Agenda item

10.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report on objections had been received to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders in relation to the Chaucer Public Realm improvements project. The report acknowledged and addressed those objections and recommended that, subject to minor changes, the scheme is approved.

10.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)

approves the amendments to provide additional parking spaces in the vicinity of the Buchanan Road shopping centre, as shown in Appendix D of the report;

(b)

approves the removal of the restrictions outside the houses 272 to 290 Buchanan Road;

(c)

overrules the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders and that, subject to the minor modification noted above, the Traffic Regulation Order is made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

(d)

requests that the objectors are informed of the decision.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The new Learning Zone, public square and Asda supermarket have greatly improved the environment of the area and it is important to make a similar impact at the Buchanan Road shops.

10.3.2

The removal of the slip road enables a large public realm area to be created, thus much improving the setting of the parade of shops. This should help the shops remain attractive to local customers, contributing to the objective to have a thriving district centre.

10.3.4

A simple upgrade of the current service road arrangement will not create a welcoming environment for shopping.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

Widening of the service road has been considered in accordance with the objectors’ wishes but this option would greatly reduce the impact of the improved public realm area and the level of parking.

10.4.2

The removal of the chicane has increased parking opportunities as it has removed one element of the public realm. However, the loss of this element is not considered to be significant and it will also lessen the long term maintenance liability.

10.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

10.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

10.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place.

10.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing.

10.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report on objections had been received to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders in relation to the Chaucer Public Realm improvements project. The report acknowledged and addressed those objections and recommended that, subject to minor changes, the scheme is approved.

10.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)

approves the amendments to provide additional parking spaces in the vicinity of the Buchanan Road shopping centre, as shown in Appendix D of the report;

(b)

approves the removal of the restrictions outside the houses 272 to 290 Buchanan Road;

(c)

overrules the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders and that, subject to the minor modification noted above, the Traffic Regulation Order is made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

(d)

requests that the objectors are informed of the decision.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The new Learning Zone, public square and Asda supermarket have greatly improved the environment of the area and it is important to make a similar impact at the Buchanan Road shops.

10.3.2

The removal of the slip road enables a large public realm area to be created, thus much improving the setting of the parade of shops. This should help the shops remain attractive to local customers, contributing to the objective to have a thriving district centre.

10.3.4

A simple upgrade of the current service road arrangement will not create a welcoming environment for shopping.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

Widening of the service road has been considered in accordance with the objectors’ wishes but this option would greatly reduce the impact of the improved public realm area and the level of parking.

10.4.2

The removal of the chicane has increased parking opportunities as it has removed one element of the public realm. However, the loss of this element is not considered to be significant and it will also lessen the long term maintenance liability.

10.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

10.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

10.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place.

10.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing.