The Operations Engineer
introduced the report and noted that it had been presented to the
Maidstone Joint Transportation Board on 14 October 2020, with
support given for the proposal.
Restrictions had been
advertised in 14 locations with representations received for Loose
Road and Northdown Close. The Council had previously been
petitioned by the residents of Northdown Close to introduce parking
restrictions, with 30 of the 39 residents supportive of the
proposal. 14 representations had been received in support of the
recommendations. Seven objections were received on the basis that
the restrictions would negatively impact residents, visitors and
cause vehicle dispersion into the surrounding roads.
The Operations Engineer
confirmed that the restrictions proposed were as minimal as
feasible to reduce disruption, with a survey for further
restrictions to be considered if necessary.
In response to questions, it
was confirmed that other roads in the local area had the same or
similar restrictions in place with enforcement officers frequenting
the area.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The proposed parking regulations for Northdown Close
proceed; and
2.
The objectors be informed of the outcome and Kent
County Council, as the Highway Authority, be recommended to make
and implement the order.