NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Streetscene & Engineering Cabinet Board

5th July 2019

Report of the Head of Engineering & Transport

David W. Griffiths

Matter for Decision

Wards Affected: Blaengwrach

Proposed No Waiting, Loading or Unloading at Any Time Traffic Regulation Orders at the B4242 at Blaengwrach (LSG) (isrn 47733925), High Street, Chain Road, Church Crescent and Empire Avenue, Blaengwrach

Purpose of the Report:

To obtain Members’ approval to advertise the Legal Orders for the proposed No Waiting, Loading or Unloading at Any Time Traffic Regulation Orders at the B4242 at Blaengwrach: High Street, Chain Road, Church Crescent and Empire Avenue.

Executive Summary:

The report outlines the proposed Order and the reason why the Order is required.

Background:

The Orders are required as a consequence of a Planning condition for the Blaengwrach Service Station development off the A465. The proposed scheme is indicated in Appendix A.

Financial Impacts:

The work will be funded by the developer.

Integrated Impact Assessment:

A first stage Impact Assessment has been undertaken to assist the Council in discharging its legislative duties (under the Equality Act 2010, the Welsh Language Standards (No.1) Regulations 2015, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

The first stage assessment has indicated that a more in-depth assessment is not required. A summary is included below:-

A full Impact Assessment is not required as the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders provide a benefit to the public by preventing indiscriminate parking in the interest of road safety.

Valleys Communities Impacts:

No implications.

Workforce Impacts:

No implications.

Legal Impacts:

The scheme is to be advertised for a 21-day period.

Risk Management Impacts:

No implications.

Consultation:

This item will be subject to external consultation when the scheme is advertised.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that approval to advertise the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders be granted. The proposal is to be implemented if no objections are received.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interest of road safety.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.

Appendices:

Appendix A – Plan: Petrol Filling Station, Blaengwrach – Proposed TRO

List of Background Papers:

First Stage Impact Assessment.

Officer Contact:

Martin Brumby, Project Manager – Highways

Tel. No: 01639 686013

Email: m.brumby@npt.gov.uk

Appendix A