Agenda Item
The Executive on 26th April 2005
Report title:
Highgate Station - Report of Statutory Consultation
Report of: Anne Fisher, Director of Environmental Services
Ward(s) affected: HIGHGATE, CROUCH END
1.0
Purpose
1.1
To summarise the feedback from the Statutory Consultation process carried out in
March 2005
1.2
To seek approval to authorise the making of the Traffic Management Orders (TMO)
necessary to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in specified roads in
Highgate, as shown in Appendix I of this report.
2.0
Recommendations
2.1
It is recommended that the Executive:
2.2
Note the feedback of the Statutory Consultation process and in particular, the
objections received.
2.3
Agree the reasons for providing parking controls
2.4
Agree to the introduction of a Monday to Friday 2-hour Highgate Station CPZ, with
the exception of Priory Gardens, which will be Monday to Saturday 8:00am to
6:30pm, as specified in Appendix I of this report.
2.5
Authorise Council Officers to make the Traffic Management Order (TMO) and take
all the steps necessary for the introduction of a CPZ in the proposed area.
2.6
Inform residents of the affected area of the Council’s decision.
Report authorised by: Anne Fisher, Director of Environmental Services
Signed by Anne Fisher but for security reasons electronic signature not applied.
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Contact officer: Tony Kennedy, Group Leader Traffic & Road Safety
Telephone: 0208 489 1765
3.0
Executive summary
3.1
This report sets out the feedback from all interested parties during the Statutory
Consultation process for establishing a CPZ in the roads surrounding Highgate
Station. The report demonstrates that the statutory requirements for making TMO’s
for CPZ’s have been satisfied. As a result, the report recommends that approval be
granted to formalise the necessary TMO’s for the introduction of a Highgate Station
CPZ.
4.0 Access to information: Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985
4.1 The following background papers have been used in the preparation of this report:
• Responses received within the consultation period
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Representations received during the Statutory Consultation period
•
Executive Committee report 23 November 2004
4.2 For access to background papers or any further information please contact
Vincent Valerio on 0208 489 1325.
5.0
Background
5.1
In September/October 2004 the Council conducted public consultation for the
possible introduction of a Highgate Station CPZ following local residents’
groups providing the Council with evidence, through surveys conducted, that
there was support for a localised scheme.
5.2
During the consultation process a number of residents from Talbot Road,
Church Road, Southwood Avenue, Highgate Avenue and Southwood Lawn
Road expressed support for inclusion in the proposed zone.
5.3
On 23 November 2005 the Executive approved Council Officers to proceed to
Statutory Consultation for the introduction of a Highgate Station CPZ on
Priory Gardens, Jackson’s Lane, Hillside Gardens, Southwood Lane (between
Southwood Lawn Road and Archway Road), The Park, Bloomfield Road,
Archway Road (between Church Road and Highgate Avenue), Talbot Road,
Church Road, Southwood Avenue, Highgate Avenue and Southwood Lawn
Road.
5.4
At the Executive meeting a delegation from Priory Gardens requested that the
hours of operation of the zone be extended for Priory Gardens. It was
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acknowledged that as their road provided direct access to Highgate Station
they experienced the greatest pressure on parking. It was therefore agreed
that the hours for Priory Gardens would be extended to Monday to Saturday
between 8:00am and 6.30pm.
5.5
It was further approved that additional questionnaires be distributed to the
residents/businesses of Talbot Road, Church Road, Southwood Avenue,
Highgate Avenue and Southwood Lawn Road requesting
residents/businesses to confirm if they do indeed wish to be included in the
CPZ.
6.0
Statutory Consultation Process
6.1
Statutory Consultation is the legal part of the process and takes the form of a
Public Notice, which is published in The London Gazette, the local press and
on site, setting out the Council's intention to implement parking controls in a
specified area. The Notice has a 21-day Statutory Consultation period, which
allows all members of the public an opportunity to support or object the
proposals.
6.2
A Notice of Intention was published in the London Gazette, Ham&High,
Hornsey & Tottenham Journal and the Islington Gazette on the 3 and 4 March
2005.
6.3
Notices were erected on lamp columns throughout the proposed area
informing of the Council’s intentions and detailed plans of the scheme were
exhibited in Highgate Library for the duration of the Statutory Consultation
period.
6.4
In addition to the normal Statutory Consultation procedure, leaflets providing
information regarding the statutory procedure, typical questions and answers
for CPZ’s, a location plan and a tear-off slip with pre-paid envelope was
distributed to all properties along Talbot Road, Church Road, Southwood
Avenue, Highgate Avenue and Southwood Lawn Road. This was to confirm if
residents were in favour or opposed to the introduction of a CPZ within their
road. (See Appendix II)
6.5
A further leaflet (See Appendix II), providing information regarding the
statutory procedure and a location plan was distributed to the remaining roads
in the originally consulted area.
