NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Streetscene & Engineering Cabinet Board

20th September 2019

Report of the Head of Engineering & Transport

David W. Griffiths

Matter for Decision

Wards Affected: Coedffranc North

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order for an Individual Disabled Parking Place:

No. 52 Park Avenue, Skewen, SA10 6SA

Purpose of the Report:

To consider an objection received for the implementation of an Individual Disabled Parking Place (IDPP) bay at no. 52 Park Avenue, Skewen, SA10 6SA following public consultation.

Executive Summary:

The report outlines the proposed Order that was publicly advertised which has resulted in an objection being received.

Background:

The Orders are 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, attached at Appendix B, 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 an individual that suffers severe disability and/or mobility issues. With only a single vehicle IDPP bay proposed, it should not adversely affect neighbouring properties.

Valleys Communities Impacts:

No implications.

Workforce Impacts:

No implications.

Legal Impacts:

The proposals were advertised for a 21-day period between 23rd July and 14th August 2019.

Risk Management Impacts:

No implications.

Consultation:

Following a three-week consultation exercise, one objection has been received questioning the severity of the applicant’s disability and also the fact the applicant owns several vehicles, which take up parking spaces in the bay in front of the properties.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:-

The objection is overruled and the IDPP bay implemented as advertised. The issue of multi-vehicle ownership should not be considered as only one permit for one defined vehicle will be issued.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

A review of the medical assessment has been undertaken and found the original assessment to be robust and therefore meets the criteria for an IDPP bay.

Implementation of Decision:

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

Appendices:

Appendix A - Plan: Proposed Individual Parking Place - 52 Park Avenue, Skewen, SA10 6SA

Appendix B – First Stage IIA

List of Background Papers:

None

Officer Contact:

Martin Brumby, Project Manager Highways - Engineering & Transport

Tel. No: 01639 686013

Email: environment@npt.gov.uk

Euros Thomas, Senior Assistant Engineer - Engineering & Transport

Tel. No: 01639 686454

Email: environment@npt.gov.uk

Appendix A

Appendix B