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South Road / South Close, West Drayton – Objection to Proposed Waiting Restrictions
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Democratic Services Location: Phase II Ext: 0692 DDI: 01895 250636 CMD No: 1503 To: COUNCILLOR STEVE TUCKWELL CABINET MEMBER FOR PLANNING, HOUSING & GROWTH c.c. All Members of th e Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee c.c. Karrie Whelan, Corporate Director of Place c.c. Caroline Haywood, Place Directorate c.c. Ward Councillors for West Drayton Date: 08 August 2025 Non-Key Decision request Form D South Road / South Close, West Drayton – Objection to Proposed Waiting Restrictions Dear Cabinet Members, Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such, the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 notice period does not apply. You should take a decision on or after Monday 18 August 2025 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. Naveed Ali Democratic Services Title of Report: South Road / South Close, West Drayton – Objection to Proposed Waiting Restrictions Decision made: Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report) Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report) Signed ……………………………………………………… Date…………………….. Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth Cabinet Member Report Page 1 (Part 1 Public ) SOUTH ROAD / SOUTH CLOSE, WEST DRAYTON - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONS Cabinet Member & Portfolio Councillor Steve Tuckwell Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth Responsible Officer Karrie Whelan - Corporate Director Place Report Author & Directorate Caroline Haywood - Place Directorate Papers with report Appendix A - Location Plan Appendix B - Plan of Proposal Appendix C - Plan of amended proposal HEADLINES Summary To inform the Cabinet Member that an objection has been received to the proposed ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close, West Drayton. Putting our Residents First Delivering on the Council Strategy 2022-2026 This report supports our ambition for residents / the Council of: Stay living independently for as long as they are able This report supports our commitments to residents of: Safe and Strong Communities The request can be considered as part of the Council’s annual programme of road safety initiatives. Financial Cost The estimated cost associated with the recommendations in this report is £580, to be managed within existing Transportation Service revenue budgets. Select Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee Ward(s) West Drayton RECOMMENDATIONS That the Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Growth: 1. Considers the objection received from the statutory consultation for the proposed ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close, West Drayton. Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 2 (Part 1 Public) 2. Does not approve the introduction of the proposed ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of S outh Road and South Close , West Drayton , as shown at Appendix B to this report. 3. Approves the introduction of the amended propos al for ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of S outh Road and South Close , West Drayton , as shown at Appendix C to this report Reasons for recommendation(s) To improve access on the junction of South Road and South Close yet still maintain parking for residents. Alternative options considered / risk management The Council could decide to proceed with the installation of the ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as advertised. Democratic compliance / previous authority None at this stage. Select Committee comments None at this stage. SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. S outh Road and South Close are residential roads within West Drayton Ward. South Close is a cul-de-sac of 20 properties. South Road could be used to link Porters Way with Sipson Road. A plan of the area is shown on Appendix A to this report. 2. The Council received a request from a resident for yellow lines on the junction to improve road safety and sightlines due to parked vehicles parking on the junction. As a consequence, a detailed site investigation was undertaken by Council officers. 3. Officers observed that the junction has a central grassed island, and vehicles were parking outside the houses by the central island. These vehicles could limit access and egress for two-way traffic. 4. As a result of the site observations, a proposal was developed to install double yellow lines on the junction in order to keep this area clear of parked cars to improve forward visibility and promote road safety at all times . The proposed ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions are shown on the plan attached as Appendix B of this report. 5. The Cabinet Member agreed to take the proposal through the statutory 21-day consultation process, which involved the placing of advertisements in the local press and the display of Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 3 (Part 1 Public) public notices on site. During this period, the Council received one objection and one email of support. 6. The objector stated “I have a small car that I park outside my house…….we have two car s, one of which is parked on the drive and mine on the road as there is no room to park both cars on the drive….My car in no way obstructs other house owners from seeing out when entering or turning into the close. The only issue I see is when people park behind my car on the bend which will then obstruct the view of oncoming traffic to the right when exiting….. .We have rubbish disposal trucks that reverse down every Friday past my car without a problem and no neighbours have ever complained that my car causes a problem…. I therefore ask if double lines are put down that they leave enough room for me to park outside ,my house up to the start of our dropped kerb… …..” 7. The supporter stated “I think it's a great idea of the proposed 'at any time' waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close. ……a number of properties on South Close are cab drivers, which includes 2 minibuses which often park on South Road which makes it very dangerous when trying to pull out ……. so perhaps also there could be parking restrictions on South Road opposite South Close. Also, the cab drivers do have drives but for some reason do not use them” 8. The Highways Code 2016, No 243 states “do not stop or park…opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space…”. These proposed restrictions enhance this. 9. The local Ward Councillors have been consulted, and one has responded supporting the proposal. 