6.6
As part of Statutory Consultation the views of the following bodies were
sought: AA, London Transport, Police (local), Fire Brigade, London
Ambulance Service, Freight Transport Association, Road Haulage
Association, RAC, Metropolitan Police (traffic), Haringey Cycling Campaign
and Haringey Accord.
6.7
Interested parties also had the opportunity to view the plans and discuss the
proposals in person with Council Officers at Hornsey Town Hall. In total there
were 7 viewings of the plans at Hornsey Town Hall.
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7.0
Statutory Consultation Feedback
7.1
A total of 419 leaflets were distributed to roads outlined in paragraph 6.4
above with a further 1016 leaflets distributed to the roads outlined in
paragraph 6.5. For the purpose of this report the roads listed in paragraph 6.4
will be referred to as the additional roads
7.2
187 responses were received from the additional roads, which represented a
44.63% return of leaflets distributed.
7.3
Table A below shows a road by road breakdown of the returned tear-off
slips received by the additional roads.
Table A
CPZ FOR MY
STREET
NOT
ROAD NAMES
RESPONSES FAVOUR
OPPOSED
ACCEPTABLE
Church Road
8
4
3
1
Highgate Avenue
17
11
6
0
Southwood Avenue
31
17
12
2
Southwood Lawn Road
55
43
10
2
Talbot Road
76
49
27
0
TOTAL
187
124
58
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7.4
Table B below shows the responses as a percentage road by road
Table B
CPZ FOR MY
STREET
NOT
ROAD NAMES
RESPONSES FAVOUR
OPPOSED
ACCEPTABLE
Church Road
4.27
50%
37.5%
12.5%
Highgate Avenue
9.09
64.7%
35.3%
0.0%
Southwood Avenue
16.57
54.84%
38.71%
6.45%
Southwood Lawn Road
29.4
72.88%
18.18%
3.64%
Talbot Road
40.6
64.47%
35.52%
0.0%
TOTAL
100%
66.31%
31.01
3.16%
7.5
The feedback shows that there is support from the additional roads for the
introduction of a CPZ.
8.0
Letters Received During Statutory Consultation
8.1
As part of the Statutory Consultation the Council received 41 written letters
from interested parties, of which 27 were in support of the scheme, 9 were
opposed to the scheme and 5 requested additional information. Their themes
are summarised on a road by road basis in Appendix III of this report.
8.2
A petition was also received during the Statutory Consultation from residents
in Jackson’s Lane and Hillside Gardens. The main issues highlighted in the
petition was the provision of the pay and display bays in Jackson’s Lane,
which was included in the proposal to facilitate visitors to the Jackson’s Lane
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Centre. It was stated that due to a significant amount of buildings in the
Jackson’s Lane and Hillside Gardens are being multiple occupancy, parking
should be prioritised for residents. Respondents to the petition also felt that
Red Route bays already adequately serve the Jackson’s Lane Centre.
8.3 The salient points raised are summarised as follows:
• The hours of operation should be longer
• More residents bays are required as opposed to Pay and Display bays
• Additional streets were not properly consulted
• The measures will lead to displacement parking
• Only one permit per household should be permitted
• Permit holder must be allowed to park across driveways
• Will make life harder for the traders along Archway Road
9 View from Statutory Bodies and Other Interested Parties
No letters of objection have been received from the above bodies.
10 Response to Letters Received During Statutory Consultation
10.1 The views expressed at the formal consultation stage indicated that the
majority of respondents were in favour of a 2-hour zone. The hours of
operation of the zone would be reviewed 6-months post implementation when
residents would be consulted regarding its operation.
10.2 Priority has been given to residents in the allocation of bays. The provision of
shared use residents/pay and display bays have been incorporated following
feedback received at the formal consultation stage regarding visitors to the
commercial premises along Archway Road. Permit holders are however
entitled to park within these bays.
10.3 In addition to the normal Statutory Consultation procedure, leaflets providing
information regarding the statutory procedure, typical questions and answers
for CPZ’s, a location plan and a tear-off slip with pre-paid envelope was
distributed to all properties along Talbot Road, Church Road, Southwood
Avenue, Highgate Avenue and Southwood Lawn Road. This was to confirm if
residents were in favour or opposed to the introduction of a CPZ within their
road.
10.4 As with all CPZ’s a level of displacement parking may occur on roads on the
boundary of the zone. The scheme has however been enlarged to include
additional roads to minimise the impact on the surrounding area.
10.5 Limiting households to only one permit would require a change in policy from
the Council. There would be legal implications regarding this issue as a
number of households already have more than one vehicle. Any change to
the existing policy would probably result in a legal challenge against the
Council as residents could argue that their living conditions were adversely
affected by the change.
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10.6 The nature of a CPZ means that the whole area must be controlled through
parking regulations. Therefore either parking bays or waiting restrictions must
be introduced throughout the zone. As parking bays cannot be permitted
across driveways due to the possible obstruction that would result, waiting
restrictions are introduced. It must be noted however that as the zone will only
be in operation for 2 hours, the restrictions will not be enforceable outside of
these hours.
