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: Port Talbot

Proposed Revocation of Orders comprising Limited Waiting except Resident Permit Holders, No Stopping except Taxis, Disabled Driver Parking Place to be substituted by new Limited Waiting except Residents Permit Holders and No Stopping except Taxis, Full-Time Taxi Rank and Disabled Drivers Parking Places Orders respectively in Station Road, Port Talbot

Purpose of the Report:

To consider the objection received following the advertisement of the above scheme, as indicated in Appendix A.

Executive Summary:

One letter of objection was received in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order,

The report outlines the objection and the recommendation for the scheme.

Background:

The Traffic Regulation Orders are required to provide a four space full-time Taxi Rank at the lower end of Station Road, Port Talbot adjacent to Grove Place and a temporary evening Taxi Rank is proposed between Ty Draw Place and Grove Place 6.00pm to 8.00am.

The Taxi Ranks are required to assist the public with transport provision.

Financial Impacts:

The work will be funded by the Capital Works Programme.

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/connectivity for the public using the integrated transport hub and Station Road, Port Talbot.

The proposal supplements the existing bus and rail provision in the locality.

Valleys Communities Impacts:

No implications.

Workforce Impacts:

No implications.

Legal Impacts:

The scheme was advertised for a 21-day period as part of the statutory process.

Risk Management Impacts:

No implications.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation. A consultation exercise was carried out when the scheme was advertised.

One letter of objection to the scheme was received. The objection letter is summarised as follows:-

The objector owns a number of properties on Station Road which are used by small businesses and residents. The objector states that the proposal will restrict parking, thereby affecting the viability of the business.

The objector states that more free parking is required to encourage more visitors to Port Talbot and make the town prosper.

The objections have been discussed with the Local Members who fully support the scheme, as advertised.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the objection is overruled, that the scheme is implemented as previously advertised and the objector be notified accordingly.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

To implement a full-time Taxi Rank for four vehicles at the lower end of Station Road, Port Talbot and a part-time evening Rank between Ty Draw Place and Grove Place 6.00pm to 8.00am in order to assist the public with public transport provision.

Implementation of Decision:

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

Appendices:

Appendix A - Letter to Residents & Pro Forma

Appendix B – Plan: Station Road, Port Talbot – Proposed Traffic Orders

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

Appendix B