10. After careful consideration of the comments received from the statutory consultation and from the local Ward Councillors, it is recommended that the Cabinet Member agrees to formally consult on amended proposals for ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close, West Drayton in Appendix C to this report. Financial Implications The cost associated with the recommendations to this report is estimated at £580 and will be managed within existing revenue budgets for the Transportation Service. RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION The benefit or impact upon Hillingdon residents, service users and communities The effect of introducing the proposed waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close will be that access and safety is maintained whilst maintaining parking for residents. Consultation & engagement carried out (or required) Consultation has been carried out on this proposal through a notice on site and in the local press. Local Ward Councillors have also been consulted. Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 4 (Part 1 Public) CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS Corporate Finance Corporate Finance has reviewed the recommendations to this report and concurs with the financial implications as set out above. Legal The Council’s power to implement the proposed ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of South Road and South Close, West Drayton is set out in section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The consultation and order-making statutory procedures to be followed are set out in Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996. If the decision is taken to make the proposed order, Part 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 set out the signage requirements, which must be observed. In exercising any of the powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, section 122 of the 1984 Act requires the Council to consider its statutory duty to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic ( including pedestrians), and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. These powers must be exercised so far as practicable having regard to the following matters: (a) the desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to premises; (b) the effect on the amenities of any locality affected and the importance of regulating and restricting the use of roads by heavy commercial vehicles, so as to preserve or improve amenities of the areas through which the roads run; (c) the national air quality strategy; (d) the importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or desiring to use such vehicles; and (e) any other matters appearing to the Council to be relevant. Pursuant to established public law principles on consultation, namely fairness and adequacy, the decision maker , when deciding whether to approve the recommendation to introduce the proposed waiting restrictions, must be satisfied that all consultation responses, which are set out within this report, were conscientiously taken into account. In this instance, the consultation proposals have evidently informed the recommendation to approve amended proposed waiting restrictions, which have been amended from the proposals shown in Appendix B to those shown in Appendix C. The Council must also be mindful of its public sector equality duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. Property There are no property implications resulting from the recommendations set out in this report. Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 5 (Part 1 Public) Comments from other relevant service areas None at this stage. BACKGROUND PAPERS • Traffic order • Objection email • Email of support TITLE OF ANY APPENDICES Appendix A - Location Plan Appendix B - Plan of Proposal Appendix C – plan of amended proposal Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 6 (Part 1 Public) APPENDIX A – LOCATION PLAN Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 7 (Part 1 Public) APPENDIX B – PLAN OF PROPOSAL Cabinet Member Report – 08 August 2025 Page 8 (Part 1 Public) APPENDIX C – PLAN OF AMENDED PROPOSAL
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Executive Decision Notice – 18 August 2025
This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk
OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE DECISION NOTICE
PUBLISHED BY DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
Notice is hereby given that the following decision(s) have been made today by
Cabinet Members at the London Borough of Hillingdon:
Title of decision SOUTH ROAD / SOUTH CLOSE, WEST DRAYTON -
OBJECTION TO PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONS
Reference No. 1503
Date of decision Monday 18 August 2025
Call-in expiry date Tuesday 26 August 2025
Relevant Select
Committee
Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee
Relevant Wards West Drayton
Decision made
Cabinet Members making
the decision
Councillor Steve Tuckwell, Cabinet Member for Planning,
Housing & Growth
Decision Approved
The Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and
Growth:
1. Considered the objection received from the
statutory consultation for the proposed ‘at any
time’ waiting restrictions on the junction of
South Road and South Close, West Drayton.
2. Did not a pprove the introduction of the
proposed ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on
the junction of S outh Road and South Close ,
West Drayton, as shown at Appendix B to this
report.
3. Approved the introduction of the amended
proposal for ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions
on the junction of South Road and South Close,
West Drayton, as shown at Appendix C to this
report
Reason for decision To improve access on the junction of South Road and South
Close yet still maintain parking for residents.
Alternative options
considered and rejected
The Council could decide to proceed with the installation of
the ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions as advertised.
Classification Part 1 Public
Link to associated report The Link to the report can be found here
Executive Decision Notice – 18 August 2025
This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk
Relevant Officer contact
& Directorate
Caroline Haywood - Place Directorate
Any interest declared by
the Cabinet Member(s) /
dispensation granted
N/A
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