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112 Agenda Item No 9 Proposed Loading Restrictions and Disabled Parking Bay – High Street, Deal To: Dover Joint Transportation Board, 2 December 2010 Main Portfolio Area: KCC – Environment, Highways and Waste By: Head of Transport & Development, Kent Highway Services Classification: Unrestricted Ward: North Deal Division : Deal Summary: This report gives the details of a proposed scheme to extend the loading and unloading restrictions in High Street, Deal 1. Introduction 1.1 High Street, Deal is located in the centre of Deal Town Centre. The southern parts of the High Street, between South Street and Queen Street, and between Queen Street and Park Street, has been pedestrianised and turned into a precinct area. The northern part of the High Street from Park Street to Alfred Square remains open to traffic. Please see the map in Appendix A. 1.2 A large proportion of the High Street is lined by a wide variety of predominantly independent shops. 1.3 The area of the High Street which will be affected by the proposal is located between St Georges Road and Park Street. There are waiting restrictions in this part of the High Street, with some areas of ‘strip’ parking bays, allowing free short-term parking for one hour. There are no existing loading bays or disabled parking bays in this part of the High Street. The exiting parking restrictions and arrangements are shown in Appendix B. 1.4 King Street links Beach Street to High Street, and is a busy road as all vehicles (except taxis) are prohibited from travelling westwards up Park Street. There is a small number of pay and display parking bays in King Street. 1.5 Concerns have been raised about access at the junction of King Street and High Street for large vehicles, such as HGVs, buses and fire appliances. Large vehicles need to use the whole width of the carriageway when turning into and out of King Street. 1.6 Many blue-badge holders park on the double yellow lines close to this junction, which they are entitled to do. This often restricts the available turning circle, resulting in large vehicles being unable to turn easily. On occasion shop canopies have been struck and damaged, and vehicles are also forced to drive onto the footway. 1.7 Some drivers also stop on double yellow lines to purchase food, drink and other items from local shops. However these drivers often stop for only a minute or two, and pose less of a problem.
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Agenda Item No 9
Proposed Loading Restrictions and Disabled Parking Bay – High Street, Deal To: Dover Joint Transportation Board, 2 December 2010 Main Portfolio Area: KCC – Environment, Highways and Waste By: Head of Transport & Development, Kent Highway Services Classification: Unrestricted Ward: North Deal Division : Deal
Summary: This report gives the details of a proposed scheme to extend the loading
and unloading restrictions in High Street, Deal
1. Introduction 1.1 High Street, Deal is located in the centre of Deal Town Centre. The southern parts of the
High Street, between South Street and Queen Street, and between Queen Street and Park Street, has been pedestrianised and turned into a precinct area. The northern part of the High Street from Park Street to Alfred Square remains open to traffic. Please see the map in Appendix A.
1.2 A large proportion of the High Street is lined by a wide variety of predominantly
independent shops. 1.3 The area of the High Street which will be affected by the proposal is located between St
Georges Road and Park Street. There are waiting restrictions in this part of the High Street, with some areas of ‘strip’ parking bays, allowing free short-term parking for one hour. There are no existing loading bays or disabled parking bays in this part of the High Street. The exiting parking restrictions and arrangements are shown in Appendix B.
1.4 King Street links Beach Street to High Street, and is a busy road as all vehicles (except
taxis) are prohibited from travelling westwards up Park Street. There is a small number of pay and display parking bays in King Street.
1.5 Concerns have been raised about access at the junction of King Street and High Street for
large vehicles, such as HGVs, buses and fire appliances. Large vehicles need to use the whole width of the carriageway when turning into and out of King Street.
1.6 Many blue-badge holders park on the double yellow lines close to this junction, which they
are entitled to do. This often restricts the available turning circle, resulting in large vehicles being unable to turn easily. On occasion shop canopies have been struck and damaged, and vehicles are also forced to drive onto the footway.
1.7 Some drivers also stop on double yellow lines to purchase food, drink and other items from
local shops. However these drivers often stop for only a minute or two, and pose less of a problem.
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2. Proposal 2.1 The proposal is to introduce loading restrictions to prevent blue-badge holders from parking
in the vicinity of the junction of the High Street with King Street and Stanhope Road, which often cause delays and disruption to the safe and easy flow of traffic.
2.2 These proposed restrictions would be located:
• On the east side of High Street between Nos.82/84 to 66/68, extending around the corner into King Street by approximately 10m.
• On the west side of High Street between Nos.69/69a to 87/89a. 2.3 The loading restrictions would apply Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, to allow loading in
the early morning and afternoon when town centre traffic levels are relatively low. 2.4 In order to provide some additional parking for blue-badge holders, it is proposed to convert
the existing free parking bay outside nos.92a – 86 High Street to blue-badge holders only. The restrictions in this bay would apply for Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. A map of the proposals is shown in Appendix C.
