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, Prohibition of Waiting at Any Time, Prohibition of Waiting, Loading or Unloading at Any Time, Limited Waiting 2 Hours No Return 4 Hours, Resident Permit Holders Only, Prohibition of Entry and Prohibition of Waiting Mon to Sat – 8am to 6pm – Ty Draw Place and Glan Afan, 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 email 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 a planning condition of the former Glan Afan School redevelopment and are shown in Appendix A. The Traffic Regulation Orders also include for extending the existing residents only parking bay on Ty Draw Place by 12 metres.

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 both the residents of Glan Afan and Ty Draw Place with regard to dedicated on street parking.

Parking restrictions on the junction of Glan Afan and Ty Draw Place prevent indiscriminate parking in the interest of road safety.

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.

One email objection to the scheme was received, which is summarised as follows:-

The objector raised concerns relating to parking on Ty Draw Place. The objector would like the existing double yellow lines that have been present for at least 10 years to be removed so they can park directly outside their home. The objector is not happy that the new housing site has dedicated residents’ parking whilst there will be very little parking for the residents of Ty Draw Place.

The existing 12 metres of unrestricted parking on Ty Draw Place is being converted into a residents only parking, therefore, the objector will be able to apply for a Parking Permit to park in the designated bay.

The objections have been discussed with the Local Members whom 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 allow the safe passage of vehicular traffic along Ty Draw Place into the new development at Glan Afan and to prevent indiscriminate parking in the interest road safety.

Implementation of Decision:

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

Appendices:

Appendix A – Plan: Ty Draw Place & Glan Afan, Port Talbot – Proposed TROs.

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

Jonathan Davies, Engineering & Transport

Tel. No: 01639 686494

Email: j.davies11@npt.gov.uk

Appendix A