Decision details

To consider the representations received following the formal advertisement of proposed amendments to the layout of the parking restrictions in Hilperton and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

I approve that:

(i)         The proposed amendments to the parking restrictions be implemented. 

(ii)        The objectors be informed accordingly.

            This decision was published on 22 March 2019 and will come into force on 30 March 2019.     

The proposed amendments to the layout of the parking restrictions in Hilperton, which relate to the introduction of ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ (NWATT) on Church Street and at the junction of Church Street and Devizes Road, and the removal of NWATT on Church Street and Hill Street to provide additional parking on the carriageway, is considered to improve highway and pedestrian safety, and amenity for local residents and visitors to the church. Officers consider that this accords with the relevant requirements of its statutory obligations, as the local highway authority, having regard to all representations received. 

To:

(i)       Implement the proposed amendments to the parking restrictions.

(ii)       Amend the proposals in consideration of the representations received.

(iii)      Abandon the proposals.

A review of the parking restrictions in Hilperton was scheduled to take place following the opening of Elizabeth Way (also known as the Hilperton Relief Road) and the subsequent reduction in traffic flows through the village.  A proposal was developed and a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO hereafter) proposing new, or amendments to existing, waiting restrictions in Hilperton was formally advertised for comment on 23 March 2018.

A number of representations to the proposal were received during the public consultation period and in consideration of these comments the TRO was amended and re-advertised for comment on 5 October 2018.  A number of representations were received to the amended TRO and, in addition to those representations that were carried over from the initial consultation process, have been considered as part of this report.