached to the report at Appendices 1 to 3.

The report explained that during the later stages of construction of the site that extensive commuter parking occurred on Kenavon Drive and throughout the development. It had therefore been agreed with the developer that to ensure commuter parking did not occur, a private enforcement company would mange parking throughout the development and prior to adoption. It was proposed that the continuation of the current traffic management measures currently in place be managed/enforced by the Council, following the adoption of the internal road network.

The report set out a description of the proposals, as listed at paragraphs 4.11 to 4.34 of the report and sought approval to carry out Statutory Consultation on the proposals which included:

·         Creation of 7 parking areas that allow for ‘4 hour parking no return within 2 hours’ restriction at various locations throughout the development.

·         Creation of a ‘No Waiting at Any time’ restriction on both sides of the carriageway from the junction of Kenavon Drive and Gas Works Road through the development to the eastern extent of the site on Alexander Turner Close.

·         Creation of a bus stop on Kenavon Drive to serve bus route Buzz 42.

The Sub-Committee discussed the report and agreed that it was important for the existing traffic management measures currently in place to be managed by the Council following adoption of the internal road network in approximately March 2021.

Resolved -   

(1)      That the report be noted;

(2)      That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to undertake a statutory consultation for the proposed restrictions on Kenavon Drive, Oscar Wilde Close, Robert Parker Road and James Alexander Close, as per items 4.11 to 4.34 in the report;

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

(4)      That any objection(s) received following the statutory advertisement be reported 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 enquiry be held into the proposals.