1.1 A number of complaints have been received from local residents regarding access and parking problems being experienced along Astley Hall Drive due to visitors frequenting the Tea Rooms and other facilities at Dam House.

1.2 A meeting was convened on Thursday 18th July, 2002, at Dam House, in an attempt for all interested parties to reach an amicable solution. At this meeting a compromise solution was reached which would remove parking to the area to the front of Dam House. It is hoped that this will encourage visitors to use the car parks provided.

1.3 A Report proposing the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit waiting at all times, was approved by the Traffic Management Unit on 23rd July, 2002.

1.4 The proposed Order was subsequently advertised in the press and on site and eight formal letters have been received by the Director of Legal Services, six in objection to the proposals and two in support.

2.1 The proposed Traffic Regulation Order is shown on the attached plan and consists of the introduction of double yellow lines (No Waiting At Any Time) on both sides of Astley Hall Drive from a point 170 metres north of its junction with Church Road for a distance of 75 metres in a northerly direction.

3.1 The Director of Legal Services has received six formal letters of objection to the proposed Order. (Appendix A)

3.2 Objection from Ann Nutt, Morts Astley Heritage Trust, Dam House, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

3.3 It was stated that:-

• 65% of visitors of Dam House are disabled badge holders therefore exempt from the parking restrictions.
• Parking will migrate into adjacent residential areas.
• Parking acts as a traffic calming measure and does not cause an obstruction.
• There are 49 off street parking spaces.
• Traffic signs and road markings would detract from the conservation nature of the area.

3.4 Objection from Mr. & Mrs. C. Peel 3 Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

3.5 It has been stated that:-

• Double yellow lines are not necessary and that a daytime restriction

(9.00am – 5.00pm) would be more appropriate.

3.6 Objection from Stephen Marsh, Capra Architects, Dam House, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX3.7 It has been stated that:-

• Parking will migrate to residential areas and create dangers for children playing.
• Parking in this manner obstructs the views of local residents.
• Astley Hall Drive does not warrant parking restrictions as there are no road safety issues.

3.8 Objection from Staff at Dam House Tea-rooms, Dam House, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

3.9 It has been stated that:-

• The restrictions will endanger jobs at the tea-rooms and the enjoyment of the elderly of the tea-rooms.
• The elderly visitors cannot walk the distance from the car parks.

3.10 Objection from Federation of Local Supported Living Grounds, Dam House,

Astley Hall Drive, Astley M29 7TX

3.11 It has been stated that:-

• Staff safety would be compromised if they were forced to use the car parks as they have poor lighting and are set in woodland.
• Vehicles have been stolen from the car parks.

3.12 Objections from a resident of Astley Hall Drive (name withheld)

3.13 It has been stated that:-

• Parking will migrate into adjacent residential areas.
• Parking only occurs on one side of the road in an orderly fashion helping to reduce the speed of traffic.
• Traffic signs and road markings would detract from the conservation nature of the area.

4.1 The Director of Legal Services has received two formal letters in support of the proposed Order. (Appendix B).

4.2 Letter from Astley Hall Residents Association c/o Ms. P. Bollesty 1 Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

4.3 It has been stated that:-

• Residents support the proposal and possible extensions further into the estate.
• The parking on Astley Hall Drive creates a road safety problem.

4.4 Letter from Karen Lindsey 7 Astley Hall Drive, Astley, M29 7TX

4.5 It has been stated that:-

• Safety is being compromised by the parking on Astley Hall Drive.

5.1 Astley Hall Drive is a mix of residential and business use located on the old Astley Hospital site. The site is a no through road with only one access point off Church Road.

5.2 Local residents have complained that parking and access problems occur due to staff and visitors of Dam House (a Grade II listed building) parking on Astley Hall Drive close to Dam House itself causing general obstructions and a general detriment to road safety.

5.3 It is also alleged that these parked vehicles reduce the speed of traffic on the road. It is a fact that parking on quiet residential roads, like this, controls the speeds of other traffic on the highway if it is done so in an orderly manner.

5.4 Parking could also migrate into the adjacent residential streets as these would be deemed safer than the dark remote car parks. This would result in further frustration for residents.

5.5 There are no recorded personal injury accidents along Astley Hall Drive suggesting that the proposals will not improve safety in any material way and could even lead to an increase in speed along this stretch of road.

6.1 It is considered that:-

• The six objections be sustained.
• The two letters of support be overruled;

and The Director of Legal Services abandons the proposals.