To: Maidstone Joint Transportation Board
By: Tim Read, Head of Transportation
Date: 22nd January 2014
Subject: Cuckoowood Avenue
Classification: For Decision
Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide members with a progress report on proposed changes to waiting restrictions in Cuckoowood Avenue, Sandling, Maidstone
1.
Background
A previous Traffic Regulation Order, to implement the existing double yellow
lines in Cuckoowood Avenue, was implemented in September 2012, having received
no objections when advertised. The lines extend the entire length of
Cuckoowood Avenue on both sides of the road and also extend into Sandling Lane
by 12.5m. Local residents of Boarley Court have complained that the existing
arrangements prevent parking by local residents who have insufficient parking
for their needs within Boarley Court itself.
2.
Proposed Alterations
Following discussions with representatives of the residents of Boarley Court, a
proposal to remove 67m of double yellow lines on the south eastern side of Cuckoowood
Avenue was advertised on 21September 2013 (appendix a). There have not been any
reported crashes within Cuckoowood Avenue in the past 10 years (appendix b).
There has been one reported crash on Sandling Lane at the junction with
Cuckoowood Avenue; this involved a vehicle waiting to turn right into
Cuckoowood Avenue which was struck from the rear. It was felt this offered a
suitable compromise to residents whilst keeping the junction of with Sandling
Lane clear.
3. Objections
and Support
We received a total of seven objections and a petition from the residents with
15 signatures and 13 sets of comments. (appendix c)
4. Officers
recommendation
It is felt the proposed changes to the existing waiting restrictions offer a
reasonable compromise to residents of Boarley Court, who currently do
experience difficulties when trying to park. There is a possibility that
residents of the Sandling Park development, who also have limited parking may
choose to park in Cuckoowood Avenue, as they did previously. However with the
double yellow retained at the junction it is felt, given the previous crash
history, that this represents a reasonable balance between preventing dangerous
obstruction and allowing necessary residential parking.
Contact Officer: Michael Heath