10.7 The zone will discourage commuters from parking their vehicles in the area.
This will provide further parking availability for customers of the commercial
premises along Archway Road. Shoppers will also be able to utilise the pay
and display bays of the zone during the 2 hours when the zone is in
operation.
11 Financial Implications
11.1 Recommendations to introduce the Highgate Station CPZ will be funded by
the Council’s current budgets.
12 Equalities Implications
11.1 The Statutory Consultation is seeking the views of all residents/businesses of
an area.
11.2 Controlled parking is an effective form of deterring commuters from entering
into an area. It also promotes the use of public transport, walking and cycling
and benefits the people who do not have access to a car.
13 Conclusions
13.1 The feedback received during the Statutory Consultation process clearly
demonstrates that there is support for the introduction of a Highgate Station
CPZ.
13.2 Having considered the responses from the additional roads and the letters
received, particularly objections received, it is felt that the benefits of providing
parking controls within the proposed area outweigh the disbenefits.
13.3 The introduction of parking controls in the proposed area in line with Council
policies and the Mayor for London transport strategies.
13.4 Given the feedback of Statutory Consultation, as shown in sections 7 and 8 of
this report, taking into account the objections received there is clearly support
for the introduction of a CPZ, as proposed. It is therefore proposed to take all
necessary steps to introduce the Highgate Station CPZ in the roads specified
in Appendix II of this report.
14 Comments of the Director of Finance
14.1 The Highways Works plan approved by the Executive recently included the
implementation of this CPZ to be funded from the Parking Account provision
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of £285k for CPZ related works for 2005/06. The scheme, estimated cost
£70k, will need to be included in the Environment Services capital programme
for 2005/06 before any expenditure can be incurred.
15 Environmental Implications
15.1 There are no environmental implications resulting from this report. Any
recommendations will be the subject of formal and statutory consultation.
16 Comments of the Head of Legal Services
16.1 Before reaching a decision to make the necessary Traffic Management Order
to implement a CPZ scheme, the council must follow the Statutory
Consultation procedures pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act
("RTRA") 1984 and the local authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure)(England
and Wales) Regulations 1996. Any objections received have to properly
considered in the light of administrative Law principles and the relevant
statutory powers.
16.2 The councils power to make traffic Management Orders arise under sections
6,45 46 and 122 of the RTRA 1984. Councils must exercise these powers to
secure the expeditious, convenient, and safe movement of vehicular and
other traffic and pedestrians and the provision of suitable and adequate
parking facilities on and off the
highway.
17 Recommendations
It is recommended that the Executive:
17.1 Note the feedback of the Statutory Consultation process and in particular, the
objections received.
17.2 Agree the reasons for providing parking controls.
17.3 Agree to the introduction of a Monday to Friday 2-hour Highgate Station CPZ,
with the exception of Priory Gardens, which will be Monday to Friday 8:00am
to 6:30pm, as specified in Appendix I of this report.
17.4 Agree to amend the provision of Pay and Display in Jackson’s Lane in the
making of the TMO and final design stages.
17.5 Authorise Council Officers to make the Traffic Management Order (TMO) and
take all the steps necessary for the introduction of a CPZ in the proposed
area.
17.6 Inform residents of the affected area of the Council’s decision
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Appendix I
Area Maps
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APPENDIX II
Statutory Consultation Documents
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APPENDIX III
Breakdown of Letters Received
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Summary of points raised from letters received during Statutory
Consultation
Bloomfield Road
• The hours of operation should be longer
• Priority should be given to residents over pay & display bays
Hornsey Lane Gardens
• Council only consulted limited streets
• If Priory Gardens were removed the majority would be opposed
• Additional streets not properly consulted
• Failure to include Cholmeley Park, Holmesdale Road Wood Vale
and Wood Lane
• Measures will lead to displacement of parking
• The whole area needs to be re-consulted
Jackson’s Lane
• Confirm support for the scheme
• Objections to parking provision for visitors to Jackson’s Lane
Community centre
• The hours of operation should be longer and mirror Priory
Gardens
North Hill
• Scheme will reduce parking and is not required
Priory Gardens
• The hours of operation should be the same as for the rest of the
area
• Only one permit per household
• As much parking provision as possible should be maintained
Talbot Road
• All of Talbot Road should be included
• Traders along Archway Road should be charged the same as
residents for permits
• Prevent residents from paving frontages
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• Consultation was inadequate
• Will result in an increase in street clutter
• Should expand the existing Station Car Park
• Prevent residents with off-street parking from purchasing permits
Shepherds Hill
• There is no commuter problem
• Our property is on the junction of Shepherds Hill and Priory
Gardens, will we be eligible for a permit?
Southwood Avenue
• Permit holders must be allowed to park across driveways
Southwood Lawn Road
• As a disabled driver I need space for myself and my visitors
• It will make life harder for Archway traders
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