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Proposed waiting restrictions - Holne Chase, Rougemont Avenue and Torrington Way
Update - Implementation - 21 Oct 2008
The outcome of the formal consultation carried out in June/July 2008 resulted in the council’s decision to proceed with the installation of the proposed ‘double yellow lines’ / at any time waiting restrictions, cutbacks and footway parking. The representations received along with officers' recommendations were presented in a report to the Street Management Advisory Committee and the Cabinet Member on the 24 September 2008. Following this meeting, the Cabinet Member has agreed to proceed with the implementation of restrictions as previously advertised.
The Cabinet Member’s decisions are as follows:
- to proceed with the making of the Traffic Management Order for the implementation of the proposed ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions in Holne Chase, Rougemont Avenue and Torrington Way.
- to exempt footway parking on Rougemont Avenue and Torrington Way between properties Nos. 68 & 80 and 57 and 67, under Section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act, 1974, which resolves that vehicles parked with two or more of its wheels resting on the footway, and wholly within the areas delineated by white lines along the roads, will be exempt.
What Happens Next?
The final made TMO, which allows the restrictions to be implemented and administered, will be published in the London Gazette and the local newspaper shortly. Notices will also be placed on lamp columns in the affected area.
For further information and to view the plan please see the linked implementation newsletter below.
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Finally we would like to thank you for your participation and feedback during the consultation process.
Update - formal consultation - 23 June 2008
The council has agreed to provide funding to resolve local residents’ parking needs and improve access for emergency services by creating lay-bys within the grass verge to allow parking in Torrington Way; Rougemont Avenue and Holne Chase. The new Cabinet Member, Councillor William Brierly, has now authorised officers to carry out a formal consultation on the revised proposals to introduce waiting restrictions and to create lay-bys for parking to address local residents’ concerns. The works will involve widening the carriageway by removing some of the grass verge/footway and introducing waiting restrictions in sections of the road where parking can not be permitted.
Let us know your views
A notice of the council’s intentions to make the Traffic Management Order (TMO) for the above measures will be published in the local newspaper, London Gazette and posted on lamp columns in the vicinity. We urge anyone who is either in favour or against the proposal to make their representation in writing to the Head of Street Scene and Waste Management Division, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX by no later than 18 July 2008, quoting reference ES/EG/RO. Anyone who opposes the scheme must state the grounds on which their objection is made. We also welcome letters in support. Please note that responses to any representation received will not be made until a final decision is made.
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Update - Decision - 29 May 2008
A new decision sheet has now been signed by the new Cabinet Member, Councillor Brierly, approving the reduction of grass verges to allow parking and to undertake a formal consultation on some yellow line restrictions.
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Update - Committee - 31 October 2007
The results of the formal consultation carried out in June 2007 along with officers' comments were submitted to the Street Management Advisory Committee in its meeting on 4 September 2007. Please refer to the report and decision for more details.
Update - Formal Consultation - 20 June 2007
Following the Cabinet Member's decision, Merton Council is carrying out a formal consultation on the proposed waiting restrictions. Please refer to the newsletter and plan for more details.
Update - revised decision - 21 May 2007
Following a letter of concern from the Fire Brigade, the Cabinet member has revised his decision and approved to undertake a formal consultation on the proposed 'At any time' restrictions.
Committee report - January 2007
It is the Council's policy to improve the environment by regulating the number of parked vehicles in the area, thereby improving safety and access for all road users. The key objective of the proposal is to introduce the recommended restrictions to improve safety and vehicular access.
A report was submitted to Street Management Advisory Commitee at its meeting on 15 January 2007. To view a copy of the report and the decision made by the Cabinet Member, please click on the relevant link below.
To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat, version 5 or later.
Contact us
Traffic and Parking Section
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Telephone: 020 8545 3042
Fax: 020 8545 4865