3. Consultation 3.1 An informal consultation exercise was conducted in June 2010 with local shops, delivery
companies, Deal Town Council, the emergency services, Stagecoach buses, District Councillors and County Members. A copy of the consultation document is shown in Appendix D.
3.2 A total of 16 responses were received. Of these responses, 7 were generally in favour of
the restrictions. 9 responses requested no changes to the current arrangements. A number of comments were made by respondents. The results of the consultation are shown in Appendix E.
3.3 In response to comments received, a number of changes were made to the plans. These
changes are:
• An extension of the loading restrictions on both sides of King Street up to, and in line with, the end of the pay and display parking bays.
• Reducing the extent of the restrictions on the High Street.
• Installing just one additional disabled bay in the limited waiting bay outside no.85 High Street.
• Installing a new disabled bay in Stanhope Road outside no.3 Stanhope Road.
A revised plan of the proposals is shown in Appendix F. 3.4 It is felt that the amendments to the plans take into account concerns raised by businesses
regarding deliveries. As a result the effect on the current delivery schedules should be minimal.
3.5 The additional disabled bays should also have a minimal impact on the existing parking
arrangements in the area, with the loss of two free limited waiting parking spaces. 4. Recommendation 4.1 It is recommended that Members:
a) Note the content of this report
b) Agree to the amendments as a result of the informal consultation exercise.
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c) Agree that the Traffic Regulation Order for the revised proposal, as shown in Appendix F, be advertised.
Contact Officers David Barton, Local Transport & Development Manager (East Kent), Kent Highway Services 08458 247800 Richard Heaps, Transportation Engineer, Kent Highway Services 08458 247800 Appendices
Appendix A: Appendix A – Map of High Street, Deal] Appendix B: Map of Existing Parking and Loading Restrictions in High Street, Deal Appendix C: Map of Proposed Parking and Loading Restrictions in High Street, Deal Appendix D: Copy of Informal Consultation Document Appendix E: Appendix E - Results of Consultation Appendix F: Amended Plan of Proposal
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Appendix A – Map of High Street, Deal
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Appendix B – Map of Existing Parking and Loading Restrictions in High Street, Deal
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Appendix C - Map of Proposed Parking and Loading Restrictions in High Street, Deal
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Appendix D – Copy of Informal Consultation Document
HIGH STREET, DEAL – LOADING RESTRICTIONS Revised loading restrictions and parking arrangements
Public Consultation Where is the work intended to take place?
High Street and King Street, Deal
Why do we want to carry out this work?
Problems have been reported by Stagecoach buses and the emergency services, in particular fire appliances, regarding the junction of High Street and King Street, Deal. In order to successfully and safely negotiate this junction, large vehicles need to make use of the whole width of the carriageway when turning into and out of King Street. However, parking in the vicinity of this junction often means that these vehicles experience difficulty in turning. In order to keep this junction free of parked and loading/unloading vehicles, it is proposed to introduce a section of loading restrictions during the peak shopping hours. What does this scheme involve?
This scheme (as shown on the drawing overleaf) would involve:
• The introduction loading restrictions in a section of the High Street and King Street.
• The loading restrictions would apply Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
• A large number of disabled badge holders park in the vicinity. To address this issue, the existing parking bay outside no. 92a – 86 High Street would become a parking bay for disabled badge holders only Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
Scheme Implementation
This information is being provided to raise awareness of the proposed changes. We would like to hear from you should you wish to support these proposals or if you have any related concerns or points that you feel are appropriate to be considered as part of the progression of this scheme. Please take time to complete and post the separate feedback form or e-mail us for your views to be registered.
Following on from this, the detailed design and advertising of the legal Traffic Orders for the parking changes will be progressed taking into consideration the feedback from this consultation.. How to Contact us?
For further information please call Kent Highway Services on our 24hr helpline 0845 824 7800, quoting .High Street Loading Restrictions, Deal. You can also use the contact details below for returning any formal written views on the scheme, to be received by no later than Wednesday 14th July 2010.
Kent Highway Services Transport & Development Team (Dover & Shepway) Ashford Highway Depot, Henwood Industrial Estate Javelin Way Ashford, Kent TN24 8AD (e-mail: [email protected])
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Consultation
Feedback Form Do you understand the issues involved and support: The changes to the loading restrictions in High Street, Deal The changes to the parking bay in high Street, Deal No changes Not sure If you have any comments relevant to the proposals, please register them in the box below:
Please provide your name and address (in capital letters) so that the general coverage of responses can be seen. Please respond by 14 July 2010. Any personal information collected will be used for the sole use of this consultation. Name: Organisation/Business (if applicable): Address: E-mail Address:
Please return to Kent Highway Services, Transport and Development Team (Dover & Shepway), Ashford Highway Depot, Henwood Industrial Estate, Javelin Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AD, or alternatively you may e-mail a scanned copy of this form or just e-mail your comments to [email protected].
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Appendix E - Results of Consultation
Business/Organisation Comments Responses
Geoff Bineham Kent Police, Traffic Management Section
No specific objections, but would ask that all restrictions meet legal and local
criteria. None required
PC Lee Rowlinson Kent Police, Deal
Misuse is generally by blue badge holders
Loading restrictions will prohibit parking by blue badge holders.
Proposals need to also include Saturday
The restrictions will apply on Saturdays
John Pugh Stagecoach, Folkestone
Propose loading restrictions to apply 7am -7pm Mon - Sat
A 7am- 7pm loading restriction would further impact on delivery schedules, and it is felt that this would not be acceptable
No stopping / dropping off from Stanhope Road - High Street - King Street to High Street Junction on both
sides of the road
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Will solve the issues if policed
Enforcement would be the responsibility of Dover District
Council enforcement
Parking bays in King Street should be used for disabled parking
Dover District Council are unwilling to lose this revenue. As a result disabled bays will be created in limited waiting bays. Disabled
drivers can use parking bays free of charge anyway
Local Councillors
Signs to inform them where to park This would not be a practical option as many signs would be required
Restrictions need to be extended to the current parking bays on King Street
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
No change north of High St for loading
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Deal Chamber of Commerce
Bays not restricted to blue badge holders
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be provided in the existing limited
waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. An additional disabled bay will be provided in Stanhope Road
Proposals must extend to King Street
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Restrictions on High Street as far as market Street on the west side
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Local businesses
Changing the five free one-hour spaces to disabled bays is pointless
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be
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provided in the existing limited waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. An additional disabled bay will be provided in Stanhope Road
Corner protection on King Street between 10am-4pm
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Have delivery companies been consulted with?
The Chamber of Commerce provided a list of delivery
companies, all of whom were sent consultation documents
The proposed plans would impact on our delivery schedule
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Impact on trade for the independent store
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be provided in the existing limited
waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. An additional disabled bay will be provided in Stanhope Road. Therefore any impact on trade should be greatly reduced
Currently use cones to keep area free when a delivery is expected
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Problems are caused by blue badge holders
It is hoped that the loading restrictions will minimise any
obstructive parking by blue-badge holders or deliveries near the junction on High street and king
Street.
Proposals would stop people dropping off charity shop donations
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Limited waiting spaces are a lifeline to the small sole traders
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have been amended, and the effect on
these bays will be minimal
Concerned that some shops had not been consulted
Consultation documents were delivered to those shops which
would be most affected
Strongly object to loading restrictions
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Issue is outside Rooks As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
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Proposed disabled bays should be made loading only
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be provided in the existing limited
waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. The other spaces will
remain unchanged.
No rear access for deliveries
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
No objection to waiting restrictions outside nos.70 – 85
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Objection to restrictions outside nos.87a – 78
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Parking bays shouldn't be turned to disabled bays
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be provided in the existing limited
waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. An additional disabled bay will be provided in Stanhope Road
Restrictions are only needed on the corner of Kings Street and High Street
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions have
been amended
Restrict the bus size used by Stagecoach
Kent Highways has no powers to force Stagecoach to use smaller buses, and access for all large
vehicles is a necessity
Designating parking for disabled is discriminatory
As a result of comments received, only one disabled-only bay will be provided in the existing limited
waiting bay outside no 86-92a High Street. An additional disabled bay will be provided in Stanhope Road. Therefore, parking for non blue
badge holders will still be available
Deliveries are not possible with the proposed times
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Stop all parking and allow deliveries at anytime
The only way to prevent blue-badge holders from parking in unsuitable locations is to introduce loading
restrictions.
Red route restrictions should be investigated
Red routes are used to ensure that the main arterial routes in major cities, such as London, are kept
moving, and are not appropriate for use in a town such as Deal.
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Delivery window is too tight
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Propose loading restriction of 11am – 3pm
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Don't support loading restrictions due to how our business operates
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
Parking outside of the area would be increased
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has
been amended. Additional disabled bays have also been provided. Therefore any displaced parking
should be minimal.
Delivery Companies: Interlink Express Anonymous x 2
Businesses would not be able to function if deliveries cannot take place
As a result of comments received, the extent of the restrictions has been amended. Therefore the effect on current arrangements
should be minimal.
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Appendix F – Amended Plan of Proposal
