Decision details

Borough of Torbay (Various Streets, Paignton) (Control of Waiting, Loading and Unloading) Amendment Order No2 2024

Decision Maker: Director of Pride in Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To implement the parking restrictions contained within the above Order.

Reasons for the decision:

The proposals in this Order are to assist with road safety and traffic flow at several junction points across Torquay.

 

The proposals were advertised in a Public Notice in the Herald Express on 4th September 2024, a consultation period of 21 days was provided for members of the public to submit any objections to the proposals, notices were also placed out on site.

 

One objection was received in response to proposals for Roundham Avenue, and a number of objections were received regarding the proposals for Marldon Road, which were reviewed by the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking at the Transportation Issues Cabinet Member Briefing Meeting on 12th December 2024.  In both instances, it was agreed that the advertised restrictions were the minimum requirement for a safe and compliant highway and should be implemented as advertised.

 

No objections were received regarding any of the other proposals.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative was not to proceed with the changes to the parking restrictions.

Implementation:

Highways will instruct implementation of the required markings and signage.

Information:

Proposals to add “no waiting at any time” restrictions at junction points on the following roads in Paignton:

 

·         Barnfield Road, Barton Avenue, Blatchcombe Road, Cliff Road, Eden Grove, Hillside Road, Hodson Close, Kings Road, Lammas Lane, Maidenway Road, Marldon Road, Roundham Avenue, Roundham Crescent, Roundham Gardens, Smallcombe Road, Stanley Gardens, Titchfield Gardens, Torquay Road.

 

The proposals are detailed within the “Borough of Torbay (Various Streets, Paignton) (Control of Waiting, Loading and Unloading) Amendment Order No2 2024”.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 13/02/2025

Date of decision: 25/01/2025