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: Briton Ferry East

Proposed Individual Disabled Parking Place: No. 23 Vernon Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2PE

Purpose of the Report:

To obtain Members’ approval to advertise the Legal Orders for the implementation of an Individual Disabled Parking Place (IDPP) bay at no. 23 Vernon Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2PE.

Executive Summary:

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

Background:

The Order is required to allow the successful applicant to park directly outside their property in order to maintain their independence and quality of life. The proposed scheme is indicated in Appendix A.

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 Order provides a benefit to an individual that suffers severe disability and/or mobility issues, without adversely affecting neighbouring properties.

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 Order be granted. The proposal is to be implemented if no objections are received.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

To allow the successful applicant to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Implementation of Decision:

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

Appendices:

Appendix A – Plan: Proposed IDPP 23 Vernon Street, Briton Ferry

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