Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report sets out the findings of a consultation exercise and seeks approval for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in relation to the S278 St Marks Church Cricket Club Development, Planning Ref: DC/066645.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services approves the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO):

Hillside Road, Woodley

Both Sides:

From the intersection of the north easterly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10metres in an easterly direction

Werneth Road, Woodley

Both Sides:

From the intersection of the south westerly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10metres in a westerly direction

Pennine Road, Woodley

East Side:

From a point, 10 metres north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hillside Road to a point, 10 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hillside Road.

West Side:

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Werneth Road for a distance of 24metres in a north westerly then northerly direction

Proposed Toucan Crossing

Werneth Road, Woodley

From a point 31 metres from the southern kerb line of Hillside Road, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made.

Officer contact: Gemma Brady at gemma.brady@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the findings of a consultation exercise and seeking approval for the introduction of Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in relation to the S278 St Marks Church Cricket Club Development, Planning Ref: DC/066645. 

The following comments were made/ issues raised: -

·         The extensive consultations with residents were noted and the building out of the footpath near the junction, along with measures to reduce speeding, were welcomed.

·         Members asked whether those residents without driveways would have access to car parking in the newly created parking bay. In response, it was reported that there was no requirement for the developer to provide a residents parking scheme. Residents could request the council to introduce a parking scheme.

·         Members asked whether the plans to widen grass verges would address the drainage of water at the top of Werneth Road and requested sustainable drainage options. Officers undertook to consult the drainage team on this matter.

·         It was reported that building works on the nearby cricket club would be funded by the developer.

·         Members commented that the scheme was likely to improve road safety, in particular journeys to the school.

·         Members queried why a mini-roundabout had not been considered at the junction. In response, it was reported that a mini-roundabout was not feasible at the site due to limited visibility at the turnings.

·         It was reported that the traffic order would be extended to the zigzag markings and that consideration would be given to the addition of bollards.

·         Members expressed concern about potholes and road damage.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services be requested to approve the legal advertising of the following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO):-

Hillside Road, Woodley

Both Sides:

From the intersection of the north easterly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10metres in an easterly direction.

Werneth Road, Woodley

Both Sides: From the intersection of the south westerly kerb line of Pennine Road for a distance of 10metres in a westerly direction.

Pennine Road, Woodley

East Side:

From a point, 10 metres north of the intersection of the northern kerb line of Hillside Road to a point, 10 metres south of the intersection of the southern kerb line of Hillside Road.

West Side:

From the intersection of the northern kerb line of Werneth Road for a distance of 24metres in a north westerly then northerly direction.

Proposed Toucan Crossing

Werneth Road, Woodley

From a point 31 metres from the southern kerb line of Hillside Road, and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date, the order can be made.